Having a dedicated kids craft table, where they can paint, draw, colour and play, will get them excited about exploring their creative side. Keeping tools and materials close at hand will inspire them to do more of these pastimes and get them away from screens for creative play.
There's a brilliant range of kids' art desks with different storage options and functions, and they make great gifts for little ones to help grow their creative skills. Kids craft tables double as spaces for home learning and can be used as play tables to help keep toys tidy and off the floor!
If you have a child or pre-teen with an interest in art, invest in a craft desk that can grow with them.
How to choose a kids' craft table
Think about the priority features you'd want in a kids' drawing table – is storage important? Do you want it to be multi-functional, with different setups and forms? Should your kids' craft table have space for a desk light? Should it be able to be used into their teenage years?
You'll find the right choice for you in this guide to the best kids' drawing and activity tables for crafts.
Edited 21/11/24 to ensure pricing and product availability is up to date.
Best kids' craft tables
1. Kids' tilting art desk
Best for drawing
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Here's a great kids' art desk suitable for children age 6-12 years. Made in child-friendly moulded plastic with rounded corners for safety, it's available in soft pink, blue or grey.
You can adjust the tabletop angle up to 45°, getting a comfortable position for good posture. The table has lots of storage, for pens and paper, and even a hook for hanging items.
The table is a great all-rounder, ideal for drawing, crafting, reading and studying.
- Pros: Tilting desk
- Cons: Not very aesthetic
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2. Horrocks kids writing desk and chair set
Best for growing with them
- Buy now from Wayfair (£55.99)
If you're looking for strong, sturdy and long-lasting, then this is the kids' craft table for you! The chair and table set from Wayfair adjusts in height so will grow with your children, which saves on replacing furniture too often. It's suitable for age 2-8 years.
It has two storage pockets for keeping the desk tidy plus a pocket on the back of the chair to store books and larger items.
The neutral tone of this desk will be a smart addition to their room.
- Pros: Sturdy and long-lasting
- Cons: Fairly small in size
3. Building and crafting table
Best for siblings
- Buy now from Wayfair (£38.99)
This fantastic little 3-in-1 activity table will keep kids entertained for hours. There's a surface that can be used to build Lego or Duplo and a smooth surface for writing or drawing.
At the side of the table is a mesh bag for storing building bricks. There are two chairs included, perfect for little ones playing together.
- Pros: Multi-use for lot of entertainment
- Cons: Not much storage
4. All-in-one kids' craft desk
Best for indoor and outdoor use
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Here's a moulded plastic kids' art desk that's suitable for even the littlest crafters. This table has an integrated seat attached to the table section, so it can easily be moved around and used both indoors and out.
The seat and the kids' craft table section can both be raised to give them more height as they grow.
There are storage holes and trays built into the surface of the table for the project they're currently working on. You can also lift the working surface to reveal more storage for other craft items underneath. It's versatile, lightweight and affordable.
- Pros: Great for young crafters
- Cons: Not very versatile
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5. Glass top art desk
Best for teens
- Buy from Hobbycraft (£170)
Here's a kids' art table that's not just for kids – we want one for ourselves! Buy it for older children and it will grow with them. It can be used well into their teens if they take up art or crafting beyond their toddler and pre-teen years.
The steel and tempered glass top can be angled to suit their size and their activity, and there's storage at the sides for materials. It also has two drawers and the tray underneath.
The glass surface is especially useful for tracing or cutting out. Though the top can be angled to change the height, the legs are fixed, so this is not suitable for children under eight unless they're especially tall.
- Pros: More stylish than others on the list
- Cons: Glass may not be suitable for all ages
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6. Deluxe art activity desk
Best for lots of storage
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If your little one likes to have all their creative materials out on display and within arms' reach, this kids' art desk could be the best craft table for you.
There's ample storage on the raised shelf area, as well as storage buckets in the legs for larger items.
It's made from durable plastic and recommended for ages 3 and up. The top of the kids' art table has a hinged section of dry-wipe board, which can easily be wiped clean, and lifts to reveal more storage underneath. The chair is included, too.
- Pros: Lots of storage of various sizes and has a light
- Cons: Only suited to younger children
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7. Kids' craft and play desk
Best for simple design
- Buy from Ikea (£75)
We couldn't write a round-up of kids' craft tables without including Ikea's popular Flisat desk. Pair it with the matching Flisat stool and a pair of Trofast storage boxes to make a multi-use space that's ideal for crafting, messy play and much more.
The table has two lids so you can access the storage boxes below – fill them with pens, pencils and paper, or toys such as building bricks or kinetic sand, to keep the kids entertained for hours.
- Pros: Modern and sleek
- Cons: Not much storage
8. 3-in-1 crafts and activity table with chair
Best for toddlers
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This lovely table will grow with your kids, it's ideal for toddlers right through to when they reach 6 years. It can be adjusted to be either horizontal or vertical as you can see in the image above.
There's also ample storage, plus dry wipe markers are included.
- Pros: Good for toddlers
- Cons: Not suitable for older children
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9. Colourful kids' craft table
Best for homework
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This cute craft table from Dunelm is ideal for ages 3-6 years and comes in three classic colours (pink, white and sage green) to coordinate with their bedroom or play area.
There isn't any integrated storage, but we love the book rest, which is ideal for propping up pictures to copy or keeping their favourite colouring pads, sticker books and activity sheets close to hand. Just add a pen pot and you've got a great set-up for drawing and homework!
- Pros: Available in a variety of colours
- Cons: Only includes a stool so not suited to younger children
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10. Ergonomic craft table
Best for comfort
Comfort is key, and this kids' craft table from Zoomie Kids has been designed with ergonomics in mind. Suitable for ages 3-12, it has a cushioned seat with an adaptive back, flexible footrests, and an adjustable tabletop angle.
The height of the table and chair can also be changed as your child grows which makes this table great value for money. There's plenty of storage space too, with shelves, a pen holder and a drawer to hold all their essentials.
- Pros: Comfortable with cushioned seat
- Cons: It's not as aesthetically-pleasing as others on the list
Choosing the right kids craft table
Finding the right kids' craft table depends on the ages of your kids and the activities you'll use it for. If you'd like to use your table for arts, crafts and play, then a multi-purpose option is best, whereas if you have older children and it's purely for drawing or studying then you need a desk style.
You might also want to look for something that will grow with your kids so it can be used for years to come.
Whatever you choose, having a dedicated craft space that's all their own will give your kids room to explore their artistic side – hopefully leading to a lifetime love of creativity.
What to make on your new crafting table
It's time to start planning fun crafts for your little ones to try at their new furniture! Take a look through our easy crafts for toddlers to find something they'll love.
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