As with all other settings, a house centre can be as elaborate or as simple as you want it to be. To create a house centre on a budget, common household items can be used (an end table for a kitchen table and small children's chairs, pillows and blankets for beds) And remember, empty food containers (cereal boxes, plastic ketchup bottles, etc) are a great addition.
Many furniture stores will give away their old boxes and these are great for making just about any appliance (washer, dryer, fridge, stove, etc)
If you're willing to spend a little more there are many styles of kitchen centres available at most toys stores. Big or small there is one out there to meet your needs.
Costume jewelery and old clothes and shoes that mom and dad don't wear anymore are great for dress up and make the children feel "all grown up".
The key to a great house centre is to offer the children a 'home' environment. The more it feels like a house, the more they will play in it.
