Plykea Blog: Design Tips & Kitchen Inspiration

In this homeowner Q&A, we explore a birch plywood kitchen renovation in a 1911 Craftsman bungalow in Los Angeles. Discover before and after images and how thoughtful material choices brought warmth, function and character back to the space.

As we get ready to welcome 2026, we’re looking back at the Plykea kitchen projects you loved most on Instagram this year. All beautifully crafted IKEA kitchen transformations, these were your top five Plykea Instagram posts of 2025. If you’re planning a kitchen renovation in 2026, this round-up is full of real-home inspiration, materials, and design ideas.

The hardest-working room in the home — and in 2026, the kitchen is set to become even more personal, warm and functional. We asked our favourite designers to share the trends they expect to shape the year ahead.

When designing a new kitchen or wardrobe, choosing the right fronts makes all the difference. Pairing IKEA cabinetry with custom fronts creates a design-led, highly personalised space that looks and feels bespoke — without the cost of a fully custom kitchen or wardrobe.