Plykea Blog: Design Tips & Kitchen Inspiration

This 1960s Mid-century modern atrium home has been reconfigured to create a flexible, open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. Discover the before and after images, and see how a playful plywood kitchen complements the home's original architectural character, with generous storage making the most of its compact footprint.

This Victorian home was transformed with a contemporary extension and a kitchen designed to improve light, space, and connection to the garden. Plykea fronts, built on IKEA units, combine dark green and white Fenix with birch plywood detailing to create a kitchen that complements the wider joinery. We spoke with Raf Zora Architects about the project.

A practical guide to building banquette seating using IKEA Metod cabinets — with hidden drawer storage and a built-in finish to suit any space.

This London terraced home has been reworked to improve layout, storage, and connection to the garden. Plykea cabinetry, built on IKEA units, provides a well-designed, durable foundation for the kitchen, combining natural oak with warm pink tones and blue accents. We spoke with House of Norica designer Ellie to learn more about the project.