#5 – An IKEA Kitchen Transformation in London

Kicking off our countdown at number five is this elegant kitchen transformation in London, fitted by our favourites Our Homes Matter.

This project pairs IKEA cabinets with oak-veneered birch plywood kitchen fronts and our classic semi-recessed handles, creating a timeless and practical space. The kitchen is finished with a Formica Spectra Chip plywood worktop and matching upstand.

The oak reeded glass Ürtil shelf unit features a tidy recess for IKEA Mittled LED lights.⁠ 

Get the look:

• Oak-veneered birch plywood fronts
• Small semi-recessed oak handles
• Formica Spectra Chip birch plywood worktop
• Oak Ürtil wall shelving with reeded glass

#4 – Montpelier Grove: A Joyful, Colourful Kitchen

Taking fourth place is the joyful Montpelier Grove project. The kitchen features Formica Dusty Jade fronts paired with medium semi-recessed oak grab handles. Plykea oak Ürtil shelving adds extra wine storage, while the wall cabinets were fully bespoke by House of Norica.

A great example of how bespoke elements can sit beautifully alongside IKEA kitchen cabinetry.

Get the look:

• Formica Dusty Jade birch plywood fronts
• Medium semi-recessed oak handles
• Oak Ürtil shelving

#3 – Pets in the Kitchen 🐾

Claiming third place is a reminder that kitchens aren’t just for cooking – they’re the heart of the home for the whole family, pets included.

Whether they’re lounging by the kitchen island, sneaking treats from the worktop, or keeping you company while you cook, the furry friends are celebrated in one of your favourite posts of the year.

This modern IKEA kitchen pairs Arpa Bloom Rosa Bourbon with Maggese for a warm, contemporary finish.

Get the look:

• Arpa Bloom Rosa Bourbon birch plywood fronts
• Arpa Bloom Maggese birch plywood fronts
• Circular semi-recessed beech handles
• Formica White worktop

#2 – A Birch Plywood Kitchen in LA

Almost at the top of our countdown, sitting proudly in second place, is this beautifully warm birch-veneered plywood kitchen in Los Angeles.

Loved for its natural materials and clean detailing, this kitchen showcases the transformative power of Plykea’s plywood fronts + IKEA cabinetry.

'I loved all Plykea’s options for cabinets… it was tough to choose. And everyone was so helpful!' — homeowner⁠

Get the look:

• Birch plywood fronts
• Small semi-recessed birch handles

#1 – Your Most-Loved Kitchen of 2025

And finally… the number one Plykea Instagram post of 2025.

The top spot goes to – drum roll – the same Los Angeles kitchen that took second place!

This birch-veneered plywood kitchen clearly stole your hearts this year. Its warm tones, simple lines, and timeless design made it the standout kitchen project across our Instagram in 2025.

Get the look:

• Birch plywood fronts
• Small semi-recessed birch handles