Plykea Blog: Design Tips & Kitchen Inspiration

Circular handles are a simple choice — but not a basic one. They offer a timeless shape that won’t date, a small design decision that quietly elevates the whole kitchen.

This 1970s terraced house has been transformed with a basement kitchen renovation. Maple-veneered birch plywood fronts, white quartz countertops, and a subtle use of color create a light, cheerful, open-plan kitchen-diner that completely changes how the homeowners use their home.

We speak with architects A Small Studio about their renovation of Mosaic Rooms — a cultural space in London showcasing contemporary Arab art — where Plykea supplied fronts for IKEA kitchen and wardrobe cabinets, creating a cohesive, unified look throughout the building.

Discover how this 1944 Los Angeles home was transformed with Plykea birch plywood fronts, semi-recessed circle handles, and tall units—maximizing storage while keeping a bright, minimal, early-modern aesthetic.