Plywood is more often used as a substrate for finish materials than as a finish in and of itself. But if the budget is really low, plywood might be one of only a few material options. This plywood kitchen says "DIY" to us, but in a good, creative, experimental sort of way.
Elevated a step above the rest of the room, this kitchen's floor, cabinets, shelves and drawers are all made of plywood. Even the range hood is encased in the easy-to-find material. We love this layout of a slightly elevated galley kitchen with tons of storage shelves across its front. All of those shelves sort of blend the kitchen into a living room setting and set the kitchen apart even though it's open to the rest of the greater overall space.
After the first image up top, we rounded up three more plywood kitchens for your inspiration. Would you expose so much of the material in your home kitchen? Why or why not? Please tell below.
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(Images: OWI via Me You and Us, Ply Architecture, Parisian Kitchen by Chartier-Corbasson Architectes, Kitka Design)
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If you stain the wood, add a little lacquer, sand it, and maybe "advance" age it, it would look very nice.
The first two examples look much better than the last two to me. I think the lack of contrast between the kitchen and the walls/floor makes the places look unfinished. The first two are lovely though, I'm jealous of all the shelf space.
I don't mind the look, but I wonder about the safety. I've burned a few wooden spatulas in my time, and even had a small fire or two. I'd be worried about having so much wood (especially wood that appears to be unfinished and more flammable) near my stove and oven.
I'm not sold on this. I like the layout of the first kitchen but mostly it just looks like it needs some paint. As someone who has had a number of small kitchen fires & other mishaps I agree with toberead.