Look Book: 15 Inspiring Uses of Plywood

Love it or hate it, plywood is a huge trend in interior design and architecture right now. Plywood in a hard-wearing, inexpensive and versatile material that can infuse colour, texture and the warmth of timber into any project. You can use plywood to make affordable and fun furniture, as a lining material for internal and external walls, as flooring, or pretty much anything you can dream of! Take a look at these 15 Inspiring Uses of Plywood to get some inspiration for your own project.

1. Stained Plywood

Stained Plywood

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Plywood doesn't have to be that standard sandy yellow colour. In fact, with a bit of stain it can become pretty much any colour you like, whilst still retaining its characteristic wood-grain texture. Choose a plywood stain to suit pretty much any decor - light and lime-washed for beach-chic, dark and brooding for rich romanticism, or any colour in between!

2. Plywood Couch

Plywood Couch

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Furniture made from plywood can add a sense of fun and funky playfulness to any space. Here, a very clever plywood couch looks great and would be cheap and easy to make, either as a DIY project, or with the help of a pro.

3. Plywood Kitchen

Plywood Kitchen

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Kitchen made out of plywood look incredible. Simple drilled or cut pull grips complete the low fuss look.

4. Painted Plywood

Painted Plywood

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Of course plywood can be painted to give it an extra layer of protection and a different look from the standard exposed grain style.

5. Plywood Interior

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If you're using plywood, you might as well use it properly! Covering all surfaces in plywood, like in this interior example makes an interesting and cohesive space.

6. Plywood Cubby

Plywood Cubby

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Fun for the kids. Easy and cheap to make. Looks incredible. What more could you want?

7. Plywood Minimalism

Plywood Minimalism

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8. Plywood Walls

Plywood Walls

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9. Plywood Flooring (With Painted Stencil Pattern)

Plywood Flooring with Stencil Pattern)

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Ok, ok. It's not technically plywood, but rather oriented strand board (OSB). Regardless it has a similar look to plywood and you could also achieve this stenciled flooring with regular ply.

10. Plywood Bathroom

Plywood Bathroom

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Another example of OSB (as opposed to plywood). Given a good coat of sealant, both plywood and OSB can be used in the bathroom. Here the texture of the OSB looks stunning against the crisp white tiles.

11. Plywood Details

Plywood Details

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The cut edge of plywood is quite a beautiful detail. It reveals the various layers of timber that have been laminated to give the timber its strength. When you think about this interesting section from the outset, you can find clever and stunning ways to turn this cut edge into a unique feature.

12. Exterior Plywood

Exterior Plywood

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Plywood can be successfully used outdoors as long as it is sealed and protected effectively. Hear a black stain has been applied which also protects the timber. Bitumous coating can also be applied to the plywood to give a similar appearance, while boosting the material's longevity.

13. Plywood Headboard

Plywood Headboard

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Plywood can be a cheap and simple accessory in a number of places. Here it's used as a headboard, bringing some texture and  warmth for less than the price of dinner out!

14. Plywood Study Nook

Plywood Study Nook

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A good way of tricking the kids into thinking homework is fun! Makes some simple plywood study boxes out of plywood. It's a great desk for kids (or even adults) to work at.

15. Plywood Ceiling

Plywood Ceiling

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Why should the floor get all the fun? Adding plywood to the ceiling is a great way to add texture and interest, especially when everything else is kept relatively minimal. It works especially well in this image because the ceiling is so high.

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About the Author

Brodie Norris runs Lunchbox Architect, a website featuring one exceptional, architect-designed family home every weekday.


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