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Steal This Look: Creative Plywood in a London Kitchen

July 8, 2025

The creative re-arrangement of a 1920s townhouse kitchen in London is the results of Nimtim Architects’ creative approach. Cabinets made from birch plywood, a countertop made of white formica, and terracotta floor tiles set the stage for whimsical accents.

the formaldehyde free birch plywood design is by chipfix furniture. photography 17
Above: The formaldehyde-free birch plywood design is by Chipfix Furniture. Photography by Megan Taylor, courtesy of Nimtim Architects from Kitchen of the Week: Playfulness and Plywood in a London Kitchen by Nimtim Architects.
appliances are integrated behind the plywood frame. photography by megan taylo 18
Above: Appliances are integrated behind the plywood frame. Photography by Megan Taylor, courtesy of Nimtim Architects from Kitchen of the Week: Playfulness and Plywood in a London Kitchen by Nimtim Architects.
a wall of storage cabinets and a fold out table. photography by megan taylor, 19
Above: A wall of storage cabinets and a fold-out table. Photography by Megan Taylor, courtesy of Nimtim Architects from Kitchen of the Week: Playfulness and Plywood in a London Kitchen by Nimtim Architects.

Materials & Lighting

a similar white to the kitchen walls is benjamin moore&#8\2\17;s super whit 20
Above: A similar white to the kitchen walls is Benjamin Moore’s Super White paint. For more white paint options see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Architects’ White Paint Picks.
the floor tiles are from living terracotta. shown here are the traditional terr 21
Above: The floor tiles are from Living Terracotta. Shown here are the Traditional Terracotta Tiles; £48.95 for 26 tiles.
the two hanging led bar lights are the studio a beams from hand & eye studi 22
Above: The two hanging LED bar lights are the Studio A Beams from Hand & Eye Studio in a custom color; £1,500-£2,310.
the hand & eye studio duo terracotta table lamp is £\280 £348. 23
Above: The Hand & Eye Studio Duo Terracotta Table Lamp is £280-£348.
two artemide teti ceiling lights in orange are seen in the wall of storage cabi 24
Above: Two Artemide Teti Ceiling Lights in orange are seen in the wall of storage cabinets; currently on sale for €63 at Brinklight.

Faucets & Hardware

the kohler crue kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless is \$539.06 at build. 25
Above: The Kohler Crue Kitchen Faucet in Vibrant Stainless is $539.06 at Build.
the cabinet hardware is the swarf hardware hobson colour; £\17 each. 26
Above: The cabinet hardware is the Swarf Hardware Hobson Colour; £17 each.

Accessories

the always pan in spice is \$\1\29 from our place. 27
Above: The Always Pan in Spice is $129 from Our Place.
the falconware two pint jug in samphire green is \$44. 28
Above: The Falconware Two-Pint Jug in Samphire Green is $44.
the hay dish drainer tray and coordinating rack are now tricky to find but can 29
Above: The HAY Dish Drainer Tray and coordinating Rack are now tricky to find but can be found piecemeal online; for example, the Dish Drainer Rack in Anthracite is available for €30.99 from Connox.
the roberts istream 3l radio in teal blue is £\199.99. 30
Above: The Roberts iStream 3L Radio in Teal Blue is £199.99.

For more colorful kitchens, see our posts:

N.B.: This story originally ran on June 7, 2022 and has been updated here with new product links and pricing.

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