IKEA's home furnishings grace bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens around the world -- in fact, the company's wares are so ubiquitous that they've allowed businesses like Plykea to spread their wings. Plykea is a startup that offers plywood veneers made of birch to cover several of IKEA's pieces.
The most recent IKEA product to receive the Plykea treatment is the Metod, a set of kitchen cupboards. The birch wood veneers are designed to fit perfectly flush over the original cupboards' exterior. The company also offers a range of handles, including brass pulls and round or rectangular extensions. For those whose aesthetic veers from raw birch plywood, Plykea also offers white, formica-faced ply.
The quality coverings let consumers get a high style design without having to break the budget.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- IKEA Customizations
- Businesses that offer customization options for IKEA furniture can capitalize on the wide popularity of the brand.
- Plywood Veneers
- The use of plywood veneers as a cost-effective and stylish option for customizing furniture could become increasingly popular.
- Affordable High-style Designs
- Consumers are increasingly looking for affordable options for high-style designs, creating an opportunity for businesses that offer quality coverings for budget-friendly prices.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Customization
- Businesses that offer customization options for furniture, particularly for popular brands like IKEA, have the potential to disrupt the furniture industry.
- Plywood Manufacturing
- Manufacturers of plywood and other veneers could explore creating specialized products for the furniture industry to meet the demand for affordable customization options.
- Interior Design
- Interior design professionals can incorporate cost-effective customizations into their projects that meet clients' high-style preferences without sacrificing quality or budget.
