# Plywood Kitchen Cabinet Hacks Plykea's Birch Veneers are Designed to Cover IKEA Furniture By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plykea References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/12/plykea-hacks-ikea-metod-kitchen-plywood-front-design/) & [plykea.xyz](https://www.plykea.xyz/) [IKEA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeahack-collection) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-rdmans-series). The most recent IKEA product to receive the Plykea treatment is the [Metod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-cabinetry-collection), 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. [Read more here](https://www.plykea.xyz/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bla-station.md) - [Beautified Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plybord.md) - [Modern Tonal Cabinet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-cabinetry-collection.md) - [Color-Driven Kitchen Renovation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wickes-paint-to-order-kitchens.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md) - [Hacking-Friendly Decor Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeahack-collection.md) - [Cabinet-Style Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next125-pocket-system.md) - [High-Quality Birch Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-2.md) - [Plywood Furniture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-collection.md)