Steal This Look: Creative Plywood in a London Kitchen

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.

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. 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. 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

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. Above: The floor tiles are from Living Terracotta. Shown here are the Traditional Terracotta Tiles; £48.95 for 26 tiles. Above: The two hanging LED bar lights are the Studio A Beams from Hand & Eye Studio in a custom color; £1,500-£2,310. Above: The Hand & Eye Studio Duo Terracotta Table Lamp is £280-£348. 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

Above: The Kohler Crue Kitchen Faucet in Vibrant Stainless is $539.06 at Build. Above: The cabinet hardware is the Swarf Hardware Hobson Colour; £17 each.

Accessories

Above: The Always Pan in Spice is $129 from Our Place. Above: The Falconware Two-Pint Jug in Samphire Green is $44. 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. Above: The Roberts iStream 3L Radio in Teal Blue is £199.99.

For more colorful kitchens, see our posts:

• Steal This Look: Playful Color in an Ultra-Small UK Kitchen
• Steal This Look: A Petite Red and Grey Kitchen in Poland
• Steal This Look: A Deep Yellow Shaker Kitchen in London
• Steal This Look: A Colorful Concrete Kitchen in North London

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