Hey, everyone! It’s Nicole from En Shell here delivering some blogging goodness.
You know we are big fans of keeping things minimal but with a fun twist over here. That’s why there has been one humble yet playful material that we’ve been experimenting with lately. It’s a material that is timeless yet is having a major moment in utilitarian areas of the home, like laundry rooms, offices, storage areas, and kitchens. We are talking about plywood, people!
It's safe to say plywood is really catching our attention these days. We’ve compiled a few favorite uses of plywood used in interiors, and you better believe we included a couple of photos from Abbie’s projects and personal home. Loving the look? Check out a few furniture and decor items that have us swooning! Who says plywood can’t be chic?
You all have probably seen plywood have a major moment in Abbie’s Project Cathy. Abbie is even using this unfussy substance in the laundry room and office of her home, too.
Project Cathy: Custom Build: Rice Modern / Design: A Naber Design / Photography: Charlotte Lea / Styling: En Shell and California Casa
Project Cathy: Custom Build: San Diego Custom Cabinets / Design: A Naber Design / Photography: Charlotte Lea / Styling: En Shell and California Casa
aND Addition: Custom Desk by Rice Modern / Design: A Naber Design/ Photography: Charlotte Lea / Styling: California Casa and Erica DeLorme
Sure, at first glance, this simple-looking material might not have the most eye-catching allure, but that’s exactly what we love most about it! It’s informal, laidback, and effortlessly cool, yet it can still feel sleek, clean, and streamlined depending on the other types of materials paired with it. Better yet, plywood is on the more inexpensive and sustainable side of building and interior materials.
aND Addition: Custom Cabinets: Rice Modern/ Design: A Naber Design / Photography: Charlotte Lea / Styling: California Casa and Erica DeLorme
Keep things easy and lean into plywood’s casual nature by leaving it raw and unfinished. Paint or stain the wood for a more bold and dramatic approach. When it comes to cabinetry, pair plywood with hardware to elevate its style and feel, or nix the metals and go for a “no hardware” look by using cutout shapes as cabinetry pulls - think mouse holes, u-shapes, or triangles. Believe us, once you open the creativity portal and are willing to experiment, the options are endless. Not only is plywood used for interior elements, like cabinetry, shelving, and walls, we're loving the relaxed feel this material brings to accent elements, like furniture and home decor, too. It is an excellent choice if you are looking for a more budget-friendly upgrade.
