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Does the versatility of plywood have no limit?<\/p>\n

From boats to furniture; plywood is flexible, inexpensive, easy to use, and reusable. Made from refashioned pieces of wood that have been bound together, forming a building material that is stronger and stiffer than the sum of its parts; plywood came into its own in the 20th century, and its popularity grows today. Here are our recent favorite sightings and uses.<\/p>\n

1. Interior Walls<\/h2>\n


Above: A shuttering plywood-lined interior (grain and knots included) in a tiny beach house in Seasalter, England. See Two London Creatives Shore Up a Tiny Beach House, Ikea Hack Kitchen Included. Photograph courtesy of the Modern House.
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Above: In The Architect Is In: A Modern Cabin; Natural Light and Plywood Included, Bay Area architect Nick Noyes discussed a project in Healdsburg, California, featuring a plywood-lined interior. Photograph by Cesar Rubio. <\/p>\n

2. Kitchen Backsplash<\/h2>\n


Above: Toronto-based interiors stylist Jennifer Hannotte created a Scandinavian cottage-style kitchen on a limited budget using plywood. See Steal This Look: Toronto Kitchen for tips on how to re-create the look. Photograph by Angus Fergusson.,<\/p>\n

3. Furniture<\/h2>\n


Above: In Setagaya Apartment in Tokyo by Naruse Inokuma Architects, a highly figured plywood panel has been used for a dining room table. Photograph by Masano Nishikawa.
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Above: No-frills plywood tables (and shelving) in Melbourne. See Jury: A Cafe in a Converted Prison. <\/p>\n

4. Headboards<\/h2>\n


Above: At Hotel Henriette in Paris, headboards are made of plywood, some of which are fancifully-painted. See The Tr\u00e8s DIY Hotel Henriette in Paris (Starting at $97 a Night). <\/p>\n

5. Staircases<\/h2>\n


Above: A concealed plywood staircase leads to a loft in The Brick Barn: A Modern English Farmhouse in Norfolk.,

Above: In Simon Astridge\u2019s Plywood House: Raw Materials in a Victorian Remodel, the staircase is made of pale birch plywood.
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Above: Plywood stairs (and built-in shelving) in A London Townhouse Designed to Catch the Light. Photograph by Rory Gardiner. <\/p>\n

6. Sliding Shutters and Doors<\/h2>\n


Above: A sliding barn door made from oak floor boards becomes a feature in a bedroom clad in plywood, by architect Davor Popadich on Auckland\u2019s North Shore. Photograph by Simon Devitt.
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Above: Plywood sheets line the entire interior of architect Davor Popadich\u2018s Auckland home, including an ingenious accordion door. Photograph by Simon Devitt.,

Above: A plywood door conceals a small room with shelves and a WC in The Perfect Studio Apartment, Budget Edition. <\/p>\n

7. Ceilings<\/h2>\n


Above: In A Cost-Conscious House in Sweden That\u2019s a Pinterest Sensation, nearly everything\u2014including the interior walls, ceilings, and bathroom vanity\u2014is constructed from plywood.
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Above: In A Light-Filled Chalet in the Italian Alps, Updated for a Young Skier, plywood adds detail to the steeply pitched ceiling.
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Above: Plywood is used for the ceilings in a modern kitchen in Massachusetts by Burr & McCallum Architects, members of the Remodelista Architect and Designer Directory. See A Civilized Factory by Burr & McCallum Architects. Photograph by Peter Vanderwarker.,<\/p>\n

8. Architectural Details and Trim<\/h2>\n


Above: Plywood frames a window in a bare-bones summerhouse. See Scandinavian Simplicity: A Reimagined Swedish Summerhouse.
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Above: A plywood chair rail wraps around the kitchen and dining rooms in A Compact Apartment in London by a Craft-Oriented Architect. <\/p>\n

9. Kitchen Cabinets<\/h2>\n


Above: A kitchen clad entirely in plywood by Johannes Norlander Arkitektur. For more of the all-plywood interior, see Architect Visit: Johannes Norlander in Sweden.
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Above: An inset plywood backsplash, shelves, and cabinetry in A Cost-Conscious House in Sweden That\u2019s a Pinterest Sensation.,

Above: Plywood cabinets provide a neutral backdrop for a bright fridge in Kitchen of the Week: Eclectic English Kitchen, Color Included.
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Above: Plywood cabinets with cutout cabinet pulls in a bright German kitchen. (Note also the built-in plywood bench in the small breakfast area.) See Happiness at Home with a German Design Duo.
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Above: Plywood cabinetry in Serena Mitnik Miller\u2019s kitchen. See Kitchen of the Week: A Hip, Low-Key Kitchen in Topanga Canyon, Hidden Fridge Included. Photograph by Nicki Sebastian, courtesy of Rip & Tan.
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Above: A tiny kitchen built almost entirely of plywood in Kitchen of the Week: A Compact Family Kitchen in Paris. <\/p>\n

10. Bathroom Storage<\/h2>\n


Above: Plywood creates smart storage opportunities in a small hotel bathroom\/closet. For more, see Bathroom of the Week: An Economical Plywood Bath in Tahoe.
Above: A simple plywood vanity (plus shelves and door) in A Cost-Conscious House in Sweden. <\/p>\n

More ingenious uses for plywood:<\/p>\n