About PlyLab
We create sustainable furniture that’s built with precision and an unmatched eye for detail — and the end result speaks for itself. From kitchens to laundries, vanities to tallboys, bookcases to built-ins, we’ve designed and made it all.
Every project starts with a chat — online or in person. From there, we’ll draw up a tailored plan and detailed quote. We deliver and install locally, and ship nationwide across Aotearoa.
We care a lot about materials
For us, good design, longevity and sustainability are the same thing — if a kitchen is built properly, it should last decades, not just a few years.
At PlyLab we work only with European birch plywood. Every cabinet we build — kitchens, laundries, wardrobes, furniture — uses the same high-grade birch core for strength, accuracy and clean edges.
Our fronts are finished either in birch, wood veneer or high-pressure laminate. All materials are certified and responsibly sourced, so every project is strong, durable and made for life in Aotearoa.
Birch plywood is strong, durable, and built for New Zealand’s humidity. It holds screws properly, stays true over time, and doesn’t need to be hidden under laminate — the exposed edges are part of the design. We love its bold, yet uncomplicated character. A piece of plywood furniture will last a lifetime.
MDF is the opposite. It swells with moisture, struggles with hardware, always needs a skin to hide its core, and when it’s done, it goes straight to landfill.
In the end, it’s simple: buy right, buy once.
Investment
Small Kitchen
From $18,500
Around 9–12 cabinets. Excludes GST, installation, appliances, electrical, tiling and benchtop.
Standard Kitchen
From $24,000
Cabinetry along one wall with a separate island. Excludes GST, installation, appliances, electrical, tiling and benchtop.
Furniture & Joinery
From $1,232
Wall units from $1,232 · vanities from $2,120 · entertainment units from $2,995. Excludes GST and installation.