Creative Plywood Uses for Architects and Interior Designers

As the word continues to spread on the versatility, ease of use and aesthetic appeal of plywood interiors, more and more architects and designers are incorporating various plywood types as a key element of their design.

So if you’re yet to specify plywood as a material of choice, and are looking for new and innovative ways to add some flair to your designs and need some inspiration, read on as we explore creative plywood uses for architects and interior designers.

What are the different types of plywood?

When it comes to different types of plywood, there is a huge selection available. Maxiply products include all-rounders like our popular Maxi Panel, with options available for both the finish (everything from natural wood tones to vivid custom colours) and the timber/substrate (e.g. softwoods, hardwoods and MDF). You can even select from a range of sizes and thicknesses to suit your needs – and all that variety is available with just one product!

Other popular and unique Maxiply plywood products include Maxi Perforated Panels, a product with specialised acoustic properties, Maxi Edge, feature panels that showcase the distinctive edge grain on top, and Maxi Deco, with decorative scalloped profiles that add a soft, whimsical touch to interiors.

Making a splash with colour

One way to create a memorable point of difference to your interior is through the clever use of colour, which adds ambience, energy and sophistication depending on your chosen tone. Education facilities commonly use colour in creative ways to transform interiors into vibrant hubs of learning and collaboration. St Francis De Sales School in Lynbrook has Maxi Print on their walls and reveals to add bright pops of colour, with other types of Maxiply plywood featuring throughout, creating a cohesion between the separate spaces. Another fine example of colour use within a school can be seen in the award-winning design of the learning centre within St Joseph’s Primary School, where Maxi Panel in shades of Yellow Sunflower and Red Dust, alongside the neutral tones of Natural Sand, brought the space to life.

Colours don’t need to be bright to have an impact, as demonstrated in the stylish Red Hill House, where Maxi Film in Black is used for the ceiling, to stunning effect. This can work equally well in a corporate environment, with the ceiling of the innovative Intex Workspace, where Maxi Grid in Black Film creates a sleek, modern look and feel.

Showcasing unique shapes and textures

Another distinguishing feature of different plywood types is the ability to create different textures and shapes. Curved lines look stunning, adding some serious wow factor to both residential and public spaces, from the stunning wave ceiling of the Basin Beach House, to the arches of the impressive Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School gymnasium.

Further memorable and unique uses for various types of plywood can be seen in the Northern Bay College multipurpose building, where the immense possibilities of ply are on show, with the innovative multilayered walls a standout design achievement. Another incredible design feat of plywood is on show in the Port Melbourne Secondary College, where a dramatic plywood-clad ‘rock’ is a fitting centrepiece within the contemporary space.

Talk to our team and discover the many unique uses for plywood

With an endless array of colours, shapes, textures and uses, utilising different types of plywood within your interiors can really bring your project to life. Get in touch today to chat about your upcoming project requirements, and we’ll help you find the perfect product to bring your design vision to life.