Who are we
PlyLab was founded by a team with deep European roots and a shared love of good design. While we’re proudly based in Petone, Wellington — our design sensibility is shaped by a mix of Kiwi practicality and European precision. Since rebranding as PlyLab in 2020, we’ve stayed true to what matters: quality materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and timeless style. We work with trusted local suppliers and use only the best European furniture-grade plywood, laminates, and hardware.
How we work
We create sustainable furniture that’s built with precision and an unmatched eye for detail — and the end result speaks for itself. From 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.
Send your ideas, measurements, or architectural plans to hello@plylab.co.nz and we’ll take it from there.
Customer service
Every project starts with a conversation. You’ll be paired with a dedicated designer who offers expert advice, challenges assumptions, and helps guide the process toward the best outcome. We won’t just nod and smile — we’ll ask the right questions, offer better answers, and make sure the final result is something you’ll love.
Manufacturing
Once your design is signed off, our skilled joiners build every piece to exacting standards using premium materials and precision craftsmanship. When your order is complete, you’ll have the chance to inspect it before we carefully prepare it for delivery and installation.
Installation
Our dedicated installation team does only one thing: install kitchens and furniture with the same attention to detail as during the manufacturing process.
Once the customer has inspected the finished product it will be packaged ready for delivery.
Durability
Plywood is a sustainable and highly durable material, ideal for high-use and moisture-prone areas like kitchens and laundries. Even in the uncommon event of a leak—such as beneath a sink—plywood offers significantly greater resistance to water damage compared to MDF-based alternatives.
Kitchen pricing
A small kitchen (around 9-12 cabinets) starts from $18,500. This excludes GST, installation, appliances, electrical, tiling and benchtop.
An average kitchen consisting of cabinetry along one wall and a separate island starts from $24,000. This excludes GST, installation, appliances, electrical, tiling and benchtop.
Detail of entertainment unit, showing a mitre-cut join.
Bespoke furniture
All bespoke furniture pricing is excluding design fee or installation
Vanities and window bench seats start from $2,120
Bespoke furniture such as entertainment units start from $2,995
Wall units and bookcases start from $1,232
Why ply?
Plywood is resistant to moisture and if used correctly will last a lifetime. Our plywood can be sourced with FSC certification, can be recycled and does not end up in landfill. Plywood can span large spaces and/or offer higher weight bearing capacity due to its superior strength and performance. Whether you prefer natural or laminated, plywood has become a mainstay for many interior design solutions.
