Bianco Alaska FENIX NTM Bespoke Plywood Kitchen – Leeds Yorkshire

Birch plywood kitchen with exposed ply edges, white laminated upper cabinets, circular finger-pull handles, and tiled splashback, handcrafted by JS DECO.

This project is a compact, highly functional FENIX NTM kitchen built around one clear idea: clean, matte fronts paired with honest birch plywood structure and practical open storage. The room has strong natural light and a simple layout, so the detailing had to feel intentional rather than decorative. Every cabinet was made from scratch in our workshop, sized to suit the space exactly, with no fixed modules or standard widths.

The result is a calm, modern kitchen with soft-touch FENIX NTM Bianco Alaska doors, crisp plywood edges, and a layout designed for daily use. Storage is concentrated where it matters (around cooking and prep), while open shelving keeps the space light and accessible.

Design brief

  • Matt white FENIX NTM doors with a clean, minimal look
  • Birch plywood cabinetry with exposed edges where appropriate
  • Efficient storage in a compact footprint, with generous drawer capacity
  • Open shelving for everyday items, without making the space feel busy
  • Durable construction and hardware suitable for long-term daily use

Materials and construction

Finished view of the bespoke plywood kitchen showing FENIX NTM wall units, open shelves and clean matte white fronts

We built the carcasses from birch plywood and paired them with FENIX NTM Bianco Alaska fronts. Plywood is chosen here for stability, rigidity, and the clean internal finish it provides, especially when the edges are intentionally visible. FENIX NTM adds a refined, ultra-matt surface that is practical in real kitchens (pleasant touch, low glare, easy day-to-day maintenance when cared for correctly).

If you want the full breakdown of how we design and manufacture projects like this, see our guide:
How bespoke furniture really works.

FENIX NTM Bianco Alaska wall units in a bespoke plywood kitchen beside window with open shelf detail

Kitchen furniture components

The set includes a balanced mix of closed storage, drawers, and open shelves, designed around workflow:

  • Base cabinetry with deep drawers for pans, plates, and food storage
  • Hob and oven run with practical drawer arrangement underneath
  • Wall units for closed upper storage, kept visually light
  • Open plywood shelving for everyday items and a warmer, more lived-in feel
  • Feature plywood end panels and edges used as part of the aesthetic, not hidden
Birch plywood base cabinets with exposed plywood edges and FENIX NTM doors in the kitchen corner

Key detailing and layout decisions

In smaller kitchens, details that feel minor on paper decide whether the space works day-to-day. Here, we focused on proportion, access, and durability:

  • True bespoke sizing: cabinet widths and heights tuned to the room, not forced into factory increments
  • Drawer-first storage: more usable volume and faster access compared with shelves behind doors
  • Open shelving placement: kept within easy reach and aligned to the visual lines of the room
  • Edge quality: plywood edges kept crisp and consistent so they read as deliberate craftsmanship

This is also the logic behind our plywood core kitchen furniture approach: structural quality first, then finish and detailing selected to match your priorities and budget.

Bespoke plywood kitchen storage showing open shelving and tall cabinet interior for practical organisation

From design to manufacture

We start by confirming priorities (look, storage, durability, budget), then we develop the layout and cabinet specification. Because everything is made from scratch, we can adjust internal layouts, drawer heights, shelf spacing, and service allowances to suit the client’s real usage, not a catalogue standard.

If you are planning a similar kitchen, the simplest next step is a quick scope call, then we can move into measured design. The process is explained here:
How to start your project with us.

View across the bespoke plywood kitchen showing solid timber breakfast table, fridge and FENIX NTM cabinetry

Finished kitchen

Once installed, the kitchen reads as calm and uncluttered. The matte white fronts keep the space bright, while the plywood adds warmth and honesty. The open shelving makes the room feel larger and more practical, and the drawer configuration under the cooking zone gives fast access where it matters most.

Deep drawers under hob in bespoke plywood kitchen with FENIX NTM fronts and strong storage layout
Open shelving detail in bespoke plywood kitchen next to fridge with FENIX NTM matte white cabinets

Finished kitchen

Once installed, the kitchen reads as calm and uncluttered. The matte white fronts keep the space bright, while the plywood adds warmth and honesty. The open shelving makes the room feel larger and more practical, and the drawer configuration under the cooking zone gives fast access where it matters most.

What makes this “fully bespoke”

  • No standard cabinet sizes or fixed modules
  • Cabinet internals and drawer heights designed around real storage needs
  • Material specification chosen deliberately (structure, surface, edge detailing)
  • Manufactured from scratch in our workshop, not adapted from a system

Planning a similar FENIX and plywood kitchen?

If you have a layout (or even a rough sketch), we can advise on the best structure and storage approach, then build a specification that matches your priorities. For most projects we start with a short call, followed by measured design.

To move forward, send us your plan and a few reference images, or book a consultation. We will confirm the right specification, lead time, and the most cost-effective way to achieve the look without compromising the build quality.

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