Journal

Notes from the workshop, and the odd useful guide.

Sofi Play Shelves at Infant height in sealed birch plywood, low open nursery storage made to order in Dubai by Plyconcept

Furnishing a nursery in a Dubai apartment: a small-space guide

A small-space guide to furnishing an apartment nursery in Dubai: what to buy in what order, low and wall-mounted storage, light...

18 September 2026
Sofi Table and Chairs in sealed birch plywood with a water-based stain, showing the exposed layered plywood edge, made in Dubai by Plyconcept

What 'non-toxic' really means for children's furniture in the UAE

A questions-to-ask guide to what non-toxic should mean for children's furniture in the UAE: board, glue, finish, sealed edges, ...

18 September 2026
Ply Arch, a large birch plywood climbing and reading arch with rungs and built-in shelves in a Dubai playroom, made by Plyconcept

Setting up a Montessori playroom in Dubai: layout, furniture and what to leave out

A zone-by-zone guide to setting up a Montessori playroom in a Dubai villa or apartment: climbing arch, low shelves, small table...

18 September 2026
Sofi Montessori floor bed frame with slatted base, built for a standard 90 × 200 cm single mattress, made in Dubai by Plyconcept

What mattress fits a Montessori floor bed? Sizes and choices for UAE homes

Which mattress fits a Montessori floor bed in the UAE: the 90 × 200 cm single, firmness and depth for toddlers, breathable cove...

18 September 2026
Sofi Montessori floor bed in sealed birch plywood on a tiled floor in a Dubai bedroom, made to order by Plyconcept

Montessori floor beds in Dubai: a buyer's guide for UAE homes

What to look for in a Montessori floor bed for a Dubai or UAE home, and how the Sofi floor bed is made in our Dubai workshop.

18 September 2026
Sammy credenza in sealed birch plywood with a retro profile, made to order in the Plyconcept workshop in Dubai

How to choose a made-to-order furniture maker in Dubai: nine questions to ask

Nine plain questions to ask any made-to-order furniture maker in Dubai, what a good answer sounds like, and our own answers fro...

18 September 2026
Sofi Table and Chairs, a children's table and chair set in sealed birch plywood with the child's name engraved on a leg, made in Dubai by Plyconcept

Kids' table and chairs: getting the height right by age (Dubai guide)

A posture-based guide to getting a kids' table and chairs the right height at each age, why a child-sized set matters, where it...

18 September 2026
Ply House indoor wooden playhouse with scalloped roof in sealed birch plywood in a Dubai living room, made by Plyconcept

Kids' playhouses in Dubai: what to look for in an indoor wooden playhouse

A guide to choosing an indoor wooden playhouse for a Dubai home: footprint, roof styles, finishes, how children use one at each...

18 September 2026
Sofi kids' floor bed in sealed birch plywood, made to order in Dubai and delivered to Abu Dhabi by Plyconcept

Choosing a kids' floor bed in Abu Dhabi: finishes, sizes and delivery from a Dubai workshop

How to choose and order a kids' floor bed in Abu Dhabi: finishes for local interiors, sizes, villa and apartment rooms, and del...

18 September 2026
Sofi Bookcase, a low front-facing children's bookcase in sealed birch plywood with picture books facing out, made in Dubai by Plyconcept

Kids' bookcases in Dubai: front-facing vs shelf storage for toddlers

Why a front-facing bookcase suits a toddler and when to move to spines-out, with a comparison table, wall-anchoring advice for ...

18 September 2026
Jeffrey home office desk in sealed birch plywood with soft-close drawers, placed side-on to a window in a Dubai apartment, made to order by Plyconcept

Choosing a home office desk in Dubai: size, light and a surface that lasts

A workshop guide to choosing a home office desk in Dubai: length for how you work, where to put it against big windows, cables,...

18 September 2026
Sofi Montessori floor bed in sealed birch plywood, a low alternative to a cot or toddler bed, handmade in Dubai

Montessori floor bed vs cot vs toddler bed: which is right for your child (UAE guide)

An honest side-by-side of floor beds, cots and toddler beds for Dubai and Abu Dhabi homes, with scenarios to help you choose.

18 September 2026