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Challenge the norm.
Cabinet maker Matt Taine likes to ‘challenge’ the norm with his quirky designs, and works with Cutshop® to outsource the manual labour.
DIY legacy.
This dark ply bookshelf is both practical and stylish. It may look complex, but putting it together was ‘super easy’, according to Auckland homeowner Thor Besier.
Reno lego.
This luxury plywood kitchen has everything you need to start your morning right.
Don’t just dream it, do it!
Oozing comfort, charm and practicality, this simple birch ply kitchen with bamboo tops makes us feel right at home.
Ideas for a killer kitchen island
The workhorse of the kitchen is more often than not, the kitchen island. So how do you make the most of the space whilst maximising on storage?
2021 DIY Kitchen Round Up
For the budding kitchen designers with an itch for DIY kitchen renovation, find out how others have used Cutshop® to turn their kitchen design ideas into a reality.
Dream kitchen.
A show-stopping DIY kitchen with original design, unique colours and bespoke layout.
For the Arcade Addict
We worked with Logan Joblin on his idea - an arcade cabinet that looks like it would have been right at home in the 1960s or 70s but infused with modern technology. Ready, set, go!
DIY Kitchen Fitout
For years Bernd Wessel had wanted to get a bigger fridge but lacked the space! Since standard size cabinets would not have achieved a seamless fit, custom made cabinetry was the only way to go.
Bespoke Bookshelf Design
Bespoke bookcase design can transform an underused space into the focal talking point of a room. We specialise in helping clients turn dream projects into inspirational realities. With a custom-designed bookshelf, there’s no such thing as dead space.
Show-stopping bathroom vanities
A self-proclaimed ‘active relaxer’, Olivia tackled as many jobs as she could herself but the bathrooms needed full renovation. Our team at Cutshop® were thrilled to work with Olivia to create the bathroom vanities she dreamed of. Read her story here.
Introducing Cutshop® Hawke’s Bay
Cutshop® are proud to introduce our newest franchise owner, Andy Ross, based in Napier providing contract cutting services to the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne region.
DIY kitchen renovation
Discover how Andy Prior worked with Cutshop® to revamp a tired, dated kitchen into a sleek, stylish room with plenty of storage.
A Retro Renovation
Personality and style blend seamlessly with functionality in this retro kitchen renovation. Citywide Kitchen designers, Peter and Rachael Hill, work with their clients and Cutshop® to create kitchen that truly is the social heart of the home.
Room With A View
For kitchen designers, Peter and Rachael Hill, this hillside home overlooking the ocean at Waipu Cove was a dream come true. Working alongside an architect and Cutshop®, this stunning project was so much more than a simple kitchen renovation.
Beach cottage kitchen
Is it possible to update a kitchen and still retain its charm? For this little beach house cottage, it’s exactly what was achieved!
Animal Magic
There’s something magical about furniture that oozes imagination. With a whimsical design that bursts with creativity, don’t let the kids hog all the fun, invest in cool furniture that reflects your passions!
Townhouse Kitchen
The best kitchen designs allow culinary dreams to come true. A perfectly designed kitchen combines efficient organisation with wow factor aesthetics.