Kitchen
Solutions
Your Kitchen, Cut Exactly to Your Vision
At Cutshop®, we provide precision cutting that brings your specific kitchen design to life. Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a DIY renovation, a builder scaling production, or a designer working on a bespoke commercial fit-out, Cutshop® has the answer for your kitchen.
Every panel is CNC-cut from high quality materials and shipped anywhere in New Zealand. From a single replacement shelf to a full kitchen fit-out, Cutshop® cuts every panel to your exact millimetre specification. No compromises. Just a perfect fit, every time.
The Cutshop® Kitchen Knowledge Hub
Everything you need to plan, measure, design, and install your custom kitchen, in one place.
Layout Ideas & Planning Guide
Work Triangle principles, L-shape, U-shape, Galley, Island, and One-Wall layouts. Standard NZ clearances and how to translate your plan into a cut list.
DIY Kitchen Renovation Guide
Step-by-step: measure your space, choose your layout, order your cut list, and install yourself. Save thousands on labour.
Materials & Pricing Guide
Transparent pricing: you pay for material and machine time only. Compare MDF, Particle Board, Plywood, Acrylic, and Melamine for your kitchen.
Commercial & Trade Solutions
For builders, designers, cabinet makers, and fit-out contractors who need a reliable manufacturing partner. Overflow capacity, equipment breakdown cover, and full production outsourcing.
Case Studies in Kitchen Design
Real Kiwi kitchens from townhouses to heritage villas. See how homeowners and trade professionals used Cutshop to deliver stunning results.
Explore Our Customisable Kitchen Cabinet Library
Browse our full range of modular units and storage solutions.
Every cabinet is cut to your exact dimensions to fit your dream kitchen to the millimetre.
Base Cabinet Units
The foundation of your kitchen. Sink cabinets, oven housings, standard and custom widths. Cut from premium 16mm moisture-resistant board.
Drawer Units & Systems
Two, three, and four-drawer banks with soft-close technology. Upgrade from dark cupboards to full-visibility drawer access. Built for daily use.
Wall & Overhead Cabinets
Maximise vertical storage at eye level. Standard and ceiling-height options.
Corner Storage Solutions
Clever cabinets designed to eliminate dead space in the kitchen.
Tall Cabinets & Pantry Units
Floor-to-ceiling storage for integrated appliances, bulk groceries, and utility items. From slim 300mm pull-outs to 1000mm double-door pantries.
Internal Storage & Accessories
Pull-out bins, slimline spice racks, internal hidden drawers, toe-kick storage, and adjustable shelving. The internals that make a kitchen work.
Kitchen Cabinet Specs at a Glance
Use this as a quick reference when planning your kitchen layout. All cabinets can be customised to your exact dimensions.
Standard Widths
Standard Heights
Standard Depth
Best For
Cabinet Type
Base Units
Wall / Overhead
Tall / Pantry
Drawer Banks
Corner Units
150–1200mm (common: 300, 450, 600, 800, 900mm)
300–900mm
300–1000mm
450, 600, 800, 900mm
900x900mm (L-shape), 1000–1200mm (blind)
870mm total (720mm carcass + 150mm feet)
360, 600, 720, or 900mm
2000–2200mm
720mm carcass (870mm total)
Matches base or wall height
580mm
300–350mm
580mm
580mm
580mm base / 300mm wall
Benchtop support, appliance housing, drawers
Eye-level storage, above fridge, rangehood housing
Floor-to-ceiling storage, appliance towers, utility
Daily-use items, under cooktops, cutlery zones
Eliminating dead corner space
How the Cutshop Kitchen Process Works
Getting your custom kitchen panels is straightforward. No technical drawings required, just your measurements and material choices.
Choose Your Material
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Select from plywood, MDF, particle board, veneer, bamboo, solid wood, acrylic, or ACM. Not sure what's right for your project? Our Materials Guide walks you through the options for wet areas, high-wear zones, and visible surfaces.
Submit Your Dimensions
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Share your cutting list with us. All we need are measurements, no technical drawings needed. Call us on 0800 CUTSHOP, email us your list, or drop into one of our Auckland or Waikato factories.
We Cut and Edge
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Your panels are precision-cut on our large CNC machines and edge-banded to your specifications. Every piece is clearly labelled for straightforward assembly.
We Ship to You
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Parts arrive clearly labelled and ready to assemble, delivered anywhere in New Zealand. Prefer to collect? You're welcome to pick up from your local Cutshop factory.
Flat-pack cabinetry from big-box retailers has its place, but it comes with real limitations. Here's why Cutshop® is the better choice for your kitchen:
Custom Cut vs. Retail Flat Pack: Key Differences
Cutshop® Custom Cut
✔ Cut to your exact dimensions, guaranteed perfect fit
✔ Full choice of plywood, MDF, solid wood, veneer, acrylic, and more
✔ Moisture-resistant options available for wet areas and outdoor use
✔ High quality hardware, supports overall durability and feel
✔ Design for your space and your life
Retail Flat-Pack
✘ Fixed sizes, resulting in gaps, awkward heights, and wasted space
✘ Limited, generic finishes that don’t match your existing cabinetry
✘ Standard particle board deteriorates quickly in humid conditions
✘ Hardware is a weak point that affects daily use & long-term durability
✘ Make do with a product that isn’t perfect
Cutshop® Kitchen Projects We're Proud Of
We love seeing dream kitchens come to life. Here's what some of our customers have built recently.
"Cutshop® is certainly, from my perspective, quite a unique service within the marketplace and I have no hesitation in recommending them to my clients."
— Felicity Brenchley, Felicity Brenchley Architects
"Shaun [from Cutshop®] was amazing to work with, patient, great at communicating and very thorough. He was able to accommodate and work through design details quickly and easily, able to see the vision for the project and problem-solve accordingly."
— Mathilde Polmard, Designer
"Cutshop always produces high-quality panels, which make the manufacturing process extremely easy."
— Michael Alsweiler, Fox & Rabbit Projects
Ready to Start Your Kitchen?
Whether you know exactly what you need or you're still figuring it out, here are three easy ways to take the next step.
If you're ready to go, fill out our quick quote form with your dimensions and material choices. We'll have your panels cut and on their way in no time.
Not quite there yet? Call us on 0800 CUTSHOP and one of our team will talk through your project with you and answer any questions about the process.
If you’re in Auckland or Waikato, the best way to discuss your idea is in person. Come in and get a feel for the materials and the cutting process while having a chat with us about how we can help bring your project to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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While Cutshop has standard templates available for speed, our specialty is custom sizing. We cut to whatever width, height, and depth your space requires. This is especially valuable in older NZ homes where walls are rarely perfectly square.
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Retail flat-packs are mass-produced in fixed sizes, typically from standard particle board. Cutshop uses high-quality materials, and cuts to your exact dimensions. You get the look of a bespoke kitchen without the bespoke price tag.
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Yes. We provide guides, templates, and expert advice to help you succeed, but we recommend having your dimensions confirmed before we talk. This ensures the finished result is exactly what you envisioned.
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No minimum order. Whether you need a single replacement shelf or a complete kitchen's worth of panels, the process is just as simple. Many customers start with a small order to test the product before committing to a full renovation.
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Yes, you're welcome to visit your local Cutshop factory to see and handle material samples in person. This is especially useful when choosing between finishes or trying to match existing cabinetry in your home.
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This depends on the scale of your project. If you're comfortable with basic tools and can follow a plan, assembling cut-to-size cabinetry is very manageable. However, if you’re attempting a full kitchen renovation, you might want to bring in a specialist.
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Lead times are dramatically reduced compared to overseas suppliers because all fabrication happens locally. However the exact amount of time will depend on the complexity of your project.