Living Room
Solutions
Custom Storage That Fits Your Home, Your Style, Your Life
At Cutshop®, we precision-cut bespoke living room cabinetry to your exact millimetre specification. Every bookcase, TV unit, sideboard, wall cabinet, and storage system is manufactured from high-quality materials, on our large CNC machines, and shipped anywhere in the country.
Whether you’re a homeowner who wants a built-in look without the built-in price tag, a designer working on a custom project, or a tradie building dreams into reality, Cutshop® delivers.
No compromises. Just precision-cut panels, clearly labelled, ready to assemble.
Living Room Cabinetry.
Ready in Days, Not Weeks.
We eliminate the limitations of mass-produced furniture by giving you the power of professional manufacturing.
Off-the-shelf units waste valuable space. Our CNC precision cutting ensures your cabinetry fits perfectly into awkward corners, angled walls, and narrow niches.
Perfect fit, everytime
Choose the exact depth, height, and width you need for your bookshelf, TV cabinet or wall unit. Design storage around your living room, not the other way around.
Total design freedom
Choose from a wide range of high-quality, durable materials. From vibrant Plytech HPL and modern Melteca laminates to beautiful Oak veneers, all at affordable, flat-pack prices.
Materials to fit your style
Cutshop® Living Room Projects We're Proud Of
We love seeing custom living rooms come to life. Here's what some of our customers have created recently.
“Cutshop® North Shore was amazing and I would recommend them to anyone. Working with the team was a treat! Very professional and helpful. They really made this project a breeze!”
— Andre Wentzel, Homeowner
“We really wanted a simple, clean, nice looking white bookshelf and that’s exactly what we got and at a much more reasonable, affordable price than if we had gone down a regular cabinet maker’s route.”
— Clare Goldwater, Homeowner
“Many thanks for the great service you provided cutting and delivering ply sheets for my shelving and tables projects, for which all of the pieces were dimensionally perfect! I’ve told many friends and colleagues about your service, and can’t wait for the next project!”
— Grant Bannatyne, Homeowner
How the Cutshop® Living Room Process Works
Getting your custom living room panels is straightforward. No technical drawings required, just your measurements and material choices.
Choose Your Material
1
Select from plywood, MDF, moisture-resistant particle board, veneer, melamine, or acrylic. Not sure what to choose? Our Materials Guide walks you through the right options for visible surfaces, painted finishes, and high-wear zones.
Submit Your Dimensions
2
Share your cutting list with us, no technical drawings needed, just measurements. Call us on 0800 CUTSHOP, email your list, or drop into one of our Auckland or Waikato factories.
We Cut and Edge
3
Your panels are precision-cut on our large CNC machines and edge-banded to your specifications. We can pre-drill for shelf pins, hinges, and drawer runners. Every piece is clearly labelled so installation is straightforward.
We Ship to You
4
Parts arrive clearly labelled and ready to assemble, wherever you are in New Zealand. Prefer to collect? You're welcome to pick up from your local Cutshop® factory.
Explore Our Customisable Living Room Cabinet Library
Browse our full range of living room storage solutions.
Every unit is cut to your exact dimensions so your living room fits together perfectly, wall to wall.
Floor-to-ceiling or freestanding bookcases cut to your exact height, width, and shelf spacing. Adjustable shelving, fixed structural shelves, open display sections, and closed base cabinets. Built from premium board to withstand heavy loads.
Bookcases & Display Shelving
Concealed wall-hung storage and wall units. CNC-cut to mount flush against any wall, with concealed fixings for a clean, professional finish. Mix open shelving with closed compartments to balance display with practicality.
Wall Storage
Sleek, low-line storage with doors, drawers, or a combination of both. Perfect for dining-adjacent living areas, entryways, or as a base for a TV or display. Bespoke widths, heights, and depths to suit your exact wall and aesthetic.
Sideboards
TV Cabinets & Media Units
Low-profile media units, full-height entertainment walls, and floating TV platforms. Custom widths, integrated cable management cut-outs, and ventilated compartments for AV equipment.
Compartment Cabinets
Grid-style compartment shelving, Shaker-style display cabinets, and niche units. Ideal for displaying objects, housing vinyl collections, or a statement wall.
Alcove Units & Built-In Cabinetry
Cutshop® specialises in fitting the spaces other manufacturers can't. Alcove units cut to the exact width of your chimney breast recess, under-stair storage, and irregular-shaped nooks.
General Living Room Cabinet Specs
Use this as a quick reference when planning your living room layout. All cabinets can be customised to your exact dimensions.
Standard Widths
Standard Heights
Standard Depth
Best For
Cabinet Type
Bookcase / Display
TV / Media Unit
Sideboard / Credenza
Wall Cabinet / Floating
Compartment Cabinet
Alcove Unit
300–1200mm (common: 600, 800, 900mm)
1200–2400mm
900–2100mm
300–1200mm
600–1800mm
Cut to exact recess width
1800–2400mm full height or 800–1200mm half height
450–600mm low-line or 1800–2100mm full wall
700–900mm
300–600mm
600–1800mm
Cut to exact recess height
250–350mm
400–500mm
400–450mm
200–300mm
300–400mm
Book storage, display shelving, study alcoves
AV equipment, media storage, entertainment walls
General living storage, dining area, entryway
Display, books, concealed storage above sightlines
Display grids, vinyl storage, statement walls
Cut to exact recess depth
Chimney breast recesses, under-stair voids, irregular niches
Off-the-shelf furniture from big-box retailers has its place, but it comes with real limitations. Here's why Cutshop® is the better choice for your living room.
Custom Cut vs. Retail Flat Pack: Key Differences
Cutshop® Custom Cut
Retail Flat-Pack
✔ Cut to your exact dimensions: alcoves, recesses, and irregular walls filled perfectly
✔ Shelf thickness specified for your need. Thicker for wide spans or heavy items
✔ Custom compartment sizes designed around what you actually own
✔ Cable management cut-outs, ventilated AV compartments, and shelf pin drilling built in
✔ Built-in look at a fraction of traditional joinery cost
✔ Full choice of materials to match your floors, your furniture, and your style
✘ Expect visible gaps beside the TV unit and awkward spaces around the fireplace
✘ Standard thin shelves that sag and bow under heavy books or AV equipment
✘ Generic openings that may not fit your screens, speakers, books or artworks
✘ No provision for cables, ventilation, or hardware. You work around the unit
✘ Never looks truly built-in, no matter how carefully it is positioned or styled
✘ Limited finishes designed for the mass market, rarely a close match
Ready to Create Your Perfect Living Room?
By eliminating the middleman and leveraging efficient CNC technology, you achieve a superior, long-lasting result for a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.
Unrivalled
Speed
Zero
Waste
Your custom order is ready faster than traditional joinery services.
Professional Quality
Every panel is cut perfectly, minimising
costly errors and material waste.
or
Benefit from industrial-grade cutting and durable materials that last.
If you’re near 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.
Visit Us
Frequently Asked Questions
-
For shelves up to 900mm wide, standard 16mm board is suitable for most loads. For wider spans, or if you're storing heavy books, records, or AV equipment, we recommend upgrading to 18mm or thicker. We can advise on the right spec for your planned load and span.
-
Yes. We provide guides, templates, and expert advice to help you plan your TV wall layout, including clearances for ventilation, cable management cut-outs, and the right depths for different AV components. We recommend confirming your screen size, mounting position, and component list before ordering so the finished result is exactly what you envisioned.
-
MDF is the preferred substrate for a painted finish because it has a smooth, uniform surface that takes paint without grain showing through. It also machines cleanly, giving sharp edges and crisp profiles. We cut and edge-band MDF to your specification, ready for your chosen paint system.
-
Yes. You're welcome to visit your local Cutshop® factory to see and handle material samples in person. This is especially useful when matching a finish to existing furniture or flooring in your home.
-
Not at all. We work with DIY homeowners, interior designers, builders, and commercial operators alike. If you have measurements and a plan, or even a rough sketch, we can work with you.
-
No minimum order. One replacement shelf or a full laundry fit-out, the process is equally simple.