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Bringing new skills to the table
Take a look for yourself at this sturdy yet eye-catching table design, ready to host your family, friends or colleagues at any time of day.
World-class Commercial Fitout
One of the neatest parts of the fit-out at ‘The Face Place’ was the reception area. The unique and stylish vibe of the business would come through as curved desks and bench surfaces which add a real sense of dynamism that regular work spaces lack.
Saving Native Species
We love helping Kiwis ignite their ingenuity and bring projects to life that will serve the nation. We worked with George Campbell from NZ Auto Traps on a distinctively kiwi-esque project to undertake.
Quest for perfect sound
David Little is a man on a mission to own the best possible sound system within his budget, a sound system capable of reproducing an extremely diverse collection of music while staying true to the original recorded sound.
Transform storage space.
Introducing Mike Petry. Mike spends his days getting hands-on programming multiple projects at Cutshop® Waikato. He enjoys the creativity and craft involved in his work and finds reward in ensuring customers’ visions are brought to life.
Think it. Make it.
Cutshop® provides you the ability to bring your ideas and designs to life, from simple cabinets through to designer furniture. It may be scribbled on paper, written up in detail or just in your head.
Sleek, Slick, Scandi
Case Study: When it came to establishing the ‘look’ of the interior, Malin and Julian were going for a plain, simple, chic and modern design but at the same time, something that wasn’t too common in every other Auckland home.
Camper Fit Out
Our newest team member, Manuel from Germany, has been displaying his carpentry skills in and outside the factory as he converts a Nissan Serena.
Methven Brand Box
When the New Zealand marketing manager for Methven, Marek Koliandr, wanted a beautiful way to display a newly-launched product in their designer shower range, he thought inside the box.
On-trend kitchens.
We look at kitchen colour, materials and lighting. After a number of years when light, white and bright has been the style of choice for kitchens, it looks like darker, moodier colours are on their way back into the renovation palette…
Time for children.
During the construction of the Pentagon Early Learning Centre in Tamahere, the owners and staff wanted to capture and communicate their core values and mission statement in a way that kept the values alive in the centre.
Cathedral Cove Ocean Swim.
For the past eight years, Cutshop® Mt Wellington has been a main sponsor of Brent Foster’s 4km Cathedral Cove ocean swim, and this year was no exception.
Space, the final frontier?
Motivated by the need to make better use of space, make it easier to find things and reduce clutter, the top three cabinet storage types chosen is…
Beats off the shelf.
Alison found the perfect shelving unit at a retail store, but the dimensions just didn’t work for her space. Could she get a custom made unit for less?
Display of colour
Fiji-based specialist paint supplier, APCO Coatings Pacific, required a full colour system for retail stores in the Pacific Islands. This included making the display stand, plastic holders, colour chips and inspiration cards to go into the display stand.
Apartment space reimagined
“I didn’t want design advice,” said Nick. “But I did need accurate cutting and manufacturing, so I spoke to Cutshop® and found they had exactly the range of expertise that I was looking for.”
Solid wood kitchen style
Maungaturoto-based cabinet maker Jake Hill took the plunge and set up Prime Design Furniture and Cabinetry. He brings his first love of making furniture from solid timber into kitchens.
Kiwi kitchens: Pulling the trigger
What makes your renovation dream turn into a renovation reality? Many of us have a rose-tinted view of the way our property will look and flow when we eventually finish, but what triggers us to take the first step and press go?