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Olley & Guise specialise in bespoke, handmade kitchens for clients across London and the surrounding areas. Their reputation for exceptional craftsmanship has fuelled rapid growth, creating the need to increase production capacity without compromising quality.
To scale sustainably, they sought a specialist partner who could provide CNC machining, edge banding and drilling - the technical capability needed to support their expanding workload. Rather than investing in
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Streamlining bespoke cabinetry through Microvellum-driven CNC manufacturing
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Willoughby Rose is a bespoke cabinetry business delivering made-to-measure kitchens, wardrobes and media walls, alongside a growing supply-only, flat-pack offering.
As demand increased and projects became more complex, the team needed a way to scale production without expanding their workshop or investing in additional machinery. While adopting Microvellum significantly improved design accuracy and producti
Every project begins with the right foundation - here’s how to choose yours.
When you’re designing or building furniture, selecting the correct core material can dramatically affect performance, appearance and cost. At Cutlist, we work with three of the most popular materials in the trade: MFC, MDF and Veneered boards.
MFC (Melamine-Faced Chipboard)
Perfect for: Cabinets, wardrobes and fitted furniture.
MFC is durable, easy to clean a
The Art of Precision: How CNC Technology Is Transforming Furniture Production
10 November 2025
Knowledge
Where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology.
In furniture production, accuracy isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. A few millimetres out can throw off a whole project. That’s why CNC machining has become a cornerstone of modern joinery and at Cutlist, it will be a new way to help you with your cabinetry.
Our five-axis CNC machine operates with computer-controlled precision, cutting complex shapes, drilling hinge holes and creating bespoke components with perfect
Behind every perfectly cut panel is a carefully honed process.
When you place an order with Cutlist, you’re not just getting a product, you’re tapping into ten years of producing panels efficiently and accurately. Here’s how we turn your order into reality.
Step 1: Upload and Review
Your journey starts with our online ordering system, where you upload your cutting list or configure your parts directly. Our production team will calculat
Moulded Shaker Doors: Classic Craftsmanship Meets Modern Precision
28 October 2025
Products & Services
At Cutlist, we know that the right door style can define an entire project. Whether it’s a timeless kitchen, a sleek wardrobe, or bespoke fitted furniture, Shaker-style doors remain a firm favourite among craftsmen and designers alike. Their clean lines, symmetry, and adaptability make them the perfect canvas for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
But did you know that not all Shaker doors are the same? At Cutlist, we offer moulded Shaker doors in three
Strong, versatile and consistent - MFC remains the workhorse of modern furniture design.
If you’re a cabinet maker, carpenter, or interior designer, you already know how crucial material choice is to your work. Whether you’re building fitted wardrobes, kitchens, or office furniture, every project starts with a panel. And while new materials come and go, Melamine-Faced Chipboard (MFC) remains one of the most reliable and widely used options in the industry.
Oak veneer is one of the most versatile materials in the woodworking industry, with different cutting techniques dramatically impacting the final appearance and characteristics of the wood surface. The two most widely available options are Crown cut, and Quarter cut Oak veneer.
The difference between Crown cut and Quarter cut Oak veneer
For Crown cut Oak veneer, the veneer is cut parallel to the tree's growth rings and produces a distinctive cathedral arch or flame-like gra
We had a very exciting announcement at the end of last year- our relocation to brand-new premises! Now that we've had time to settle into our new home, we can't help but celebrate the tremendous positive impact this move has had on our operations.
Streamlined Operations, Enhanced Efficiency
The expanded workshop space has streamlined our production workflow. Our team has more room to breathe, work more efficiently, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. This increased capacity has alread
Cleaf have long been a popular name in luxury panel products, and with their latest range of decors, you can see why. Cleaf are experts in decors that give life to environments for living and working with different scales and textures.
Inspiration from every aspect of nature and architecture
It’s hard not to be drawn in by the beautifully curated selection of tactile textures: wood effects, fabrics and leather, stone and concrete are all given the Cleaf treatment.
Choosing materials made easy
Selecting materials for your project needn’t be an issue when you have access to a wide range of samples, which is where we at Cutlist come in. With our sample service, we help our clients to compile the decors and finishes they need to visualise concepts and inspire design solutions. From veneer and ply options to the vast array of melamine decors on the market, our convenient service means you can have samples in your hands quickly.
At Cutlist, we are continually striving to provide the consistent level of service our customers need, meaning we constantly meet and exceed their expectations.
Our rigorous standards of production, attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction ensure we uphold the highest levels of quality that our customers really can rely on- and products that we can stand by. Despite a huge degree of automation in tech and the latest equipment, sometimes we can experience a ‘bump i
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