Custom Joinery — Kitchens, Wardrobes & Built-ins
At A1 Studio, we design, build and install bespoke joinery for homes and commercial spaces across Auckland. From kitchens and wardrobes to one-off built-ins, everything is crafted locally in our workshop.
PROCESS
1. Brief & Site Measure — We listen, measure and define scope, budget and timeline.
2. Design & Materials — Layouts, finishes and hardware choices; samples provided.
3. Quote & Approval — Transparent pricing with options where helpful.
4. Production — Precision fabrication in our Waimauku workshop.
5. Installation — Clean, coordinated install with minimal disruption.
6. Care & Warranty — Handover, maintenance guide and aftercare.
Materials & Finishes
We work with premium panels complemented by plywood and solid timber accents. Benchtops are specified in natural stone or engineered stone, to suit performance and budget.
Hardware & Lighting
Premium hardware from Blum and Häfele (soft-close hinges, drawer systems, pull-outs). Optional LED task lighting and integrated power for kitchens and wardrobes.
Hardware & Lighting
Typical timeline is 4–8 weeks from approval to installation, depending on scope and material availability.
Warranty & Care
All joinery includes a 12-month workmanship warranty. You’ll also have lifetime aftercare support from our team — whenever you need advice, adjustments or maintenance guidance, we’re here to help.
Our warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. It doesn’t cover damage from misuse, improper cleaning or fair wear and tear, but we’re happy to assist with repairs or parts as needed and provide clear quotes before any work.
FAQ
Do you handle appliances and benchtops? Yes — we coordinate cut-outs, clearances and templating with your supplier.
Can you work from my architect/designer plans? Absolutely — we collaborate often.
What areas do you service? Auckland and surrounds; ask about travel for out-of-area installs.
01
Quotation: We start with an on-site visit to measure and discuss your needs, providing a detailed quote and custom layout.
02
Selection: After approval, visit our showroom to choose colours and visualize the design in 3D, ensuring every detail is perfect before production.
03
Production: Once the final design is approved, our supervisor coordinates the fabrication. Our skilled carpenters meticulously craft each piece, ensuring the highest quality before delivery and installation.
04
Pre-Installation: About a week before installation, we'll contact you to schedule the fitting of your new project. You can choose to clear out the existing space yourself or let us handle it. This is also the time to prepare any necessary plumbing or electrical work.
05
Installation: On the installation day, our team arrives early to begin work. If you've opted for our dismantling services and preparation, we'll handle the removal and any necessary preparatory tasks. Our goal is to complete the installation in the shortest possible time according to each project, with reconnection services occurring shortly thereafter.
06
Stone Tops and Splashbacks: If your project includes stone countertops and splashbacks, the timeline will extend accordingly. The stone specialists will take measurements after the kitchen installation and return within a week to fit the countertops. Glass panels are measured post-countertop installation and will be installed within two weeks.
CONSULTING
-
![An array of colorful paper sheets in red, orange, yellow, brown, teal, black, and lime green, stacked vertically.]()
Color Consulting
We advise on the choice and composition of interior and exterior colors.
-
![A group of people working on a design project at a table with sketches, colorful sticky notes, markers, a laptop, and stickers.]()
Retrofit
This service helps those who already have a space they like, do not want to change many things but need a professional to help renew and organize their ideas.
-
![A yellow cordless power drill, a box of jet screws, a tape measure, a set of small black and orange boxes, and metal rods on a wooden surface.]()
Install
We offer the service of assembly and installation of furniture, paintings and decorative objects.
-
![White tiled wall with sunlight and shadow creating a diagonal division.]()
Hard fit out Selection
We assist in the specification and composition of floor covering, wall covering and hardware
-
![Close-up of a fabric swatch sample card with various shades of beige, gray, navy, and blue fabric strips, pinned with a white pin.]()
Soft Fitout Selection
We assist in the technical specification of furniture, custom furniture, fabric curtain, decorative objects and works of art
-
![Close-up of an illuminated vintage Edison-style filament light bulb within a wireframe lamp shade creating a warm glow.]()
Lighting
We develop interior and exterior lighting project
-
![Minimalist wooden furniture set with a black desk lamp, grey vase, glass jars, stack of books, and a potted plant on a beige wall and carpeted floor.]()
Custom Cabinetry
We design your custom furniture
-
![Open notebook with handwritten notes and sketches, with a wooden pencil resting on the page.]()
Interior Finishing Selection
We help in the selection of all the interior products, from the carpet to the luminaire, with an accurate and more assertive selection, favoring the customer to save time, budget and less stress.
-
![A person's hand holding a colored pencil over a black surface, with a container of colored pencils, a tablet displaying a red cover, and a few scattered colored pencils on the surface.]()
Exterior Finish Selection
Specification of Hard Fitout items such as covers, gutters, paint colors, coated colors, exterior tiles, etc
