“Little is being done in cabinetry in general and kitchen design in particular that wasn’t around 40 years ago,” says Bob Baldwin, a custom kitchen cabinet designer and maufacturer.
Bob Baldwin has designed custom computerized equipment that cuts intricate wooden marquetry designs into kitchen cabinet faces. This allows any kitchen installation to look like it was custom-made.
To design one of these cabinet faces, Baldwin traces out the artwork he wishes to use on the kitchen cabinet. The artwork is then scanned into a computer and turned into a file which can control a CNC (computer numerical controlled) router.
The designs can then be precision cut from bamboo and other fine woods. Unlike traditional marquetry, where everything is hand made by the carpenter, Bob Baldwin's designs can be reproduced multiple times.
What's Driving This Trend
- Computer-cut Marquetry
- Utilizing computer-controlled technology to cut intricate wooden designs for various applications.
- Customized Kitchen Cabinets
- Using computerized equipment to create personalized cabinet faces that give the illusion of custom-made installations.
- Digital Fabrication in Cabinetry
- Applying CNC routers and digital design files to precision cut marquetry designs from different types of wood.
Who This Affects Most
- Cabinet Manufacturing
- Integrating computer-controlled marquetry cutting technology into the production of kitchen cabinets.
- Woodworking and Carpentry
- Exploring the potential of computer-controlled routers and digital design files for creating intricate wooden designs.
- Interior Design
- Incorporating computer-cut marquetry as a unique and customizable element in kitchen and furniture design.
