WHETHER YOUR GOAL is to be better organized or to turn your house into a home, custom furnishings are the way to go. The pieces I value the most in my home are the ones where I met the artist, restored an old piece I found at the ReStore, or had the opportunity to participate in the creative process. It may seem like custom cabinets are financially unattainable or that the process could be daunting, but there are companies whose mission it is to offer you just what you want, in a way that is easy, fun, and best of all, sustainable!
Photograph Courtesy of Maiben Fixtures & Furnishings
Maiben Fixtures & Furnishings, owned by Hayley Baker and Levi White in Anacortes, specializes in bespoke furnishings and fixtures that strike the balance between accessibility and durability. They use high quality, domestic-made plywoods and lowVOC wood finishes, making their products more environmentally friendly and safer for your loved ones.
In addition, they use digital fabrication and CNC machining which allows clients to see how their finished piece will look early in the process (via 3D imaging). This dramatically cuts down on waste pieces and reject parts. Any scrap pieces that are produced are either donated, repurposed into pieces for the shop, or recycled at Lautenbach’s to become chipboard or particleboard.
Baker prides herself on being approachable, so whether you already know exactly what you want down to the dimensions or just have a vague idea, Maiben F&F can help you bring your project to life. Much of the initial planning can be done over the phone, by email, or in their shop space in Anacortes. 3D renderings allow you to see your project in the planning stages and make modifications, so you get exactly what you want. If a site visit is necessary, any design deposit is applied to the final project cost, making the process efficient and more affordable.
Photograph Courtesy of Maiben Fixtures & Furnishings
When your piece is finished, you have something that is unique, incredibly beautiful, and durable enough to outlast any prefabricated piece you might find at a big box retailer. Plus, whether you enlist the services of Maiben F&F or any of the other incredibly talented craftsmen in the area, you are supporting our local economy and boosting our community of artists.
Curious to know more? Check out their website to see some of the beautiful work Maiben F&F has done, or reach out to Baker and White on social media @maibenmade. You’ll find they do more than just homes: They can build pieces for your shop, market booths, or camper vans too! 910 27th St., Anacortes, Ste. B, 707.334.0126, maibenmade.com
