03/11/2026
Stepping outside the usual choices can lead to something special.
This cabinet started with a client’s vision. They typically gravitate toward cherry or walnut, but after some conversation they decided to take my suggestion and try something different, ambrosia maple. The natural streaks and markings in the wood, created by ambrosia beetles, give every board its own unique character.
Paired with walnut legs and a simple form, the goal was to let the maple do most of the talking.
Custom work often begins the same way: an idea, a conversation, and a piece of wood waiting to be shaped.