Typically, up to 40% of cabinet industry revenues are wasted on non-manufacturing-related distribution costs such as inbound freight, packaging, warehousing overhead, handling, damage, and inventory obsolescence. Those non-value-adding costs increase the price that customers pay. Baru eliminates most of those costs by manufacturing on-demand with local manufacturers nationwide. In addition, Baru's digital manufacturing instructions allow for easy and efficient customization of the customers' cabinets, allowing manufacturing partners to achieve higher machine utilization with little organizational time and effort.
a-Freelance designers
b-Software support
c-Quick replacement of damaged or job-site mistakes
Cabinets are configurable with continuous sizing to fit every placement and use case. Even if you have pipes, beams, or vents to work around; the room has unusual angles; or, you want to utilize extra-narrow or tall spaces for maximum storage, Baru can accommodate. If a cabinet is needed in a size that falls outside the dimensions in our configurator, please indicate the required dimensions or any other special manufacturing requests in the “Special Manufacturing Instructions or Requests” field.
Most dealers work with a few cabinet companies that don’t allow much choice in materials or customization. Baru cabinets are different. We make them to order using panels we get straight from the manufacturer. This means we can use almost any material from local suppliers, but we stick to the best ones to keep quality high across the country. Check out our material selection page for popular materials available near you. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, email us at info@hellobaru.com for a custom price quote.
Baru cabinets can be adjusted to any size to fit your space and needs. Whether you have pipes, beams, or vents in the way, odd angles in your kitchen, or want to use narrow or tall spaces for more storage, Baru can make it work. If you need a cabinet size outside the allowable range, type the exact size or any special requests in the “Special Manufacturing Instructions or Requests” box.
Baru has engaged a team of pre-qualified designers who will be available to support you remotely at a reduced hourly rate should you encounter design capacity constraints during demand peaks. We want you to feel confident that, when you bring on more business, you will be able to meet your high service and timeliness standards. In addition, we will hold daily "online office hours" for Trade Advantage Program members to answer your software-related or cabinet-ordering questions. You can also rest assured that Baru will deal swiftly with any parts replacement needs resulting from order errors and on-site product damages thanks to our local, on-demand manufacturing capabilities. We are committed to keeping your project on schedule and financially sound. With Baru's industry-leading 20-year warranty, you can assure your clients that they will continue to get support and excellent service well beyond cabinet installation.
Absolutely! The Baru Trade Advantage Program was designed to provide valuable discounts (ranging from 12-25%, based on annual volume), local client referral opportunities, and superior service with a dedicated account manager for our professional and trade customers. Get all the details and apply for membership here after you’ve established your user account.
Baru offers materials that conform to CARB 2 formaldehyde emissions standards and are certified for Forest Stewardship Council lumber. In addition, we are developing Revit cabinet libraries for the AEC industry to facilitate case goods procurement for LEED and WELL building requirements. We welcome you to email info@hellobaru.com with any specific questions about our sustainability practices or to schedule a call with a Baru representative to learn more.
Our high-quality frameless cabinet boxes are constructed with either ¾” melamine-faced panels (white melamine being the least expensive) or ¾” pre-finished birch or maple plywood. Unfinished paint-grade MDF is also available.
We’re glad you asked! Baru’s extensive network of supplier partners allows us to offer virtually any style Doors and Drawer Fronts in practically any material and finish available! It’s a lot of options, so we’ve broken it down into these three broad categories: Thermally-Fused Laminates (TFL) and other Pre-Finished Panels: Flat, pre-finished and often textured panels are cut to size, then banded with matching (or contrasting) edgebanding. The world of pre-finished panels offers a huge range of options from the least expensive plain white, through an extensive selection of colors, patterns and woodgrains, to real wood veneers and impressively textured and realistic stone, antique wood and other patterns, all combined with unmatched durability and ease of cleaning. An added bonus is that these doors and panels are processed in the same facility along with your cabinet parts for maximum efficiency and lowest cost. Laminated surfaces from Wilsonart, Formica, Pionite, and other manufacturers are also available. Rigid Thermofoil (RTF): Another durable, one-piece option that is not limited to flat slab styles, Thermofoil also offers a wide range of colors, patterns and wood grains, including the new high-gloss and ultra-matte finishes, all of which can be combined with any number of door styles including Shaker, Raised Panel, Mitered and even Applied Molding. Another huge advantage of RTF doors is the ability to exactly match a previous order, even years later. Painted or Stained Wood: When it has to be the real thing, we have you covered! Our vendor partners specialize in producing the highest quality doors, drawer fronts, moldings and related parts available, using state-of-the-art finishes in controlled, factory environments. This includes everything from sequence-matched or reclaimed wood veneer panels, to traditional Raised Panel, Shaker, and Applied Molding doors and drawer fronts. The beauty of Baru’s system is that you can combine any of these door styles and finishes with unlimited custom-sizing for truly custom-made cabinets made easy! Please read on for more extensive information about all three categories, and please note we can’t guarantee that every option shown on every link will be currently available.
