For more than 40 years, Baldhead Cabinets has been in the metal manufacturing business, and the past 20 years have been spent crafting high-end metal cabinets that transform garages, barns and utility spaces into durable, well-designed extensions of the home. Family-owned and operated, the company moved to Bend more than 20 years ago and manufactures everything in-house. The company also travels across the country to install its systems, ensuring every detail is done right.
Built to last in any environment, Baldhead’s precision-engineered cabinets appeal to homeowners who value craftsmanship, longevity and clean design. CEO Peter Fleming says that while their cabinets are made of steel, the company’s real strength comes from its focus on family, hands-on work and respect for customers who expect excellence.
In Central Oregon, where outdoor living is part of everyday life, homeowners rely on their garages and storage spaces to hold gear for biking, skiing, camping and more. Baldhead’s systems are designed for that lifestyle, from heavy-duty shelves for equipment to secure cabinetry that keeps gear clean, organized and protected from temperature swings. We go inside Baldhead Cabinets with CEO Peter Fleming.
Baldhead Cabinets has a long history. How did it all begin?
My parents started the company more than 40 years ago in Southern California. My mom was actually the one who came up with the idea. They were remodeling their home, and when it came time to do the garage, they couldn’t find anything that was well built—everything on the market was cheap. She said, “Why don’t we make cabinets out of metal?” My dad and our engineer sat down together and designed the first ones, and it took off from there.
How did the business make its way to Bend?
We’d been in Southern California for years, but it wasn’t getting any easier to run a business there. A client who had moved to Bend invited my parents up for an installation, and they fell in love with the area. Over a few years, they explored the idea of moving. Eventually, in the early 2000s, we relocated everything—family and business. Bend has been a great fit ever since.
What makes Baldhead Cabinets different from other storage brands?
We manufacture everything right here in the U.S. Our team handles the entire process—design, production and installation. A lot of other companies just sell you boxes and leave you to figure it out. We’re involved from start to finish. That’s important to our customers, and it’s what sets us apart.
Tell us more about your products and process.
About half of our work is custom manufacturing for other companies, and the other half is our own cabinet line—mostly high-end residential garage systems. In Central Oregon, we focus heavily on garage systems that help homeowners store and organize outdoor gear—skis, bikes and camping supplies. Our products also help with overflow storage from the house, such as holiday decor, yard tools, bulk supplies and seasonal clothing.
We also help organize storage for barns, kitchens and utility spaces. Customers or designers reach out with ideas and dimensions, and we go back and forth on the design. Once it’s finalized, it takes about four to six weeks to build and ship. If we’re doing the install, we fly out to a client’s location, deliver our product and get the installation done in a day.
How would you describe the quality difference?
It’s like comparing a cheap car to a Porsche—both get you there, but one’s built to a whole different standard. Our clients notice that difference. They’re often building their last home and want every detail done right. For them, the garage isn’t just storage or a place to throw their junk; it’s part of the home’s overall design. That’s where we come in.
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