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Functional Art: FAQ’s About Sliding Barn Doors
One of the hottest design trends from the past couple of years has been the introduction of sliding barn doors into homes and offices. Sliding barn doors are commonly rustic in appearance and the...
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From Our Table To Yours: Solberg Table
Grain Designs: From Our Table to Yours Published Article in Midwest Nest Edition 16, January 2019. Story by Tracy Nicholson Shop photography by Dan Francis Photography Finishes table photos by Grain...
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Through the Eyes of Grain Designs: The Pines Venue
Between custom and commercial projects, growing our team and taking on our new adventure The Pines, it is easy to forget what we have accomplished over the weeks, months, and year. As the summer is...
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Giving Thanks: Big Projects & Bountiful Friendships
It was another ordinary day driving the truck and trailer down I-94, on a gas-guzzling trek to western North Dakota for a project install. Conversing about the day, the rest of the weeks plans and...
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GD Home Feature: DIY Home Projects & Renovations
Last spring, Grant and his girlfriend Rebekah, closed on their first home in Horace, ND. With Rebekah having some experience working in Home Design and Grant having experience in furniture design and...
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2019 – A Year in Review
The beginning of a new year means the end of the last. While we have a lot we are looking forward to in 2020, it’s pertinent at this time to reminisce and be grateful for everything and everyone who...
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Wood Finish Options
Grain Designs utilizes two primary stain/finish options on our custom reclaimed wood furniture; a stain + commercial urethane top coat finish OR Rubio Monocoat. Wood finish samples, reclaimed wood...
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Modern Farmhouse, with a Rustic Twist.
Last month, we had the courtesy of bringing a number of design ideas to life for the first time homeowners, Marissa and Gabe Pankonin! Building their home with RCH Custom Homes on the outskirts of...
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Miles to Magnolia – Our Austin, TX Trip
Miles to Magnolia Last month we were able to take a long weekend break from the cold and head south to the warm destination of Austin, Texas. While taking an annual break is important for our company...
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Sourcing Reclaimed Wood
When we started Grain Designs in the fall of 2013, our original business plan outlined the use of reclaimed wood as our primary building material. This was a choice for a few reasons…we were...
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