Albeit redundant to say the same sentence year after year, it is safe to say that this year has been the busiest, craziest, most stressful year in the history of Grain Designs. Quite frankly, that may also be the understatement of the year! However, as the days wind down and a new year is upon us, the feelings of stress and anxiety have faded and the sense of pride and accomplishment in our work over the last year permeates.
Between getting a crash course in loans and purchasing property, opening a retail store, hiring new employees, opening The Pines Weddings and Events Venue, and the Bresnahan wedding, we still found time to have fun and work on some custom projects as well. They say a picture is worth a thousand words – We’ll let these photos tell the rest of the story!
In our year of growth and expansion, we were able to hire our first two full-time employees. A special welcome to Cody Freestone (above), and Zach Nelson (below.) They both came on board and were able to immediately step into their roles as builders and awesome team members. We absolutely couldn’t have made this year happen without them!
We got the opportunity to work with Lululemon again as they expanded their space in West Acres Mall! We did a whitewashed 12″ reclaimed white pine for the storefront, refinished the A-frame structure, and built a table set as well. Be sure to check it out next time you are at West Acres.
Our team also got to collaborate with All Finish Concrete again on custom signage and artwork in their amazing office space.
Celebratory shots on the day we found out we secured a loan. The Pines, something we had envisioned for so long, was going to become a reality!
One of our most unique custom tables with a built-in trough, filled with rock in the center, for a beautiful cabin on Lake Melissa. How beautiful is this?
Grain Designs Furniture and Mercantile StoreEarly summer was spent preparing and opening the Grain Designs Furniture and Mercantile Store in South Fargo. As things always seem to go in construction, we were a few days behind schedule for opening the doors. However, we couldn’t be happier with the final outcome!
Our vision was a very simple and clean interior with the option to purchase items off the floor of the store, but also a large section dedicated to custom orders, where customers can come meet with an expert and design and build their desired piece.
We were contacted by Scheels to do a photo shoot at our shop while wearing some of their brands! Who’s going to say no to free clothes and a day off work?!
The boys played in the annual Hatch Realty golf tournament along with our friend Patrick Kirby!
4th of July family party at The Pines with chef Patterson on the grill.
We built all new desks for a bank in Hazen, ND that turned out great. The re-design of their space really matched our style and everything came together perfectly.
Despite all the role changes and growth happening, you’ll still find each of us doing our part in the shop from time to time!
The Pines Wedding & Event VenueWithout question, the construction of The Pines was the biggest project of the year. We spent countless hours throughout the summer preparing the property and praying for the building to be complete in time for Pat and Nicolette’s wedding in September. We had a ton of help from family and friends in painting, landscaping, building and staining tables, mowing the lawn, cleaning, and everything else it took to get ready for the big day!
The day finally arrived and the rain stayed away. Everything went off without a hitch! The building wasn’t 100% complete, but it didn’t matter, the guests had a great time as did the happy couple.
Fast forward a couple months and The Pines was finally fully complete! A special thank you to Taylor at Epic Homes and everyone else who worked on the construction of The Pines. It turned out even more amazing than we imagined. We cannot wait to kick off our first wedding season in 2019! We’ve got so much in store for you this year. Cheers!
Grain Designs builds custom wood wedding tables that bring warmth and character to your event. From rustic farmhouse tables with folding legs to industrial wood tops and solid wood reception tables, each piece is designed to be functional, durable, and linen-free. Our tables have been crafted for The Pines wedding venue and other event spaces across North Dakota and the surrounding region, offering a timeless alternative to standard rental tables.
In collaboration with Rhet Architecture and Epic Built, Grain Designs helped bring Pines White—an upscale barn-inspired wedding and event venue outside Fargo, ND—to life. Featuring rustic wood farmhouse tables, custom sliding barn doors, a handcrafted bar, and outdoor ceremony furnishings, the venue blends agricultural heritage with modern elegance to create a timeless space for weddings and events.
Opened in 2022, Pines Black is the second barn-like wedding venue at The Pines Weddings & Events near Fargo, ND. Grain Designs contributed custom furniture and architectural details throughout, including 45 solid wood folding event tables, 16 modern sliding barn doors, and extensive ash wood finishes for walls, countertops, and bars. Blending agricultural heritage with modern elegance, Pines Black offers an upscale setting for weddings and events
Grain Designs builds custom live edge tables that showcase the natural beauty of hardwood slabs and reclaimed wood. From dining tables and conference tables to console tables and coffee tables, each piece is handcrafted to highlight organic character while delivering durability and style. Serving Fargo, ND, the Midwest, and clients nationwide, our live edge furniture transforms any space into a statement of craftsmanship.
