For as long as gift-giving has been a tradition, there’s also been the inability to come up with good gift ideas. Whether it’s for your mom, dad, family, co-workers, pets, they, them, him, her, secret Santa, or white elephant, it can sometimes be difficult to figure out what to get people. To make your lives a little bit easier in 2018, The Grain Designs Team has created the perfect holiday gift guide for you!
The Holidays are a time of giving, reminiscing and spending time with family & friends. Fortunately, Grain Designs isn’t just focused on designing and making furniture; we also offer a wide range of home decor and unique gifts. We even offer to personalize on many of our custom products and gifts, specially curated to your wishes. All of our products are made locally near Fargo, North Dakota, available at our online store and our Mercantile Store. Take a quick look at our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide to help get some great ideas for the giving season, from stocking stuffers to the ultimate gift!
Help set the mood with these unique wood candle holders. Our handcrafted Cedar Block Tea Light holders are a great addition to any holiday arrangement. Unique yet simple, sure to blend naturally with your existing décor.
Who doesn’t like a big, comfy blanket this time of year? These blankets and throws are made in Fairbault, MN and the quality is unmatchable. This gift is sure to “wow” it’s recipient.
Our modern, reclaimed wood and steel wine racks are handcrafted to provide a premium showcase for anyone’s favorite wine. The perfect gift for those who have their casual glass of wine on the days that only end in “Y”. Our wall hanging wine rack holds up to 8 bottles of your favorites. Select from our 3 popular finishes, Light Brown, Dark Walnut, or Ebony Glaze.
With the signature of choice and addition of personalized coordinates, each of these signs is truly a meaningful statement piece for any home or office. Coordinate ideas could be a home address, where a couple first met, location of marriage or any location with a significant and profound meaning. A timeless piece for your family, friends, and colleagues to enjoy, and maybe even bring back some great memories to reminisce on. ** All custom sign orders must be in by December 1st.
Indoor greenery has exploded in popularity the past couple of years! This shabby Wooden Planter Box is one of the latest trends, and it’s easy to see why. Every planter box is built entirely from reclaimed wood, each having its own unique grain patterns. This gift looks especially nice used as a centerpiece and is a year-round accessory that can be filled with new items as the season’s change. Some fun ideas could include filling it with succulents, pumpkins/gourds or leaves in the fall, and Christmas lights and ornaments during the winter, glass bottles with flowers also look great year round. Use it as a mail holder, for safe keeping, or place small books in it for a unique book holder, the possibilities are endless!
These unique laser cut, Wood & Steel State Signs, are another perfect way to show some home state love. The steel gives a modern feel, staged against a reclaimed wooden backdrop. The perfect piece to add a little taste of “HOME.” to any house, man cave, or that empty wall space at the office.
Love this concept but want to customize it with your lake? We offer custom lake signs as well which are available here. *Custom orders must be in by December 1st.
Small State Steel SignGive some lovin’ for a home state with this stand-alone laser cut Steel State Sign. The perfect way to achieve that little “HOME” feeling in any space. The ideal size to set up on a mantel, nightstand, coffee table, desk, or any shelving unit.
The list does not end here! We’ve got plenty of holiday items and great gifts at our store. View our online store or come to visit us at our Furniture+Mercantilestore for more gift ideas!
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.
