by Blain Mikkonen In 2013, Grant and I began building furniture in my apartment garage. We didn’t have a grand plan for a production shop, we didn’t have a go to market plan, we didn’t have dreams of paying ourselves a…
by Phil Bruckbauer I’m often asked what my favorite project is that we have built and it’s tough for me to answer. The challenge and change of pace when trying to execute an entirely new design is enticing and exciting,…
by Grant Koenig Since the inception of Grain Designs the goal has always been to create custom pieces with meaning, primarily through the story that the reclaimed wood tells. As the company has grown we have been given the opportunity to work…
by Patrick Bresnahan At Grain Designs, we get asked a variety of questions from other individuals looking to tackle their own projects. One of the most frequently asked questions is; what finish should I use, or what is the best…
by Blain Mikkonen With the heart of wedding season quickly approaching, we are all faced with the task of finding the perfect wedding gift idea for the newlyweds. Wether you’re looking past the registry for a more meaningful gift or this…
by Phil Bruckbauer Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Over the years we have created hundreds of pieces of furniture, ranging from rustic to modern, but with an emphasis on using strictly reclaimed wood. Most often…
by Grant Koenig “I need a pair of timeless 12′ tables that can be adjusted to both 30″ and 42″ in height, they need to be mobile, and they need to be able to adapt to fit different events…
by Blain Mikkonen A couple of weeks ago Grant and I shared a preview of the chaotic schedule that was about to ensue. The two weeks that followed was the perfect storm of ongoing custom projects, Junk Bonanza preparations, Design Conference…
by Grant Koenig As young business owners we’ve learned to juggle various responsibilities, work long hours (not always because of an afternoon golf outing), and continuing to create and build new pieces to try and keep the business fresh. I also…
A Blain & Grant Collaboration Spring is in full swing! Literally, like a full golf swing. Pat and Grant have just returned from Arizona golf-cations and we’ve squeezed in a couple of quick local rounds at Leonard Country Club to enjoy the…
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