The progression of our studio space is a visual understanding of our dreams for gd and where we started. Our first shop was in a two-stall garage apartment garage of GD partner Blain Mikkonen.  No heat, no air, but here the dream was started.

From there we grew into our first “OFFICIAL” address as Grain Designs in West Fargo complete with a custom reclaimed basketball hoop, pull-up bar, and our first office.

Grain Designs first shop
Grant Blain Phil Grain Designs Shop

Today we have a great facility on a farm southwest of Fargo.  The perfect rural location with room to grow, and hit golf balls around the yard.  I guess you could call this location Grain Designs world headquarters.

January 25, 2018 in Blog

Custom Desk Project Review: Union State Bank – Hazen, ND

With most of our design+build projects the conversation gets started via email or by phone call and we arrange a time to meet with the client to go over their needs. Now, although this is the case about 95% the…

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January 18, 2018 in Blog

How to Measure for a Sliding Barn Door

A sliding barn door seems like a door with simple and self explanatory function.  No sweat right? The function of the sliding door is relatively straightforward.  However, the planning and considerations that precede a barn door are a bit more…

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January 17, 2018 in Blog

Intro to Sliding Barn Doors

It is no secret that sliding doors and barn style doors have quickly grown in popularity and are making a stunning impact in residential and commercial applications.  This Intro to Sliding Barn Door Guide hopes to answer your questions and…

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