Welcome to Grain by Grain
We're so happy you're here. You'll find much to explore in our newsletter, like everything you didn't know you needed to know about caring and maintaining your BirchBarn products, trends in interior design, conversations with clients and partners, as well as a touch of education on our process. Thanks for dropping by - now get comfortable and dig in!
Grain by Grain Newsletter
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Interior Design 
Comfort is an Aesthetic
Comfort via small talk and dessert for lunch on top of a swirly slab of oak.
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Interior Design 
Where the Work Takes Us
How one client created a dedicated home office space with the help of some creamy maple hardwood.
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Interior Design 
Against the Grain of Coastal Design
By Shelley Swanson I am going to be completely honest - I was in love with this client's space immediately. To walk into a home on the coastline a...
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Time to Pivot
Most people don’t realize that wood is physically warm to the touch, especially when compared to a stone surface that is always cold…which is just ...
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Hope this doesn't leave a STAIN on our relationship
We are often asked to stain our custom designs, but the answer will almost always be no. For us, the shades of wood that nature offers is all the p...
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White Oak: Unique, Polished, but Still Rustic
White oak has been having a moment in interior design for a few years now, but shipbuilders have known its worth for centuries. In this Q&A, Ma...
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Why Choose a Wood Countertop?
Wood countertops are a popular addition to a kitchen renovation. While we love adding natural wood to a home's space, there are several elements to...
