Blue Pine Designs - Rustic Elegance

Dan Coker and I had a 1-to-1 meeting on Wednesday. Dan owns Blue Pine Designs. We shared each other's business to understand what we do and who our customers are.

I was so very impressed with Dan. No only is he a craftsman, he is an artist. I think there is a perception that pine wood is the "country cousin" to more exotic woods. Not true! Dan has an eye for the beauty that lies beneath the weathered outer layers of a piece of pine. He can see the potential of a piece of pine that we would consider for our fireplace. Dan uses the "imperfections" in a piece of wood - knots, striations, the weaving of colors - to make a piece of furniture or trim elegant. He knows when he cuts into a new piece of wood that it will have a story to tell. Often he lets the wood's character dictate the finished piece. Dan then finishes each creation with a high gloss polyurethane wood finish product imported from Italy. Stunning!

Dan's customers are home owners and RV, horse trailer and motor home owners. Take a peek at his gorgeous designs below.