Imagine starting your workday by walking into your shop, “sun angling into the workspace, or rain pattering on the roof, stacks of beautiful cedar stock all around, a new project before you…” That is how Jeff Nelson, owner of GreenCoast Cedarworks, describes the start of his workday. Sounds like a pretty sweet gig to me.
GreenCoast Cedarworks has been designing and building stunning garden and entry gates as well as other property enhancing structures for more than 10 years. Specializing in mid-century modern, Asian-inspired, and craftsman design, Nelson builds each piece with an eye for detail and craftsmanship you will never find in a big box store.
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Each gate, bench, or fence panel is built with clear, vertical grain, Western red cedar and is constructed using joinery rather than nails and screws so that your finished piece will stand up to the PNW weather. GreenCoast can custom build to your specifications and if you’re here in Whatcom, they can even come out for a free consultation.
And what could be better than a gorgeous new entry built just for you and your home? Knowing it was built sustainably. Nelson makes every effort to ensure there is as little waste produced as possible as he creates each piece. Off-cuts are used to craft the detailing in his work and to make the crates his pieces are shipped in.
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Nelson even uses some of his off-cuts to make items for the local marketplace, including soap stands you can purchase at Pumped Bellingham or in a gift box from Madrona Gifts! He also recycles/repurposes as much as he is able with the help of like-minded businesses such as Ridwell and the ReStore—but it doesn’t end there. Nelson takes sustainability to the next level with extra steps such as keeping his shop temperature set below 58 degrees in order to be more energy efficient.
Whether you opt for a custom piece or choose an existing design, Nelson loves working with his clients to ensure they get exactly what they want. He takes pride in his work and the results speak for themselves, with five-star reviews all over the internet, from Houzz to Etsy to Google.
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In my opinion, part of making a house a home is including pieces that represent you and your values. That can mean anything from picking up decor during your travels to refinishing your thrift store finds. If you value quality craftsmanship, supporting the local economy, and helping to lighten our environmental impact, GreenCoast Cedarworks shares your vision.
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According to Nelson, “there is nothing more satisfying than … the careful piecing together of well-crafted elements.” Anyone who describes their work with the joy that Jeff Nelson does surely seems worth investing in. Bellingham, 360.224.6872, gccedarworks.com
