Our Story

THE IMPERFECT WOOD COMPANY HAVE BEEN DESIGNING, MAKING AND PAINTING WOOD SIGNS SINCE 2011.

 

Hello, I'm Neil

I design every sign in-house, assemble, paint and distress them by hand. I use reclaimed and repurposed wood, which means each piece is unique thanks to the imperfections such as nail holes, dings, knots, making our signs perfectly imperfect and one of a kind. Even with imperfections we can create something beautiful. They look stunning on the walls of your home or make that perfect special unique gift.

I am a small business, meaning you receive personal attention and I offer a huge amount of choice on products - sizes, colours and even frame styles.  As most products are made to order they can be adapted to suit you. You can create a personalised, meaningful gift right here.

        

THE BEGINNING

It all began with the lovely Emma who was the founder of this business and for over 11 years took it from the shed in her garden to a workshop in a barn on a local farm. What started as a hobby became a successful little business. It became more than a job it was a life line, something positive to help enormously to cope with the bad days, anxiety and grief following the loss of her husband and children's Dad to a brain tumour. This was the birth of The Imperfect Wood Company. 

Making the decision to move on Emma decided to explore selling The imperfect Wood Company. This was were I came in, being a friend and customer over the years I couldn't let this company close. I'm proud to be the new owner of such a wonderful business, keeping the ethos alive and continuing to support the two main Charities Brain Tumour Research and Sunrise Wellbeing as both are close to my heart.

Many of my creations feature uplifting and empowering quotes. Powerful statements that can impact the reader in many ways. Maybe helping them change their direction in life or in their thoughts. I just love seeing inspirational quotes on the walls around me, in coffee shops, cottages, hotels and homes... they really make a difference to the look and feel of the place.

Words are powerful and we help you to create your very own unique and bespoke signs to be displayed in a beautifully rustic way in your homes- just as they are in my own!

PURPOSE

I use reclaimed wood and eco-friendly paints for all of my signs. The wood for my signs and frames has been used in another way before. My wood supplier is a community business who saves wood from landfill and chipping, as well as providing volunteering opportunities within the community.

The way I see it is that the reusing of the wood, making it into something better with effort is the same as reframing of our thoughts and turning negative thoughts around. Trying to be open minded rather than having fixed mindsets. It takes effort but it is possible.

I believe that a positive mindset is key and my signs are primarily designed to help us think positively. If a few painted words can make a difference to one person's mindset then I've achieved what I have set out to do. This is definitely key for moving forwards in life, no matter how small the steps.

        

SUPPORTING OTHERS

Through my business, I donate a percentage of sales to two charities close to my heart. Brain Tumour Research - honoring the reasons why Emma created this company, and Sunrise Wellbeing which is a local Leicestershire holistic therapeutic support service for children, young people & adults.

I believe we, as humans, are here to help each other. My way of doing that is by making these signs to be put up in your homes. My hope is that they help you to get through tough times, to remind someone how much they mean to you or simply to act as reminders of happy times or how special they are - something we all need from time to time.

I specialise in bespoke signs, so please get in touch to talk about creating your vision.

Thank you for being here, Neil x