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Chapter Four Design is a furniture painting, upcycling & restoration business run by me, Aimee 🙋‍♀️x Hi! I’m Aimee... So nice to meet you.

I am the proud owner of Chapter Four Design Ltd which is a small business specialising in creating bespoke pieces of furniture which hopefully will bring lots of joy to my customers for many years. I take old, tired and often unloved furniture and transform it into pieces that are intended to bring lots of joy to the owner. Upcycling, furniture flipping, restoration and sometimes simple magic are

all great ways to describe what I do. Why the name Chapter Four Design you say... This is a question I am often asked. This business definitely presented itself as the next chapter in my life. But personally on reflection I realised that this ‘new chapter’ was the fourth one in the story of me...

I guess Chapter One is me, Aimee. A born and bred Northerner with a love of anything creative. I have a BA hons Degree in Illustration and a National Diploma in Graphic Design and it was always my dream to find a career that allowed me to use my creativity – but I wanted to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in, not sit behind a desk all day. So I pursued my other love for a while which is fashion, spending a decade in Retail Management and then 7 years as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for the fashion industry. Chapter 2 is a little soppy (sorry!) but this began when I met my now husband Robbie when I was just 22 years old. After some long distance dating I took a leap of faith and moved to the Midlands to be with him . . . 14 years on and I’ve never looked back. He is my biggest supporter and cheerleader - and I could not have pursued my dream of setting up my business without him. Chapter 3 is when I became a Mummy. Our daughter Sophie is 3 and the best thing to have ever happened – like ever! She is a bundle of fun, cheekiness, energy, beauty and love. And the sassiest person I know! Everything I do is for her and I want to show my little girl that dreams really do come true if you work hard enough. So now you see where I am going with this.. Chapter Four is when I was able to realise my own dream. I set up the business in 2020 (there had to be some positives to the year right!) and never looked back. This is all mine and I put my heart and soul into every piece I create. I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I finally am living my dream and get to be creative everyday – to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in without being sat behind a desk - now you'll find me painting that desk! And do you know what, I’m actually pretty good at it! I see potential in something and I love exploring what that is, through lots of different methods and techniques. My pieces are all unique and one of a kind. I create furniture to sell and I also work on commissions so if you have something in your home which you love but it is tired and in need of a little love, or perhaps just doesn’t fit in with your décor anymore, then I would love to work with you to find the perfect design for it. Maybe it’s a family heirloom that is very sentimental but needs transforming. Or perhaps you are looking for a particular piece that you have always dreamt of having in your home. Get in touch and I can help you source something great… How exciting - Lets create some magic together! So that’s me and my story. I hope you like what I create and I would love to hear from you soon if you are interested in hearing/seeing more. Thanks for your time :)
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27/05/2026

Timeless Elegance...

The brief here was to refinish this writing bureau in a way that celebrated its age and beauty, whilst repairing the damage and bringing it a little up to date. I think we nailed it, what do you reckon? 🫶

I am such a big fan of a writing bureau transformation; each one I have done has been so different and this one didn't disappoint.

The water damage and scratches were making this piece look past its best, so I set about sanding off the varnish to get back to the wood underneath. It is a veneered finish so I had to be super careful. Once it was stripped bare I went in with washes of paint (Algonquin by mixed with water).

Unfortunately the walnut veneer on the front didn't take well to being sanded back, but I really wanted to keep that edge detail - so it was time to get creative. I painted the panel with a more solid coat of Algonquin and then used frog tape to create a border. Using a mix of paint and wood stain I managed to manufacture a similar detail around the panel, which worked a treat!

The wash looked a little pale so I added a coat of medium oak woodstain on top, which just gave some nice depth and tones. This was all sealed with Fusion Stain and Finishing Oil in Natural.

Inside the bureau I painted and stained until I was happy with the look. After trying (and failing lol) to paint the leather, I decided to replace it. Much better! This was edged with brass tacks to add to the vintage feel of the piece.

This beauty will now live on for years and years in my clients stunning home.

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25/05/2026

Who doesn't love a bougie cocktail cabinet?? 🍸

So fun to look back at some of my faves over the years ..

I have several 'befores' needing an 'after' (see previous posts) so get in touch if you would like to chat about potentially having your own bespoke drinks cabinet for your home.

Cheers 🍾x

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24/05/2026

This beautiful thing that I've done 🫶..

This project might be small but it has a big heart. This is really up my street in terms of the rustic design, beautiful texture and colour pallette.. did I mention the texture ☺️! ??

This side table was made from reclaimed wood which had lots of lovely grooves and bits of interest, so when sanding back the old varnish I was careful not to take away any of this charming character.

Once sanded back I attacked it with a punchy teal paint, applied with a dry brush.. followed by lashings of complimentary colours - pale blue, putty and browny beige. Then I was back with the sander to take back the paint little by little, until I was happy with the finish.

I darkened up the exposed wood parts and the paint with Stain and Finishing Oil in Cappuccino (by Fusion) followed by a dark wax (Rustoleum).

The legs were primed with Ultra Grip, painted in Coal Black and sealed with Fusion Ultra Guard.

Beautiful 👌x

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23/05/2026

Help me save these from being skipped!!

I've been offered these but I have no space in storage.. help! If no takers by Monday these beauties are being skipped 😭..

I would love to create a one of a kind drinks cabinet/ cocktail cabinet for someone, so if you are interested please get in touch this weekend and I will save them!

I won't charge for the piece itself, just the cost of the upcycle so these will be an absolute bargain!

Get in touch if they are of interest 🥰x

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20/05/2026

The best version... This dressing table has had a major GLOW-UP and gone from plastic to fantastic!! 👌

I really enjoy getting to work on these IKEA style, plastic coated pieces, as they are practical but not pretty, BUT they can be transformed into one of a kind treasures in your home.

This dressing table was perfect for my client's bedroom as it was the right size and not too chunky in its design, but it needed some magic. I have done several pieces for her (I think we are at about 17+ 🥰!) including the Narnia wardrobe in this very room, so she knew I would be able to match it up and make it perfect for the space.

Its all about the prep with a piece like this and it had to be scrubbed with a de-greaser before being carefully primed with Fusion Ultragrip. This worked on both the plastic surface and the metal legs 👌.

The paint colour is a mixed recipe of 50% Seaside and 50% Renfrew Blue, also by and it took 3-4 coats built up slowly to get the flawless finish you see here. The paint was sealed with Ultra Guard which is my new fave product for protecting painted finishes.

I decided to add an old vintage handle to elevate the piece and move it further away from that functional IKEA one it was before. I also lined the drawer just to finish off the look.

I am really proud of this one - and it goes to show that you really don't need new, anything in your home can be transformed for your space with a little bit of love (and Chapter Four Design obvs 😉) x

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19/05/2026

Feels like home..

As soon as I saw this dresser on my first visit to Clive's house 8 months ago I knew it could be so much more than it currently was. I have a weird thing that I do when I see furniture.. I picture what it would look like after a transformation, I visualise colours, handles, the works and I get super excited ☺️!

I worked on 4 or 5 smaller pieces in Clive's lovely home first, and we built our way up to this one.

The design and quality of the dresser are absolutely stunning - I love the slatted back, the chunky sides, the mix of wood and glass - but it was the handles that threw me 🤣! They felt too 'office-y' and not at all in keeping with the style of the piece. I also felt that the beautiful wood needed to be paired back in order to be celebrated, which is why we decided on painting 80% off it, which really shows off the 20% on display. And the green and oak together are a match made in heaven 👌.

The handles are reclaimed ones that Clive already had tucked away in the garage, which was an absolute win - exactly what was in that initial vision for the dresser.

Now it sits proudly in the space, beautifully complimenting the colour pallette of the room, and looking like a timeless classic to be treasured.

Colour - Acadia Pear by x

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13/05/2026

Don't judge a book (table) by its cover..

This has to be one of the most quirky projects I've done, and it was so much fun to work on. This little book table belongs to a friend of mine, and it is super sentimental as she was given it by her mother years and years ago, when she first got her own house.

Fast forward to today and she is planning to gift this little table back to her Mum, but it needed a little 'Chapter Four Magic' first.

It actually needed a lot more love than I initially thought, with many of the edges having split and been damaged. After gently sanding it back, I did lots of glueing and clamping, followed by adding lashings of mod podge to make sure it didn't happen again.

Then it was on with the paint, but I didn't want the colours to look flat, as these books needed to look realistic and aged, so I blended each colour with a little bit of Coal Black, which worked perfectly. All the paints were from Fusion Mineral Paint.

The designs on the spines were trickier than first anticipated but after a few failed attempts by hand I realised that frog tape was going to be my best friend, to get nice neat lines. I got a little creative on one book, by using brass coloured washi tape to create a cool design too.

Everything was sealed with 2 coats of Ultra Guard and its now ready to be gifted and reloved, for many more years to come.

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01/05/2026

Bank holiday weekend = BIG furniture sale 🥳

I have a few finished pieces that are ready to sell and I am excited to find new homes for them!

For more details and pics of each piece just have a look at the individual posts for them, and feel free to pop me a message with any questions you might have.

From Friday until Monday pm I am putting these items on sale to celebrate the bank holiday weekend - what can I say, the sun is shining and I'm feeling generous 🥰.

Black console table
Full price £125.00
BANK HOL PRICE £75.00

Bedside table
Full price £65.00
BANK HOLIDAY PRICE £40.00

Vintage Dressing Table
Full price £295.00
BANK HOLIDAY PRICE £220.00

Large Vintage Mirror
Full price £95.00
BANK HOLIDAY PRICE £55.00

Jungle side table
Full price £40.00
BANK HOLIDAY PRICE £25.00

These are bespoke, one of a kind pieces - with huge discounts!!!

Get in touch 🥰x

Happy bank holiday,
❤️ Aimee x

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22/04/2026

Who doesn't love a good before and after 🫶..
And with a kitchen this big the difference is unbelievable!! So much lighter and more modern.

And this week only.. 15% off any new enquires made for kitchen transformations!!🥳

If your kitchen is looking a little bit tired and in need of some love, this offer is for you!!

How does it work??
- Drop me a message or give me a call to enquire and we can have a quick chat
- Next stage is me popping round in the next few weeks to do a consultation with you, in your home.
- Here we can chat about what you are ideally looking for and I come armed with lots of colour choices, hardware ideas, and heaps of inspiration.
- After that chat I follow up via email with a detailed breakdown of the work, along with mocked up images of what the transformation could look like. On this email I give a quote for the work (with the 15% off) and you can read and digest this in your own time before coming back to me.
- Once you are happy with everything just let me know and we can get your project in the diary.
- Note, this offer is for kitchen bookings for 2026.

I am a fully insured, professional and I promise your kitchen will be in good hands.

Sound good? Get in touch ☕️😘x

❤️ Aimee x

#15%offkitchen

21/04/2026

Wondering what to expect when I come over to do a colour consultation??

Here's everything explained ☕️😘

❤️ Aimee @ Chapter Four Design x

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