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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