Wood Store

Nothing excites me more than a project like this; repurposing wood for the good of the environment and the DIY fans like me. They stock most sizes of DIY and building timbers plus wood for making wood products, sculpting, turning and carving. The best part is that they’ll cut to size, and treat it however you need including sanding, waxing and oiling. What I love more than anything though is the gift section, they’ve gpt everything from planters, bird boxes, benches, trays and vases that have clearly been made with love.

Run by the good souls at Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project, the Wood Store is an environmentally friendly shop that sells salvaged and recycled timber.
If you’re looking for Victorian floorboards, doors, skirting or worktops, this is a great place to start. Stock changes regularly and as the staff are happy to tell you, each piece of wood has it’s own character and history. Last time I visited, there was a small selection of old decking from the Palace Pier complete with old nails and footprints.
If you don’t fancy making your own furniture, the Wood Store also sells distinctive coffee tables, benches, dining tables, bookshelves and garden planters made. Everything is made on the premises by staff and looks suitably hand-​made. They’re also happy to create bespoke picture frames, boxes and individual pieces for customers if there’s a particular timber you like.