Built to last. Built to be repaired.
I started SoulWoods in 2014 in the Seattle area with a simple goal: build furniture and wares that stand the test of time, and that can be repaired when they need it. In an age of planned obsolescence, that’s rare. It’s also where our commitment to sustainability begins.
That idea goes all the way down to the finishes, glues and resins I use. I’m picky about them, probably more than I need to be, because they’re what keep a piece protected and repairable for decades. If you’re curious, I’ve rounded up my favorites in Things We Like and Use.
Where it started
In the Pacific Northwest, you live outdoors. Weekends in the mountains, surrounded by trees, gave me a deep respect for the material I’d come to work with. Back home, I spent my spare time on repairs and improvements around the house. That’s where I found out I didn’t just like working with wood. I loved it.
I love all of it: the design, the planning, the build, and the moment a finished piece goes to a home where it will be cherished for years, honoring the tree it came from.
How it grew
My rule was simple: leave everything better than I found it. Replacing the laminate window sills in our starter home with white oak led to bigger projects around the house. Then came cutting boards, then larger pieces, and eventually farmers markets, maker shows and local retail.
A new chapter in Indiana
When our family’s priorities shifted, we moved to Northeast Indiana. A few years later, history is repeating itself: I’m back at the helm of SoulWoods, now building in Huntertown.
Have a project in mind? Email me at store@soulwoods.co.
— PJ.