09/16/2026
One question we get a lot:
“Is the wood actually that colour?”
Yep.
Some wood species naturally bring colours to the shop you might not expect — including purple.
Purpleheart is known for developing those rich purple tones after the wood is cut and exposed to light and air.
Freshly cut, it can actually look more brown before the colour begins to change.
And like all natural wood, that colour won't necessarily stay exactly the same forever.
Light, age and exposure can gradually shift and deepen the tone.
No purple stain required.
That's part of what we love about working with different species — sometimes the wood does the showing off for us.