About the wood

Tree at sunsetThe beauty of any wood is that it brings warmth and life into your home. And we believe our wood is just that little bit extra special. Innovative Creations sources reclaimed sleeperwood from the railways of southern and east Africa. This tough wood is up to 80 years old and once supported the rail network in these areas.

Sleeperwood displays exceptional qualities: it is typically very hard, has a beautiful grain pattern and offers an extremely smooth finish. In addition, the weathered exterior adds to the wood's unique character. Each piece of wood is different and we carefully select individual pieces of wood most suitable for your design.

Typically sleepers are made from:

Iroko, Ironwood, Jarra, Kiaat, Mahogony, Rhodesian Teak, Satinwood