When considering a new suite or reupholstery what is the most important question to ask?

For many people the top questions asked are…………

1. Why should I consider covers or reupholstery instead of buying new?
2. Can you cover my style of furniture?
3. Where can I see the finished product before I buy?
4. What is the difference between covers and reupholstery?

1. Why should I consider covers or reupholstery instead of buying new?
The idea of buying covers or reupholstery for your existing furniture is something that many people do not even consider. There is a real need for education here as many people see covers as a cheap stretchy product. In fact the the modern fitted cover in contemporary cotton and linen fabrics is a handcrafted masterpiece made to the exact shape of a piece of furniture.

This is not just cheaper than buying new but is also environmentally responsible.

Many people love their existing furniture but don’t want it to be drab or shabby. Loose covers are the perfect solution.

Reupholstery gives an even more fitted result as the fabric is actually attached to the furniture, cushions and springs are replaced and so on. The end result looks and feels quite literally like a brand new piece of furniture.

So much new furniture these days is of very poor quality. For many people, to consider keeping the furniture they already have and giving it a new lease of life really is worth considering.

2. Can you cover my style of furniture?

This is an easy one to answer. Plumbs can cover or reupholster anything, and probably have in their 45 year history

3. Where can I see the finished product before I buy?

There are thousands of Plumbs customers all over the country. For anyone who is interested we can arrange contact so you can get the full story from someone who has already bought.

There is also a full showroom in Preston plus various mini showrooms around the country.

Finally for those attending the BBC good homes show, please come and say hello - we’ll be there 11-15 June.

4. What is the difference between finest covers and reupholstery?

Finest covers cost a little more and are made from high quality natural, and man-made fabrics, have the look and feel of reupholstery and can be removed if necessary. The original furniture is unaffected.

Reupholstery is more invasive but arguably gives a better finished result. The process involves stripping away all the old fabric, checking the frame and springs, replacing old foams and then attaching the new choice of fabric to the frame.

We have two hotel events planned for this weekend. The Hotel events are designed to be an enjoyable trip out to look at the latest in soft furnishings and interiors. We will even treat you to refreshments and a special bag of free goodies to take home!

Come and see for yourself Plumbs extensive range of soft furnishing fabrics including our new range of Made-to-Measure Furniture Covers, Reupholstery and Curtain designs as well as some of our most popular best sellers!

Sat 17 - Sun 18 May 10am-3pm Hilton Hotel, Paddington, London - map
146, Praed Street, London W2 1EE Tel: 020 7850 0500

Mon 19 May 10am-3pm Hilton Hotel, Warwick - map
A429 Stratford Road, Junction 15 on M40,Warwick CV34 6RE Tel: 01926 499555

What’s included:

• FREE entry and refreshments
• The chance to find out more about the latest Furniture Covers, Reupholstery and Curtains ranges from Plumbs
• A friendly relaxed chat with a Plumbs design Consultant
• Take away free fabric samples
• Take away free goody bag!

We hope we see you there…

We are delighted to announce the launch of a completely new ecommerce site Plumbs Curtain Shop that will enable you to buy Made to Measure & Ready-Made Curtains at competitive prices while keeping with Plumbs’ tradition of using quality UK manufactured fabrics.

We have traditionally catered for the Made to Measure Curtain market but with the launch of the new site have begun offering Ready-made curtains at great prices. We now offer curtain fabric priced per metre for budding upholstery enthusiasts to produce your own unique curtains or to use on many other soft furnishing projects. Sensationally, prices start at just £1 a metre for fabric offering hundreds of fabric options.

Ready made curtains are always popular because they offer great value, with prices starting from just £35 a pair. From Deep red velvet to Cool cotton naturals or just something cheap to deflect the sun’s rays, plumbscurtainshop can answer all needs.

All our products are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. As with all our products the guarantee covers any fault occurring as a result of fair wear and tear or quality of materials and / or workmanship. If any product purchased under the terms of our guarantee fails to give you complete satisfaction we will offer you a full replacement. Even better is that plumbscurtainshop offer a no risk 30 day money back promise on everything.

Sarah Plumb, from the Plumb family said, “After 45 years we have become known for being a U.K. manufacturer with a reliable record for quality and good service. Cheap imports from across the globe mean low prices are available to anyone. However here at Plumbs we not only offer low prices but we can also offer quality as we make everything ourselves here at our factory in Lancashire. Plus you have the added advantage of a full money back guarantee”

The last couple of years has seen a great increase in curtain popularity not only for decorative and security reasons but increasingly as an energy saving measure. Curtains can really make a difference to insulating the home and preventing heat loss. Curtains work well in the Summer time too by helping to deflect the sun’s rays and keep the home cool.

So if you are looking for great value curtains and fabrics, take a look at www.plumbscurtainshop.co.uk today.

Leather upholstered furniture has been hugely popular over the last few years, particularly in the more trendy colours of chocolate and black and most commonly in 2 - 3 seater sofa styles. This plain leather look from all major furniture retailers has now been surpassed by a very stylish leather and luxury chenille combination giving real designer looks and sumptuous feel to cold and slippery leather.

Now Plumbs can offer you a complete transformation of your leather furniture into cutting edge looks of today with options of chenille back and seat cushions, arm covers and stunning scatter cushion combinations. A brand new look of opulence at a fraction of the cost of replacing your furniture in a similar styling.

Plumbs have combined with Wilman Interiors to offer the most up to the date featured designs of superb quality at real value for money prices. These creative option form part of the new “Dolce Vita” collection of furnishing fabrics. You can choose from the very latest metallic looks of Rossini, Carmela & Delanna in Black/Silver with Black Deco Chenille or Chocolate/Bronze coupled with Chocolate Deco Chenille. Or choose the cool contemporary looks of our Chocolate/Black Chenille Stripe and Polka Dot combinations. Finally we have the sheer elegance of our Black/Cream mini leaf and stripe options, whichever you choose, we guarantee the end result will be simply stunning.

Our double-sided and interlined “Super” throw using Deco Chenille on one side and anyone of our feature fabrics on the reverse complete with tassel trim is the ultimate in wrap around luxury.

Beautiful coordinating curtains are also available in almost all options to complete a superb new look for you and your home.

These are not just any furnishings, they are absolutely sumptuous and gorgeous furnishings.

To get a look like this, request a visit from your local Plumbs consultant who can show you our full range of fabrics and give advice on your best options.  No hard-sell and no obligation to buy, only a local friendly service!

Request your visit here…

It’s that time of year again and it seems the BBC Summer Festival 2008 is going to be bigger and better than ever before. We are exhibiting in the “Good Homes Magazine” area at stand H4, so if you want to come and meet us, just sign-up to our monthly email newsletter to receive a promotional / voucher code that gives you £1.50 off the standard advance ticket rate.

If you sign-up to our newsletter before the 10th May we will be sending out the voucher codes in our May email newsletter, which will be on the 14th May.

Sign-up to our newsletter here…

Please see below for more information on the festival:

BBC SUMMER FESTIVAL | 11-15 June 2008 | The NEC Birmingham
9am-6pm, Show gardens open until 7pm (weather permitting) Wed - Sat.

For a fabulous day out that will leave you inspired, entertained and that little bit wiser why not visit this year’s BBC Summer Festival at The NEC Birmingham. You’ll find lots to do; whether your interests lie in cooking, home design, gardening or just shopping. There’s plenty to hold the kids’ attention too - so why not make it an excursion for the whole family!

The BBC Summer Festival encompasses:

BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Features demonstrations by TV’s top gardening experts, innovative show gardens created by some of the world’s top designers, an extensive variety of plants and flowers in the stunning RHS Floral Marquee sponsored by Renault, plus hundreds of exhibitors.

BBC Good Food Show Summer
Where you’ll find everything you need for a gourmet summer with appearances from the crème de la crème of TV celebrity chefs, alfresco eating in the Dining Experience and an abundance of quality food and wine sampling.

Countryfile Magazine area
Focusing on the Great British countryside and sustainable living. You’ll discover imaginative ways to cut your carbon footprint by visiting our Sustainable Future eco feature, and can also enjoy talks by celebrities including John Craven and Ben Fogle, as well as industry experts, in the Green Clinic, hosted by environmental author, broadcaster and consultant Joanna Yarrow.

Good Homes Magazine area
Will leave you armed with plenty of brain stimulation and exclusive show offers to add your own definitive signature and style to your home.

Beers of the World Live
Which will be running alongside the BBC Summer Festival (Fri – Sun ticket holders only).

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Property Pavilion will be located in Hall 9 for the duration of the Summer Festival, featuring both overseas and UK property.

It’s excellent value for money too, as visitors can visit all the shows incorporated in the BBC Summer Festival on one ticket. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sofa Covers and Re-upholstery are a good way of renewing furniture while curtains also have an eco theme as they help to conserve heat. So to keep the eco theme going we are trying to reduce the number of brochures we send out.

However lots of customers ring us up every day asking for a brochure. We feel this necessary as most people just want to see some ideas before deciding if they want to take the purchasing decision any further.

So we felt the answer was an e-brochure, this allows us to show off our roomsets and products while keeping the environmental impact to a minimum.

So today is the launch is our brand new e-brochure. Please click here to either download or view the brochure online.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner on 3rd March, so if you’re looking for inspired ideas to show your mum you care, forget the flowers or the chocolates and get her a lasting gift that will brighten her home as well as her day.

To revive that tired looking sofa that she’s always complaining about, why not try a set of removable loose furniture covers? Available in a huge range of fabrics, patterns and colours, our made-to-measure covers are perfect for updating a room in an instant. Or for a more tailored finish, we offer a bespoke re-upholstery service to bring weary furniture back to life – meaning your mum can get the look she’s always wanted but still hang on to her favourite comfy chair.

We also have a range of conservatory furniture covers, spectacular window dressings, hand-made cushions and beautiful accessories to compliment any design. All of our products are made-to-measure following individual requirements, so you can get your mum a gift that’s as special as she is.

Welcome to the first post of our Blog, we hope you enjoy! To kick off we thought we’d tell you a bit about ourselves:

Plumbs specialise in traditional Upholstery, Loose Covers and Curtains and offer a free in home measuring, fitting and advice service by a fully trained Plumbs home consultant who lives locally to the customer. They will bring along samples and swatches so that people can match them to their carpets, upholstery and wall colours.

Plumbs have around 150 Home Consultants who will visit the home free of charge throughout the U.K. The Home Consultants can recommend an appropriate window dressing and reupholstery solution and advise on room colour co-ordination and any other home furnishings such as cushion covers and footstools. With over 350 different upholstery fabric designs and colours to choose from, and a range of materials to suit any piece of furniture, the choice is up to you. Please visit our sites here:

Plumbs Covers
Plumbs Upholstery
Plumbs Curtains

For our cusotmers who do not wish a consultant to visit their home, we also run two ecommerce sites that enable customers to buy both Furniture Covers & Curtains online, these are:

Plumbs Curtain Shop
CoverMyFurniture.com