brahms mount is a textiles manufacturer , established in 1983 in hallowell , maine .

it designs and creates a variety of soft furnishings in natural fibers , including blankets and throws , using traditional weaving techniques and antique equipment .

brahms mount

claudia brahms and noel mount , who still live in hallowell , founded brahms mount in 1983 after meeting at a textile mill in guilford .
the brahms mount factory in hallowell is housed in a former granite works building .
please visit our partner stores who carry significant stock of the brahms mount line .
kaufman said he feels brahms mount will fit in well under the sferra umbrella .
an antique shuttle loom displays a brahms mount blanket at the company ' s freeport store . brahms mount was recently featured in america online ' s this built america series .
ryan benoit cuts a roll of fabric from a loom at the brahms mount blanket factory .
i have purchased several blankets and towels from brahms mount over the years . after discovering the blankets at mofga and purchasing my first , i was sold ! brahms mount provides exceptional quality , . . .
hallowell mayor charlotte warren said the fact that brahms mount is expanding is good news , despite hallowell’s loss .
in addition to creating blankets , kaufman has created new jobs since buying the company from founders claudia brahms and noel mount in 2009 . when he purchased brahms mount , there were only five employees — there are now 37 .
david kaufman , previous owner and president of brahms mount will remain with the company as director of business development .
like others , i got
hooked
on brahms mount blankets . my husband and i bought our 1st brahms mount cotton blanket ( stonington ) from another online shop . when it came , we instantly fell in lo . . .
premium brahms mount blanket , crafted right here in maine on antique looms , exclusively for l . l . bean .
luxury home textiles supplier sferra fine linens announced the acquisition of american textile designer , manufacturing mill and retailer brahms mount .
david kaufman , previous owner and president of brahms mount , will continue with the company as director of business development .
like brahms mount , maine heritage weavers produces blankets using processes that are in many ways unchanged since the 19th century .
brahms mount reserves the right to change , revise , or modify the terms and conditions of this offer at any time .
hallowell — after nearly 30 years , brahms mount has outgrown the 19th - century building where it weaves blankets and towels .
hallowell - - after nearly 30 years , brahms mount has outgrown the 19th - century building where it weaves blankets and towels .
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a sample of blankets and throws made at brahms mount blanket factory in hallowell . the company uses salvaged vintage looms to make its products .
at brahms mount , we continue to use traditional shuttle looms , which produce approximately 50 inches of material per minute . brahms mount is one of only a handful of u . s . mills left weaving top of bed textiles , and the only mill left in north america weaving linen .
brahms mount blankets are “high - end luxury” blankets sold around the world , and at the company’s retail store at 115 main st . in freeport .
“out of the many companies in maine , i’m glad they chose us , ” brahms mount owner and president david kaufman said . “we were flattered . ”
create a collection with brahms mount . pair blankets , throws , pillows or towels for birthdays , engagements and celebrations that continue throughout the year . . . .
“brahms mount linens are made in maine using the same , hand - operated shuttle looms that powered the state’s booming textile industry at the turn of the 20th century…these looms are responsible for creating brahms mount signature thick , flat weave bath linens . the genius of these towels is in their absorbency and their slightly heavy weight . ” – urltoken
brahms mount makes new blankets in an old way . the company uses vintage electric - powered looms salvaged from mills in biddeford , lewiston and other new england mill towns .
the building’s owner , auburn developer george schott , said it’s under contract for sale to a lewiston textile company , maine heritage weavers , which would lease space to brahms mount .
but he took to the work quickly and studied under brahms and mount to perfect his weaving technique . it was brahms who first saw the connection between his jazz guitar training and his passion for weaving and yarn manipulation . smith attributes his skills to left - hand dexterity .
recognizing that wool still had a solid place in the bedroom , brahms mount was challenged to add the beautiful hand of alpaca and merino wool to the collection resulting in elegant new options .
schneider said david kaufman , previous owner and president of brahms mount , will stay with the company as director of business development as part of a decision to keep the companies’ identities separate .
brahms mount , which has been in freeport for two years , makes and sells high - end home textiles . the company started in hallowell in 1983 and now operates out of monmouth .
kaufman said he believes brahms mount fits in well with its surroundings . it is next door to l . l . bean , which also is known for selling american - made products .
but the old burn to build something started up again and he spent four years looking for the right business to purchase before a broker brought him the brahms mount business to consider buying .
kaufman has spent most of his career in broadcasting , and for years ran portland’s abc affiliate tv station , wmtw ( channel 8 ) . after retiring from broadcasting , he was looking for another kind of business to get into . in 2009 , he ended up buying brahms mount , which had been started in hallowell more than 25 years ago by claudia brahms and noel mount .
acrylic . spun poly . polyethylene terephthalate . those were the textiles making headlines back in the early ’80s when claudia brahms and noel mount launched the company they called brahms mount textiles . working with natural fibers , classic design and a determination to bring back – and sustain – american manufacturing , they saw a new trend toward “nesting” and trusted their instincts that it would take off .
forging a re - birth of manufacturing in the new england tradition brahms mount has established itself as a trailblazer and one of the most adventurous style - makers in the industry . rest assured .
using old looms gathered from shuttered mills around maine , they began designing and manufacturing high - end blankets and towels . brahms mount products are sold through catalogs and home stores around the country .
for more than twenty - five years , customers have been enchanted by the beauty and comfort of brahms mount fabrics . with the company poised to deliver exciting new product lines and increase production , brahms mount remains devoted to fulfilling the desires of an expanding clientele , as well as to its founding vision—american artisans weaving the finest natural fibers to deliver luxurious fabrics of superior quality and signature design .
brahms mount was established in 1983 by local maine artisans claudia brahms and noel mount utilizing antique shuttle looms to craft signature american textiles with all - natural cotton , linen , and wool fibers . the company’s core products - - designed and woven at its mill in maine - - include throws , blankets , and linen towels . currently , it is the only mill weaving linen in north america .
shoppers downtown aren’t the only ones who are lured by the machine to see what it creates ; brahms mount has been noticed by america online and was recently featured in its this built america series .
it’s evident that brahms mount success comes from gratification at the workplace . an idea can only reach its potential through hard work , attentive ears , and a motivating product . be inspired ! . . .
the occasional delivery delay is worth it for brahms mount customers . but if the beauty of the finished product draws people to the brand , the manufacturing process is really a tale of the ugly duckling .
it ' s straightforward , it ' s not overwrought ,
laug says of the brahms mount look .
maine is a lot like that . it ' s a very straightforward beauty .
brahms mount already has moved its retail store to a 4 , 450 - square - foot space on freeport’s main street , and kaufman said administration , sales and design will be based there , too .
in 2009 , the company was sold to david kaufman . david renamed it brahms mount and began the process of reenergizing the brand , expanding product offerings , adding new fibers and marketing the new company on a national and global basis . in short order , it paid off . brahms mount was on the map with the hallmarks that still define the brand today : fine craftsmanship . superior quality . iconic style .
i ' ve purchased four brahms mount blankets during the past five years . they are a considerable investment for blankets but an excellent and impressive value for their longevity and quality . they feel w . . .
by 2013 , brahms mount ' s talented team of artisans had outgrown its original headquarters in hallowell , and the company moved to freshly refurbished mill space 15 miles down the road in monmouth , maine . that same year , we opened our flagship retail store in freeport , maine . stop by the next time you’re in town and soak up the sensory delights of brahms mount and other american - made brands we love .
yes , these linen / cotton blankets can be expensive but save up because these throws will last you a lifetime . i adore my throw . use it constantly and it washes up beautifully . thank you brahms mount
i ordered this blanket after buying a red herringbone wool blanket made by brahms mount a few years ago . after emailing back and forth i decided this blanket would compliment the other one . upon recei . . .
brahms mount keeps rolls of woven fabric on our shelves . an in stock product may not yet be finished and ready to ship . for this reason , all orders should be expected to ship within two weeks .
edison , n . j . and new york– luxury linens design house sferra fine linens llc has acquired american textile design and manufacturing mill and retail store brahms mount , located in monmouth and freeport maine , respectively .
beautiful blanket . i have several other cotton herringbone blankets from different companies , all of which are priced similarly to brahms mount . all excellent . . . one must pay this much for a high qua . . .
i have several brahms mount throws . this one is my favorite . the colors are perfect . it is lightweight . it is long enough to cover up totally . i feel like a kid with her
blankie
.
this is the second brahms mount blanket i have purchased as i was thrilled with the first one . the quality is superb . the bed always looks perfectly made up and beautiful . i love the neutral creamy . . .
i have one other solid blanket and one linen throw from brahms mount both in solid colors . i debated about a print but found it is understated and subtle enough it goes well with any bedding and sham . . .
i was despairing about finding a quality blanket manufactured in the u . s . i searched every where on the internet ; nothing . until i typed excellent quality in the search engine and voilà ! brahms mount . . .
kaufman wooed a former colleague , suzanne brown , to become brahms mount ' s chief financial officer and operations manager two years ago . the two worked together at harron communications where suzanne was cfo and kaufman was general manager .
”sferra is known for making the finest italian - made linens . brahms mount is known for american - made luxury . we share the same core customers as sferra and we value the same quality attributes of pure , natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship—yet we offer something uniquely different to their mix of products . we feel brahms mount is a wonderful complement to their italian - made line , and we’re honored to join the sferra family of luxury linens . ”
brahms mount owner david kaufman says the old looms make the blankets using a different technique than modern looms , which doesn’t require the blanket to be hemmed . blankets made on these type of looms are more durable , said kaufman .
just a lovely blanket ! it is the perfect weight and texture . great for any season , really . cuddly but somewhat structured . also , brahms mount ' s customer service was fantastic - i ordered the wrong . . .
in addition to the brahms mount collection , the firm creates and weaves custom and private label programs for retailers across the united states and operates a retail shop across from the l . l . bean shop in freeport , maine .
what came next for brahms mount was fueled by a passion for the product and an innate sense of how to build a brand .
when you ' re a growing company , there is no blueprint ,
kaufman says .
since david kaufman bought blanket and linen maker brahms mount in 2009 , he’s taken the company into the 21st century at a rapid pace , turning the brahms mount brand into something so desirable that its products regularly make it into magazine layouts ( cosmopolitan last june , parents magazine in december ) . a new partnership with thos . moser has kaufman’s linens and blankets “dressing” the furniture maker’s seven showrooms around the country , two maine brands making each other look good .
i have several blankets and throws from brahms mount , and the feel , look and quality are so far above any other brand . the blankets are very generous in size . they actually hang over the mattress , b . . .
“sferra is known for making the finest italian - made linens . brahms mount is known for american - made luxury . we share the same core customers as sferra and we value the same quality attributes of pure , natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship—yet we offer something uniquely different to their mix of products , ” he said . “we feel brahms mount is a wonderful complement to their italian - made line , and we’re honored to join the sferra family of luxury linens . ”
brahms mount may move to 904 main st . in monmouth , a 60 , 000 - square - foot building where new jersey - based newark paperboard products stopped manufacturing paper tubes earlier this year . about 20 people lost their jobs .
brahms mount weaves premium cotton , linen and wool blankets , throws and towels . our textiles are woven on antique shuttle looms by local artisans right here in maine , usa – a centuries - old manufacturing tradition we carry on with pride .
i had this blanket on my bed for over 25 years . when it finally began to show some age , i went looking for an exact replacement and was grateful that brahms mount is still making it . it just feels . . .
the cornsilk / white herringbone blanket is our 4th blanket from brahms mount . we needed a new bedspread to lighten up our guest bedroom . it was a no - brainier about where to buy one . we love their blank . . .
this is the highest quality , most comfortable blanket i have ever owned . talk about
getting your money ' s worth .
this is it . the artisans at brahms mount know what they are doing and i th . . .
“sferra is known for making the finest italian - made linens . brahms mount is known for american - made luxury . we share the same core customers as sferra and we value the same quality attributes of pure , natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship — yet we offer something uniquely different to their mix of products , ” kaufman said . “we feel brahms mount is a wonderful complement to their italian - made line , and we’re honored to join the sferra family of luxury linens . ”
so pretty . we already have the wool / alpaca version and i wanted a ' cooler ' one for summer . of course the craftsmanship is perfect from brahms mount . the colors are beautiful also - i got the bright gr . . .
i was looking for a wedding gift for my niece and i decided on a brahms mount blanket . i already have one and i am very happy with the comfort it provides . my niece will now have an heirloom . thank . . .
whoever said ,
money can ' t buy you happiness ,
never bought a brahms mount ! this blanket makes me so happy . the look , the feel , the quality—a wonderful treasure . save up and treat yourself r . . .
looking at the grease - smeared gears of brahms mount ' s 70 - year - old shuttle looms , it ' s hard to believe they produce the pristinely beautiful cotton blankets that can cost more than $ 600 and are adored by customers .
i live in texas but every summer take a family trip up to maine and began buying brahms mount blankets . this is a throw i can keep out year round . it isn ' t crazy warm but just perfect enough to snug . . .
i found brahms mount over a year ago looking for a good quality throw to give my sister and brother - in - law . i will admit to sticker shock at first and even some apprehension to the reviews , but they c . . .
the colors are perfect ! the weight is perfect ! the blanket is perfect ! this is my favorite brahms mount blanket so far . i have 2 throws i use for yoga in addition to covers . but this cotton / linen day . . .
i received a brahms mount blanket a few years ago and i love it , and i ' m planning on ordering one this christmas for my boyfriend . i also admire that they are made in the usa . the quality is wonderfu . . .
i learned about brahms mount on a recent trip to maine . i was excited to obtain a cotton blanket for our king bed . the quality of the weave , the colors , and the weight of the blanket are perfect for o . . .
we ordered the cotton ticking blanket as a gift to ourselves for our one year anniversary , and it ' s just perfect . it ' s truly so well made and worth every penny . i can ' t stop recommending brahms mount to friends !
i have 10 throws from brahms mount so i know they are of the best quality around . i decided to try out this new throw but wasn ' t sure what to expect . i bought it in the blue and was extremely happy . . .
all brahms mount blankets and throws are pre - washed and pre - shrunk . while our products have the ease of home washing and drying , they are still made of natural fibers and should be cared for accordingly . special attention is needed when drying .
it is over 30 years later . brahms mount is recognized for having innovated the first four - season cotton blankets , throws , and baby blankets , and for taking the lead in developing 100 % linen blankets and towels possessing hearty character and great functionality .
brahms mount weaves textiles with a signature american look and soft , luxurious hand . classically beautiful , wonderfully comfortable and grounded in the authentic character and centuries - old textile tradition of maine , our products have been capturing hearts since the company was founded in 1983 .
he started by expanding his team and making brahms mount a more regular presence at textile trade shows . that led to an influx of sales , which meant the company had to get organized to meet delivery deadlines . the staff quickly grew to more than 20 .
brahms mount weaves textiles with a signature american look and a soft , luxurious hand . classically beautiful , wonderfully comfortable , and grounded in the textile tradition and authentic character of the state of maine , our products have been capturing hearts since the company was founded in 1983 .
after the blankets are off the looms , brahms mount employees wash and inspect every piece . kaufman explained that before this is done , the blankets feel rough or stiff . having each one washed and taken care of individually produces the soft blankets and throws found in store .
in a small way , brahms mount is rebuilding maine ' s mill town model where families lived for generations and sons and daughters followed their parents into the mill . this time around , the children are doing it because they want to , not because they have to .
this is my 9th throw blanket from brahms ' s mount and i think it ' s my favorite . i purchased the blue and it ' s beautiful . it has superb quality in construction , is the perfect size ( i won ' t buy a throw . . .
today , david is proud to own one of the few remaining american mills , where antique shuttle looms and natural fibers turn out modern examples of our proud legacy of textile manufacturing . david calls brahms mount a living testament to the best of american workmanship , ingenuity and tenacity .
“fans of american - made products will want to keep brahms mount on their radar . since 1983 this company has been producing blankets , throws and towels from their maine facility . and , as of 2013 , they’ve also opened a flagship store in freeport . ” – apartment therapy
you have an opportunity to stay in the community where your family is , where you can raise your family with grandparents ,
brown says of what brahms mount is building in maine .
to stay local is an advantage a lot of people don ' t get .
brahms mount weaves textiles with a signature design based on classical elements grounded in tradition . they are familiar , comfortable and full of energy—enveloping the body and naturally flowing with it . transcending short - lived fashion trends , these fabrics complement every décor , making a distinctive impression in every home .
just a lovely blanket ! it is the perfect weight and texture . great for any season , really . cuddly but somewhat structured . also , brahms mount ' s customer service was fantastic - i ordered the wrong color and they made the change instantly and the blanket arrived within 2 days .
kaufman said while many companies try to produce items at a higher rate of speed , he doesn’t mind that brahms mount takes its time to ensure each blanket is specially made . he said it’s important to put time into a piece so that it can last for a lifetime , or longer .
maine ' s textile tradition stretches back to the 1800s , when almost every family spun fine yarn from local flax and wool , as well as from imported cotton . to fulfill rapidly growing demand , mills sprang up along major rivers . maine textiles became world - renowned . generations thrived . building upon the strength of this tradition , claudia brahms and noel mount founded brahms mount more than twenty - five years ago in hallowell , maine . they purchased and renovated buildings constructed in 1866 and built a mill overlooking the kennebec river , just upstream from where merchant ships once docked to trade maine textiles around the globe .
after deciding the life of a jazz guitarist wasn ' t going to sustain him , smith left college and walked into the brahms mount factory with little knowledge of the process .
i knew nothing . i never turned a wrench . i wasn ' t a mechanical kind of guy ,
he says .
i looked and looked to find a good cotton bed blanket and could not find what i was looking for - a rich , well made blanket at a reasonable price . when i found this brahms mount blanket , i was at first reluctant , but kept coming back to it . i was attracted to the usa hand made , rich quality and what appeared to be exactly what i was looking for . it turns out , it is perfect and i am so glad i treated myself to this well made blanket that will serve me for many , many years to come . thank you brahms mount for making such a fine product ! !
according to steve schneider , president of sferra , brahms mount will continue to develop its american - made collection . “our goal is to align the two companies as two distinct brands , and by so doing , we offer both respective retail customer bases more products which will resonate with our shared luxury consumer , ” he said .
this is the best summer blanket in the house . soft , lovely to look at , beautifully woven , and just the right weight for summer . come fall , i will layer it and it will become the best fall blanket in the house . i love brahms mount . the quality ! the craft ! just fabulous stuff .
brahms mount led the change from matching bedspreads , bed - skirts and wallpaper , to layers of beautiful fabrics that cross - merchandise . we called upon the grace , drape and texture of cotton and linen apparel fabrics . we could think of nothing more comfortable than the choice to be swathed in these natural fibers day and night .
in the textile industry it ' s called
the fabric hand .
at brahms mount in maine , it ' s always the hand that ' s immediately drawn to touch the blankets made exquisitely soft through the weaving and washing process . and it ' s what made david kaufman want to buy and grow the company in 2009 .
“we are proud to have made this investment in the thriving manufacturing economy of maine , where quintessential american - made ethos merges with artisanal craftsmanship in brahms mount , ” said sferra president steve schneider . “for sferra , it certainly represents a vertical expansion—giving us new manufacturing capabilities in the u . s . and increasing efficiencies for both companies . ”
“we are proud to have made this investment in the thriving manufacturing economy of maine , where quintessential american - made ethos merges with artisanal craftsmanship in brahms mount , ” explained sferra president steve schneider . “for sferra , it certainly represents a vertical expansion—giving us new manufacturing capabilities in the u . s . and increasing efficiencies for both companies . ”
so they make compromises and work with what’s available . they source all - natural materials from wherever they need to , but use vintage machines as david kaufman of brahms mount does . they use different manufacturing models , as jeremy litchfield does with the athletic gear he makes from recycled materials at atayne , to cut back on potential for waste .
we think it’s only fitting that what was once a classic maine inn known for its comfortable beds now showcases our classically beautiful , wonderfully comfortable made - in - maine blankets , throws and linen towels . along with the full brahms mount line , you’ll find a well - curated collection of american - made products from brands we know and love .
a brahms mount blanket is a piece of tranquility , a symbol of tradition , and a functional piece of art . natural color and fibers provide the purest palette upon which to highlight weave , pattern , and texture . weave , pattern , and texture , are most often best seen in a neutral color and a natural fiber . . . .
a real estate listing for the mill and store at the corner of franklin and central streets says the buildings , totaling 6 , 000 square feet , will be empty by april 1 , 2013 . brahms mount’s hallowell property is listed for $ 232 , 000 , and the listing says it would be suitable for businesses , offices , condominiums or apartments .
edison , nj and new york – sferra fine linens , llc has acquired brahms mills , an american textile , manufacturing mill and retail store , effective december 4 , 2015 .
brahms mount will participate in upcoming atlanta international gift and home furnishings market january 12 - 19 at the americasmart in booth 7l04 , and again at the ny now show in new york city january 31 - february 3 in booth 2362 . sferra will continue to maintain its presence in its showroom at the americasmart in suite 9a5 and at its new york showroom at 230 fifth ave . suite 1912 .
brahms mounts blankets and throws , woven in construction , always keeping their shape . innovative designing imparts a drape and flexibility that at one point could only be achieved in a knit . . . .
* limited time offer : promotional code mem18 not valid on clearance sale items , previous purchases , or at any brahms mount retail partner store . also excludes baby gift set baskets , gift cards , and pillow inserts . to redeem , enter code mem18 at checkout . offer may not be used in combination with any other offer and expires monday , may 28 , 2018 at 11 : 59 pm edt .
the production of textiles continued to be an important part of the us economy into the 1980s . in 1965 , 95 % of all american apparel and bedding was produced by textile companies in america . by 1995 , american manufactured textiles accounted for less than 2 percent . with the rise of globalization and low - cost imports , more and more textile factories have moved to foreign countries . today , there are very few american textile mills . brahms mount is proud to be one of them . we continue to weave our blankets , throws , and towels here in maine , on shuttle looms from the 1940’s . many of our materials come from america , as well – our cotton is grown , spun , and dyed in the usa . we’re thrilled to continue the tradition of american produced textiles . by brahms mount
both companies are showing at the jan . 12 - 19 atlanta international gift & home furnishings market and ny now . brahms mount shows at americasmart building 1 , space 7 - l - 04 and at ny now booth 2362 . sferra remains at americasmart building 1 space 9 - a - 5 , and will show at 230 fifth avenue , new york , suite 1912 , during the ny now show .
but these temperamental old looms are the heart of the brahms mount business . the clanking racket of the machinery helps set the brand apart from blankets manufactured abroad . yes , it ' s cheaper and faster to manufacture textiles on the digital rapier looms commonly used in china . those looms are at minimum three times faster than these decades - old behemoths . but the end result is a dramatically different product .
in the five years since kaufman took over , brahms mount has grown from five employees to 37 and the brand now is featured in upscale home interiors stores as well beloved on pinterest . the company also moved from the hallowell mill to one in monmouth to improve production time . the move included shifting eight shuttle looms that date back to the 1940s , six of which currently operate , to the new location .
i purchased the heather fair isle throw because of the beautiful stitched design . the throw is generous in size and the wool is extremely soft . i have purchased many throws and blankets from brahms . . .
“our intention is to allow brahms mount to continue to flourish and develop their american - made collection in keeping with the same standards of excellence they have established over the course of their 32 - year history , ” schneider said . “our goal is to align the two companies as two distinct brands , and by so doing , we offer both respective retail customer bases more products which will resonate with our shared luxury consumer . ”
“our intention is to allow brahms mount to continue to flourish and develop their american - made collection in keeping with the same standards of excellence they have established over the course of their 32 - year history , ” schneider explained . “our goal is to align the two companies as two distinct brands , and by so doing , we offer both respective retail customer bases more products which will resonate with our shared luxury consumer . ”
now he must teach others those same skills if brahms mount is going to keep up with its accelerated growth . that ' s not always easy because of what smith considers a new american culture of instant gratification .
it ' s harder to find people who are willing to work their way up ,
smith says .
it ' s hard to build a crew that ' s willing to do all that learning .
a few years back , we came up to visit friend in january . a trip hallowell led us to the wrong entrance were we received an impromtu tour of the inner workings of brahms mount and watched as skilled craftladies hand twisted throws and explained the use of linen as toweling . a marvelous memory . our friends purchased a baby blanket to give to their sponsor on their visit to china . we went broke saving money in the store up front . happy that you are thriving .
kaufman is the first to admit he ' s no expert at textile design .
but i like to think i have a good eye ,
he says laughingly . he also has the touch . when he first felt a brahms mount blanket , he immediately knew he needed to be a part of the company ' s story . aware of his inexperience in textile manufacturing , kaufman thought to himself ,
don ' t screw it up . that ' s my number one mission .
it ' s the process on a whole - - all those hands on the product - - that work together to reveal the beauty . after blankets come off the looms , they ' re sent to daylene couture ' s group of washers and finishers . fibers relax during the washing process and often reveal three - dimensional patters that weren ' t visible off the looms . finishers may add fringe . the final product must come close to what design director jane laug conceives of on her personal loom in her studio at the brahms mount freeport store .
feel - good fibers sustainability is not a new idea at brahms mount . natural fibers and earth - friendly practices were woven into the fabric of our company from day one . every part of our process , from sourcing yarns to manufacturing products , involves making choices with minimal impact . we use colorfast , eco - friendly dyes to achieve our vibrant hues . we follow the safest possible methods to give our whites their characteristic brightness . our natural fibers are just that – pure and undyed , with a clean , untreated finish . feel - good fibers , in every sense .
i adore this blanket ! the quality is wonderful and it serves as a winter layer and summer quilt . we have the blue ticking and it ' s a lovely soft blue shade . this is a blanket i know we will have forever and i look forward to building our brahms collection over the years .
several small blanket makers are keeping the state ' s rich textile tradition alive .
with temperatures dipping into the single digits this past week , lots of mainers were probably thinking about getting better blankets .
swans island blankets’ solid indigo throw sells for $ 495 . the company makes hand - woven products with certified organic fibers and natural dyes .
maine woolens of brunswick makes these oakley plaid blankets . maine woolens’ products are cotton or wool , and are piece - dyed in brunswick .
there’s a rich textile tradition in maine , and several small blanket makers are keeping that tradition alive . they range from makers of organic hand - woven throws and blankets to industrial weavers where blankets are made with mechanized looms run by skilled operators .
either way , if you’re looking for a locally made blanket crafted by your neighbors , you don’t have to look far .
it might be cotton , wool or a a combination of fibers . it might be a large bed blanket , a throw or a baby’s crib blanket .
to help you start your winter warm - up , here’s a brief look at three maine blanket makers .
this company — which makes hand - woven products with certified organic fiber — was started in the early 1990s on swans island , near acadia national park .
john and carolyn grace had been lawyers in boston before starting the company , working with folks who raised sheep locally .
today , the company is based in northport near belfast , but the blankets and other products are still made by hand in a painstaking way . for instance , workers pick blades of grass out of the wool by hand and do all the weaving by hand . only natural dyes are used for colors .
“what i like to tell people is that we’re trying to keep the time - honored methods of hand - weaving on the coast of maine alive , ” said gayle lear , who does sales , bookkeeping and customer service for the small company .
many swans island blankets — sold online and in northport — start at about $ 595 . the company’s “rare wool” blanket is listed at $ 750 , while a “winter wool” blanket starts at $ 1 , 295 .
the folks at maine woolens will tell you right away that what they do is industrial weaving . big machines making sturdy blankets .
“we’re not artisanal blanket makers ; we’re industrial weavers , ” said ray boshold , vice president of sales with maine woolens . “made in the usa is making a strong comeback , and we are part of that , making high - quality blankets . ”
the company started about four years ago by jo miller , whose husband , herb miller , ran a textile business . she wasn’t “quite ready to retire , ” said boshold , so she started maine woolens .
the blankets are cotton or wool , and are piece - dyed at the brunswick factory . boshold says his company’s blankets are “competitively priced , ” though still more than a basic synthetic blanket at walmart .
for instance , the 100 - percent wool bowdoin blanket — with bowdoin college colors — is $ 239 for a queen size or $ 92 for a throw . other similar - sized blankets are in the same price range . but a baby blanket — the baby charisma model , for example — is $ 50 .
“these antique looms are not fast , but they give the blanket a quality of construction , ” he said .
the factory is now housed in a former granite works building in hallowell , but because of the need to expand , the operation is moving to a larger facility in monmouth this year , kaufman said .
a merino wool herringbone blanket starts at $ 383 for a twin . the company’s natural cotton wave blanket — with a delicate , repeated chevron wave pattern — starts at $ 288 for a twin .
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betta living was a home improvement retailer based in oldham , greater manchester with stores in more than 70 towns and cities throughout england and wales until it went bust in november 2016 .

betta living was owned by dean house plc and designs , manufactures and installs fitted kitchens , bedrooms and bathrooms .

betta living ’s fittings were manufactured in lancashire

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noel dean , the majority shareholder in betta living , has registered four new companies with companies house , following the news that betta living had ceased trading .
resolver is not affiliated to , linked with or otherwise endorsed by betta living .
meanwhile , the report sheds light on the prospects facing betta living ' s creditors .
keep up to date with the latest offers and new product releases from betta living .
glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at betta living , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the betta living company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at betta living .
i applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at betta living in april 2016 .
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betta living is a business with a strong brand and is well - known up and down the country .
on the subject of fitness , betta living also predicts that bedrooms of the future will double up as gyms .
when asked if jjo , a major supplier to betta living , would be supplying dean’s new companies , sales and marketing director john pollitt said : “if betta living is reforming , we have not been advised as yet . ”
brian higgins , a partner at betta living ' s adviser , rickitt mitchell , said :
betta living is about to double its footprint , which is a very good base for a trade or private equity investor .
i worked for betta living for 2 months avoid them like the plague they are rogues . regards steven lewis nottingham
starting with a morning routine , betta living claims that mirrored glass on wardrobe doors will be superseded by virtual mirrors .
to help you get the best response from your betta living complaint resolver guides you through every step of the process .
press release for immediate release ‘esign’ credit application software speeds up credit applications for betta living consumer credit solutions ( ccs ) has launched its esign credit application system with home improvement specialists betta living . the introduction of the web - based , point - of - sale software means betta living can now complete finance applications via a laptop or tablet during [ … ]
using resolver , you can submit an issue about 4 services offered by betta living . your case will be sent to the correct person or team at betta living and escalated at the correct times , to the correct person , if required .
the father - and - son team behind betta living will put the fitted bathroom and kitchen chain up for sale tomorrow .
betta living have been creating fitted bedrooms & fitted kitchens since 1966 . free home design consultation , excellent quality and exceptional service
oldham council is on hand to assist any workers who may lose their jobs after retail firm betta living went into administration .
designer looks or traditional styles , betta living kitchens have it covered . so whatever you ' re looking for why look elsewhere .
excited for what’s to come in november ? don’t forget to check our facebook page for updates on what the media say about betta living .
kitchen and bedroom furniture chain betta living has collapsed into administration in a move putting around 300 jobs at risk , it has been confirmed .
let us show you around the betta living new york hi - gloss kitchen , one of many beautiful fitted kitchens we are so proud of .
dean house limited , which trades as betta living , appointed frp advisory as administrators after struggling with the costs of rapid expansion in recent years .
you can use the resolver system to help you at every stage . you can use it to escalate your issue to all two levels of betta living complaints . if your complaint is not resolved by betta living , you can then package it up and send it to the the furniture ombudsman .
oral b has already developed a similar smart mirror prototype for the bathroom , and betta living believes they will become commonplace in bedrooms within five years .
frp said betta living had expanded its store chain in the past few years , with revenues of around £16 million rising to around £50 million more recently .
betta living , the bedroom furniture firm , also details how many of these so - called futuristic concepts are already in the making , or available to buy .
meanwhile , a facebook support group has been set up for creditors , staff and customers affected by the administration of betta living . it currently has over 200 members .
following the appointment of administrators , they completed the sale of betta living ' s order book , customer database and intellectual property for £3 and agreed a licence fee for plant and machinery of £12 , 000 plus vat per month to we fit any furniture , a company created by the former management of betta living and owned by noel dean .
investment in betta living’s online presence has been another huge success story for the retailer , with online sales up 26 % within the past 12 months . a deal with next to become its partner supplier on fitted kitchens further boosted sales in 2013 and saw betta living install more than 85 kitchen displays in next stores up and down the country .
frp said betta living - headquartered in oldham , greater manchester - closed all of its 24 stores nationwide and sent staff home on friday as it prepared to appoint administrators .
the bedroom of the future ( illustrated ) was designed by london - based betta living . its predictions include carpets that switch to beams , floating beds and personal stylists built into mirrors
if you are having problems with betta living and would like to either find out your rights , who to contact or make a complaint then use resolver to make the process simpler .
on to the beds of the future . the next - generation mattresses and beds could use a cantilever mechanism to store the bed in the ceiling rather than a wall , according to betta living .
dean house plc , owner of fitted kitchen , bedroom and bathroom retail brand betta living , has reported a 61 % increase in year - on - year sales during its key boxing day and january trading period .
the new york hi - gloss kitchen is just one of many beautiful fitted kitchens we provide at betta living . book a design visit today and you could get your new new york kitchen by the 7th july .
an industry source said that betta living , which has 29 stores but will soon be selling through a major high - street name , should fetch well over £25m due to its recent growth spurt and upbeat prospects .
having previously purchased 3 fitted bedrooms from betta living stockport . mr and mrs hall kindly contacted us when they were looking for a new fitted kitchen for their home . together we created the perfect fitted kitchen which included a granite island and neff appliances as well as a utility room . when asked what they thought about their betta living fitted kitchen journey . mr and mrs hall said
fantastic , the whole process from start to finish was faultless .
no matter how much space you’ve got available your kitchen is such a big part of your home . so betta living understands just how important it is that you find the fitted kitchen that’s perfect for you and everyone that uses it .
the news emerges as dean house , which owns the betta living brand , announced record turnover and profit figures today . pre - tax profit was up 44 per cent in 2012 to £1 . 5m off a turnover of nearly £30m .
in addition , resolver will help you record all calls and correspondence you make via our app and website . plus , we will help you gather all your information into a case file should you wish to escalate your betta living complaint .
betta living , which was founded in oldham in 1966 and specialises in the design , build and installation of fitted kitchens , bedrooms and bathrooms , operates through 29 retail locations across the uk with at least two further stores planned in 2013 .
come and visit our betta living stockport showroom , located in the centre of stockport along wellington road and opposite stockport masonic guildhall . the showroom is located under 10 minutes away from stockport train station and there are many bus stops close by .
dean house plc , owner of the betta living retail brand , has reported record year - end results to november 20 , 2012 , with turnover up 22 % to £29 . 9m and pre - tax profits up 44 % to £1 . 5m .
based on the companys solid financial performance , extremely positive start to 2013 and clear market opportunities , dean house plc has appointed corporate finance advisory firm rickitt mitchell to advise on the introduction of a potential investor or new trade partner to accelerate the growth of betta living .
resolver allows you to keep a record of any email correspondence sent between you and betta living , as well any phone calls made via our mobile app . you can make private notes about your case as well as set yourself reminders . furthermore , resolver sends you notifications when it ' s time to escalate your case to help keep things on track . if you cannot resolve your complaint with betta living , resolver enables you to escalate it to the relevant regulatory body – the contents of your case file is sent as supporting evidence .
betta living was owned by dean house limited , which was wholly owned by pacific shelf 1810 ltd , which was in turn owned by noel dean ( 77 . 25 % ) , james dean ( 11 . 5 % ) and dennis quimby ( 11 . 25 % ) .
to help you get the best response from your betta living complaint , resolver can put you in touch directly with the best person or department you need to speak to . we will also advise you how to word your complaint in order to get a swift resolution to your issue .
there are big bedrooms , small bedrooms , guest bedrooms and master bedrooms . and here at betta living we’ve a design to fit them all . our range of fitted bedrooms has something to suit every style and budget so sleep easy that we’ll help to choose the right one for you .
betta living fell into administration with the loss of 300 jobs after last - ditch offers to either refinance or sell the home improvement retailer fell through , it has been revealed . newly published documents also show that the company ' s unsecured creditors are facing a near £7m shortfall on their debts .
dean house ltd , which traded as betta living , entered administration in november 2016 , with anthony collier and benny woolrych of frp advisory appointed to handle the case . all 300 staff across the oldham - headquartered company ' s portfolio of 24 stores across the uk were made redundant shortly afterwards .
our sleek , space - saving fresco saving bathroom appeared in your home magazine and our opulent melissa collection got a full page spread in november’s good homes magazine . grand designs wrote about betta living ' s bello bathroom , highlighting its quirky black finish and glossy monochrome look as a key trend .
betta living claims mirrored glass on wardrobe doors will be superseded by virtual smart mirrors . oral b has already developed a similar prototype for the bathroom ( pictured ) . the intelligent surface will not only display the contents of the wardrobe , but micro - tagged clothes can be tried on virtually using gestural technology
betta living was founded in 1966 and still operates from its oldham based head quarters . the company has also recently expanded to two new sites in the city , a new sales and marketing centre and a 160 , 000 ft logistics centre . a new national training centre is scheduled to open may 2014 .
the administrators said a refinance was attempted in september at £2 . 5m but this offer was later reduced to £1 . 8m and £1 . 1m , which would have been insufficient to deal with betta living ' s funding requirements . the worsening cash - flow position of the business also scuppered a separate solvent sale .
a closer examination of betta living’s financial statement for 2014 has also revealed that noel dean took out a loan from dean house ltd of £619 , 454 in the year ending november 30 . this was on top of an opening balance of £585 , 463 , taking the total loan amount to £1 . 2 million .
during 2013 betta living also increased its retail estate by a further two stores , with its two newest showrooms in bristol and lakeside producing record figures for the business . it now operates in 33 retail locations offering a uk - wide service through its 160 - strong network of designers who carry out in - home consultations .
‘windows will adapt to whatever we want our view to be and interactive living surfaces will mean we have access to our lives and wardrobe in one clever screen .
on the subject of fitness , betta living also predicts that bedrooms of the future will double up as gyms . homeowners will be able to elevate the bed to reveal a home gym , such as the domyos training box . this box ( pictured ) contains a weight - lifting bar and selection of weights and a weight bench
if you’re looking for a new kitchen that’s tailor made to fit your style and space then it’s time to talk to betta living . our highly skilled consultants will help create a kitchen design that not only makes best use of every inch of space , but also a fitted kitchen style that compliments the rest of your home’s interior .
it compared the amount of sleep and attitudes , habits and bedtime routines of people living across the united states , canada , mexico , uk , germany and japan .
hello , i worked for betta living for 2 months = betta living don ' t employ real designers they employ hard salesman and you will never get a floor plan from them its company policy . the products look good but in reality are cheap to produce and offer poor value for money , their customer service is terrible and they do nothing but lie to people . all of their sales staff are self employed on commission only , they don ' t pay a wage or petrol allowances or any expenses too and when it comes to getting your commission they steal it from you . they teach you to lie to the public but i would never do it and like the public i was deceived into thinking they were reputable when they are not . i can not believe a decent company like next or dobbies allows them to be present in their stores . i advise anyone and everyone to avoid betta living like the plague and instead use a smaller local family business with a good history and reputation . regards , steven lewis
if you want to make a complaint about betta living using resolver , then the process could not be simpler . read and understand your consumer rights then answer a few simple questions to help resolver prepare your email ( which you can review and edit ) that clarifies the issue , and gets the best from your complaint . you will be given the option to make your complaint by phone via our mobile app .
no matter how much space you have available in your home betta living understands that it needs to suit your needs . let us maximise the storage in your home by working with you to build your dream fitted kitchen , bedroom , bathroom or home office today . whether you want a full refurbishment from conception to completion , or you just want us to handle an element of your project , the professionals at betta living can create a bespoke solution that works to suit both your space and budget . is it the sleek , straight lines of the ultra - modern that best suit your style ? or perhaps a traditional , rustic look is more your cup of tea ? whatever your style preference , why not get a free design consultation and let us show you a solution that is tailored to suit your needs ? if you have a kitchen , bedroom , or fitted wardrobe that needs attention , give us a call today .
i ' m implore all hard working individuals do not let betta living near your kitchen unless you feel like a hole in the wall to the outside world , spending a ton of money and having to design the kitchen yourself because the designer planned a kitchen that would not fit in yours , defective cupboards with holes in , front of cupboards which are sub - standard with marks , bubbles and scratches . the company cause nothing but stress sleepless nights , work men not turning up even at the start of the job , then disappearing half way through the day . promises of contact and compensation , which never transpires . our kitchen was £13 . 000 , which is a lot of money to us . i wish i never got betta living to do the job in the first place , i would of got better value and satisfaction flushing the money down the toilet , i have photos and will be publishing shortly for all to see .
october has been one hot month for betta living being featured in the uk news and home interest magazines . the press have loved our fitted kitchens , bathrooms and bedrooms – particularly our bedroom of the future ! this month you’ll find us on the mail online , in a whole host of regional newspapers and the glossy pages of november’s grand designs , kitchen bedroom & bathroom magazine , good homes , your home and real homes ( they all went on sale in october ) .
hey there - would love to know how your appointment went . i had an appointment with them recently ( actually booked through next kitchens ) but 6 weeks on and after a 2 hour sales pitch and measuring up and choosing units etc they still haven ' t sent me through diagrams which were promised the following day . i am so shocked as would expect great service from next , but betta living seem totally shoddy and completely void of design inspiration or ideas . i had to make all the suggestions while the salesman simply nodded . did you fare better ?
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chairman noel dean said : the home improvement market has been through a torrid time but we have been able to grow our market share and develop our brand by maintaining customer service levels and controlling costs .
we have started the current year extremely strongly , with web sales up by 30 % and higher average order values . in addition the new stores will greatly enhance our geographic presence and give us physical locations in areas where we already have very good internet demand .
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from carpets that switch to wooden beams at the touch of a button , to floating beds and personal stylists built into mirrors – the bedroom of the future is set be a high - tech affair .
experts predict that , within the next decade , we could also be sleeping on bedding with built - in cooling and heating systems , and surrounding ourselves with 3d printed ornaments .
and for people who don’t have a scenic view , smart windows could be used switch between rainforests scenes , valley views and even double up as projector screens .
what ' s it like to grow old in your country ? global index . . .
the results discovered that while a third of britons prefer to sleep naked , germans have to air their bedrooms weekly to achieve a good night ' s sleep and half of both japanese and americans take naps every two weeks to catch up on their shut eye .
the intelligent interactive surface will not only display the contents of the wardrobe , but micro - tagged clothes could be tried on virtually using gestural technology .
this means users can virtually swipe through choices , and see how items look when worn together .
it could also be used as a personal stylist , helping people to decide what to wear depending on their diary entries , when linked with a smartphone , or the weather .
users will also be able to shop online from these mirrors , to find shoes and accessories to match existing items .
elsewhere in the futuristic bedroom concept , clear glass windows will be replaced with ‘smart windows’ , automated to the time of day and season , or personal preferences .
the screen could be translucent , fade completely to black , work as a virtual window blind , display a scene of the user’s choice , or be used as an interactive screen to watch tv , check the weather and even browse and update social media accounts .
elsewhere in the futuristic bedroom , traditional windows will be replaced with ‘smart windows’ , automated to the time of day , or personal preferences . the screen can be translucent , fade to black , display a scene of the user’s choice , or be used as a tv . samsung has a similar design , called transparent smart window ( pictured )
at the touch of a button , the bed could elevate up into a spot lit surround , and disappear into the ceiling .
duvets of the future , for example , could be connected to body monitoring systems , telling sleepers to heat up if their body is getting too cold .
to boost and monitor health , future bedrooms could be fitted with home automation systems linked to fitness tracking gadgets . the system would be able to optimise the heat and light to a person’s exact needs . honeywell’s evohome ( pictured ) already lets users schedule , and personalise heating and hot water wirelessly
and thanks to an in - built cooling system , this bedding will cool the body down to prevent night sweats .
pillows could incorporate the same light technology used in lamps to combat light sensitivity , and could light up gradually as people wake .
to boost and monitor health further , future bedrooms could be fitted with home automation systems linked to fitness tracking gadgets .
the whole system would then be able to optimise the heat and light to suit a person’s exact needs - even down to heart rate and core body temperature .
this trend has already been seen recently with products such as lightwaverf - that controls everything from power sockets and light dimmers from smartphones - and beddit’s ultra - thin film sensor , which connects wirelessly to a smartphone to provide sleep analytics .
and honeywell’s evohome lets users schedule , zone and personalise their heating and hot water wirelessly , using a touchscreen controller or an app .
experts also predict that the flooring will be interchangeable at the flick of a switch . this means that carpets could be switched for laminate flooring at the touch of a button , and it could be cleaned using roomba vacuums ( pictured ) that can be set to clean whenever the owner wants
energy - bills will be substantially less too , as lighting becomes more energy - efficient .
in addition , self - iron fabrics could spell the end of ironing duvet covers .
homeowners will be able to elevate the bed to reveal a home gym , such as the domyos training box .
this box contains a weight lifting bar and selection of weights , a weight bench and cardio step , and mat all in a storage box .
the bedroom of the future will also be decorated with homemade , and home - designed , 3d - printed frames , ornaments , vases and more .
the sleep council recently created a similar bedroom of the future concept , ( pictured ) with adaptable furniture and augmented reality displays to show constellations or flight paths overhead . it also featured a holographic colin firth that read people bedtime stories
duvets of the future , for example , could be connected to body monitoring systems , telling sleepers to heat up if their body is getting too cold . pillows could incorporate the same light technology used in lamps to combat light sensitivity , and could light up gradually as people wake . the sleep council ' s simialr prediction is illustrated
this means that carpet could be switched for laminate flooring at the touch of a button , and or graphics and patterns could be beamed onto the floor for parties , or for children to play on .
and it could be cleaned using roomba vacuums , or dyson ' s latest automated vacuum , that can be set to clean the floor whenever the owner wants .
barry rourke said : ‘our bedroom of the future is all about multi - functionality to make the most of space , fabulous design and making home comforts even more sophisticated .
‘as people flock to popular urban areas , domestic spaces are shrinking but in our transformative bedroom , even the smallest of spaces will not restrict the homeowners in the future .
‘even the traditional bed will become tech driven and be linked to everything else in the room by clever sensors and smartphones . there are so many exciting things being developed our problem designing the bedroom of the future was what to leave out . ’
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in this issue our business leader is lucy jewson of frugi , one of cornwall ' s great sme success stories . we also have a full review of the south west dealamkers awards , a catch - up with 42 - ers from the last decade , and our annual growth 100 research highlights the region ' s biggest successes of the past year .
the business was founded in 1966 and established itself as a specialist in designing and installing fitted kitchens , bathrooms and bedrooms . it expanded significantly from 2013 onwards with sales topping £46m in the year ending november 2014 .
however , a report by frp said the growth was predominantly driven by the addition of 15 retail stores . but the extra shops significantly increased overheads and , combined with underperforming trading , led to the company incurring pre - tax losses of almost £1 . 3m in the year to november 2015 .
a turnaround strategy was implemented in late 2015 , which included a store reduction programme and a £700 , 000 cash injection from majority shareholder noel dean alongside enhanced working capital facilities from natwest and shawbrook bank .
with the turnaround plan in place , corporate finance boutique rickitt mitchell was instructed in july 2016 to seek a sale of the business . two offers were received but both bids were withdrawn the following month following due diligence .
the report from collier and woolrych added :
the directors of the company made a last effort to resolve the funding situation and ensure the company ' s solvency , approaching two of the company ' s existing funders on 3 november . however , both confirmed that they were unable to support the company to the required level .
across the two sale processes undertaken by both rickitt mitchell and frp , over ten competitors and 25 private equity houses were approached in relation to a sale of the business as a going concern , in addition to a number of potential lenders in respect to the refinance , however it was ultimately not possible to secure a transaction through either .
natwest is owed approximately £1 . 2m and is expected to be repaid in full , while fellow secured creditor noel dean has debts totalling £844 , 000 although he is likely to suffer a shortfall on this amount .
preferential creditor claims are set at £201 , 000 , which covers employees ' pay arrears , unpaid pension contributions and holiday pay . administrators said that it is currently uncertain whether there will be sufficient funds to enable a distribution .
unsecured creditors are claiming a total of £6 . 9m , of which £6m is from trade creditors while the remainder comes from employees in respect of redundancy pay and payment in lieu of notice . based on current estimates , there is no prospect of a dividend to these unsecured creditors .
insider’s breakfast event will explore how the concentration of world - famous sporting clubs in the region helps smes in the area . the event also discuss the contribution sports makes to regeneration .
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the results come on the back of an exceptional year for the retailer , with its year - end results in november showing a 23 % increase in turnover taking it to £39m .
chairman noel dean said : “we’ve invested heavily again this year , from new stores and store refurbishments to introducing a whole new bathroom product offer . it’s been supported by a myriad of marketing activity throughout the year that has helped to increase the all - important leads into the business . our bricks and clicks model continues to work well for the business and we plan to continue to invest in both channels . ”
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considering we spend so much of our time there , the bedroom is often one of the rooms in the house that gets neglected the most . but this is no longer the case with our fitted bedrooms ! we know that everyone deserves their own retreat , where they can shut out the outside world and recuperate , so it’s important that this place is a calm , relaxing environment that’s conducive to a good night’s sleep . our bedroom furniture and bespoke fitted wardrobes can be designed to fit into a room of any shape or size .
whatever your plans , check out what we can offer and let us find a fitted bedroom that fits in with them perfectly .
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using the latest design technology to create life - like images of how your new kitchen or bedroom will look , our designer will also bring a complete working cabinet so you can feel the quality of our furniture . we understand many people are busy with very little spare time , so our designers are available 7 days a week , morning , afternoon or evening .
once you’ve had a look round our stockport showroom you’ll find many exciting things to do in the local area that are a stone throw away .
if you’re feeling peckish grab a bite to eat at siam village , a local thai restaurant just down the road .
watch the latest movies at the stockport cineworld just a short stroll away located on railway road .
take the kids and go for a swim in stockport’s swimming club located by station road .
visit stockport’s traditional pubs the red bull pub and chapters pub for a relaxing drink located on lower hillgate .
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chairman noel dean and son james are looking for a private equity investor or a rival to take either a stake in the 47 - year - old business or buy it outright .
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the month got off to an exciting start when the press got hold of our bedroom of the future , created in collaboration with top technology pundit , jay garret .
it appeared on the mail online , as well as in regional newspapers , magazines and on all sorts of gizmo - giddy blogs and social media pages .
real homes magazine seemed particularly taken with our adaptive furniture , featuring our drop down bed in its piece on multi - functional storage . our versatile , cassia loft playroom bedroom was also a hit in november’s your home , appearing in a fantastic feature on loft conversions .
the pasadena kitchen with its vibrant lime green splashbacks took centre stage in a feature on stylish kitchen surfaces .
our lexington kitchen was also the kitchen of choice for self - renovation projects , appearing in a ‘10 of the best kitchens’ feature in build it magazine and finally our immensely popular pantry cupboard storage featured in kitchen & bathroom magazine .