The quality carpet and flooring specialist

The Quality Carpet & Flooring Specialist

DIY Season is Here!Published 09/04/2016
The better weather has arived... it’s DIY season!
 
Many of us would rather improve our current home instead of move house. So what are the most popular changes that British homeowners introduce?
 
Gocompare.com Money has conducted a survey to find out. 2,004 people responded, resulting in this top ten home improvement list:
 
  1. A new kitchen – 36%
  2. Build an extension – 34%
  3. Install a new bathroom – 33%
  4. A garden make-over – 24%
  5. Create an extra room via an attic conversion – 19%
  6. Install a new boiler or central heating system – 17%
  7. Create an open plan space by knocking down internal walls – 16%
  8. Fit double glazing – 10%
  9. Add an extra bedroom – 10%
  10. Install solar panels – 7%
 
Matt Saunders from Gocompare.com Money said: “Home improvements are a great way of making your home a nicer place to live and can add value to your property.”
 
You can rejuvenate your space or finish your home improvements in style by choosing the right flooring. Options to suit all spaces – from cosy bedroom carpets to practical kitchen flooring – are available from Charles Wilson Carpets & Flooring.
 
Helen Wilson has just celebrated her 10th anniversary of working in the family business. She says: “It’s amazing how much choice is available when you’re choosing flooring. There are some fabulous colours and interesting designs to choose from, plus we are happy to lend samples to customers. That means that you see how your choice of flooring would work in the exact room where it would be fitted.”
 
Are you updating or improving your home? Pop into the store and have a look at the choices of flooring available. The friendly team from Charles Wilson Carpets will be available to give you expert advice too. See you soon!