SITTING PRETTY Wonderful

from Lincolnshire Pride September 2020

by Pride Magazines Ltd

WELCOME HOME A beautiful

Enjoy a Winter of CONTENT

Are you sitting comfortably? If not, now’s the time to commission a completely bespoke sofa or chair to guarantee your comfort throughout autumn and into winter, with Stamford-based handmade furniture specialists Delcor!

Choose your sofa frame, fabric, filling, then tweak its dimensions and choose your finishing touches to create a bespoke sofa or chair...

Opposite: Eaton fabric in soft pink.

Above: Petite snuggler chair in floral fabric.

Victorian Leafy botanical print sofa.

Right: Ambassador three seat sofa in stone fabric.

The Delcor Difference

Delcor is different. Why? Because instead of forcing you to hunt for your perfect sofa - or make compromises - you can design your own, from dimensions to details, fabric to filling. Choose your frame, then your fabric and customise your design. The company manufactures bespoke sofas, chairs and bed frames, with 50 year guarantees, offer, 100% made in Britain. n

Above/Left: Chelsea Fixed Back Sofa, inspired by the traditional Victorian parlour piece; prices start from £1,958.

This beautiful Edwardian sofa from another age shown is in timeless classic William Morris Snakehead print prices start from £2,123.

Above/: Ridley two seat sofa in white linen. Library chair in lemon, foot stool in ikat fabric.

Left: Montrose Sofa. Lavish, undulating arms recall the generous proportions of a 1940s Cadillac. Prices start from £1,773.

Far Left: Chesterfield Sofa, an icon of British style, the Chesterfield never goes out of fashion. Shown here in a scrumptious crushed grey velvet prices start from £2,620

Delcor is based on Bath Row, Rear of St Marys Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2QX. Call 01780 762579 or see www.delcor.co.uk.

www.delcor.co.uk

A DRAUGHT PROPOSAL

Providing fenestration, not frustration, Hardwick Windows presents a draught proposal to take the chill out of your home this winter...

Words: Rob Davis.

At risk of stating the obvious, the problem with older homes is that they aren’t new homes. Whilst most people can appreciate all of the character and charm in a period property, ownership often entails a lot of work, and higher energy bills, as more senior properties aren’t always very efficient.

Choose the right fenestration - windows, doors and your conservatory or orangery, however, and you could very well have the best of both worlds; a period property that’s more efficient, more secure and just as stylish.

Hardwick Windows is based just over the border in Nottinghamshire, but frequently work in Lincolnshire, Rutland & Stamford thanks to their ability to transform any property, irrespective of size, age or style.

“Half of our clients live in more modern properties; half in period properties, often in listed buildings or conservation areas. All of our windows and doors suit either and are bespoke, engineered right down to the last millimetre,” say the firm’s Martin and Callum.

“Our products are made of Red Grandis hardwood and Accoya ® , or in aluminium or wood alternative UPVC Flush Casement, Residence - R9, R7 & R 2 , providing up to A+ rated energy efficiency and the very best enhanced security features. Meanwhile, our technical paint coatings are guaranteed for

ten years and can match any RAL colour. We’ve a range of door furniture, and we can provide roof lights, bi-fold doors and orangeries too.”

“We have the very latest windows and doors chosen by us for your home. With unrivalled quality & specification, and all are manufactured by craftsmen here in the UK completely bespoke for you.”

“Our products are ones that we’re really proud of,” adds Martin, “But we’re also

very conscious of the poor reputation that has previously blighted our industry. It’s a real shame, given the visual and energy efficiency benefits that good quality windows and doors can bring.”

“Commission, plus pressure-selling and poor advice have traditionally blighted our whole industry. It’s the responsibility of every company in the industry to present their products fairly and offer no-obligation advice, that ensures customers are happy with their experience from initial consultation to fitting and aftercare.”

“We’re not on commission, so the advice we offer is predicated on providing a great service and products that last, with no upselling. We enjoy giving impartial advice

and helping to improve not only the thermal performance of your home but also, giving your home additional kerb appeal.”

“We should also not forget the added value that the correct windows and doors can bring to any home, and with the Ultion locks we fit as standard, you’ll also be introducing unprecedented security to your home.”

“A window and door company shouldn’t leave you feeling cold. That’s why we value customer service and deliver both products and an experience that are second to none, leaving you with a warm feeling in every sense, and now is the ideal time to seek our free, no obligation advice with a view to making your home warm and draft-free in good time for winter.”

“We’re not on commission, so the advice we offer is predicated on providing a great service and products that last, with no upselling.”

n No obligation. No pressure-selling. No property too challenging. For a discussion about your property and your requirements, call 0115 855 6010, or see www.hardwickwindows.co.uk. The company is based at Criftin Enterprise Centre, The Mophreys, Oxton Road, Epperstone, Nottingham NG14 6AT.