Derbyshire Makers – Martin & Parker
Looking for the perfect sofa, corner unit or chair to bring comfort and style to your home? Look no further! Since 1980 family-run Martin & Parker in Derby have been handcrafting high quality bespoke furniture designed and made to last. Located on Ascot Drive in Derby, they specialise in creating handmade sofas, corner units and chairs, tailored to your unique style and needs. With over 45 years of experience and with a loyal customer base, they take pride in exceptional customer satisfaction. Visit them today to experience the craftsmanship that has made them a trusted name in furniture. Whether you have your heart set on a specific piece or you would like something made uniquely for your home, come to Martin & Parker. Their extensive furniture range is handcrafted by their skilled and talented team. A vast number of pre-made pieces are on display while they also craft bespoke furniture in line with your specification. For people with a discerning taste in soft furnishings and sofas, 1980 was a good year. It was the year that they opened their first sofa factory. Their aim was to produce quality, handcrafted soft furnishings and sofas and soon built a reputation for the quality of their excellent products. Martin and Stephen are very proud of their skilled craftspeople and their numerous, happy clients have since provided testimonials to say they too are very pleased with their work. They rapidly grew and went from strength to strength. If it’s a piece of handcrafted, upholstered furniture look no further. Based in Derby they produce bespoke furniture made from the finest materials in line with your customer specification. Each piece is handcrafted in their workshop to provide you with many years of uninterrupted comfort. Getting the measurements right is crucial, so for customers who would like a piece of furniture made for an alcove, corner or even a boat they provide a made to measure service. Martin & Parker provide a contract service for companies in the licenced and leisure industries. Over the years, a number of reputable companies and establishments have used their corporate service, all have received a first-class product as well as unrivalled customer service. Martin & Parker also offer a re-upholstery service from their Derby workshop. What’s more they stock a co-ordinated range of soft furnishings to compliment your main furniture, including window dressing with their custom made curtains and blinds, including swags, tails, tab tops, eyelets, pencil pleats and pinch pleats. All of their curtains and blinds are made to measure. Providing a soft feeling under foot and patterns to add to your interior, carpets are a stylish addition to your home. At the Martin & Parker showroom, they stock an extensive range of modern, attractive carpets from leading flooring companies Corman Carpets and Abingdon Flooring. When it comes to supplying high quality wicker, cane or rattan furniture for your conservatory Martin & Parker is the only place to go. With styles and designs to suit every taste, all of their conservatory furniture is supplied by Daro, an industry-leading company. The Daro company name has always been synonymous for their top quality handmade products. Handmade furniture is a wonderful addition to any home and there is only one place to go for handcrafted brilliance. With our illustrious range of chairs, two and three seater sofas, sofa beds, armchairs and footstools you’ll find exactly what you are looking for at Martin & Parker. Check them out now on Ascot Drive in Derby. 00
Derbyshire Makers – Richdale Sofas
For over 20 years, Richdale Sofas has been a family-run business proudly serving the Derbyshire community. Established in 2004 by husband and wife team Richard and Rachael, they started as a sofa manufacturer, but their passion for furniture has seen them grow into a leading retailer of home furnishings in Ilkeston. Their success lies in a simple philosophy: offering a friendly and knowledgeable approach to every customer. The Richdale team takes pride in helping you find the perfect sofa, chair, corner sofa, or carpet for your needs. This dedication to personalized service has built them a loyal customer base who keep coming back and recommending them to friends and family. Today, Richdale Sofas boasts a wide range of competitively priced, high-quality furniture, all conveniently located in their showroom. From British-made sofas and chairs to carpets and oak furniture, they offer a variety of pieces to create the perfect living space for your home. As a celebration of Richdale’s 20-year anniversary, they are proud to announce their most innovative, sustainable and comfiest suite yet, the Green Cheltenham Sofa. The Derbyshire based company have used their expertise and experience to create a sofa for the future, finding both comfort and the environment can be prioritised. Try it out at The Old Co-op Building, 51a Wharncliffe Rd, Ilkeston DE7 5GF or for more information visit their website at https://www.richdalesofas.co.uk/green-sofa/ Over recent months, the company has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of the Cheltenham’s manufacturing process to ensure every aspect of its production is sustainable. The result is a sofa that is not only stylish and comfortable but most importantly, kind to the planet. The Cheltenham sofa features FSC certified hardwood frames made in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, offering a lifetime guarantee. In a shift from traditional foam fillings, Richdale has opted for natural fibres such as cotton, wool, felt, and feathers. The springs are locally manufactured and designed to be recyclable, supporting local industry and minimising waste. Each sofa is handmade in Derbyshire and can be tailored to any size, ensuring a perfect fit for your home. Customers can choose from a range of natural fibre fabrics, including cotton and wool, or fabrics made from recycled materials, offering not only a wide range of colours and patterns but also a variety of eco-friendly options. Additionally, the sofa incorporates eco-adhesives and other sustainable components, further enhancing its green appeal. Deliveries are conducted using reusable packaging, reducing the environmental impact of distribution. The company is also proud to be celebrating 20 years of service this year with the new design being a celebration of their dedication and development throughout this time. Richdale Sofas is justifiably proud of their achievement. “We’ve tried to make this sofa as sustainable as possible and can’t wait to show you all,” said a spokesperson for the company. For more information about the innovative green sofa check our website at:www.richdalesofas.co.uk/green-sofa/or come and see us at:The Old Co-op Building, 51a Wharncliffe Rd, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5GF 00
