REUPHOLSTERY and loose cover specialist Plumbs has appointed local reupholstery consultant Brian Kirby.“Not so long ago a sofa was a really big investment and people bought a high quality piece of furniture that they knew would last.

REUPHOLSTERY and loose cover specialist Plumbs has appointed local reupholstery consultant Brian Kirby.

“Not so long ago a sofa was a really big investment and people bought a high quality piece of furniture that they knew would last. Nowadays, with competition so fierce, many new sofas are built to a price rather than with quality in mind and it can be difficult to get new furniture that you can guarantee will fit into your room,” he said.

Mr Kirby will visit customers' homes if necessary to help select new fabric for their sofas.

“Just because a sofa is looking a little frayed around the edges doesn't mean there's anything actually wrong with it, it just needs a little love,” he said.

“With more than 350 fabrics available we have something for all tastes and can reupholster any style of furniture, with local craftsmen ensuring a great result every time.”