Material Things
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Checkatrade member since June 201310
Services
- Awnings / Canopies
- Blind Supplier
- Conservatory Blinds
- Made to Measure Curtain / Blinds
- Wooden Shutters
- Roof Blinds
- Plantation Shutters
- Made to Measure Curtain
- Made to Measure Blinds
- Electric / Remote Blinds
- Made to Measure Shutters
- Curtain Poles / Tracks
- Blind Supply & Fit
- Upholstery
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.97 /10
Based on 27 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.95
Reliability
10
Communication
9.95
Reviews (495)
10 Good choice and very helpful staff.
Posted 5 days ago
Job location: PO7Always a good experience shopping at Material Things. Helpful staff and no high-pressure sales. This time we bought a Parker Knoll suite. Stuart was extremely helpful in helping us to choose the right suite and Bob and Keith delivered it with care.10 Professional job delivered on time
Posted 27 February
Beautifully re-upholstered sofa returned this week. Professional and friendly collection/delivery by Bob and Keith. Very pleased with the service and the result.Verified reviewerJob location: GU3210 Material Things Great Experience
Posted 19 February
We have remodeled our lounge and have had a great experience with Material Things starting with our initial discussions with Stewart and Kate in the showroom through to the delivery of our furniture by Bob and Keith who were careful and considerate when bringing in the items. From product to advice, ordering process and delivery, it was an easy and customer focused experience!Verified reviewerJob location: PO710 5 star
Posted 16 February
Bob and Keith delivered new sofa and 2 chairs and took away old sofas. Fast, efficient, friendly respectful and did a good job. Arrived when they should have and moved everything where we wanted it. Would totally recommendVerified reviewerJob location: PO1110 Installation of curtains and blinds
Posted 21 November 2025
The fitting of the curtain and blind rails etc were fitted perfectly, very professionally and friendly.Verified reviewerJob location: PO610 Amazing Service and products
Posted 25 October 2025
Absolutely over the moon with our order and service from Material Things! From the moment we walked in the showroom we were greeted with a warm welcome and left to browse and ponder. Once we had chosen our sofas we chose our curtains and cushions and the advice and support was first class! All the staff were friendly, well informed and supportive. We now have the most amazing lounge to kick back in and relax in! We tried the rest but definitely found the best!! Can’t wait to plan our next makeover and without a doubt it will be with Material Things!Verified reviewerJob location: PO14
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Beverley & Malcolm Gingell
Ltd Company
13 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 339049346
Material Things is a family run business with over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of beautiful hand-made suites and occasional furniture. Offering a range of services designed to provide you and your home with an expert touch and stunning look, they are the experts when it comes to everything from gorgeous handmade curtains and crafted blinds through to entire interior design consultation.
Their large showroom in Farlington, Portsmouth contains the highest quality major brands of sofas, chairs, carpets, curtains, blinds, and soft furnishings which will brighten any room in your home. They stock a wide variety of high-quality furniture brands including Parker Knoll, G Plan, & Stressless, in addition to their own Bowes & Hill brand.
They also have carpets available from Westex, Victoria and Ulster. In fact, everything you need to make a perfect home is all under one roof. Also accommodating the biggest selection of fabrics and leathers in the south, they ensure you are spoilt for choice.
Material Things are renowned for their quality, style, and attention to detail, which is why their customers love them. They ‘go beyond what is expected’, offer ‘excellent advice’ and are always ‘highly recommended’. They always aim to exceed customer expectations and provide beautiful furniture and a friendly service that customers won’t forget.
Services they offer are:
- Re-Upholstery
- Blinds
- Awnings
- Shutters
- Handmade Sofas
- Parker Knoll
- G Plan
- Stressless
- Ercol
- Himolla
- Re-upholstery
- Curtains
- Carpets
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Member since June 2013
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