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 25 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.95
Reliability
10
Communication
9.94
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers are consistently delighted with the excellent quality of work on reupholstery and new furniture, often highlighting the professional, helpful, and efficient service from all staff. The delivery team is frequently mentioned by name for their exceptional care and politeness.
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Reviews (490)
10 Amazing Service and products
Posted 25 October
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- AAndy T
10 reupholster 3 piece suite
Posted 15 October
Great comminication and absolutely perfect work, all patterns aligned etc. The labour charge was much lower than small independents allowing us to use much more expensive fabric. Cannot stress how perfectionist the actual finish was. 100% happy.Verified reviewerJob location: GU29 10 Great job by Material Things
Posted 10 October
Really very easy to deal with - lots of choice for reconditioning and recovering 2 sofa's for me. Reliable and professional and I'm delighted with the result. Pick up and delivery was friendly and efficient and Bob & Keith did a magnificent job of pick up and delivery. Would most certainly recommend Material Things in the future.Verified reviewerJob location: PO1810 A Great Company
Posted 07 October
Having used Material Things before for blinds we had no hesitation to use them for re-upholstering our two fireside chairs. Andrew the salesman was extremely helpful & friendly. Having agreed the material & cost we went ahead. Bob & Keith who collected & delivered the chairs were friendly, professional & efficient. Will certainly use them again. Thank you.Verified reviewerJob location: PO1510 5* Excellence
Posted 16 September
Excellent customer service and fabulous delivery team. Bob and Keith were so helpful. I would not hesitate to give them 5* . The team in the store are amazing and so knowledgeable. Try them , you won't be disappointed.Verified reviewerJob location: PO610 Restoring and updating your old furniture.
Posted 06 August
Prompt response to reply to my enquiry and quickly able to give a good idea of prices involved in repairing seat pads of two armed wooden dining chairs over 100 years old.They came to see me in a couple of days with swatches of fabrics and I was able to choose exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price. Pads collected the next week and have been returned a week later. They are beautiful! Exactly what I wanted.Verified reviewerJob location: PO13
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Beverley & Malcolm Gingell
Ltd Company
12 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 best in the business when it comes to everything from gorgeous handmade curtains and crafted blinds through to entire interior design consultation. The Fellowship of The Association of Master Upholsterers awarded to Malcolm Gingell who has been acknowledged of his outstanding services to the Ancient Craft of Upholstery and to the Association.
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 pride us on being ‘The Finest Furniture Showroom in the South’ and 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
- Re-upholstery
- Curtains
- Carpets
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