The ideal time to think about a new fireplace is not the winter – it’s now. And a special giveaway makes the idea even more timely
It is difficult to imagine cold weather when you’re experiencing July heat, it’s true. But canny home owners will find that this is the time to plan ahead for winter. And to make the decision even easier, Design Fireplaces in Reading has the largest range of fires, fireplaces and fire surrounds on display in the South East.
And to thank those customers who have driven the success of Design Fireplaces over the past decade, new owner Richard Billington has announced a ‘£4 Million Thank You’: he is actually giving away £400 each to 10,000 customers have bought from the company over the past ten years.
The £4 Million ‘Thank You’ is unprecedented in the fireplace market and forms part of the company’s celebrations surrounding the opening of its sixth and largest showroom yet; at 470 Oxford Road in Reading. The new mega-showroom means Design Fireplaces now has the largest range of fires, fireplaces and fire surrounds on display in the South East.
Every customer will be sent a £400 cheque which they can spend on their next fireplace at Design Fireplaces. There are no catches or range restrictions. The only conditions are that they place their order before 20 August 2006 and spend over £1,500. If some customers can’t use their £400 cheque themselves but their friends or family can, that’s fine - and Richard will give the original customer £50 of M&S vouchers free when they buy!
Richard Billington says, ‘I don’t think this has ever been done before. All retailers should make more effort to thank their customers like this. We only have records going back ten years, so if anyone bought from us before that please send me your details and we’ll send you a Design Fireplaces cheque for £400 as well!’
The £400 cheques are welcome at all six Design Fireplaces showrooms: Camberley, Guildford, Sutton, Walton-on-Thames, Whitton and now Reading. Visit designfireplaces.co.uk or call 01483 543 510 for further details.
Customers wanting their £400 cheque can email richard @ designfireplaces.co.uk or write to Richard Billington at Design Fireplaces, Design House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UQ.
Did you know that;
The most popular fireplace in the South-East during 2005/ 2006 was The Oxford. The Oxford is loved because it combines traditional style with modern flair and features a gentle arch, adding warmth and character to your home. The Oxford is displayed in 5 of the 6 Design Fireplaces showrooms and will feature on the Design Fireplaces website shortly.
Design Fireplaces supply around 2,000 to 2,500 fireplaces a year to people who live in the South-East.
Generally, people believe the best time of year to install fireplaces is during October, in preparation for the colder months. However, fireplaces can be installed all year round. We recommend installing a Fireplace during the summer months of June/ July; as this allows people to avoid the winter rush!
The latest fireplace trend is to install a stunning electric or flueless gas fire in your home. As you don’t need a chimney everyone can have a fire warming their home. The designs vary from ultra-modern to urban chic and the varying sizes make them suitable for any room.