insideKENT Magazine Issue 28 - July 2014 | Page 149

BUSINESS in s i d e K ENT TAL KS TO JAMES BUCK A N D RA CHA EL G I L BERT OF Neptune TONBRIDGE One of the largest Neptune Home stores to open in the UK, the Tonbridge Design Centre showcases excellence for design, with a friendly team of experts offering specialist advice on anything from the flooring right up to the ceiling. When did Neptune Tonbridge first open to the public? Neptune Tonbridge was originally called Garden House Collections. We were based on Tonbridge High Street for over three years, but having made the decision to become a Neptune Design Centr e, we were able to relocate and renovate the premises in three months. On 11th April 2014, Neptune Tonbridge opened its doors with 6,800 square foot of space. Your Tonbridge Design Centre is very impressive. Tell us a bit about the services you offer. Neptune Tonbridge offers everything from bathrooms to bedrooms, kitchens to dining rooms, and every accessory in between. With three kitchen designers who each offer a wonderful design service, we can discuss your requirements and draw up plans in a bid to cr ate e your dream kitchen. We can also visit your home to take measurements and work out the best layout for your kitchen, plus we have a great team of kitchen fitters and carpenters who can work on the project too. What do you think makes Neptune Tonbridge stand out from its competitors? There is nothing quite like Neptune in or around Tonbridge. We offer a shopping experience like no other and our showroom is laid out in such a way that it inspires customers to make the most of their own homes. The quality of our products is a huge selling point for us. We offer solid wooden kitchens at competitive prices, but we also sell everything from small gift ideas to wonderful handmade and hand-painted furniture for every room in your home. Which design trends have proved most popular in the first half of 2014? We have already had many kitchen enquires this year, so without a doubt that element is a popular part of our business. Neptune Tonbridge also launched the new Limehouse kitchen last month, which has attracted people from far and wide. In addition, we'r finding our garden furniture e is flying out of the door. With all of these sunny weekends, people need something beautiful to sit on. What factors should a client consider when they are looking for a piece of furniture to transform their home? Every home is different. We have kitchens that would suit a period house and kitchens to suit a more modern design. I would stress the importance of time when looking for pieces of furniture. At Neptune Tonbridge, we're able to offer the space to allow clients to spend time looking at all of our individual pieces. The team at Neptune offers an outstanding personal service, which allows clients to extend dining tables and move furniture to match with others and so on. Better still, all can be done while enjoying a coffee and taking a relaxing wander through our spectacular design centre. How has the design industry evolved in the last 10 years? Has there been a noticeable shift in consumer tastes? Our furniture is classic and can stand the test of time. Neptune as a company has evolved organically over the last 10 years; it has designed many new products to meet client requirements and people enjoy its one-stop-shop feel. Within the last year, Neptune has designed chairs, sofas and fabrics that we are all very 149 proud of and our clients love. Our clients also appreciate our outstanding value for money, and therefore cherish Neptune as a provider. What is next for Neptune Tonbridge? Christmas will be our next big thing. Neptune Tonbridge will host the best Christmas shop for presents, decorations and much more. Having only been open for two months at present, we will continue with our quest to let everyone know where we are and what we do. We need to keep promoting our wonderful new showroom. Where do you hope to see the business in five years time? As the leader in kitchen designs and furniture solutions. Neptune Tonbridge Unit 1-2 Tannery Road Industrial Estate Tannery Road Tonbridge TN9 1RF 01732 351866 [email protected] www.neptunetonbridge.com