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Vale of Glamorgan Council teams up with The Place for Homes

06 February 2017 The Vale of Glamorgan Council has teamed up with The Place For Homes furniture store in Llandow to offer free sofas and chairs to those most in need within the County. Before Christmas, The Place For Homes Managing Director Rhian Francis was alerted to the plight of many within the Vale struggling to find somewhere to live. In addition to housing, such individuals also often require furniture. More than 15 brand new sofas were selected for distribution to those in that situation through the Council’s housing department.... Read More

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Brexit – Time To Buy Your New Furniture & Carpet

The impact of Brexit on your furniture Most furniture products are produced globally outside of the sterling area, and as a result have been and will continue to be effected by the movement in the exchange rate. SInce Brexit we have seen prices of goods increasing by up to 20% and it looks like these prices are unlikely to come back down anytime soon. In fact economists are predicting a continual rise while the economy adjusts to Brexit. We at The Place for Homes forward buy many ranges, so we... Read More

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Would you buy furniture online?

Would you buy furniture online? There is no doubt that the way people shop has changed over the last 10 years with the volume and value of goods being purchased online increasing all the time – the question is: “Is this the case for furniture?” Reports produced today (06/01/2016) state that 40% of John Lewis’ sales in the last six weeks have been online and that 1 in every 6 shoppers has bought a mattress online. On first reading this would indicate that people are more than happy to part... Read More

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The Place for Homes Furniture Store Celebrates 50 years

The Place for Homes Furniture Store Celebrates 50 years Independent furniture retailer The Place for Homes is this week celebrating 50 years at their iconic furniture store in Llandow, Cowbridge. “We’re really proud to reach this milestone” says Rhian Francis MD “and are marking it with a huge 50th Anniversary sale which starts on Saturday 26th September at 10am with 50% off everything in our Anniversary collection.” The Company was founded in 1965 and was the original out of town store, being known throughout the local area as “the supermarket”... Read More

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Cleaning Leather Furniture at Christmas – Do’s and Don’ts

With Christmas holidays just around the corner, there will be plenty of spills from young and old over the festive period. And in some cases this may occur on your precious leather sofas. Here at The Place for Homes we have come across several effective ways to clean up these spills and keep your leather furniture in tip top condition. The don’ts Never ever use or be tempted to use wet wipes on your leather furniture – use a clean lint free damp cloth. All leathers are different, so before... Read More

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Local bonfire and firework displays bring design inspiration

It’s that time of year when the weather changes, the nights draw in and our attention turns from the garden to indoors. The change in season often depicts the way we feel about our home and the mood we want to create in a room. For me, it becomes important that the living room is warm and cosy and this is easily achieved using the rich hues from nature that are all around us at this time of year. Looking out of the window as I type my eye is... Read More

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Spooky goings on this Halloween in Llandow

With the excitement and hype that’s now everywhere on halloween, from fright mazes to your average child in their supermarket witch costume, what is Halloween really about? What about the real ghostly appearances and goings on in the Vale of Glamorgan. How many people have experienced the gentleman on a bike in Nash Manor? He quietly rides past and then disappears in front of your eyes. There have been many sightings and even the local police are aware of his presence. That really does send shivers up your spine. Then... Read More

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Vale Life Magazine Runs Article on The Place for Homes

This week The Place for Homes will feature in both the Cardiff Life and Vale Life magazine. The 2 page spread gives a insight into our family run business in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, showcasing our renowned customer service as well as our vast array of choice in our unique Furniture hangar near Cowbridge, Llandow. The article also goes into detail about the staff members who are employed at The place for Homes who are the heart and soul of the business and at the forefront of... Read More

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Team Place for Homes Complete the Cardiff Half Marathon

We did it!!!! We completed the Cardiff Half Marathon. We certainly weren’t the fastest, but then we’re not athletes either and for us it was about finishing and raising money for Breast Cancer Care. I know the team would agree though that completing it in2:23, 2:24 & 2:25 was a bonus! So the answer to the question: “Would we cross the line together?” The answer was no!! Glyn at mile 9 kept a consistent pace and managed to squeeze in a minute before Rhys and I – we won’t let... Read More

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The Cardiff Half Marathon – 24hrs to go!!!

With less than 24 hours to go until Team The Place for Homes run the Cardiff Half Marathon who are helping to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.  We are sitting here in my kitchen – the three of us – discussing our last supper! Ok so it’s desperation point, the nerves have kicked in, all the training guides say eat well the night before making sure it’s not something new and get an early night!! An early night?? Sleep ?? Is that even possible when we’re now thinking: What... Read More