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When taking a decision that will affect your day to day life for years to come, it pays to seek expert advice.

When making a purchase that involves considerable outlay, possibly taking out a loan or spending much-valued savings, it makes sense to get the best possible deal available.

When investing in a new kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or home office, it is essential to do both.

Your home improvement project may entail a substantial investment. It's crucial to work with a supplier who you can trust and who you will feel safe in the knowledge that the design and installation of your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or home office will be handled by a professional.

Kitchen Style of Wimborne is an established local specialist equipped to guide consumers through the baffling assortment of designs and possibilities, making sure they get the best kitchen they can afford.

Buying Tips

1.No-one would buy a car without test driving it first, and your new room can carry a similar price tag, so don’t waste your time with a salesman who visits your home with just a door sample to show you. Make sure you visit a showroom and see exactly what you are buying and check out the quality for yourself. All reputable retailers have their own showrooms with permanently fitted displays.

2. Don’t accept a quote for the design and installation of the room until a retailer has visited your home. Once they have completed a survey, make sure you have a full quotation for the installation. Some retailers will be able to undertake structural work if any is needed, otherwise you will have to obtain a separate quote. All retailers should offer a complete design and installation service.

3. Never pay a deposit of more than 25% of the total contract value and make sure that you are supplied with a written schedule for payments.

4. Never pay in full until you have received delivery of your goods. Companies that ask for full payment ahead of delivery have your money – but you don’t have your furniture. All good retailers will allow you to retain a portion of the cost of the room prior to delivery.

5. Do not sign anything unless you are prepared to honour your side of the contract. Some ‘Terms and Conditions’ have expensive cancellation clauses.

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