Design focus is strength of showroom growth

Richard Grafton Interiors has opened the doors on its third Qshowroom in the town, which will showcase the services of its joint venture with interior architecture company Grafton Freestone.

The new 1,000 sq ft showroom, on the corner of Montpellier Street and The Ginnel, is adjacent to Richard Grafton Interiors’ existing furnishings and interior design showroom and studio.

The business also has a 2,000 sq ft warehouse showroom which it opened in 2013 at the Beech Avenue Business Park in the town.

The newest showroom will display Grafton Freestone’s design services.

Launched in May 2013, the business has delivered more than £500,000 of projects across Yorkshire in its first year and is continuing to grow.

Director Andrew Freestone said: “This showroom allows us to bring to life what we can offer to clients who want a really special, uniquely designed and state-of-the-art home.

“As well as being able to browse our portfolio of projects, clients can touch and feel the quality of our wood cabinetry, sit in our room spaces and play with the sound and vision systems and gadgetry that really complete a project.”

Freestone’s fellow director and business partner Richard Grafton added: “Grafton Freestone’s services usually involve architectural work such as staircases, cabinets and furniture installations, flooring, bathrooms and home entertainment.

“All this complements our interior design service that is the focus of our showroom next door, and across both companies we share the same commitment to design and service.

“The Montpellier Quarter has a long history as an antiques centre, but we are seeing more new designer clothing boutiques and interiors businesses come to the surrounding streets each year.

“We are proud to be part of this resurgence that is bringing jobs to the town and making the area around Montpellier Street and The Ginnel a design destination.

“This is both within the county and also by attracting visitors from further afield.”