Material Things

Our handmade British furniture can be upholstered in any sofa fabric in the world. From our concise collection of 'house' fabrics to best-known designer sofa fabric brands, or even a fabric you've found elsewhere.

An established family business serving the South of England since 1975, Material Things is built on the idea that comfort and beauty make a house a home. From humble beginnings re-upholstering chairs in a garage, we have grown into an impressive 12,000 sq/ft furniture showroom - the finest (and friendliest!) in the South of England. We put our heart into your home with our collections of stunning international designer furniture and flooring and our bespoke range, Bowes & Hill - exquisite furniture made in Hampshire, with love.

Material Things offers an extensive range of gorgeous, hard-wearing flooring including carpets, rugs, wooden and laminate floors. Step out in style with our outstanding selection of traditional and contemporary designs ensuring that every taste and lifestyle is catered for. Whatever your mood, style or personality, our carpets and flooring are designed to make your rooms beautiful. An established family business, we have gained a reputation of trust and respect among our loyal customers. Supplying and fitting beautiful floors for over 20 years, you will experience the difference with our everyday and luxury floors, designed to suit your home.

Dress your windows in affordable luxury with designer Luxaflex blinds and our own locally handcrafted Open House collection. Constructed with the highest-quality materials and decades of expertise, our bespoke British-made blinds and our selection of European designer brand blinds combine artistry and usability to create the perfect covering for your windows. For quality at competitive prices, our made to measure blinds will transform your living space. Visit our beautiful Hampshire showroom and make your house a home with beautiful blinds.

Could your furniture do with a facelift? Offering the highest quality re-upholstery in Hampshire, our team of experts use traditional methods to bring your furniture back to its original glory, replacing damaged springs, joints, or padding along the way. So, if you like what you have but want it to feel brand new; if it fits perfectly or has sentimental value, come to Material Things for an impeccable re-upholstery service. For the money, why not just buy a new suite? The old saying 'Things aren't what they used to be' is especially evident in modern day upholstery.

At Material Things we believe that great interior design is an investment - in your home and in your quality of life. Our design team will maximise your space and mirror your personality by creating personalised luxury interiors that will stand the test of time. We strive to make everyday living comfortable and inspirational. We are committed to delivering exceptional interior design solutions in homes across the UK, we source furniture and fittings from a network of British suppliers. We know your house is more than bricks and mortar.

Why not take a video tour around our 12,000 sq/ft Farlington showroom, where you will be able to check out the vast selection of brands and products we have available. We've spent many years working closely with the top brands in the industry such as Parker Knoll, Stressless, Himolla and Luxaflex - not to mention our own bespoke, handmade furniture.

Our living, dining and occasional furniture brands include Chelsom, Bentley, Stressless and Nathan, carefully selected for their quality and attention to detail. Our designer collections make up one of the most impressive selections of furniture in the South of England. Come to our friendly Hampshire showroom and see for yourself. Our collections range from traditional to contemporary and are designed to suit every style, mood and size of room, as well as the unique personalities and needs of all our customers.

We place your comfort at the heart of every product we design. Our bespoke furniture brand Bowes & Hill embodies our ethos of outstanding service, and because no two customers are alike, every sofa and chair is unique. Step into our Hampshire showroom and you will find something you love. Designed for every personality, our diverse pieces are distinguished in their comfort, beauty and singularity. Visit our showroom to find the Bowes & Hill sofa of your dreams. Meticulously crafted to last generations the durability of every piece is equally matched by its design ingenuity and elegance.

Our handmade curtains can transform a room with beautiful simplicity. Visit our Portsmouth showroom and peruse our vast range of over 5,000 gorgeous fabrics. Our expert measure and design service is free of charge and our friendly design team will visit you at home to advise on colours and measurements. We stock tracks and poles for every type of window. If you prefer traditional opening systems we have wooden tracks, or fully remote controlled systems for the most modern home, including the revolutionary Silent Gliss 'Wave' System.