Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Bespoke Sofas and Custom Home Furnishings in Portsmouth
Established in 1975, we are a family-run business dedicated to providing exceptional home furnishings crafted with British artistry. Our expertise spans bespoke sofas, re-upholstery, curtains, blinds, and flooring, all created with meticulous attention to detail. With decades of experience, our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver tailored solutions that meet individual needs.Every piece is handcrafted in Hampshire, ensuring durability and timeless elegance. We pride ourselves on offering expert guidance, free consultations, and a 25-year structural guarantee, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our reputation, built on trust and word-of-mouth recommendations, underscores our dedication to excellence in every project we undertake.
Services
Bespoke Sofas
Re-upholstery
Curtains
Blinds
Awnings
Flooring
Handmade Furniture
Interior Design
Home Furnishings
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of expertise in handcrafted British furniture.
- Our bespoke service ensures tailored solutions for every client.
- We provide a 25-year structural guarantee on all handmade products.
- Our team delivers free home visits and no-obligation consultations.
- We use premium fabrics from renowned global designers.
Services
Bespoke Sofas
Our bespoke sofas are handcrafted in Hampshire using solid beech frames and premium fabrics. Clients can choose from thousands of materials to create unique designs tailored to their space. Each piece combines comfort, durability, and timeless elegance, backed by a 25-year structural guarantee.
Re-upholstery
We restore cherished furniture with expert re-upholstery services, preserving sentimental or heirloom pieces. Using professional-grade materials, we repair frames, replace padding, and apply new fabrics to extend the life of quality items. This sustainable option offers exceptional value and customisation.
Curtains
Handmade curtains are crafted from over 10,000 designer fabrics, including blackout and luxury weaves. Our free home consultation ensures perfect colour and fit, with options like pinch pleats, eyelets, or modern Wave systems. All curtains are professionally installed for a flawless finish.
Blinds
We offer a range of blinds, including electric, Duette, and Silhouette styles, tailored to client preferences. Our solutions combine functionality with aesthetics, featuring child-safe designs and smart-home integration. Free measurements ensure precise installation for any window type.
Flooring
Our flooring options include luxury carpets from Ulster and Victoria, plus waterproof LVT from Quickstep. Expert fitters handle installation, offering durable, stylish solutions for residential spaces. Free consultations ensure the perfect match for any interior aesthetic.
Questions
What bespoke sofa options are available?
We offer made-to-measure sofas in any size, shape, or fabric, including corner groups and chaise lounges. Clients choose from thousands of designer materials and custom features.
Can you re-upholster antique furniture?
Yes, we specialise in restoring antique and heirloom pieces, preserving their structural integrity while updating fabrics and padding to modern standards.
Do you provide free home consultations?
Yes, we offer free, no-obligation home visits to discuss your project, take measurements, and provide tailored recommendations.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Portsmouth, Hampshire, and surrounding regions, with clients visiting our showroom or opting for home consultations.
Are your products covered by a warranty?
All bespoke furniture includes a 25-year structural guarantee, ensuring long-term durability and satisfaction with our craftsmanship.
Can I choose my own fabric for re-upholstery?
Yes, clients may select from our extensive fabric library or supply their own material for custom re-upholstery projects.
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Reviews (6)
Marianne Wilson
Jul 03, 2021
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Disappointing for a local run company. After deciding to avoid the big companies I waited 6 weeks only for my order to arrive wrong. I then waited another 3 weeks for the curtain I'd originally ordered to be remade. Thank you to the curtain fitter who came out in an evening to fit the new one but I wasn't so impressed with the way the production manager dealt with me.
Lynn Dougall
Jun 07, 2021
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Thank you Karen
Due to the heat and no bus service I arrived at the store today very hot drafter a long walk.
Karen offered me a choice of drinks which refreshed me.
Delighted with the choice of furniture available and brochures to take away
Due to the heat and no bus service I arrived at the store today very hot drafter a long walk.
Karen offered me a choice of drinks which refreshed me.
Delighted with the choice of furniture available and brochures to take away
Cristina Bradshaw
Feb 11, 2021
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Fabulous. My 25 year old beloved Multiyork sofas were too good to dispose of so I decided to have them reupholstered. Material Things were brilliant. They offer good value for money and an exceptional customer service. My sofas look like new. I ordered some arm covers for added protection but they weren't included in the delivery. This was not a problem for the crew, within an hour I received a phone call and somebody took the effort of delivering them to me personally. Thank you.
Giles Richardson
Dec 26, 2020
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We recently received our reupholstered chair and are delighted with the result. This is the fifth item we have purchased from Material Things and we wouldn't go anywhere else now. Fantastic team of craftspeople, superb service and advice. Products far superior than those we have purchased from household names elsewhere.
David Sharples
Aug 02, 2020
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Cannot praise this Company enough! We have had sofas reupholstered by Material Things in the past so when we were looking for new furniture it was one place, amongst others, that we visited. Stewart helped us find something that gave good support for my husbands back....no pressure selling just relaxed good, professional advice. Soon after the sofas were delivered we had an issue with one of them. Stewart immediately took over, contacted the company involved which resulted in a completely new settee as it was acknowledged that this was a manufacturing fault. Our daughter has also had six antique
Robert Carkeet
Jun 15, 2020
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Amazing company we found from advert in local free magazine. Brilliant customer service, helpful advice, delivery when said and very impressed with quality of work and installation. We had 4 dining chairs re-upholstered good advice on fabric & really good finished products
We had 3 sets of curtains complete with new track and poles high quality making and fitting. We even had 5 cushions made to match the curtains and were again impressed with their quality. Andrew was so helpful on his visit to complete the order and Simon did a very professional job with all of the fitting. Can't fault Material
We had 3 sets of curtains complete with new track and poles high quality making and fitting. We even had 5 cushions made to match the curtains and were again impressed with their quality. Andrew was so helpful on his visit to complete the order and Simon did a very professional job with all of the fitting. Can't fault Material
