A Candid Look at Your Options
When it’s time to invest in new flooring, the question of where to buy your carpet is important. Should you visit a traditional shop, order online, or try a mobile showroom service like ours at Great Choice Carpets?
Well, each method has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the best place to buy carpet depends on your priorities.
Traditional carpet shops offer the classic retail experience. You can see and touch a wide range of samples, get advice from staff, and take home swatches the same day.
However, many shops do require a deposit for each sample you try, meaning you have to go back to the store to return it and get the deposit back again, making this approach very time-consuming. Further, you will likely have to ensure multiple trips to different stores. Also, the lighting and displays in a shop rarely match the conditions in your own home, making it difficult to visualize the final result.
Additionally, the overhead costs of running a physical store are reflected in the prices, which can be significantly higher than other options.
Online carpet retailers have surged in popularity thanks to their “convenience” and vast selection. Shopping off the internet is something we have all become very accustomed to, and you’ll often find competitive prices due to lower overheads.
Yet, the online route comes with its own set of challenges.
Tiny 1 inch samples sent by post may not accurately represent the finished look, and you’re left to judge quality and suitability without expert guidance. There is a huge difference in quality between carpets all with the rating “heavy domestic!” Arranging and risking booking your own fitting and disposal of old flooring is also be a hassle, and there’s always a high risk that the product won’t meet your expectations once it arrives.
At Great Choice Carpets, we offer a mobile showroom service designed to combine the best of both worlds.
We bring a curated selection of carpets and flooring directly to your home, allowing you to see how each option looks in your own lighting and alongside your décor. Our service is all-inclusive: from the initial consultation and expert advice, to professional fitting, moving furniture, and disposing of your old flooring, we handle everything.
What’s more, because we don’t have the overheads of a high-street store, we’re able to offer “store service at online prices,” delivering real value for money. Our approach is built on honest, pressure-free advice and over 20 years of experience, which our customers consistently praise in their reviews.
Of course, our model isn’t perfect for everyone.
Our service area is primarily within a 15-mile radius of Poole, so we may not be the best fit if you’re outside that region or if you prefer to browse hundreds of options on your own.
We also focus on a hand-picked range at various price points that balances quality and price, rather than offering every possible product on the market.
For those who want the widest possible selection or who enjoy the process of visiting multiple stores, a traditional shop or online retailer might be more appealing.
Ultimately, the best place to buy carpets depends on your needs.
If you value convenience, expert guidance, and a seamless, stress-free experience, our mobile showroom service is hard to beat. If you prefer to browse independently or need a very specific product, a shop or online retailer may suit you better. We believe in helping you make the right choice for your home, even if that means pointing you elsewhere—because our reputation is built on satisfied customers, not just sales.