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Knees is surprisingly stylish at 140!

May 22, 2019
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Knees Home and Electrical may be one of the oldest retailers around, but they are certainly upping their game. With a complete overhaul of their home products, this much-loved local business has taken a giant leap forward.

Based at Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge the shop has been transformed to offer a true destination for modern interior design. The downstairs home area now offers beautiful room sets in which you can immerse yourself and reimagine your own home style. 

There are hand-picked collections of stylish sofas, dining room sets and beds for your larger furniture statement pieces. To accompany furniture there are inspiring colour schemes and chic accessories such as cushions, throws and occasional chairs to satisfy your inner interior designer. A modern range of pictures, faux plants and trendy interior lighting provides the finishing touches to get your own new look. 

Upstairs you will find a wide range of kitchen appliance brands, such as Miele, Rangemaster, Neff and Bosch plus the working kitchen and appliances instore allow staff and regular expert guests to demonstrate the latest product features. Customers can discover the benefits of new technology, such as induction cooking, as staff help guide and advise to help customers make the right purchase.

Knees price match all major retailers, so that you have peace of mind that the extra customer service doesn’t come at a premium. Buying from a local family independent retailer also means that they take customer care seriously. They are constantly evolving their offering, whilst keeping their loyal customers at the heart of everything they do.

Is Knees a surprise? Yes, it doesn’t sit still and keeps introducing new trends and home products at great prices to make this shop so refreshing to visit.

Is Knees stylish? Yes, the recent overhaul of the shop offers a fantastic range of inspirational furniture and accessories to help you find your own style. 

You don’t see many family-owned shops reach 140 years old and at Knees you’ll find a beautiful shop with much-loved family values right on your doorstep. Don’t just take our word for it; take a look for yourself. 

 

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