Proud to be British the Alstons family have been in the furniture trade for 150 years and today the business continues to thrive under the same values and ethos.
Their values are still the same as they always were: excellent quality, British-made products and steadfastly impeccable service.
View our range of Alstons furniture.
Worries over Brexit are keeping many awake at night, according to new research from Sealy UK. The study, which questioned 1000 people from across the country, was commissioned following Brexit, and reveals that 21% have since experienced disturbed sleep as a result of worries over job security, fears over economic uncertainty (19%) and the threat of impending recession (14%).
Meanwhile, July’s above-average temperatures also wrecked havoc on sleep quality, with more than half of people (62%) struggling to sleep as a result of the recent heatwave.
In response, Sealy has launched the largest worldwide sleep study in history, to help it comprehensively understand the impact major events can play on our sleep quality, as well to benchmark how well we are sleeping as a nation in comparison to the rest of the world.
Run in conjunction with Loughborough University’s Clinical Sleep Research Unit, participants in Australia, South Africa, China and South Korea are already involved. Sealy is now calling for Brits to head online and have their say.
Neil Robinson, sales and marketing director at Sealy, says: “We’re very excited to be conducting the census in association with Loughborough University’s Clinical Sleep Research Unit and our partners across the globe. Sleep is clearly an issue for many following the stresses caused by Brexit, and as such, the study will provide invaluable insights into sleep which will inform both our product development and the work of the Clinical Sleep Research Unit.
“This forms an important part of Sealy’s ongoing commitment to research and innovation in the sleep arena and it’s fantastic to be the country driving the study forward. We hope people across the UK will take the time out to complete the study for us.”
Professor Kevin Morgan from the Clinical Sleep Research Unit at Loughborough University adds: “Our mission here at the CSRU is to improve the understanding of evidence-based management of insomnia and chronic sleep disturbance through applied research, knowledge transfer and professional training. The Sealy Sleep Census fits perfectly within this. We’re pleased to be involved with the study and we’re looking forward to seeing the results, and identifying trends across the globe. This is certainly a groundbreaking project.”
The study takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete and can be found here.
Our BIG SUMMER SALE ends this weekend so hurry for fabulous savings on a great selection of furniture, soft furnishings and accessories.
Make sure you don’t miss out on some of our great bargains.
Have a look at at our SUMMER SALE here with lots more to see in-store.
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A bed is an investment and determines your quality of sleep, so take the time to lie on a number of options before committing to that final purchase.
When testing out a bed or mattress, make sure you take your time. Lie for a few minutes on each surface, moving through various positions and finding your natural sleeping pose.
A good bed doesn’t have to cost the earth, but remember how important a good night’s sleep is for your health and wellbeing. Decide which features are most important to you and keep those in mind when testing out options, so you get the most for your money.
Right now we have some real bargains on mattresses and beds in our Birds Big Summer Sale…we’d recommend you pop in and find the perfect one for you before they’re all gone.
A daughter was born on 31st July to Michael and his fiance, Catherine and everyone here couldn’t be happier. A new baby is such a lovely blessing and brings such happiness.
Baby Hermione, joins Harrison as the fourth generation of Birds. Over the years each generation has brought their own special talents to the business and today it is still very much a family affair with loyal, long-serving staff.
The beliefs of the whole team are the same today as they have always been. Priority is placed on good old-fashioned service and there is a deep sense of pride in the quality and value offered to customers from across Lancashire, Cumbria and beyond.
If storage is tight, opt for a storage version of a footstool or ottoman, ideal for stowing away children’s toys, magazines or DVDs.
Smaller square-shaped footstools set on castors help with manoeuvrability or mini cubes can be pulled up to an armchair as a footrest or used to provide an additional seat for guests.
Fender stools tend to be long and thin and as the name suggests would traditionally have been used close to the hearth. We think they look wonderful pushed up close to the foot of a bed as a convenient place to sit.
Have a look at what we have to offer here.
Add a little drama, and extra seating space, in your home. A well-placed accent chair can add a dose of personality — and practicality — in a living area.
By placing a colorful, comfy chair near a window and adding a lamp and side table, you can create an instantly stylish reading space.
Whether you’re looking to make a style statement, create a conversation space or add a relaxing reading nook in your home, accent chairs can be the perfect solution.
They allow you to express your personal style and add charm to any room. Accent chairs can bring new touches of color, texture and shape, and they are versatile enough to be used in your living room,bedroom, home office or other seating or living areas.
Have a look at our range of Alstons Accent Chairs here.
Bargain hunters your dreams will come true this summer with The Birds Big Summer Sale.
Huge discounts on living room, dining room and bedroom furniture, sofas, home interior accessories right across our showroom.
The SALE starts on Monday 1st until 31st August so get there early to grab the best bargains because when they’re gone they’re GONE!!
Quality in design and craftsmanship is guaranteed with every Axminster Carpet™ – each one is made in Britain using their traditional methods and is individually inspected.
Today Axminster Carpets is still a family run business based in the heart of Axminster, the Devon town that gave the carpets their name. The history of carpet making in the town dates back to 1755 when Thomas Whitty made carpets using what became known as the Axminster method of weaving.
Myth and Moor is a stylish collection of plaids and tartans launched for 2016.
Inspired by some of our favourite walks, this collection reveals the beauty of the landscape with powdery blue skies, rich warm heathers and ground shades of granite and quartz to deliver an endlessly versatile range of carpets.
