Very good companies for your house
furniture, garden centres, interior designers, diy
The White Company
Supplier of a wide range of stylish home accessories and clothing, principally in white, distributed online and through a network of stores in London, Brighton, Guildford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and other major cities
- Chrissie Rucker, Founder of The White Company, has won the The everywoman Ambassador Award - The NatWest everywoman Awards 2009
Laura Ashley
Quality provider of fashion and home furnishings started in London in 1953. Online or through its network of stores, offers a wide range of products including furniture, bedlinen, fabrics, curtains, decorative accessories and a wide collection of clo
- Winner of the 2008 retailer of the year award - Homes and Gardens Classic Design Awards
- Laura Ashley Made To Order website won the Best eCommerce Site at the Dadi Awards 2009
- Laura Ashley Made To Order (MTO) website - Bronze Award - Freshest Niche Market Project - Fresh Media & Digital Awards 2009
Alternative Flooring
Specialist in high quality, design-led natural flooring including sisal, coir, jute, seagrass, mountain grass, wool mix and wool, together with custom made rugs and runners with original borders. Collections are ecological sensitive
Fine & Country
Britain's leading network of independent estate agencies, originally established by the Guild of Professional Estate Agents, which specialises in the sale of Fine & Country property.
- Best International Estate Agency Marketing award - CNBC International Residential Property Awards 2009
- Winner - Gold award (overseas) & Silver award (marketing) - The 2009 Estate Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times
- Best Estate Agency Marketing UK - Daily Mail UK Residential Property Awards 2009
Philip Nixon Design
Landscape and Garden Design Studio with a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach combining garden and landscape design with architecture and furniture design
- Winner of 3 Gold and 1 Silver Gilt medal for Show Gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Tree2mydoor
Supplier of quality natural gifts, including tree gifts and wild flower gifts. Also operates a unique gift service which directly support conservation projects in the UK and around the world.
Autoglass
UK leading vehicle glass repair and replacement company committed to providing first class customer service
- Services sector award winner - Institute of Customer Service (ICS) - Customer Satisfaction Awards 2009
- Special award from Provident Insurance in recognition of the outstanding customer service provided for Provident Insurance’s Policyholders - 2009
- Named as one of the UK’s leading brands in the 2009/10 Superbrands list
Hopkins Homes
East Anglia largest independent housebuilder, recognised by the NHBC in their Quality Award Scheme. Hopkins Home fuses the best of design with the latest modern technology and building techniques.
Ripples
Bathroom designers honoured with awards that recognise their top-quality service and high calibre products. Showrooms have been established in London and across England and Wales
Shiply
Website allowing users to list goods they need to transport (such as bulky Ebay deliveries) and allowing transport companies already making similar trips to bid for the business thereby considerably reducing costs and CO2 emissions
- Green Business of the Year - Startups Awards 2009
- Joint Winner - Environmental Innovation category - The Northwest Business Environment Awards 2009
- National winner - Start Up of the Year category - Nectar Small Business Awards 2009
landshare
In collaboration with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage, Landshare connects people who want to grow their own vegetables and fruits with people who have got land to spare
- Winner of the 2009 RTS Innovation Award for User-generated Content
- Winner - Food and the Planet category - Green Web Awards 2009
Warren Evans
Warren Evans handcraft beautiful products of exceptional quality and value such as beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture
Wyevale Garden Centres
Specialist garden centres, with more than 100 outlets in the UK, offering a wide range of products online such as: plants, gardening equipment, outdoor furniture, barbeques as well as homewares
- Best garden centre - Gardeners World Awards, 2009
BARRATT Homes
Homebuilder - covering every stage of the process; from designing and planning to the final finishing touches for new houses and new appartments across the country
- Homebuilder of the year at the The Mail on Sunday British Homes Awards 2008
- Gold Award Winner - Allingham Court, Hampstead - New Homes Garden Awards 2008
chest of drawers
Supplier of quality furniture aiming to sell only responsibly made sustainable products. Products available online or in shops in London Islington, Chiswick and Kingston.
- Environmental Business of the year - Archant London Environment Awards 2008
Connells
One of the largest and most successful estate agency groups in the UK with a network of over 500 branches throughout the country. Connells is committed to delivering the highest levels of customer care and service.
Cook in Style
Distributor of best quality, value for money kitchen products
David Harber
Sundials, garden sculpture and water features. Hand crafted and beautiful garden art.
Eaga
UK leading provider of residential energy efficiency solutions offering central heating, boiler replacement and insulation installation services
- Winner of the UK Customer Experience Awards 2007 - Category Retail and Consumer Services
Gil-lec Electrical Wholesalers
Electrical wholesaler offering a wide range of products through their online store with the intention to provide the best customer experience
GreenThumb
UK-owned and operated company which has pioneered and developed lawn treatment services incorporating the finest lawn treatment products and technology
- Winner of the Express Newspapers Brand Builder of the Year - British Franchise Association Awards 2009
Haines Marine
Boat builders of distinction
P&G
Household products
- Winner of 14 awards for 2008 Product of the Year
- Winner customer service team of the year - international 2007 National Customer Service Awards
Pinetum
Manufacturer of furniture hand-crafted and hand-finished to the highest quality standards
Sidmouth Garden Centre
Leading garden centre in Devon offering large range of products, design services and proposing delivery all over the UK
- Best customer service and retail outlet of the year (less than £3m) - Garden Retail Awards 2008
Timorous Beasties
Designer of textiles and wallpapers