MORE HOUSEWIVES BUY FURNISHINGS IN OWN HOMES

Press, Volume C, Issue 29497, 26 April 1961, Page 2

MORE HOUSEWIVES BUY FURNISHINGS IN OWN HOMES

In line with overseas trends Christchurch housewives are more and more taking advantage of the wonderful convenience of being able to shop at home. This means that simply by ringing a store an appointment can -be made for one of their qualified men to call at the customers own home, to bring samples, discuss requirements, measure and give quotations entirely without obligation. The many benefits of selecting furnishings in th* setting for which they are intended are greatly appredated as this entirely eliminates the risk of ehooslng the W wrong colour, texture or deF sign, and particular notice ’ can be taken of lighting problems always present when furnishings have to complement an existing colour scheme. Mother* with young families should not be distracted when it comes to the important, sometimes difficult and at all times costly business of buying furnishings whirfi must last for many years. Motorists have serious parking problem* and this frustrating business is encouraging the busy shopper to use the facilities offered and discuss requirements in the quiet and privacy of their own home*. Summing up there is every advantage to be gained by using this excellen 1 service and as it is all in the customers favour thousands of housewives are rapidly changing their shopping habits and simply using their phone* to 'Shop at Home.” The specialist furnishing store who offer a comprehensive Shop at Home Service is the Regent Furnishing Centre at 181-185 Gloucester street and 96 Riccerton road. They specialise in Holland Blinds <33 colour* available). Venetians (Artcraft at 5* lid ft.), Terylene Crossover*. Frilled Curtains, Loose Covers, Down Quilt Remaking, Drapes, Furnishing Fabrics and all type* of soft furnishing* It is only neceaaary to ’Rhone 64-389 (3 line* -day or night) to arrange a convenient time for one of their fully qualified representative* to eaM with full range of sample*, advise and quote entirely without obligation to buy. Several type* of easy terms' are. also available if required.—Pß.A.