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www.designercontracts.com 8 Church View,
Coney Green, Chesterfield
S45 9HA

VER 30 years Each centre is run by a manager and Products specified for the project
Oago, managing backed by a loyal and dedicated team of included Amtico Signature, Altro
director Peter experts that looks after each project from Stronghold and Polysafe Wood FX, all
Kelsey of DESIGNER enquiry through to installation with great of which carry a verified Environmental
CONTRACTS joined attention to detail. The company says it Product Declaration.
an international works tirelessly to maintain its reputation Said David Stone, procurement manager
retail plc furnishing for outstanding professionalism. for Abode Construction: ‘Throughout
company to set up Designer Contracts has helped create a the Eversley Lodge care home project,
Peter Kelsey
a contract division, luxury boutique-style care home when it Designer Contracts provided Abode
primarily to deal with housebuilders. was chosen to install around 2,500sq m Construction with a professional and
Says Peter: ‘In May 1992, I started the of floorcoverings throughout a Norfolk reliable service every step of the way. The
division from our spare bedroom. I was seaside retreat. team delivered the floorcovering element
given a car, a computer and my garage The four-month long installation project of project demonstrating a determination
served as the warehouse. took place at Eversley Lodge, a brand-new to deliver the package of works to the
We then moved into a small warehouse luxury care home which was due to open highest standard. The finished product
in Chesterfield and began to slowly in March 2025. Built on the site of the speaks for itself.’
establish a regional network, the first ones former Eversley Nursing Home, it’s close The motive for Designer Contracts’
being in the southwest and northwest. to Great Yarmouth’s historic waterways focus on sustainability comes from the
Over the years, we built the business and quiet North beach. The four-month very top. As a still-independent company,
across six regions with £10m turnover project involved installing floorcoverings managing director, Peter Kelsey, is a
and 86 staff. When the retail plc later got across a range of areas. They included passionate believer in everyone doing
into financial difficulties and went into 42 bedrooms; ensuites; the foyer/café; their bit for the environment and action
administration, we decided to buy the kitchen and kitchen store; laundry room; for climate change, with the business
contract division from the administrators. corridors; cleaners store; dining room; sector having a responsibility to lead by
When we bought the business - it all electric cupboard; stairs/landings; lounges; example. This approach is one which has
happened very quickly. We had to use an medicine stores; offices; platform lift percolated throughout the whole business
‘off the shelf’ company name for several lobbies; family area; assisted bathrooms; with colleagues at all levels inspired to
months. We then asked our team to come accessible WC; male and female WCs; get behind the company’s wide-ranging
up with a name for the new company and sluices; and unisex shower. initiatives around sustainability.
this is how Designer Contracts was born.’ The aim of the project was to create ‘the In each regional office there is a
The company is known for supplying facilities of a boutique luxury hotel with Sustainability Champion who is responsible
and installing floors nationwide. It’s a empathetic design to ensure a nurturing for monitoring and recording energy usage
progressive company with an extensive and homely environment where residents and waste invoices to maximise the company’s
product portfolio of floorcoverings, feel safe, secure and valued.’ sustainability savings over the next year.
blinds, curtains and furnishings, backed The company says: ‘We divert all carpet
by a commitment to provide exceptional waste from landfill via our recycling
customer service through its network of partner Innovate, we return LVT waste for
13 regional offices. reuse into original product or for use in
The company says: ‘Our National roadside accessories and offer sustainable
Distribution Centre holds over £3m worth product offerings including carpet, vinyl,
of stock. This allows us to keep our prices LVT, underlay and more, helping our
at competitive levels and have consistent customers make greener choices.’
availability across our entire range of Regarding the biggest challenge the
carpet, vinyl, carpet tiles, laminate, company will face over the next year, the
safety flooring, vinyl tiles and wood. Our company says: ‘Labour shortages and
expertise extends beyond flooring with attracting and retaining skilled workers
industry leading in-house blind and curtain has been a problem in the flooring
making and installation services. Our industry for the last several decades.
credentials are strengthened further with We need more skilled and competent
the availability of furniture and lighting labour and a plan to recruit into the
packs to suit all tastes and budgets.’ flooring sector.’ 

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