The History of Carpet Creations

Carpet creations have been supplying the best quality flooring and bed since 1996.

Carpet Creations Flooring & Bed Centre was started by Philip Holt in 1996.

Philip was born in Newhey and started his working life at Lanebottom Co-op at the age of 15. He was originally enrolled on a YTS (Youth Opportunity Training Scheme) and was paid £27.50 per week. He recalls the early days at Lanebottom Co-op being the most influential with the perfect mentors in Mr Geoffrey Hargreaves and his (Auntie) Ms Shirley Marsden. Lanebotton Coop was the area’s leading retailer offering quality goods at highly discounted prices while ensuring the highest level of customer service.

Philip was made redundant in 1996. He was undecided whether to help out on the family sheep farm or continue down the Carpet and Flooring retail path. The decision was to continue with Carpets and he opened a small shop at 24 Dale Street, Milnrow on the 1st June 1996. The business grew from strength to strength, and after 12 years he purchased the old Video Shop at 12-18 Dale Street Milnrow, which was in fact the The ‘blue store’ otherwise known as Milnrow Conservative Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd Milnrow, which was quite fitting due o the Lanebottom Cooperative connection. The support of his family and in particular, his late mother Valerie gave him the confidence to push this Local Family Business to new levels and the bigger premises gave them the opportunity to create a much larger customer friendly showroom with the addition of an extensive bed showroom on the first floor. Mr Cedric Thompson (former Bed Manager at Wild’s , Lanebottom, Mann’s) was employed to build the bed business, his expertise and knowledge were crucial is obtaining accounts with some of the leading manufacturers including SILENTNIGHT, REST ASSURED, SEALY, BURGESS, HIGHGROVE and many more.The Lanebottom theme ran through the heart of the business with several former Lanebottom employees being reunited and once again working along side eachother.

The ground floor allowed them to have designated display areas to showcase Carpets and Flooring from ALL the major Carpets manufacturers, LVT and Wood manufactures. Carpet Creations are the ONLY Carpet, Flooring & Bed Retailer in the area to offer carpets from BRINTONS, ULSTER, PENTHOUSE, CORMAR, ADAM, CAVALIER, BROCkWAY, AW, and many more plus LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tiles) from AMTICO, INVICTUS, KARNDEAN, MODULEO, POLYFLOR and many more. Philip is very aware about the importance of a good quality underlay. He quote’s ‘when I first started in carpets over 43 years ago my auntie said to me that you can always put a low quality carpet on a good underlay but NEVER put a good quality carpet on a cheap or inferior underlay’. We always recommend CLOUD 9 underlay as this is a British Product and is regarded as one of the best underlays for your carpet.There are many advantages to buying Carpet, Flooring or Beds through a registered Retailer. The floor preparation and the complete Installation has to be to the highest standard as many of these products such as AMTICO, INVICTUS, KARNDEAN, MODULEO come with lengthy guarantees which are only valid when installed by an approved registered stockist.

Carpet Creations truly is a ‘family business’ in every sense of the word. Philip’s son-in-law (Javier) is a leading member of the fitting team with Philip’s son (Toby) currently coming to the end of his apprenticeship, they are often referred as the ‘Dynamic Duo’. There are several other family members who all make a contribution to the business including Philips daughters and younger brother David. The team has been assembled over many years with all members of staff being fully qualified to give advice on every aspect of carpets, flooring and Beds to ensure that customers can make an informed choice.

We have built up a large customer base over the last 40 years of being in the industry, fitting carpets and flooring for many high profile Celebrities and Premier League football personalities, however every job is equally important regardless. We never lose sight of the fact that customer’s are the most important ingredient for our business and without customer’s there is no business. When it comes to being competitive on price we can beat any like for like quotation. The only way to compare prices is by giving prices on identical materials, however we never like to compromise on quality or service.

We have a saying at Carpet Creations ‘CUSTOMER IS KING’.

Kind words from our customers.

I can’t recommend Carpet Creations highly enough! When Phillip came to measure up, he was able to identify my damaged LVT floor immediately after I’d spent ages trying to find it myself. Unfortunately it was a discontinued colour but he went to great lengths to source these tiles to repair my existing floor in 3 of my rooms (knowing that my preference was to keep it). The fitters came this week to replace the tiles. They were both friendly, professional and made sure everything was finished to an extremely high standard. A big thank you to Tom and Sue in the shop also who couldn’t do enough to help. So informative and patient while I looked through the options! I will defintely be back for my conservatory floor soon. Thank you so so much again
Jenna Greenwood
Excellent service. Especially Tom who spent ages with us choosing our carpet and nothing was too much trouble. First time using Carpet Creations and would definitely recommend them. Carpet fitters were great too.
Julie Loftus
I can’t thank Sue enough with helping me to pick my stairs, landing and bedroom carpets. Such great service from ordering to the fitting, they look amazing! I wouldn’t go anywhere else now, service is quality – thank you! Xx
Selena Leeming
Once again Carpet Creation have done an amazing job. In the past 3 years they have fitted our conservatory, bathroom, hallway and en suite floors in either Karndean or Amtico and have done an A1 job on every occasion. Thanks to Luke for your expertise and helpfulness and to Mick for his quality finish and eye for detail. Can not recommend this firm highly enough.
Neil Kirkham
I have had lots of work done by carpet creations , i like things different and bespoke and the gang at carpet creations have accomodated my every need great service, great products
Sue Lees (Suzee)
Carpet Creation & Bed Center
We’ve had 4 bedrooms, dining room, living room, stairs, landing and study carpeted and have had the Amtico Herringbone flooring in the hallway. We are delighted with the outcome and service. All the team have been really helpful and worked around us as we tried to make our new house our home. We will be using Carpet Creations again for the flooring in the kitchen and extension.Steven Roche
Could not recommend these guys enough. Karndean fitted throughout our extention. Not only was the end product amazing. Everyone involved went above and beyond to make sure the job was too .
Boo Ley
another fantastic job by carpet creations . new carpet and kardean all perfect now highly recommend for all flooring and bed purchases
Bev Chipchase
Thank you so much to Carpet Creations for flooring our full house. We were initially let down by SCS with numerous problems and poor service. I can’t believe we didn’t come to you guys sooner. Expert product knowledge, good choice of carpets, great service, quick turn around and brilliant fitters. We are very impressed and will be recommending you to friends and family. Thanks again.
Rose Kelly
We’ve just just had our whole rental property carpet and lino and the service was amazing from start to finish, we shall continue to use you in the future.
Lisa Young (Lisa Laver)
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