Update 24.04.2018 They have not offered to refund our installation after supplying faulty goods or…read morecompensating our losses due to their goods not being as described. Our next recourse is to go to the small claims court for redress. My solicitor will charge for an hour of his time plus £70.00 court fee. We await their response tomorrow. Currently asking them to sort out the replacement or refund of a faulty AEG Fridge Freezer they supplied us in Feb of this year. Reported faulty at 35 days after fitting. We had ordered a new Liebherr but they told us only the AEG would fit. We have subsequently discovered that not to be truthful. The AEG we wanted replacing had the same fault as the one they fitted. It freezes the food randomly in the fridge department. Ruined many £££s of meat and veg and fruit. AEG have been very helpful as has David from Coopers Appliances but Saraj has been abrupt and unhelpful to the point of rudeness. Mrs was not happy and accused him of Blackmailing us. We had spent over £2000 on other appliances and just want a working Fridge Freezer. Is this so difficult to achieve? Watch this space for updates.

Outstanding service. Competitive prices. Delivered a new washing machine the same day as my old…read moreone broke down. Have continued to buy from Coopers and have kitted out a new kitchen with their appliances. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Clas Ohlson, a Swedish company which was founded in 1918, opened up in Kingston on December 3rd…read morewhere Woolworths used to operate. I hadn't heard of Clas Ohlson prior to its opening, and, seeing as my experience with Swedish companies is pretty much limited to Ikea, suppose that the business model they follow is quite similar. It's like an Argos or a Maplin except with the Scandinavian touch. This place sells pretty much everything, from cookware to fan heaters to coffee filters to kitchen serviettes to electric toothbrushes to headphones and speakers to... you get the idea. You definitely wouldn't expect the range of things they sell given it looks rather small from the outside. I joked with one of the staff that they must have had years of training before the store opened just so that they could remember where everything was. On that note, if you have any problems looking for things, there're store catalogues throughout the store, as well as an information counter which can direct you to the relevant section of the store. Ikea's known as one of those stores you go to intending to buy something and coming out with loads of other stuff. From my one visit to Clas Ohlson, I think this place will definitely have the same effect on visitors to the store.

So this is a light shop. Brilliantly the owner's name simultaneously describes a core product…read morecharacteristic and also rhymes with the product description in the manner of a Coldplay song. So perfect for somewhere as Chris Martin friendly as Richmond. I actually went in here looking for a very specific item, something a bit neon and a bit bendy and they had it and they were nice so I'd say I like this place. The selection is pretty broad, they do lights/lamps for adults and kids and they stock good, quality brands. I believe they also provide some other services like rentals, repairs and design so just get in touch about anything slightly out of the ordinary. I reckon they'll always do their best to help out.

Squires are a very popular garden centre, which is busy all year round…read more The high number of visitors means most of the stock is very fresh and not root bound. This makes a big difference as the quality is so much better and there plants tend to get off to a much better start once planted in the garden. They also have properly trained staff on hand to give plant advise - which probably accounts for why they are so popular. The downside is it's not the cheapest of garden centres - some of the bedding plants are almost double what you would pay in a DIY centre. Also the range of shrubs is a bit limited. If it was a restaurant it would have 3 Michelin stars - worth a long journey just to visit.

There are other Squires outlets, but for me the Twickenham branch, is a haven. When I was working…read moreon a project , there were three places I would go to check on their stock, and this was my first preference, though I would always save it as the last visit. Many garden centres have gone downhill and don't really take pride in their establishment , or worse are not knowledgeable on what they are selling. The plants they sell look as if they have met the patched and over frazzled soft shell crab from my other review. Not so here, and it is no surprise that this particular place has won various awards for its design layout. This for me is important since they have created an atmosphere that for me just leaves you to feel content and think freely. Yes there is the usual eating section which I never go to and pets corner , though I did find a use for bundles of straw and bugs bunny had long since taken a vacation. There is a good selection of gardening implements, fertilisers and growers, I am sure Percy Thrower would have been in his element. Once you have managed to pass the piles of soil , only you don't because there are so many different kinds , your uncertain which one to choose and then you notice.....oooh 3 for the price of 2 ...where's the trolly out of my way and you ignore the caution not to lift heavy objects on your own because you just want that bargain..and then oh dear you are already over loaded and you have not yet got to the plant section...and then you wield and guide and grunt and push....no don't worry this is still the same review...and you gaze in amazement at the symphony of colour. I need more time.. So back you go with the soil and you return at a later date...20 mins later you just dashed at ..the pace of a snail ;) For me the time to visit this branch is early Spring , March, for they have a collection of Rhododendrons ,Camellias , Magnolias, Azaleas and Acers that is second to none. I can't say if they will this year but last year they went that little bit extra and created a Japanese theme to complement it, It was then easy to get engrossed or yes I confess drool at a particular plant, and then imagining where I was going to plant it and how it would blend in with the rest of the garden, ..I would often get carried away and wonder what it would be like once it had fully matured. However, there will be no admissions of talking to plants or passing complements of beauty on its fauna. In the excitement of finding the right specimen and having giving it a thorough examination i might frequently get drawn to another...no honestly my feelings for you have not wained ..let me introduce you to...well okay it passes the time. I should point out that they don't just do Japanese plants, that is my particular choice, they have a wide variety and it is a large outlet. There are also two areas where you can obtain information. ..and when you completed your purchase they will if need be load your car up. It has been a while but I feel a visit to this place coming on.