In this month's Carpet Guy, we're at the shop but this time virtually because we are showing off the new virtual tour. Darrell 'walks' us through the door and explains how it works; how to access the carpet brands we work with, and where to watch previous episodes of the Carpet Guy. So if you cannot make it to our real shop on Church Street in Woodbridge, or if you just want to have a look around before visiting, the virtual tour is a great way to see what we, at Archway Carpets, have on offer.
The Carpet Guy - Q&A with Ruth Leigh
Darrell Smith, of Archway Carpets in Woodbridge, is back for a second instalment of the Carpet Guy Q&A. This month, Darrell is joined by Ruth Leigh of Ruth Leigh Writes and author of The Diary of Isabella M Smugge. In this video, Ruth asks for advice on stairs carpet for a busy family home in the Suffolk countryside.
Carpet Guy 30 - Associated Weavers
At Archway Carpets in Woodbridge, we sell a wide range of carpets and flooring from budget carpet ranges right up to high-end bespoke designs. This month The Carpet Guy, Darrell Smith, focuses on a budget range of carpets from Associated Weavers.
The Carpet Guy - Q&A with Mary Gregory from Office Assist
The Carpet Guy is back with a new feature. Each month, alongside our usual Carpet Guy videos, the Carpet Guy (Darrell Smith) will take questions from Archway Carpets' loyal customer base. To kick us off, Mary Gregory of Office Assist (the virtual assistant for the modern business) asks the Carpet Guy which carpet is best for a dining room that opens up into the garden when you have a dog.
The Carpet Guy 29 - The Zoom Sessions Two
In our second Zoom interview, Jason from marketing talks to the Carpet Guy, aka Darrell, about what a customer should expect when they have a video appointment to discuss flooring. Video appointments are a great way, under the current conditions, to get a conversation started on carpets for the home.
The Carpet Guy 28 - The Zoom Sessions
With the UK in lockdown, this month the Archway Carpets Marketing Dept took to Zoom to interview The Carpet Guy aka Darrell Smith. In this video, Darrell explains that he is receiving flooring enquiries and can measure and fit carpets but must do so under the current restrictions. Darrell explains there are delays in ordering and fitting carpet of up to four weeks. The Carpet Guy concludes the video by telling us that he's taken up running. How many miles is he running each night? Find out here by watching the latest edition of The Carpet Guy.
The Carpet Guy 27 - Brockway Carpets
It's our last Carpet Guy of 2020 and we finish with Brockway Carpets Lakeland Herdwick range which is a 100% wool carpet - not an 80/20 mix as Darrell suggests in take one. Please keep watching until the end to see Graham, who makes a rare appearance, to correct his son on this point.
The Carpet Guy 26 - Fells Carpets
If you're looking for stylish patterned carpets then you will love this latest episode of The Carpet Guy. Darrell Smith, of Archway Carpets, introduces us to Fells Carpets whose aim is to fuse high fashion with the latest colours and tones. Darrell takes us through a few examples which include hexagonal-shaped designs along with tartan and geometric patterns.
The Carpet Guy 25 - Gift Certificates
This month the Carpet Guy, aka Darrell Smith of Archway Carpets, talks about the gift of gift certificates. They are available in any monetary value you wish and can be given to a friend or family member for Christmas. The lucky recipients can then get in touch with us to discuss their carpet, flooring or bespoke rug needs. So if you're stuck for gift ideas this year, then please get in touch with us for more details.
The Carpet Guy 24 Part Two - With Rob Reeve of UK Carpet Care
In last month's video, the Carpet Guy (aka Darrell Smith of Archway Carpets) interviewed Rob Reeve from UK Carpet Care at the shop in Woodbridge. It turned out to be such an in-depth discussion on how to look after your carpet we had to split it into two parts. Here is the second and final instalment with Darrell asking Rob what are his most challenging enquiries are and what do you do when you spill red wine on your carpet.
The Carpet Guy 24 Part One - With Rob Reeve of UK Carpet Care
This month, the Carpet Guy, aka Darrell Smith interviews Rob Reeve from Suffolk based company UK Carpet Care. In this video, Rob talks about the importance of regularly maintaining your carpet. By doing so, ensures your flooring may last decades rather than just years.
The Carpet Guy 23 - JHS Carpets
In this month's video, the Carpet Guy takes us through commercial flooring supplier JHS Carpets. JHS Carpets provide flooring for hotels, restaurants and the medical/nursing home sector and in this video, Darrell shows off examples of carpets suitable these sectors while also looking at a selection of office flooring options.
The Carpet Guy 22 - New Shop
Since Archway Carpets reopened we've spent some time updating the shop. Here The Carpet Guy, aka Darrell Smith, talks about that while reminding people we are open for one-to-one appointments and in-home consultations. For more details on this and the social distancing measures we have put in place, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Carpet Guy 21 - Back Open!
With lockdown easing and with non-essential shops allowed to reopen, The Carpet Guy returns to tell us that Archway Carpets is back open for business! In this episode, Darrell visits a new potential customer in Woodbridge for an in-home consultation. These are free and no obligation. Darrell gets to see the home, how it is used and takes measurements. By doing this, he is now best placed to make his suggestions while sticking to your budget. Carpet and flooring samples can be brought along however, these homeowners, living just down the road from the shop, will visit the shop to look through samples.
The Carpet Guy 20 - The Lockdown Episodes
With the Archway Carpets shop closed the Carpet Guy (Darrell Smith) updates us on the volunteering he is doing for the NHS, Age UK Suffolk and Home Start Suffolk. Darrell also finds time to catch up on some reading with The Levelled by local author John Bryant (bought from Dial Lane Books in Ipswich) while also helping out with The Woodbridge Emporium's Book Hug campaign. Oh, and did we mention some home and garden DIY too? Watch all of this here in our latest Carpet Guy!
The Carpet Guy 19 - Volunteering for the NHS
Since the Archway Carpets shop in Woodbridge closed in March, the Carpet Guy - aka Darrell Smith - has been keeping busy. When Darrell is not answering customer enquiries (yes, we're still open for them), you will find the Carpet Guy volunteering at a call centre at Ipswich Hospital. Stay tuned for more updates from the Carpet Guy.
The Carpet Guy 18 - The Coronavirus Edition
This month The Carpet Guy, Darrell Smith, updates us on how Archway Carpets is dealing with the Coronavirus. In the video, Darrell explains that, for now, Archway Carpets is open but is changing the way they work by offering, amongst other things, video meetings with customers to discuss any flooring needs.
The Carpet Guy 17 - Manx Tomkinson
The Carpet Guy is back with his first video of 2020! It's on carpet & flooring company Manx Tomkinson. In this video, Darrell takes us through two of their carpet ranges - Cotswold and Tomkinson Twist - while suggesting where these might work around the house.
The Carpet Guy 16 - Twelve Questions of Christmas
In our last episode of the year, we ask The Carpet Guy, aka Archway Carpets' owner Darrell Smith, about his Christmas plans. Does he eat carrots or sprouts; what exactly are his feelings on Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas and what do you get the Carpet Guy for Christmas? It's all here and more in our last video of 2019. Merry Christmas to all our viewers and wish you all the best for 2020.
The Carpet Guy 15 - Lifestyle Floors
In our latest video, the Carpet Guy (Darrell Smith) takes us through a selection of flooring solutions from Lifestyle Floors. Lifestyle sells a massive range of carpets, vinyl, laminate, solid and engineered wood and LVT flooring. In this episode, the Carpet Guy focuses on examples from their vinyl, manmade and wool flooring options.