IT’S not technically spring yet, but we’ve had a sniff of some decent weather during an unseasonably mild February. The sort of weather that prompts householders to think about giving their homes a makeover ahead of the warmer weather and longer days.

So we’ve picked out five local firms specialising in interior fixtures for the homes, from beds, to all round furniture, bathrooms and kitchens. Read on../

Furniture by Lauren

46-48 Yorkshire Street, Oldham

THESE guys claim to be not like any other furniture retailers.

They boast a refined way of offering stylish, made-to-measure sofas using exclusive fabrics and quality hides.

Built bespoke, to suit your individual lifestyle, the firm’s range of sofas has something for every taste and budget, it says, “an investment in a luxurious lifestyle that needs to stand the test of time”.

It’s a small family run business offering high quality furniture at affordable prices. Together it has more than 30 years’ experience in the furniture industry which it says enables it provide customers with high quality brands and bespoke made furniture at competitive prices.

Furniture by Lauren stocks G Plan, La-Z-Boy and Sherborne to name just a few.

Lee Heginbotham & Sons Ltd

5 Chaucer Street, Oldham

Lees Heginbotham & Sons Ltd, is a carpet business, which was started 60 years ago by Mary Heginbotham . It supplies and fits carpets and floor coverings across the U.K.

Still a family run business to this day it is proud of its heritage and the quality service its offer.

The firm has a brand new purpose built showroom and offices in one of the buildings that Lees Heginbotham Ltd was founded in more than 75 years ago. Originally a carpet showroom, then cutting/stitching room for “broadloom” and “body” carpet over 40 years ago, the building has been transformed into a modern showroom showcasing the best and finest floor coverings, such as Authentic Woven Axminsters, Woven Wiltons, heavy domestic vinyl and vinyl tiles like karndean, Amtico and Cavalio.

It also stocks a vast selection of wool twist carpets and luxury soft touch carpets.

“We have chosen to maintain our presence in Oldham to allow us to continue our longstanding relationships with our customers,” its website says.

Mann’s Sleep Shop

53 Union Street, Oldham

Mann’s Sleep Shop has been trading since 1875, passed down as a family business through generation after generation. It is a truly independent trader with low overheads which it says allows it to give its customers the best deals.

The Sleep Shop is now run by Nigel Charlesworth who has worked at the sleep shop since 1984. Nigel boasts an in-depth product knowledge and an extensive understanding of the bed industry, gained over 30 years in the business.

It is still going strong and providing a wide range of beds and an excellent first class service.

Its website says: “We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service and ensuring our customers are happy. This is the reason why many of our customers come back time and time again.”

Just Plain Carpets and Saddleworth Beds

Ellis Mill, Huddersfield Road, Diggle

TWO for the price of one here with two outlets owned by the same couple, Paul and Jackie Lawlor, who established the businesses in 1997.

Saddleworth beds and mattresses is an independent Bed showroom running along side Just Plain Carpets suppliers of all makes of carpet and vinyl.

Paul and Jackie work in both of the businesses with their two sons Liam, Conor and nephew Tim. Both Conor & Tim came to Saddleworth Beds straight from leaving school, Conor has been with the business for nine years and Tim seven years. Paul and Jackie are very proud of their boys, as they are friendly, knowledgeable and well-liked by their customers. This helps create the strong professional brand that Saddleworth Beds is today.

Wrights Interiors

Milnrow Road, Shaw

Wrights’ mission is to specialise in the design, planning, supply and fitting of quality bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, Wrights says it can be relied upon to create your dream home space, and with a huge range of styles. “We’ve got a combination for everyone,” it says.

“We design and install kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms with a simple and hassle free approach,” its website reports. “It can be stressful enough having to decide what kind of kitchen to choose, or what colour wardrobes for your bedroom or even having to choose a reputable company to compete the installation.

“At Wrights Interiors we take away the stress and provide a comprehensive solution and take care of every from the design, planning and installation to removing and disposing of your old furniture.”