FAMILY-owned business Furnituresmart is leading the way when it comes to stylish furnishings for your home.

The Chepstow-based company was set up by Peter Mills, a well-known entrepreneur and sportsman, and his wife Susie, a former buyer for Harrods.

Together they have created a unique furniture store, selling designer specials, one-off pieces, standard lines and end of range products.

But being based in the old Chepstow Farmers warehouse, near the town's riverside, means they can sell products directly from the shop floor.

"No one has to wait for ages for their furniture, and because of the quantities we buy, we obtain discounts from the manufacturers which we pass on to the customers, so the stock is ever changing," explains Susie.

If you want an elegant, stylish home Furnituresmart will be a fascinating shop for you. There are 20,000 sq.ft full to bursting with lovely leather suites and upholstery, conservatory and occasional furniture.

They are the only shop in the area to carry a large stock of divan and metal beds, bedroom furniture, leather and mahogany sleigh beds and mattresses. They even stock mattresses and beds in 2'6" and 4'0".

Together with beautiful lamps, throws, scented candles, cushions and many accessories, this truly is a lifestyle store.

And best of all is that you can have anything on the same day if you are happy to take it with you, or take advantage of the twice-weekly delivery schedules.

Imagine the fun in buying a one-off designer special that none of your friends will have and at a price which no one would believe.

Susie added: "The first time people come and visit they are surprised that it is such a lovely store. We make friends with everyone, and our biggest joy is that 80 percent of our sales are now done on recommendations from customers who have already bought from us."

All the staff are able to advise on interior design and colour co-ordination, and in fact, Dawn is qualified in special paint effects and can take commissions to transform a room or an entire house with clever techniques. She buys a lot of accessories for the shop and makes the window displays look beautiful. We are about to have the spring stock of accessories delivered. So there will be a fabulous choice available!