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Family run business<\/h1>\n

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Home Sweet Home is a family business run by husband & wife, Joe & Laura. With the showroom recently opening in Barnstaple, we wanted to introduce the owners to help you get to know the company and the team better.<\/div>\n

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Joe has worked for many years in the kitchen industry, gaining experience from both the retail and manufacturing side by managing a kitchen showroom and becoming an area manager for a British manufacturer. Laura has also worked in the kitchen industry having previously worked as a marketing manager for a kitchen & bathroom showroom.<\/div>\n

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Read the interviews below to learn more about both outside of the showroom.<\/p>\n

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Joe Farnell<\/b><\/h3>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although I have moved around a lot in my years, I have always been a \u201cNorth Devon Boy\u201d. For most of my childhood, I lived in either Braunton or Georgeham, before moving to Woolacombe. Currently, I live in Landkey.<\/p>\n

Favourite display in the showroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For me, it\u2019s our stunning window display, showcasing clean lines, modern colours, with a traditional shaker<\/a> door. I put a lot of design ideas in this display, with the large canopy and the freestanding island. However, I am a big fan of modern \u201cScandi\u201d kitchens, and so I am also a big fan of the H-Line Sutton<\/a> Inkwell with the brick wall.<\/p>\n

Favourite movie?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I am a big fan of epic movies, Braveheart, Gladiator, Lord of the Rings trilogy. My Favourite though has to be Last of the Mohicans, I have fond memories watching this when I was younger with my Grandad. I find the music moving. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Describe the perfect day?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I have two; a hot Summers day, long walk, stumble across a country pub for a meal. My second day is for the Winter with cold weather, where you stay in, watch movies and cook a roast dinner. Most of the best days revolve around food for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are your prize<\/g> possessions?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This would have to be the showroom, I don\u2019t have many possessions at home, as most of my purchases are edible. To have my own showroom has been a passion for a long time, and a lot of work and effort went into it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies outside work:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Walking, watching movies, and eating\u2026 usually, walking to food, eating, then walking back to watch a movie\u2026 then more food.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Have you always been in the kitchen trade?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Not always in the kitchen trade, I trained as a plumber originally before becoming a plumbing surveyor for a wetroom company, specializing in wetrooms for less abled, to give them more independence. This was a satisfying role.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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I started with Kitchens when I was 23, where I joined Magnet in Barnstaple. After 6 months, I was approached by a large local Builders Merchants and became the Showroom Manager, before becoming Assistant Branch Manager a few years later. After a successful 2 years, I was approached by a National Manufacturing company, where I relocated to the Midlands to run an area of 90+ showrooms and where I got to design showroom displays. I learnt a lot of design tips and tricks in my last position.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Laura Farnell<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Do you have any pets? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We have a tiny, very fluffy, moggy called Noelle. When we adopted her from the RSPCA she was called Princess and she certainly lives up to that name!<\/span><\/p>\n

Favourite display in the showroom?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m quite torn between our window display, I love the \u2018Connery\u2019 cocktail cabinet<\/a>, or I\u2019d choose our inkwell<\/a> handleless kitchen<\/a>. The blue displays are so striking with some nifty storage solutions<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best holiday you\u2019ve ever been on?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Any trip I\u2019ve been on to the USA has been fantastic, I love traveling<\/g> both the West & East Coast. I’ve been through Narnia like snow scenes to beautiful sunshine along the coast, stunning. I’m a huge Disney fan too, so of course<\/g> I like visiting the Disney parks on both coasts, at Halloween time its great fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Favourite place to visit in the South West?<\/b><\/p>\n

I love Croyde Beach, it\u2019s been my favourite beach since I was a kid. Its great for wintery walks and a cold swim in the summer.<\/p>\n

Describe the perfect day?<\/b><\/p>\n

It depends on how I’m feeling, I can\u2019t sit still for long so a trip to a theme park is perfect. If I\u2019m need of a relax, it always involves a movie marathon or a good thriller tv show.<\/p>\n

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Favourite movie?<\/b><\/p>\n

Die Hard, it’s a great action movie in the summer and the ultimate Christmas movie!<\/p>\n

Favourite time of the year?<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019m all about Autumn and Winter; cosy jumpers, hot chocolate and Christmas movies. We\u2019ll be offering guests mulled wine and mince pies during our Christmas Late Night opening so I\u2019ll be in my element.<\/p>\n

If the world ends tomorrow, what would you choose as your last meal?<\/b><\/p>\n

Lobster mac\u2019n\u2019cheese<\/g>, really anything with cheese!<\/p>\n

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We both look forward to meeting you at the showroom soon. If you’re ready to discuss your new kitchen, contact us<\/a> today and book your free design survey.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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