Most towns will have their own carpet stores, but as you enter there will be rolls and rolls of carpets piled high, and the choice can actually be quite overwhelming. If you want to leave with some change in your pocket, you may want to consider these tips:

Never accept the going price – Most stores will price slightly higher, but they’ll soon drop their prices if you show and interest but say the price is putting you off. If they don’t agree to drop the price you should start to walk away, they’ll be sure to give you some kind of offer when you leave, especially if it means they close a worthwhile sale.

If you visit a store and can’t quite find the colour you’re looking for, then they’ll most likely be able to order it in for you, but you will usually need to put down a deposit first.