For over 50 years, we’ve been your family-owned, local independent home furnishings store.
Barretts of Woodbridge is a furniture shop specialising in inspiring interior design and beautiful home furnishings. Since 1969, we’ve been using our experience and expertise to help customers make their house a home.
We are members of the Association of Independent Stores (AIS), so we have the buying power to match the big nationals. This means, we can remain competitive, flexible and continue to give our customers great deals. Plus, as an independent store in Suffolk, we have individual buyers for each department, so you can always find that special product at the right price.
Take a closer look into our shop below.
Barretts of Woodbridge Carpet and Flooring
At Barretts, our helpful and knowledgeable team are here to guide you through the process of making a purchase. Whether it’s a new sofa or bespoke curtains, we won’t try and sell you something you don’t need or want. The advice we give will be based on what we really believe, and on our years of home furnishing expertise and knowledge of current styles and trends.
From our comprehensive collection of beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture and home decor to our made-to-measure curtains and carpet flooring, we truly have something for every client. We welcome you to give us a call to book a consultation or stop in to browse our selection in person.
Meet the Team
Find out about our welcoming and helpful team at Barretts of Woodbridge, located near Ipswich, Suffolk.
Sian
Store Manager
I have had a varied retail background starting with Pharmacy, Hospitality and Flooring all very much customer-led fields.
Debbie
Carpets Department
As Assistant Manager and Head of the Carpet Department, I’ve proudly worked in the flooring Industry for over six years.
Debs
Soft Furnishings
Along with my team, we offer help and advice on all the best bits of home building – which is Curtains and Blinds!
Sue
Linens Supervisor
After joining Barretts many years ago, there are many things I enjoy about working in the Linens Department.
From the moment we stepped into the shop we received a first class service. Chose a bespoke stair carpet and we couldn’t be more happy with it. Debbie kept us up to speed at every stage. Andrew was our fitter who done a great job. Would certainly recommend Barretts of Woodbridge.
Thank you all for a first class service.Denise & Ken Curle
14/08/25
Our ‘Peace of Mind Guarantee’
With our “Peace of Mind Guarantee”, the whole experience will be a pleasure as you can be sure that all aspects of your purchase will go smoothly. Starting with our free measure and estimate service through to the delivery and installation, we are here to make sure everything has been taken care of. This includes access checks for your furniture, removal and disposal of unwanted furniture, and promise that your made-to-measure blinds, curtains, carpets and flooring will fit your space.
Whether you’ve just moved or fancy a refresh, a trip to Barretts is a must. Our free local delivery service covers a selected area and number of towns and villages from our store. For more details, please check with a member of our team in-store – and don’t forget, we have free parking available!
Sustainability
Our green credentials are very important to us – we recycle all paper and cardboard, every single mattress that we dispose of is recycled (we partner with a company that comes and collects monthly so that the whole mattress, right down to the springs, gets recycled).
We have solar panels on the roof; we try and source from the UK where possible (all our beds and sofas are manufactured in the UK).
Our History
The Early Years
Barretts has for over forty years been a landmark in the town, with its position at the heart of the Thoroughfare and its distinctive and attractive shop front.
It was established in May 1969 by Jack and Ann Barrett, and there’s a great photo of the current owner Jill Barrett (Jack and Ann’s daughter), aged 3, sitting in the bed department at the grand opening.
Jill Barrett, aged 3 at the Barretts Grand Opening in 1969
Barretts suffered a major set-back early on, when in October 1970 a fire completely destroyed the showroom. The Barrett family were living in a flat above the shop at the time. Luckily the roar of the fire woke Ann up and they were being make good their escape. Another fortunate escape was the beautiful shop frontage which suffered only superficial damage.
Barretts soon bounced back and was trading again within 3 days, and eight months later in June 1971, literally from the ashes, the refurbished showroom was re-opened.
Barretts Re-Opening in June 1971
Family Business
It was mainly furniture and beds in the earlier days. Linens, curtains, carpets, rugs and gifts were added over the years as the shop expanded. Jack and Ann retired in 1992 after 23 successful years trading, and Ann’s brother Ray Morley with his wife Paddy took on the business. They ensured Barretts retained its reputation for delivering a great customer experience, in a relaxed environment for shopping and browsing. They also made sure the business stayed family oriented. Ray and Paddy retired in December 2009, when Jill became the new owner, keeping Barretts in the family.
Jill Barrett with her parents Jack and Ann in 2010
Family Oriented
Our staff are like a family. With over 180 years experience between them, and low staff turn-over, the levels of loyalty and trust in the team are second to none. We also recognise staff have families of their own, so we don’t open on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Even Jill’s husband Michael got in on the act, joining Barretts from BT in January 2010. Jill’s daughter Vicky is also heavily involved and does most of the social media for the store. Barretts clearly has a great past, and an even better future!
