With more than 20 years in flooring Maria and Darren Styles have the expertise to help clients chose the best option for any home.
“You want to walk in and love it,” Maria says.
“I want my customers to be happy because flooring is a massive investment – it’s a main feature in their home.”
The husband and wife opened Geelong Floors at North Geelong three years ago.
“Darren’s been in flooring for most of his working career,” Maria says.
“He’s pretty much had this business for 20 years but he was mostly on the road.
“He always said if a shop came up in this location it would be a really good place for a flooring shop – so we just went for it.”
Maria had worked in finance before having two children, and opened Geelong Floors with Darren after their kids started primary school.
With a young family of their own, they know how to help customers select the right choice for their needs.
“We’ve got quality products that pretty much suit every pocket,” she says.
Some customers like the feel of real timber while pet-owners or young families often like hardier options like laminates or hybrid vinyl, Maria says.
Laminates and hybrid vinyl flooring are “the buzz” at the moment as they look real and do not scratch easy, she says.
“It’s amazing how they make them look like real timber.”
The couple know the pros and cons of all their products, from carpet and engineered flooring to bamboo.
But unlike larger commercial chains they take the time to go through their range with each customer, Maria says.
“I have people who don’t know anything about flooring come in here and I pretty much go through everything with them.“
Their boutique range is less overwhelming than that at larger chains, Maria says.
“We want people to be happy because that’s what brings customers to me.”
