Spring heralds an opportunity, taken by many to liven up the decor of their property. The longer days seem to have an almost mesmeric effect upon the ordinary citizen, who decides to take on renovations. Kitchens and bathrooms are always near the top of most peoples list when it comes to renovation projects. The profusion of websites offering anything from Baths to marble worktops to marble sinks provides suitable ammunition to the already susceptible individual.

In the current economic climate, many retailers, whether online or traditional brick based are offering incentives to buy. From special offers involving buy one get one free, to the more traditional discount, the offers provide a salutary reminder of our current economic state. With many feeling the pinch financially, the online retailer is finding they may have an advantage, with figures showing increases in online purchasing, whilst high street sales fall. This may be due to the fact that many online retailers do not have the overheads associated with traditional brick businesses and therefore are able to offer greater discounts, in some cases up to 50%. Add to this the fact that many online retailers provide online customer support and ordering as well as extensive information and detailed images online, negating the need to travel to a shop or warehouse, may well provide the reasons as to the increase in online sales of these products. The DIY sector and particularly the kitchen and bathroom sector, traditionally sees an increase in enquiries at this time of year. The online sector of this market is proving to especially popular with the online purchaser, anything from a Zen vessel sink, marble sink through to onyx and stone sinks, have all fared well recently.

It appears the savvy consumer are utilising the internet for what it should be used for, to provide information and choice to the masses. Competition can be beneficial for the populous, and it seems this is the case for the kitchen and bathroom sectors, with online competitors seizing opportunity and providing true value for money and excellent service levels, which ultimately satisfies the customer, which is as it should be.