Dunelm Reviews

Name: Dunelm
Rating: 2.26

2.3 Rating 1,093 Reviews

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of reviewers recommend Dunelm

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2.3

Based on 1,093 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Courier
Average Delivery Time	Over 7 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 33%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	Greater than 53%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In	Over A Week
Customer Service	1.3 out of 5
Avg Email Response Time	8 minutes
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process	Difficult
Returns Process	Could Be Better

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Dunelm 1 star review on 12th November 2024

Anonymous

Dunelm 5 star review on 23rd October 2024

Linda Shields

"UPDATE: contacting the CEO or any other team members and they'll either ignore you or refer you to the Customer Care team without ever responding to you personally. The Customer Care team just dismiss everything we say or ask, and didn't know the facts regarding how to clean the sofa as per the video and instructions on the Dunelm product page for the sofa. Michelle from the Customer Care team had to confirm the correct way to clean our sofa after she argued and accused us of not following the guidelines, based on wrong facts and details in the Emmiera report by Russell. Michelle from Customer Care just keeps telling us that she is going along with the wrong information and won't look into it any further or work out a resolution. We have tried taking this issue to West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service ADR scheme as per the Dunelm Complaints procedure. It states that if you are unhappy with the resolution from Dunelm, you can contact ADR... but the catch, if you try - you have to have consent from Dunelm that they'll participate. Dunelm has declined to participate and told us to go to Trading Standards instead.\r\n\r\nJust a heads-up for anyone considering the Carson Deep Sit Vivalife Stain-Resistant Fabric Corner Sofa from Dunelm. We bought it in November 2022 for \u00a31,314.05, and it\u2019s been nothing but trouble. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve experienced:\r\n\r\n- Mould is growing inside the cushions\u2014even the ones that haven\u2019t been cleaned.\r\n- Despite being advertised as stain-resistant, the sofa stains and turns blue\/black when cleaned according to the provided instructions.\r\n- There's a strange black glitter-like substance that transfers to skin and is hard to remove.\r\n- Dunelm sent a technician who initially told us it was a manufacturing fault, but their final report falsely blames us for \"using the wrong cleaning methods.\" The report is full of mistakes, including irrelevant advice about cleaning garden furniture!\r\n- The sofa cushions are supposed to be water-resistant, but they\u2019ve clearly soaked up moisture, causing the mould\u2014despite us following the instructions and air-drying the cushions.\r\n\r\nWe're being accused of mistreating the sofa without any real proof, and we're stuck with a product that doesn't meet the standards of the Consumer Rights Act 2015. If you're looking for a sofa, I\u2019d steer clear of this one."

Dunelm 1 star review on 22nd October 2024

HAR

Dunelm 1 star review on 30th August 2024

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“We visited the Oldbury store, days before they opened their new furniture section. We were very cheeky and gained access to the sofas even though the displays were in progress. On my next visit Jodie recognised me even though she must have seen thousands of customers since my visit. With so much choice in so many store, it’s been a hard process to choose what to buy but I can honestly say that Jodie was without question first class in every aspect of helping with that process. She was so keen to help, reassuring me she had plenty of time to give, she helped by checking fabric choices against particular sofas, sat with me working out the costs of different options and even demonstrated the simplicity of the sofa bed we purchased. Her very pleasing personality, constantly smiling made me feel as if a friend was helping me decide. With the Ipad to hand and tape measure at the ready, every question was answered without any hesitation and with total confidence. We came away absolutely delighted to have purchased all 3 sofas for our new home and enjoyed every moment of the process. As an employer myself. I would refer to Jodie as a ‘golden nugget’ especially knowing that the furniture has only been in store for two weeks, to display such knowledge and confidence demonstrates an incredible asset to your team Thank you Jodie x”

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Posted 2 years ago

“18 days after purchase, 9 days after latest delivery…still no item. Still can’t speak to a human. Live chat never works. Email auto response tells me to live chat because they’re busy. No phone number. Dunelm, you have my money, you have my goods. You won’t speak to me. This is theft. If you can’t handle busy periods, stop selling stuff. Don’t just take money, not deliver them and then say it’s a busy period and not speak to your customers. Can I come and just take some money from you and then disappear? I can see the appeal, but I’m sure you’d agree it was illegal. So how can you justify doing it to me? Your reviews are awful. Is there a problem with your management? Your internal systems? Your delivery service? Whilst you ponder the issues, can I have my money back or item delivered please?”

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Posted 2 years ago

“They don't even take back the items that are badly designed & useless. Will go to John lewis TK or next or anywhere else to avoid dunelm. If their item is faulty they will take it back within a year and they don't argue with their customers.. dunelm has forgotten that customers are king . Without customers they don't exist.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“We use Dunelm regularly and we have brought several items of furniture in the past and the quality has been excellent. This evening I am delighted with the help the Manager at Rustington Dunelm Marc gave us this evening. We were helped with a particular piece of furniture I have been looking for. The staff were so helpful and the Manager Marc was very nice and went over and above with customer service. Thank you again Marc and the team”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Paid for next day delivery Sat at Dunelm, only to find out DHL don't deliver on Saturday so will have to be Monday this being to late I manged to get hold of Jill (manager) at Wakefield talk about going the extra mild she delivered the order to my home on her way home she deserves the upmost respect from me for what she has done fo well done to the staff at Wakefield, Stay safe and good luck to you all. Thank you, Anthony”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The staff at the carmarthen store are so helpful. They go the extra mile. From walking in to the checkout staff are polite and courteous and on hand to help.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Tried to return defective item to store. Told no receipt no refund or replacement even though they agreed it's faulty. Sorry madam company policy. Well actually Dunelm it's illegal to refuse to replace or refund a faulty item. A receipt is NOT required. Store don't care and customer service ignores e mails. Beware!!!Will be taking custom elsewhere.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Nice selection of items but absolutely awful customer service in fact no customer service for a firm this big I am shocked ! Only part of my order received May as well shop with a firm that charge a little more but at least great customer service Can’t even use live chat always unavailable ! I received part of my order too can’t use the paint until I have seen the copyright samples I ordered but not received yet money been taken !”

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Posted 2 years ago

“We have redecorated our lounge with a complete change of colour scheme. We spent time choosing paint, carpet and the last thing curtains which we found in the Barnstaple branch of Dunelm. As well as normal windows we have we have French windows whose height very much determines the position of the curtain pole just below the coaming and just above the top of doorframe, this means the top of the curtain pole is 86 inches above the floor. This is not a standard length so we bought 90 inch with the intention of shortening them. As these were lined we decided to use Dunelm's alteration service. We went to the counter where we were ignored by a woman who was pretending to be engrossed in her paperwork. A passing assistant noticed us and offered her help. I explained we wanted these curtains shortened to give a finished length of 86 inches from the top of the ring to the bottom of the hem. At this point the woman who had previously ignored us piped up with the comment " that's impossible the minimum curtains can be shortened by is7 inches." I asked why and was told that's what they do. I returned to the assistant I will call the nice one and by measuring we established the curtains were in fact 91 inches from top of ring to hem. I suggested that even if the existing hem of 2 1/2 inches was cut off and a new hem produced it would be possible to achieve a finished length of 86 inches with no difficulty. The mathematics seemed to escape them. With the nice one putting our specification on the order we paid up front a fee that nearly matched the original price of the curtains. Nearly six weeks later I received a call to say the curtains were ready for collection. At the store I asked to open the package and measure, guess what, 84 inches from ring to hem. The response was " look it's 85 from the top of the curtain to the bottom so it's nearly right, maybe you could move the pole" This did not improve my mood and I expressed my displeasure, no manager could be found so I left the store with the promise the assistant would speak to her manager. Today she called to say nothing can be done, no refund would be offered and they would not accept my complaint. This is not a 5 star service. It is appalling customer service, more akin to good cop bad cop. If a company won't accept complaint or criticism it will never improve it's service. This is not the first time I have encountered rude staff in this store. Beware.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Recently visited Dunelm store in Reading. Could not fault the customer service ,my special thanks to Andy, He gave me lots of help looking for an item even search the stock room ,finally he ordered it on line for me nothing to much trouble for him. Thank you Andy”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I ordered 4 items, 3 of them were broken. They've cut me off the middle of the live chat, customer service is useless. So disappointed and annoyed. 1 item I can't even get back because it's out of stock, plus they still need me to return the broken items to get my refund.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“1 star given due to miserable staff in Pontyprifdd Pausa Coffee Shop with their can't be bothered attitude. Customer service training needed or employ pleasant and helpful staff who enjoy the job. General shopping experience is a pleasure.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“called into the sittingbourne store to purchase an item which was available to collect online, couldn't see it in store so asked a member of staff Laura for assistance but she didn't want to help and was very rude, where do they get these people from. I'm a regular customer who will not be returning.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“.i bought a stripes bath mat orange from your derby store on ascot drive with a number of other items after a few weeks the stitching came apart . so i took it back on the 30th april at 12,23 i was dealth with by sophie in customer services who was rude and unhelpfull asking for my receipt which i had discarded i had proof on my banking app when i bought it and i wanted a replacement . and i got the third degree from a young lady with no manners , and was very unhelpfull ,i ended up getting a refund and getting a replacment mat from another store , i have shopped at your stores for many years , but this has really put me off shopping at your stores in the future , des pearson”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Order didn't show up. Cannot get through to anyone. Live chat ignoring me and making excuses or saying they will do something then not. They owe me 100 pound or a rug. Ridiculous company.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I really used to rate Dunelm, but no more. I ordered 2 white seersucker duvet sets and a single sheet. The duvets sets arrived but no sheet. The invoice said it was out of stock. No other explanation and they took the money for it. When I opened the duvet sets I was so disappointed. Really thin and cheap.looking with marks in the material. I have tried to contact Dunelm without success. Dreadful customer service. Don't know if I will ever get my money back. Will never buy from them again. Would have given zero stars if that was an option.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I used to always shop at Dunelm Mill for bedding and towels, and nets etc., it was my first and only choice. I did not visit Dunelm Mill or order online during the two years of Covid, but recently we had visitors coming to stay and I went to Eastbourne for new bedding for a king size guest bed and a child’s bed. I could not feel the the quality of the items I chose, I could only view them through clear plastic. When I got home and unwrapped them I was disappointed with the feel of the material. All the items felt a bit thin and a bit rough to the touch. Nevertheless I washed them before use, and after washing there was no life in the materials, and the items did not iron well. My guests have just left and today I washed the bedding after their first use. The cotton in all the seams is so thin and frail that pillow cases and duvets have opened on the sides, and corners are coming unstitched. I am so disappointed. Goodbye Dunelm Mill I won’t be coming back.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Uddingston store first rate so helpful and considerate when online team made an absolute mess of a so called toaster order ,I must say Liz and the team in the Uddingston branch where great could not fault them there online team could learn a few things from this store .”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Went to buy 4 kitchen stools. Unfortunately couldn't get 4 the same. Richard who came to help and assist us could not have done any more for us. Very, very helpful, couldn't do enough to help us, phoned other store's for us, look at Web site for us.. Fantastic customer service from Richard so thank you so much for all your support.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Ordered 2 wardrobes. Terrible quality. Damaged, paint chipped etc. The lady at customer service was extremely unhelpful & sarcastic.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Dunelm is rated 2.3 based on 1,093 reviews