Independent department store retailer Browns has revealed plans to expand its furniture section at the cost of flooring.

The retailer is to close its flooring department and replace it with a new – and larger – furniture space within the upholstery and beds section with a focus on modern Scandinavian design.

As part of this reshuffle, Browns will be introducing Danish brand NEST with a range of contemporary, modern sofas.

It is expected that the refit will be completed by September 2025. Browns added it will process existing flooring orders as normal but will be discontinuing flooring in order to concentrate on this development.