AN interior design business in a Teesdale town has launched a website to attract customers.

Kents Interiors, in Barnard Castle, was set up nearly 30 years ago, selling wallpaper and paint. It now stocks a wide range of interior design items, including mirrors, lamps, pictures, cushions, candles, ornaments and small items of furniture.

With the help of Business Link in County Durham, owners Richard and Diane Kent have launched an online shop at www.kentsinteriors.co.uk, selling gifts and children's clothing to a global market.

"Broadening the business into a complete interior design service has been very successful for us," said Mr Kent.

"We think that two key factors are our determination to source products that are just a bit different and also our personal service."

Business Link helped the Kents set up a computerised accounting system to deal with orders coming from the website.

Sue Ellwood, Business Link account manager, said: "In today's market, websites are a vital tool for any business and help in this area, which may be unfamiliar territory for many small businesses, is just one aspect of the range of support that we can offer."