Hossack and Gray did an amazing job our leather sofa was beyond ravaged but it was beautifully…read morerestored by Anthony, super proficient and very fast it was completed under a week! He was very helpful organizing samples, relaxed but very informative, it's made our Christmas! highly recommended!

I once found a copy of 'Elle Decoration' on the train and asked my friend whether we were too young…read moreto care about the interior of our - rented - flats. Her response? An unequivocal yes. After visiting Heals on Tottenham Court Road, I'm afraid I'll have to agree to disagree. If expensive furnishings are your thing then you needn't look further than Heals. A more upmarket version of both Ikea and Habitat with a slightly different design sensibility and a lovely selection of beauty bits and bobs encompassing products by Korres, a natural beauty brand whose tinted lip balms are gorgeous and Diptyque, whose Fig perfume is to die for. The lighting section is divine, with gems including chandeliers rendered in everything from perspex to lead crystal; some rather lovely floor lamps with pure silk shades in de rigeur jewel-tones; and Tom Dixon's popular copper light shades which seem to grace almost every one of London's gastro pubs.

It has always been a bit tricky to figure out where Habitat ends and where Heals begins seeing as…read morethey often share a similar design strategy. Heals however, is decidedly more expensive and tinted with undeniable glamour. Heals houses designs from some of the biggest names. From Alessi to Phillip Stark this shops contains the finest of the fine. When walking in this shop you will find that everything from the beautiful golden globes, the comfy towel robes, the natural soaps and perfumes, the unconventional lampshades and the gorgeous stylish coffee machines will become an absolute necessity rather than a treat. As a lover of all gadgets, designer objects, storage devices, and glamorous furniture, I find myself wanting to wrap every object in store into a neverending Mary Poppins-style bag and immediately head home to live forever happy with my favourite objects. This store will probably bring out the worse of your materialistic nature, but after seeing these 3 floors of materialistic bliss, trust me it will be worth it.

Artemide has taken the venerable desk, bed and living room lamp and turned it into a work of…read morefunctional art. They make robust, beautiful designs that would complement any contemporary surrounds with bespoke options to order. A host of their top designers ensure light flows as smoothly as possible into every nook and cranny of your living area in every creation. Prices are sky high, as one can imagine. The cheapest bed side lamp costs a mere £112, with the most expensive living room options skyrocketing to well over £450. It's lighting for the likes of JK Rowling's office or P. Diddy's personal assistant. You could save all that cash and visit Artemide, but then you'd probably need a house on the Algarve to go with your lamp.

A little boutique selling high-end (italian) modern designer lamps. Lamps can be ordered online or…read morein store from http://www.artemide.com . Warning: these lamps are NOT cheap (approx., £100 each), fragile, and sometimes require special light bulbs; however, they're a great complement to a modern interior.

love the designs of everything, easy to assemble, comfortable beds and great shipping serviceread more

I came here looking for furniture to adorn my decidedly compact flat. Not only is it compact, the…read moredesigners were smoking something and seem to have forgotten the concept of right angles. I searched and searched for furniture that would go inside. First I looked for a sofa bed/futon then noticed the furniture. Despite the name the actual futon beds have a fairly limited rage, they are large, bulky and actually quite expensive. I got a much better, more compact leather sofabed bed for only slightly more. In addition I had bad reports from several people that they dont stay together but were admittedly very comfortable. The futon company also has some more traditional Tatami mats and sleepover solutions (which of course needs extra storage). What this place stands out for is their really well designed good quality furniture for small spaces. I ended up buying an extending console table with matching fold away benches and a mirror cupboard; one of only two I found that fit the space (and trust me I was a nerd about this!). The other one was in full oak and around £500 while this was a veneer and solid oak mix that was less than half that price (list). Although the prices are high I didn't feel they were overpriced. The final thing I bought was a bed that folded into a cube/pouffe. The same thing was £150 in muji while being £100 here AND it turned into a mini table! (Yes I geeked out!) For the large items there is a continual sale. When I went there was either 20% off all items or buy one item and get the next half price so you can always depend on at least 20% off the 'list' price by whatever combo they were offering that week. Time will tell if the furniture lasts but the store is full of space saving ideas, indeed, I found the stuff here more useful and compact than even the venerable IKEA.

I was really hoping that they would have provided better skill, especially since I paid quite a bit…read moreof money to repair a ring and to dip my wedding band in rhodium. First of all, they failed to mention that the engraving on my wedding band would vanish (covered in rhodium)! When I asked about this, I was told they know better. This is unacceptable! Perhaps why the lady at the desk told me to never remove my ring from my finger - so that I wouldn't see their mistake! Next, I gave them my favorite ring to repair, as it had bent from being so fragile and thin. The difference was barely noticeable and after wearing it once, once of the diamonds fell out! I do not recommend this place at all. Please beware. They seem like nice enough folks, but I don't recommend the work.

Pretty much a hole in the wall place but supposedly this is where Tiffanys sends their repairs to…read more I brought my engagement ring to be fixed and it cost around £45 pounds. Cash only.

I historically struggle with service providers because I almost always have a problem with…read moresomething. I've been pleasantly surprised with Kennington Upholstery however as they were on point from start to finish. The quality of the work was amazing and so was the entire experience of dealing with them. I will definitely use them again, and I will definitely recommended them to anyone I know in need of the service they provide.

Kennington Upholstery repaired a damaged sofa cover for me. Muthana was extremely accommodating and…read morecourteous and the quote was fair for the high standard of work done. The work was also carried out promptly. I would highly recommend them.

Every trip to Habitat makes me a little sad, it just isn't as exciting a shopping experience as it…read moreused to be, and you can feel that the brand has fallen on hard times. Nothing wrong with generous discounts over Easter though and I made a special trip into town to pick up a laundry basket I had spotted online. Five stars to the staff at the downstairs tills who went out of their way to assist me. The discount wasn't clear from the display (prices are guaranteed to be the same as on the website, good to know) and they picked up a boxed item from storage, then even added some string to make it easier to transport. I was a bit concerned to see both Habitat and Argos product numbers displayed on the box (apparently they are now both owned by the same group), instantly devaluing the item in my mind (am I a snob?!). But with the 30% off the Habitat version still saved me £10 over Argos - phew. The King's Road branch has just closed and I wonder how much longer Habitat will hold out next to Heal's.

Habitat is the sort of place I can imagine myself frequenting when/ if I am a yummy mummy, with…read morelots of time and lots of husband's money to spend on the house. I hope that this day never ever happens. But I am sure I would have an ounce of joy shopping in Habitat, because when you are in there you do find yourself becoming very attatched to interesting salad spoons, and wishing the lovely cushions, quite affordable you may kad yourself, were all yours. The christmas light range has just come out, and I want all of the lights because they can make christmas good, no matter what. I think. Well they look beautiful anyway. The new habitat on Regent Street is set out like an art gallery apparently... will have to give it a little visit! What gets my goat the most is the bed linen and bed spreads and general bed things. They are amazing. Amazing patterns by various designers. Could make anyones bedroom look like the comfiest haven in the world. I found my dream bed throw.Oh my god! It was on sale! For £159. Damn. There are little decorative things I could afford, but the only thing I really WANT (or maybe even need...) is that silk bedspread. One day... one day.

OMG, this place is just brilliant! I've been looking for a reliable source of no-nonsense…read moresecond-hand furniture for ages, when I finally got around to checking this place out I was not disappointed. Here, you'll find "all sorts" of second-hand and vintage furniture to help give your home some character and style. Most of the pieces are in good shape but not in such amazing condition that you'll pay above the odds - just well chosen pieces that are honestly priced. Yesterday, I was told the shop was under-stocked following the xmas period, it was still crammed with tables, chairs, picture frames, shelves and trunks. I ended up buying a large solid oak bookshelf for £45 and it's made me so much happier than anything from IKEA could ever do! Best of all, the shop's owner will deliver on the day, accepts cash on delivery and does not charge for the service. A real bonus for a non-driver like me, and he even ventured out to sunny South Tottenham. Yay!

On any given day as you approach Mr. All Sorts, you find yourself walking up to an eclectic…read morecollection of second hand and vintage piece of furniture and decorations. - It's a small store so don't expect you'll find everything. One week Mr. All Sorts may have a healthy collection of chairs, the next week a surplus of tables. - Most things are reasonably priced, and to be honest, I feel good when you buy something from a hole in the wall compared to any of the larger auction houses and stores in Angel. - You end up paying the same if not less than you would for ikea furniture and there you are with a lovely solid, beautiful antique wood table.