Bit of a misnomer the name of this as it sells some very modern furniture in all styles and woods…read more Used to be owned by a lad called Chaddy who was a top lad, would always go out of his way to get that special piece for you. I went in recently and they have some cracking stuff in, some of it very expensive but you get what you pay for. It all looks like good quality hand made furniture. 2 yrs ago i kitted out my bedroom in furniture from here and paid over a grand for 3 matching pieces in pine. They were fantastic and they have survived me moving 3 times and are still as solid as the day they were delivered. I am not sure they are in the right place for what they are selling but it is definitely has a place in Shaw, in my eyes. If you like something different for any room in your house then Valley Antiques could well be worth a few minutes of your time.

When we moved to our first home last year we were worried that it would be really expensive to buy…read moreall of the furniture we needed. A friend recommended the Carpet Warehouse in Glossop. The man with the moustache who served us was really friendly and welcoming. All of the furniture is really great quality - fantastic solid oak woods - and we were really surprised at how cheap it was. It was so easy to find everything we needed - the shop is open plan with a few showrooms upstairs. Since last year, we've returned for new carpets, pillows, all sorts. Although it's called the Carpet Warehouse they sell beds, furniture, pillows, mattresses, all sorts of stuff for the home. I always recommend the Carpet Warehouse to my friends - it's fab.

Really good showroom for all bathroom appliances. It's well…read morelaid out and very clean. The staff are very helpful and not too pushy to sell you things. It's in a very convenient location on the main road. Prices are generally fair.

I have been a Grattans customer for many years. They are a mail order company and send out…read morecatalogues to their customers, where you can browse the wide selection of clothing, toys, furniture, electrical goods etc. They sell just about everything. They offer free delivery and free returns, and you can spread your payments. You can order over the telephone, or online on their website. The website is good because it tells you straight away if an item is in stock or not. I've always found the staff to be really helpful, but I prefer to order online as they have started using an 0871 number for telephone calls, and I resent paying extra! I think Grattans are basically the same company as Freemans, although I didn't know this when I applied for both catalogues! Mind you, it does often seem like Grattans have different items in the sale to those offered by Freemans, so I sometimes think it's worth having both! You also get a little bit of your money back. Every time you make a payment to your account, you get a percentage into your 'commission' pot, which you can then use against future orders, or have the money applied to your account to pay off what you already owe. On some items you do pay more when buying from a catalogue than if you went to the High Street, but you do need to consider the convenience of the catalogue,and the fact that you can spread your payments interest free. Overall, I would recommend using Grattans. Good products and great service.

Grattan is a catalogue shop based in Bradford that has been going for years and years and with the…read morewonders of the internet you can now buy online, that's how I get my goods. As a first time shopper I got 20% off my first order, a steam mop, which made it a pretty good deal. They do a lot of free gifts and offers which mean general catalogue shopping is noq quite affordable though I would avoid their electrical goods as even with 20% off they are still way overpriced and you can pick up cheaper. The clothes seem good and they carry a lot of brand names. If you are busy or want to pay month by month I recommend it. 24/7 shopping on the site and excellent phone customer service.

Homesense at the Trafford Centre is fairly tucked away within Trafford Palazzo (formerly Barton…read moreSquare), it is a large store and it is over two floors. The store looks fairly nice from the outside and is reasonably spacious and presentable for a Homesense store, which can be a little like a non-clothing, home goods version of TKMaxx, their parent company. They had a small selection of furniture and some interesting items, some prices better than others. I like how this store is open late into the evening, which for night-owls like myself is ideal, they're open until 10 pm during the week, closing a little earlier on weekends. I did find the store to be both understaffed and untidy, the shelves were full of rubbish left by customers, including half-eaten food and empty cups, I understand this isn't the store's fault but it was just rather unpleasant, and with no staff members on the shop floor, it wasn't getting tied up to look more presentable. Again, a lack of staff on the shop floor meant I struggled to find what I was looking for. 4* - I like this HomeSense store better than their Manchester Arndale location, it is larger and has a nice range of stock, yet they could for sure improve the staffing levels and cleanliness around the store.

Home Sense is one of the greatest discoveries of the Western world. Where else can you create a…read moredesigner home for half the price? It looks very TK Maxx with endless aisles of furniture and ornaments in no particular order or organisation, but you do not have to look for as long in Home Sense to unveil a bargain. I love the grandeur and scale of some of the items; there are enormous Baroque mirrors which lounge beside huge terracotta pots- its like being in the Land of The Giants. Union Jack painted cabinets stand patriotically next to mirrored Art Deco inspired dressing tables and there are pictures galore promoting everything from Pop Art to Hollywood legends. Home Sense's garden range is definitely worth taking note of, there are table and chairs in ice cream colours and last year I saw a stone table and bench which was absolutely divine and I still kick myself for not buying it. So I have versed you well Yelpers on the stock, now for the prices! This is one of the cheapest priced shops I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Cabinets costing £600 elsewhere are £250 here, crockery is a steal and glasses are great quality and £13 for a box of 6 champagne flutes. I am serious, you blink twice with astonishment when you go to the till. What is appealing about this quirky treasure trove is its ever changing stock.There is no point admiring a Home Sense bargain found by someone else and hoping you can get it for yourself. The majority of the stock are one-offs and will not be featured again so this is a buy-it-when-you-see-it type of place. Yay! I'm a fan!

Fantastic value for trade kitchen & bedroom doors. I've watched this company grow over the…read moreyears from when I first bought fittings from them in their small unit in Hyde to where they are now. I'll keep buying fom them customer service is excellent.

HomeSense is a chain of discount home furnishing stores, it is owned by TK Maxx, who also has a…read morestore next to this one in the Manchester Arndale. like TK Maxx the branding/styling of the name is different on this side of the Atlantic. The store is large and has a good selection of bits and bobs, from pillows to appliances, from ice cube trays and cheese-graters. Considering, they're supposed to be a "discount" chain, I did find some prices to be a little high, if you're lucky you'll find a high-quality item with a good discount/offer though, so it's kind of like a TKMaxx jumble sale but replacing the clothes with home items. The staff seemed friendly and happy to help me find what I was looking for, and the experience at the checkout was smooth. This is a fairly good store, obviously, some deals are better than others, but probably the best selection of home furnishing in the Manchester Arndale, with a fairly presentable store and helpful staff. 4*

I'm kind of in love with this shop. It's dreamy! The window displays are whimsical and they're sure…read moreto draw you in every time. The seasonal produce is brilliant, both food items and general home ware. They've got the Christmas stock in at the moment and it's absolutely gorgeous, snow globes and crockery, bath products and food. You name it :) I had to drag myself out of the shop before I spent my entire pay check. I love that you can get top quality, one off items here are a very decent price. The staff are always helpful and the store is clean and well presented. They also have a pretty good reduced to clear range. If you're in to DIY like me you can pick up something that's a little damaged for a ridiculous price and fix it up at home. I've saved so much doing this. I also find this shop to be ideal for gift shopping as they stock such a wide range of products, the packaging tends to be beautiful and I can pick up items here that I wouldn't normally see in other shops.

great service from Shofiq what a great guy This is going…read moreto be my regular place. I suggest you give them a try

This place is an Alladin's cave for all DIY'ers. Not saying I'm much of a DIY'er myself, but I do…read morelike buying my own materials and getting someone else to do the work.. And that requires looking for bargain stores such as this. The range of products on offer is quite generous both in quantity and economically. You've probably driven past this on Stockport road and dismissed it for its underwhelming front of house Aesthetic. (The big shop sign currently reads Ever..) But don't be fooled by appearances this place is misleadingly HUGE once you're inside. They sell everything from timber for your gardening needs to cheap bathroom units incase your bathtub collapses for whatever adventurous reason (using it as a stepping stool while tiling?) The service is what I come here for though. And I'm not talking about cheesy smiles and being asked about your health every two seconds. (Yes, for the umpteenth time, I'm ok really!!)It's very direct and to the point! So just tell them EXACTLY what you're dilemma is and they'll help you find the most innovative and cheapest way to solve your problem! The staff are DIY'ers which explains it all. This review is bring written on the go on my mobile so apologies for the lack of substantial body of text. So just take it from me and have a cheeky window shop if you're renovating in the near future! It's not that big a climb!