Love Wilko's!! My personal 'go to' place for any home essentials at a bargain price!…read more There's always an offer to be had on cleaning products which understandably no one likes to pay a hefty price for, and there is a pretty sizeable interior decoration section upstairs with all the basics you might need to decorate your bathroom, living room, kitchen, bedroom or garden! Yes it's cheap but actually a lot of it is pretty decent quality too. If your home is in need of a refurb without breaking the bank balance then Wilko's is your store! If you're a sucker for pick n mix at the cinema I'd recommend getting yourself here as they sell Candy King sweets at much cheaper prices. Sometimes a flashback to childhood is just medicine! The only downsides to Wilko's are that the staff always seem irritated if you ask them anything and you will normally have to queue for a fair bit at the tills even when it's quiet.

Hands down I am a huge Wilkinsons fan! After four years of depriving myself from Wilko goodies, I…read moream happy to say that Wilkinsons is still the cheap, reliable place I remember it to be. This is the type of store great for bargain hunters wanting to add some flourish and essentials to their house. This store is huge so I haven't explored it much beyond the pet and stationery sections (the most important bits!) YET, but I can say that these departments are well stocked with a wide selection. As you enter, there's escalators going upstairs to the home department and a cafe, to the right are back-to-school deals and food with 5 till points beyond that. Deeper into the store on the right is the stationery section (which has a good range off DIY and card making goodies) and the pet section is further in with another entrance/exit at the back of the store. The pet aisle is quite big with a good range of own brand treats and branded treats that don't come with the supermarket price tags. The only reason why I'm giving a four-star rating is that there are definitely not enough staff on the tills so the queue was quite long. Also I noticed a lot of dust around and on products... a few more staff members wouldn't go amiss.

I was so excited when I first discovered Lakeland! I was super excited to find Lakeland in…read moreNewcastle. It is like, the. best. store. ever! Seriously, all that home stuff makes me cry that I can't afford it (a girl can dream!). They stock everything a foodie will ever want to jazz up our daily bread and butter from cool kitchen utensils to new products hard to find in any other retailers. Their baking section is not too shabby either! SO many decorations to choose from! A serious must visit store.

Situated in Eldon Gardens,beside The Pier is the Lakeland Store.This shop deals with all your…read morepractical kitchen and home needs and a lot that you don't need but will buy anyway when you see them.Inside the bright and modern store you will find everything you need for the kitchen,whether you want just a saucepan or a wooden spoon or a specialist cake tin lakeland probably has it for you.They have a multitude of baking and kitchen gadgets,cleaning products and storage supplies and specialist food products.At christmas time they do some lovely gift products.A catalogue available instore allows you to use mail order if you don't want to lug home lots of stuff.The products are good quality and to be fair some are a tad on pricy but they do offer a lifetime no quibble guarantee which they do uphold.Even when you've tried the product and just don't like it.So you've nothing to lose. A lovely store with more than helpful staff and a little corner where you can sit and read the newspapers provided and have a rest from the hustle and bustle.

Yorkshire Trading is located nearer the Sainsbury's end of Manor Walks Shopping Centre mall in…read moreCramlington. It is easily accessed from either the Sainsbury's carpark or the central carpark outside of the Subway shop. The store has a large staircase outside of it but it can be accessed if you have a wheelchair or pushchair via a ramp that leads alongside the florist shop at the central entrance doors of the mall. The store has two windows which are always set up in an attractive display showing what products they sell. In actual fact it would be quicker to say what they DON'T sell! From gardening equipment, tools, pain, household furnishings, cards, clothes, pet accessories, cleaning products, vitamins, books, underwear, fabrics, toys, stationary, sweets, ornaments and everything else for the home - this is my first port of call when I'm looking for a specifc item at the cheapest price. The store is huge and the aisles are qite narrow. Paint, tools and garden stuff is on the left. Clothes are on the right. Staionary and clothing accessories are in the central aisles. Fabrics are at the back of the store. You can actually buy ready made curtains etc or buy your own length of fabric from rolls. Everything else the sell is located in the far right hand side of the store. It is usually quite messy inside as buyers tend to rummage through the stock and leave it on the floor. Staff are always to be found around the shop to help you. There are often high wall displays where you will need to ask a staff member to retrieve an item. There are usually queues at the tills (there are about 3 or 4 tills). The staff are very nice and friendly though.

The yorkshire trading company have been around for years in various locations, up until I moved…read moreinto the area I had only ever been in one when I was younger. Since moving into the area I am a regular visitor to browse around the store. Inside the store they sell a full range of items from clothes, to party bags, to fabrics and materials. I always love the back end of the store where all the crafty items are, including ribbons and craft items at a hevily reduced price to clear the stock! You can get pretty much anything in this store, a must for anyone!

Walk in the Pier and the first thing that hits you is the wonderful smell of scented candles.They…read morehave a huge variety of these in a multitude of fragrances and sizes.They cost a little more but are quality candles.The Pier does'nt do everyday,they do individual style with an ethnic feel.You can buy anything from candles to windchimes,dining sets to fabulous rugs and they all offer to give you that little bit of individuality. I don't think the location of the store does it any favours as it's tucked away in Eldon Gardens away from the main Eldon Square walkway.It's over two floors.The staff have always been helpful.I can't comment on aftersales as I have never had a problem with anything I've bought from them.

The Pier is a quality home wares store with a decidedly ethnic feel. The store in Newcastle is…read morelocated on the upper and lower decks within Eldon Gardens, and is a little out of the way of the main shopping routes. They sell large items of furniture, as well as sets, which can be delivered and must be ordered in. The sales are extremely good, with items up to 75% off. They also sell crockery, as well as decorative items such as vases, cushions, ornaments and so on. These can be very pretty, especially the crockery, however the ornaments retain a mass produced feel. Shop assistants tend to be friendly, although any issues after purchasing a product has to be dealt with with their phone customer support team.

Huge store which always seems to have a super sale section full of cushions and great scented…read morecandles! I love it!

What can I say, I Love this shop. This is perfect for any women that love Home Interiors & Home…read moreFurnishings. This shop is really cheap and often has outstanding offers and reductions on. They stock everything from Cushion Covers & Duvet Covers to Candles, bath mats, bedroom furniture, pictures, craft making sets and much, much more. I go to this shop at least twice a month to see what new offers and reductions have been made. They have outlets all over the UK and whenever you want some space or some alone time, its the perfect place as the outlets are usually really big and spaced out and very rarely get really busy. This has to be my favourite shop ever.

I absolutely love this shop but only visit at certain times of the year as I often get carried…read moreaway! For anyone who has never visited, Dunelm Mill is a large shops which sells all sort of marvellous homeware, bed linen, furniture, kitchenware - basically anything you could possibly need for your home! As well as things you don't need but buy anyway just because they are pretty ;) In general the prices are reasonable even when there is not a sale on. The quality of the items which I have purchased has always been excellent, and on the rare occassion that I have had a problem, the staff have handled it well and issued a refund or replacement. Dunelm Mill often have some very good promotions on their bedding, which incidentally is the thing that I tend to shop there for most. They cater for all tastes - whether your home is contemporary or vintage inspired there's bound to be something that you need (or more often just want in my case!). Recently they have also started to sell online. Their web site is http://www.dunelm-mill.com . They do charge for delivery, though it is fairly reasonable at £3.95 for standard delivery or £5.95 for the next day service. They do have quite a lot of their products online; however, it is best to visit instore as they have more variety, and also the best end-of-line bargains tend not to appear on the website. Overall, Dunelm Mill is miles ahead of the more expensive homeware shops - great value, as well as offering durable and desirable homeware!

Dunelm mill in sunderland is located on pallion retail park, just by the metro station. It is a…read morevery popular shop for students and families as you can buy very reasonable items, or slightly more expensive, depending on your budget. It has all homewear items such as bedding, curtains, cushions, material, pictures, furniture and lighting as well as many kitchen utensils, rugs and ornaments. It is a great shop and i have kitted my home out with alot of items from this shop. Worth a visit if you are after anything for the home. A website is also available for you to browse around before you go to the shop.

The store is amazing, it brings a cultural feeling into our town and makes it feel wonderful, like…read morea better world. The service is absolutely amazing, the workers are also so nice and understanding. The selection and varieties of furniture, food and decorations are amazing. The value is perfect, sometimes even a bargain.

This Ikea is one of the larger ones around. Situated right next next the Metrocentre, it is a great…read morelocation but this also means it can be crazy busy. If you've ever been to the Metrocentre you know that the traffic is hellish on weekends, so I recommend staying away then. Although it's very large it has a weird layout and feels rather cramped and squished together. Especially in the low-ceilinged warehouse which has laughably short shelves. There is a restaurant half way through the shop as per usual selling the favourites like meatballs and lingonberries but it's very dingy with no natural lighting. Some other Ikeas have windows in them but this one does not. I don't get why they added a "mezzanine" for the market hall. Could they have not just built more shop and put it there? It makes the warehouse more cramped and it's more effort using the lifts or travellators to go up and down. It is pretty good though. Every time I've been in it's never been as chaotic and stressful as the Edinburgh store and the stock here tends to be better than in other Ikeas. So although I've badmouthed Ikea Gateshead quite a bit it's still got its good points.

This is B&Q branch situated in Byker. It's a good size store. Although this branch is not as big as…read morethe one in Scotswood road, but this branch has got plenty offers. I got loads of bargains in this branch for 50p, for RRP £3-£10. This B&Q branch is also very close to other shops, such as ASDA, JJB sport, Mc Donald. Some staffs in this branch are also very helpful. They are willing to explain DIY method in details with customers, which absolutely big plus when it comes to DIY. However, always make sure you check the price tag in the shelf before you go to check out, as sometimes the price tag in the shelf has not been updated. By doing this, you can get old price in the check out. Overall, this B&Q branch is one of my favourites.

If you live at byker this place is the best place. When I am renovation my house on byker every…read moretime I go there buy something and need advice for professional staff. But sadly just one person Is the best staff always helpful, nice and listen what my problem is. He is name is Wayne (nice and good person), for another staff is ok but sometime not really good for advice just they always give you advice the expensive item always good than cheapest one. Tidy place and lots of bargain I buy 5 pieces safety plug cost 25p. They have garden store too.