I first discovered the Persian Rug Centre about 8 years ago when I needed a new rug for a new house…read moreI'd moved into. Someone suggested 'the rug shop' in Selly Oak so I popped in on the off chance, I wouldn't go anywhere else now! This is not the cheapest place to buy a rug, in fact some of their prices are absolutely staggering, but the sheer quality and workmanship that has gone into each rug makes it well worth the money. You'll get your first taste of what to expect as soon as you look at the exterior of the shop, rugs are hung in the windows and also displayed outside in the drier months. The choice of rugs will draw you into the shop, and I defy you to walk away without buying anything! There is a good selection of modern and classically styled rugs, most with a definite Arabic design in a huge range of colours which will compliment any living room. The designs are stunning, some are simply patterned and others depict scenes from unknown books and texts. Absolutely beautiful. There are also a wide range of plain rugs from thick furry rugs to more basic woven works which are more towards the budget end of the range. I have bought seven or eight rugs from them over the years, both for myself and as gifts, and have never had cause to complain about anything. There are never any loose threads or bad stitching on any of the rugs and they are of the highest quality. I love the fact that there is such a wide range of sizes available as rugs are one of those things where one size definitely does not fit all, I had cause recently to look for a long thin rug for my mother in laws hallway and I found the perfect thing at the Persian Rug Centre whereas I have never before seen a rug with these very particular dimensions. You can expect to pay around £60 for the cheapest rug in here, which will probably be one of their plainer options, and prices will then rise according to the brand or thickness of the ruf you want to buy. I have seen rugs in here priced at £400 and £500, and these are absolutely stunning although just a bit over budget for me! The staff in the Persian Rug Centre are extremely knowledgeable about the rugs they sell, an Asian family who are always happy to chat to customers about the rug making traditions and will help you make an ideal purchase. I always feel that they are not forcing me into buying anything and on the odd occasion when I have not been able to make my mind up I have been urged to go away and think about it, a novelty these days as usually this kind of shop will keep you hanging around as they are so desperate for a sale! Next time I need a rug I will definitely be taking a trip to the Persian Rug Centre, I'm actually considering buying my sister a rug for Christmas as I'm sick of tripping over her tatty rag rug in the living room - I'm sure I can find something in this special little shop to suit her eclectic tastes!

If you want modern and traditional rugs then come here!! I was amazed that they could fit in such a…read morelarge selection into three floors and it didn't feel overcrowded either. When they say "Modern and traditional" they literary mean it as there were rugs with cities on them to rugs with typical cashmere design, amazing! I'm pretty sure every single type of rug could be found here. However the shop isn't that big so if you wanted to fully roll out a rug it would have to be done on top of other rugs. The owner was really nice and helpful enough to answer all my curios questions about the rugs and the business. I think the only negative criticism I have about this shop is that they don't do delivery and I honestly thought I was going to fall and break a bone on the stairs. They were so narrow, fragile and crooked and the loose banister didn't help!

A specialised shop selling traditional and modern hand made woollen rugs. The rugs are great…read morequality and beautiful colours and patterns. The service from father and son is 5 star. Knowledgeable and helpful without being pushy. A definite 5 stars!

Latif's has become something of a Birmingham institution for me and I have started categorising…read morepeople by those that know and love it and those that don't. For me you can't call yourself a true Brummie until you have experience this place. An almost palace of cheap and cheerful shopping they stock pretty much everything from home ware, clothes, furniture, garden products, electrical, lights, toys and even sweets and food. Spread over 3 floors once inside you might struggle to escape. I visit quite often as they have a lot of cheap things I use around festival season and Christmas. It is well worth a visit and really you haven't lived until you've spent an hour here.

If you are moving house and are on a budget or you are a student just taking up residence in…read moreBirmingham I think it's worth checking out Latifs. The place has EVERYTHING and it's all cheap as chips. There's so much that you can end up getting a little lost, without even knowing where to start. Some might prefer to go a little more upmarket, but I have no problem at all when you can kit out your whole flat and get change from a fiver (I exaggerate but you get my point). Even though it's cheap it's not all throwaway stuff, I bought some glasses there when I moved to my new apartment and the quality is pretty decent. As well as all the practical things you will need you can also find some very surreal and kitch decorative things. There are three floors dedicated to kitchenware, furniture, bedding, lighting and electrical goods, gardening equipment, tools, food and drink, cleaning products... see, everything! I recommend going by car or with a willingness to carry bags. And expect to leave there with a bunch of useless things you never intended to buy on your shopping trip (I still have the lenticular portrait of a tiger on my wall to this day).

This family run business offer carpets, rugs and vinyl flooring at reasonable prices. When we moved…read moreinto our house a year or so back we had some vinyl flooring for our kitchen. They came out and measured-up (free of charge) and came and fitted the flooring a few days later. One of the fitters forgot to add a metal strip in one of the door frames so, after a quick call to the shop, the manager came out and fitted it himself, which should tell you all you need to know about their customer service. They have a showroom on site so you can browse through their stock.

From the owner: We supply quality carpets and Luxury vinyl tiles to discerning customers. We have a highly…read morespecialist fitting team, with many years of knowledge and installation methods.

When you're thinking of giving your home a new look, you often imagine a magnificent picture in…read moreyour head but can never find the trimmings to make this dream a reality. I knew precisely the texture of carpet I wanted for my bedroom and the colour but couldn't find it anywhere. That's until I came to Abdullah & Sons. They have the largest selection of carpets, rugs and flooring that I've ever come across under one roof. They're always busy, which goes to show just how popular they are in the trade. The only problem with range is you're spoilt for choice but I can't complain about that! It just means it takes longer but Abdullah, the owner, is understanding. He offers samples of your favourite carpets to take home. They have carpet fitters, who can usually come as soon as the following day. Or delivery is available immediately!

Kiddiminster Carpets in Shirley stock just about everything you would need to cover a floor. So…read morethat is not just carpet but wood, laminate, vinyl and rugs. However, I have only bought carpet from here but they have supplied and fitted all the carpets in my house. The prices are very competitive and the service is excellent. Recently I needed to carpet a very small room and I visited Kiddiminster Carpets as I knew they would be the people for the job. They advised that with the size of the room a remnant would probably be suitable. I was shown into a warehouse next to the showroom where roles and roles of large, leftover pieces of carpet are kept. The chap cheerfully and helpfully rolled out the carpets we were interested in so we could pick something suitable in colour and of the right size. Booking in fitting in was stress free and all the carpets have been fitted perfectly. Highly recommend.

I came in here to have a browse through the selection of carpets they have. I was not desperately…read moreseeking a new carpet but sometimes I like to have a look round interior design shops and such to see if anything inspires me or takes my fancy. They also specialise in other types of flooring such as vinyl and laminates. They have a nice selection of rugs too, some of which were very tempting! It was quite quiet when I went in and there were not much staff, although the man I did see was very polite and professional and did ask me if I needed any assistance. The prices were moderate, but I have been to more expensive places in Birmingham so this place may be considered a little cheaper. Overall, it is a good place if you are thinking about getting a new floor or carpet put down.