I love PI~KU! Great little vintage clothing, home and jewellery shop just off the Grassmarket. This…read moreis a really friendly and beautifully curated shop that's a true hidden gem of Edinburgh! Hannah the owner has hand selected every item in the store, and she has one hella good eye for style :) totally in love with the little 1960s dress I got here (see photo!) and it only cost £20! Ridiculously affordable if you know anything about buying vintage. I also bought some vintage illustrated sewing magazines which look great framed up on my wall :) She also has a great selection of men's wear, jewellery and scarves, and let's not forget those big gorgeous blankets which are so lovely to snuggle up in or use at picnics. I love that she supports Scottish makers and that there is a good range of priced items in store. Overall, if you're into good quality but affordable vintage and prefer things that are not the kind of thing you'd find on the high street, PI~KU is 100% worth a visit!

This is the sort of shop that I - a student - would always ogle at but never cross the doorway. I…read morewas in my element, however, when I was asked to help a friend re-decorate, and came straight to James Wilson in Stockbridge. I was always keen to go into this shop as it always has really nice, trendy displays and I always fantasized about my future furnishings. I was always too scared to go in, however, as it id definitely not the sort of place you go in for a nosey. I was not disappointed with the selection of furniture, ornaments and decor at all - very trendy and very cool, I recognized a lot of the patterns form Hollyoaks (great, if that's your thing). Although it is a lovely place, the price tag was not so lovely. But I have to admit, going into an interior designers in Stockbridge - I wasn't expecting a bargain. It's a nice place to go and get ideas, however. My friend ended up copying a painting she saw in James Wilson, and it looks just as good!

James Wilson boasts of selling beautiful, bespoke interior design, ranging from elegant wallpaper…read moreto trendy furniture. Contemporary, but seemingly inspired by classic periods of design like the 20s and 30s, James Wilson sells high wuality, magnificently upholstered couches and ornate floral wallpaper. They actually cover a wide range of design and have the added edge of being able to tailor their designs to fit your preferances. So if you see a sofa but would rather have it in another colour, they will make the amendments for you with no problem at all. It's expensive but well worth the money as each item can be personalised. They host such names as Monkwell and (gasp) Lloyd Loom wicker chairs! I love Lloyd Loom so I have a bit of a swoon at the chairs in the shop whenever I'm here. If I had a house with half of the furnishings from this lovely store, I would probably just gaze around the room all day and never sit on the chairs because they are too pretty! But the furniture seems durable as well, so it may appeal to people with young families as much as it would trend setting new home owners!

I absolutely love this shop. I want to buy everything inside it. I got a beautiful tray and vase…read morelast time I was there which were very popular with the recipients!

This is the best place to go in edinburgh if you are looking for any type of fabric. They have a…read morehuge selection of upholstry and curtain / soft furnishing materials with a range going from budget up to ridiculously priced designer fabric. If your skint or just fancy an experiment they have loads of dress patterns and the full range of materials to flex your creative fashionista. Or if you just want some knicker elastic then this is your place

If you're in the least bit crafty then The Cloth Shop will get you really excited. Here you can…read morebuy: Buttons Ribbons Fabrics (including gorgeous Liberty fabrics) Wool Sewing materials DIY craft kids Being here got me really excited to start getting that little bit more crafty; starting small and hopefully moving on up to bigger and more challenging ventures with help from a seriously crafty friend. The Cloth Shop has an expansive range of fabrics and that's really their speciality but that's only just the beginning. The other departments are also really well stocked and with great variety too. There's a table and chairs upstairs along with some sewing pattern books with designs of varying levels of difficulty. This is a really good source of inspiration and helpful for beginners. It got me really excited to get learning and creating. I'm so looking forward to buying some pretty fabrics from The Cloth Shop soon and making a start on some personal projects!

If I had a big house and deep pockets, I would buy furniture from here.. but as I don't have either…read moreof those, I can merely admire the lovely things in this store.. The things in this fancy shop do remind me a LOT of the lovely pieces I saw while I was traipsing around Stockholm... if Scandinavian designer pieces are what you're looking for, this is the place for you! Be prepared to part with the moolah though! Also, if you're a fan of Moomin, it's well worth having a looksee.

Those looking to unleash the interior designer within themselves can do no better than to come…read morehere. It's not particularly cheap, but if it's modern and slightly more unique items you are after then this is the place you are looking for. However, it should be noted that this place does not deal exclusively in lights and also offers other interior items generally including some sort of relationship to light in one form or another such as a number of items of furniture consisting of mirrors as their external surface. IF you do want something a bit more specific and have the money to spend then a visit here might be in order.

I was a little confused as I walked up to Cotterell Lighting store in the Newington area. I was…read morepresented with what appeared to be a beautiful old church but the "Sale now on" said something different. Then, I noticed the huge signs for "Cotterell Lighting" and I decided to pop in. I was still really confused and wondered if I was entering some kind of bizarre lighting cult. As soon as I entered I realised that it was indeed a shop, and it sold lighting, all kinds of lighting, in every design you could think of. There were two friendly staff members working who just told me to give them a shout if I needed any help so I decided to browse. I couldn't believe how many different lighting styles they had and if you're looking for a new lampshade or light then you will find exactly what you're looking for here. In addition to lighting they also do a small amount of furniture. I noticed a really cool mirror ball light, a lampshade on a stand that was designed to look like a fish bone and a huge mirror that I like instantly as it made me look better than I actually do. I have to admit, it was a little odd walking around an old church and it was pretty much intact apart from the missing pews. When I looked up I could see that the upper seating of the church was still there and if that area was still accessible you could have taken a seat and looked down at the now lighting shop. The creaking floor boards were still there as were the stained glass window and painted high ceiling. It seems a waste that such a beautiful church is now just a shop and even stranger that it hasn't been disguised as a shop. I'd recommend visiting under the guise that you need a new lightbulb, as it really is an experience.

This family run business is one of the most luxurious, traditionally Scottish places around for…read moresoft furnishings and household collections. Their designs are quintessentially Scottish, mixing tartans but with a contemporary feel. While the products are certainly pricey, the quality of everything they make (which is all done locally) is definitely worth every penny. Their china products are heavy, a true sign of a really good product and everything seems to have been made with true love and care. Their fabrics are rich and weighty, perfect for the cold Scottish winters. If you are looking for an elegant accessory that still says home-grown and Scottish, this is most definitely the place to come. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

great range of tiles and the price is great staff are really knowledgeabl. I recently purchased…read moresome porcelain tiles in a marble effect for my kitchen floor. At first I wasn't to sure about the til. I was then told by the salesman that I w be better taking the tile home and seeing what it looks like so glad I did after all my kitchen floor looks great I recommend checking out this store