Aromas of varnish and wood overwhelm my nostrils, but its all good. Stepping into Geddes is like…read moregetting lost in the deep, dark forest. However, instead of trees, wood is sculpted into refined decadence, otherwise classified as furniture. Selection is impeccably crafted. Geddes specializes in custom made pieces, so feel free to walk in with a concept and leave it to the crafters. The work is displayed on two levels; take a few steps down to a dowdy basement of exposed brick and low ceilings- watch your head. But the room is lit with tables, chairs, cabinets, dressers made of rich wood and vision. There is a delicate glory in each and every piece. A lengthened table to sit more than 10? I think of my family and the possibility of fitting at one table with ease. (There are 7 of us, plus significant others-- tight fit!) Each piece embraces a vintage, one of a kind esthetic, and its all an obvious swoon. Gorgeous furniture. Custom Crafted. If you are looking for something special, this is a space that speaks for itself.

Raw wooden planks, laminate flooring and exposed piping unite in this small, dark North End space…read more I was greeted by a jolly fellow as soon as I stepped from the sun drenched side walk into the shop. I learned that on Friday nights they set the shop up to create showroom displays, signaling the reason for a slightly disheveled space. I was offered assistance but opted to peruse. Most of the woods used in this shop are rich and glorious, from mahogany to cherry wood, the tone set is one of superior quality and high end natural materials. Had I been in the market for a huge board room table, today I would have made my purchase. There was an impressive number at Geddes that I would bet could seat 20 or more people - perfect for extravagant dinner parties. This boutique furniture shop is a must visit if you're looking to design your own home furnishings. Not only do they sell a few different designers, they also carry their own wares and can work with you on one of a kind creations.

After scouring several Halifax/Dartmouth furniture stores 31 Westgate rated, by far , the best. The…read moremix of high quality classic and contemporary pieces, great lighting options, and home accessories made the whole experience easy. The knowledgeable, talented and friendly staff's attention to detail helped to pull together the look I wanted to achieve. This is now my "Go to "Shop".

From the owner: Our business offers design services as well as retail for home furnishings and accessoriesread more

Project 9 for most people is where they make their wish list as they stroll though. You will find…read morevery high-end furniture in every shape, color and size. This is where you will sink into that awesome leather and know you are in luxury. I love the furniture here! For now , I can only love from the outside, it is the place to shop if you have the expense account to do so. You will be the envy of your friends if you shop here. The designs are very clean and sexy. Everything you would want in a piece of furniture, I can say , this furniture is a long term purchase. Enjoy!

Project 9 was one of my original home décor crushes when I lived nearby on South Park Street. I'd…read morepop in, ogle their expensive selection of condo-sized furniture, and then attempt to find it all elsewhere on a student budget. Of course, I never did. Today, it's still a nice shop in a great location on Dresden Row. The windows make for great lighting and make it easy for something to catch your eye as you stroll by. I do find it borders on overstuffed most of the time though. The front area is nicely staged, but once you walk through to the Queen Street side, you're usually dodging ottomans in order to take a peak. I haven't been nearly as excited with my recent visits simply because I find the styles haven't really updated much over the past few years and the staff haven't been all that welcoming. Still, it's a good spot to find furniture for the downtown condo lifestyle that you won't find at the warehouses.

Very unfriendly. I have ignored all the Google reviews thinking that the reviews were exaggerating…read morethe unfriendliness. But no they are indeed unfriendly.

From the owner: Voted as the Best Furniture Store & Best Home Decor Store in Halifax by The Coast Readers, Attica…read moreis an innovative shop in the city's vibrant north end. The first contemporary design boutique in Atlantic Canada, Attica features modern furniture and accessories by local and international artists and designers. From upholstered and leather sofas, to solid wood dining sets and creative lighting, Attica offers clients a unique selection of manufactured and handmade items. When your home works, life is better, simpler, more beautiful. The design team at Attica can help you show your style and create a space that's uniquely you, that let's you love being home.

Bought a couch for 850$. Should have known it would not be good quality because Of how cheap it…read morewas. The couch broke in less than a week because it did not have all the required supports. When I called trying to return it because Of a manufacturing defect the owner told me that it was not a defect. For two weeks we went back and forth because he wanted to give me another couch which I did not want because it is cheap furniture - I only wanted my money back. When he finally agreed to refund the money he was going to charge me a delivery fee for a truck to come pick up the defective couch. I refused and drove it in my self. The owner is incompetent and makes a living off of selling cheap (quality and price) furniture. The only good thing about this business is a salesman named Daniel - he straightened everything out. Needless to say, I will never give them any business again because of the terrible customer service I revived from the owner Chen. I hope you all spend the extra money and go anywhere else.

One of the worst experiences I have ever had with a business. The manager hired is clearly not…read morequalified for the job, laughing at our problem and calling me 'naive and ignorant'. Everything was done in a very shady and dishonest manner. Contracts were not clear and used against us when a complaint was issued. I highly recommend staying away from this business if you don't want to be screwed over for your money.

If ever there was a business that had a sign that read "Buyer Beware' this is the business. My…read morewife asked me to shop for a gift for some friends. I chose an item, checked out, and proceeded to take it home. Well, as luck would have it my wife felt it was not what we should give, so I went back to Thornbloom and requested a refund. This was all of two hours after my initial purchase. At this point the clerk a said that the item was 'seasonal' and could not be returned. She then pushed aside a box that half covered an 8X10 sign taped to the counter that indicated that no returns of 'seasonal' merchandise would be considered. I had not been informed verbally of this policy when I checked out, nor did the receipt I was given state that the sale was Final. The half covered sign constituted notice, and I had not seen it when checking out earlier that day. So clearly Thornblooms had covered themselves legally, but they obviously failed Business Ethics 101. Now, many stores have this policy at this time of the year, but they display it clearly and usually mark the receipts as a Final Sale - not Thornblooms. I guess they feel they are above such common courtesy. I will donate the item to the Mission Mart at Bayers Lake and hopefully they will get a few bucks for it and that will go to a good cause - Souls Harbour. As for me, I will avoid this business as I would avoid the plague. I prefer to deal with people who actually run their business in an ethical manner.

I have never written an online review but the service I received at this store was so terrible, I…read morehad to write something. I ordered an item online for a holiday gift at the price posted online of $215. My order was processed and I received a confirmation email. When I called them just a few minutes later to find out some details about the item, I was told by the sales agent (Martha) that the item I was calling about was in fact definitely in stock, but not at the $215 price tag. Instead it was actually $515 (!!!). A few minutes after my call the item mysteriously disappeared from their website and I was told that they don't see that item at that price. At the request of Martha, I provided screen captures of my confirmed order, detailing the item that was bought, and the price at which it was purchased. At that point I was told to call the owner Debbie. Not only did Debbie refuse to honour the price at which I was able to place my order, she was completely rude and unapologetic, and kept saying repeatedly and alternately that: 1. "We don't have the item in the colour you ordered it in" 2. "We don't have that item in the store at that price" 3. "We are not obliged to honour prices on our website"!!!! This, despite the fact that the original person I spoke with had the item in her hand. I'm not sure how they've stayed in business as long as they have. If they had made even a tiny effort to keep me as a customer or extend any courtesy, I would have understood that mistakes happen. However, given that they would not own up to their mistake, confess that this was entirely their fault and gave me terrible excuses to avoid honouring the price that was on their website, has left me with a very bad experience.

This is an excellent store for tools and items that don't retain fragrance chemicals, such as used…read moreporcelain sinks, ceramic lamps, floor tiles, wall tiles, tubs, used doors and windows, etc. Also good for small carpentry items, such as hinges, screws, , etc. As in most second-hand stores, furniture can retain deodorizer sprays that can persist. If you don't care about that, the selection of furniture is small, but very good quality with some neat retro stuff as well as more modern furniture. I have suggested to the manager that employees don't wear cologne, scented hand cream, etc. so that it's easier to tell if the furniture has fragrance in it. For me, fragrance chemicals are a deal breaker.

From the owner: We take used and new donations and resell them at a discount retail price that is always tax-free…read more DIYers, renovators and everyday shoppers always find home improvement items at a price you can't beat. All proceeds go towards improving access to affordable home ownership in Nova Scotia.

This decorative little shop has some neat ideas, i'll give them that…read more Interesting items to be found: *'We're at the lake' wooden garden signs *Repurposed old door knobs turned into towel holders *Wooden garden signs in general with sage, tulips, etc written on them. Generally a wide range of gift ideas. Most products in the shop have been created by the owners themselves so that's pretty neat. I would have preferred to browse on my own however, as opposed to being given the run down of each item I picked up. Eager sales people, that's for sure!

Rusty Hinges is my kind of store. Like others have said walking in here is like walking into a…read morechild hood memory of a weekend at the cottage. The smell of the soaps and candles places you in a relaxed mood to browse the shabby sheik store. I love this style of furniture old style with a modern twist to it. Bird houses seem to be a big thing in this store but these bird house are more of a decor thing. Various colours that you would use and an accent piece apposed to hanging in a tree. Bath salts and lotions fill the shelves with straw baskets in a way that you need to touch. I would love to design my house with everything in this place. Now prices are a bit higher then an average wear house stocked with but the character of each piece is filled with conversation and years of falling in love with your piece over and over. Beautiful hardwood floors with great wear can tell you that this store has had many visitors walking through and this is a place that I will visit again.

TERRIBLE experience with the Brick. I purchased a high quality dishwasher that never operated. It…read moretook 6 months of emails, calling and constant communication on my end to replace. The replacement dishwasher was of a lesser value and they refused to install it or remove the faulty dishwasher. It has been a continual headache dealing with the Brick and I would not recommend you give them your business.

I ordered a table and chairs based on an advertised estimated delivery date of April 25. The very…read morenext day, I received an update pushing the delivery to May 25, a full month later. I understand that delays can happen, especially with large items. However, a one month change immediately after purchase feels misleading, particularly when the earlier date influenced my decision to buy over other retailers. I contacted customer service and the experience was disappointing. Rather than acknowledging the concern, the response focused entirely on the fact that the date was "estimated." There was no recognition of how a significant overnight change could feel misleading and impact a customer's expectations and experience, and no options were offered, such as a discount, delivery accommodation, or any form of goodwill. Their responses felt defensive rather than solution oriented. A simple acknowledgment of the situation would have gone a long way. Customers should be aware that estimated delivery dates shown at purchase may not reflect actual availability, and delays of up to a month are possible even immediately after ordering.