I think the thing with furniture stores is that there is never one which covers all your needs…read more There's always something that seems not quite right that you need to go somewhere else for. So it is with Habitat. I like a lot of their furniture, but their lighting doesn't do it for me, for example. I like their cutlery, but I'm less keen on their crockery. And so on. This is quite a nice Habitat store, laid out attractively over two floors, on the King's Road near Chelsea Town Hall. The staff are generally helpful, they have a nice range of accessories to complement the furniture, and they have regular, good sales. The one major item I did buy from Habitat was my dining table. Although it is "partially self-essembly", it is still a lovely solid piece of furniture and, unusually, opens out on the long side to form a square, which seats eight. It's great for working on, too. So spot on in design terms for me. I was a little nervous about home delivery - my flat is 78 stairs up, with no lift - but the delivery staff were cheerful and came exactly when they said they would, waited for me to check everything was as it should be, and that there was no damage, and then took away the packaging. That is what I regard as good service.

I never gave a bad review! But Habitat on-line well deserves it!…read more If I could I would NOT give one star! I bought my product (plate sets) on-line. I was told it would take 2-3 days to get my order delivered..after 6 days my order hadn't arrived. Called customer services as I was expecting visitors in some days time and absolutely needed these plates!! I was told the order went to the wrong place but would be with me on time for when I needed it. Plates arrived over a week later (No plates for visitors). The box was ripped (no "fragile" label) and plates were broken. I complained and was offered a £10 voucher to spend in their own store?! as a "goodwill" gesture from habitat?! I asked to return and get a refund after such a poor service. I was home on expected time of collection. No one knocked my door and I received an email saying collection failed because no one was home?! (NO note was left on my doorstep either!) I called habitat saying that they were not at my place! I asked if they could contact the driver and I was told they could not contact the driver?! Drivers have no phone number?! This is the worse service I have ever came across with.. it is very disappointing, especially when you pay the extra money for the quality!

One of Earlsfield's larger furniture stores, the Furniture City showroom offers mostly beds and…read morebedroom units, as well as a few other home furniture items. On request a full catalogue can be seen, so if something is not in store it can be ordered. The staff are friendly and courteous, but beware: even the cheapest options are 'orthopaedic' and 'doctor-approved', so you will need to research exactly what you need in a bed before buying. And the product range is impressive: there are the cheapest options which extend to top-end designer variants. The latest in body-absorbing mattresses and sleek bedroom unit designs litter some parts of the shop floor like a couple of Ferraris in a middle class parking lot. Prices are pretty good as well: check back as there are always specials on the go depending on what piece of furniture you are looking for that day.

I'm a person that likes to support my local businesses. This way, I find I can get good advice,…read morecustomer service and negotiate fare and resonable prices. Well I've found not only considered and excellent knowledgeable advice but honesty also! I was in search of natural filled mattresses and needed 2 to be zipped and linked. The manager IIfan found one of the mattresses not to his standards and had it remade! All throughout he kept me informed and updated on its progress. The mattresses are of a high quality and beautiful made. Thank you IIfan.

How have I not reviewed this place yet? When in need of some furniture of random crap for the…read morehouse, this was my go-to place. Now I'm moving back into the area, once again it's a haven of everything old, cheap and totally not antique. I while ago I bought a really old heavy oak table here. It was covered in graffiti but with a little bit of sanding and a lick of paint, it's now a piece in my room that people comment on. It makes me even happier that you can haggle for prices, if you can understand the very strong Irish accents going on that is. I did struggle but eventually, we cut a deal and for £35 I could have the table delivered. They have books, vinyl, vhs, laps, wardrobes, chairs, dining sets. Every weekend it's something different so get there early if you want to have the best pick of stuff. Bring cash, no your spending limit and don't pay more than a tenner for delivery.

Don't let the haphazard pavement display, the rude staff or questionable furniture fool you: this…read moreis a furniture store. Barely. Not much indication is given as to what is new and what is second hand, or where the staff are located should you have a question. After raising your voice a couple of times, a staff member seems to just appear from somewhere near the back, but in my experience, this is not necessarily a mutually beneficial undertaking. Everyone has been to a house where it seems that not one piece of furniture matches in design. I think this may well be the product of stores such as this. Which is not all bad for some people, I mean, Britney Spears has mismatched furniture right? Getting the right furniture is probably very important: however if you're in a real hurry, this furniture store might just be a suitable port of call.

Large store with a good range o furniture, bedding, lighting, soft furnishings and accessories…read more Staff are helpful and don't pressure you to buy like some stores. Bit of a nuisance not being able to pick up small furniture, such as a mirror, straight away. It has to be delivered at cost which I think is a bit of a rip off.

Shout out to Megan who gave us some great service. Went there during the sale and bought 4 pieces…read moreof Balmoral furniture (fancy!). Unfortunately one piece, the single bookcase had just been discontinued and we weren't able to order it. Megan then offered the store model as an ex display piece and seeing as I wanted two, called round all of the London stores looking for another one. Unfortunately (again!) one couldn't be found so she took us round the entire range until we found a suitable replacement. We also bought another store piece and completed the order. I had everything finally delivered yesterday and delivery was also good, the Laura Ashley people have me an expected time a couple of days in advance, called beforehand and delivered the ones from warehouse without issue. The independent delivery guy, Desmond, recommended by the store also delivered early. I felt really bad as I live on the fourth floor and one of his pieces didn't fit in the lift, he'd already told me that if this was the case there would be an extra fee, but the speed and professionalism he did it in meant that I had no problem in doing so. I'll definitely check out Laura Ashley again the next time I'm looking for furniture!

Lovely store, it smells of countryside and good taste. They carry a full range of furniture,…read moreinteriors and accessories. Also they have a service where you can talk to a team that will design glass buildings. So if you are planning to build a study or a nursery they are specialists. This cool store has rooms with furniture and accessories that perfectly go with your new glass house. Cinderella eat your heart out.

Old fireplaces, stained glass and wooden doors, not your standard local shop but fantastic…read morenonetheless. The reclaimed fittings that you will find in the Junction Emporium are unique and beautiful, enough to give an old house a new lease of life. The owner, formerly a builder, specialises in supplying and fitting old fireplaces. You will not find a shop where they know more about this select market or have such a stunningly unique collection than at The Junction Emporium.

This shop sells fully restored pine furniture, much of it coming from Eastern Europe, fully…read morerestored fireplaces and surrounds as well as beautiful pieces of original furniture. It also provides Restored pine furniture and fireplaces from the 1800s to the 1930s. Also a large range of architectural pieces such as door handles, ornamental cast iron, stained glass windows and a comprehensive stock of stripped internal and external pine doors. It is a family run business for many years they are very happy to offer free advice and have a wealth of craftspersons at disposal, including stone masons, stained glass window repairers, cast iron welders and architects to name a few. They also offers a pine stripping service, custom built kitchens and wardrobes and personally installs fireplaces. So if you want your problems and headaches sorted out then get down to the Junction Emporium, Lordship Lane in east dulwich.

I actually associate this place more with kitchenware than furniture, but I agree that it's a very…read morehandy place. When I moved to London several years back, I think it took me about a year to figure out one could buy household goods someplace other than argos. Of course, I lived in halls near covent garden, so I give myself a small excuse for that idiocy. Now that I'm in Camden, I generally head to A&K for all the little bits and peices of kitchen and other assorted household stuff I may need (for those who have done time in the states, I often go here for the random sorts of things that used to have me Target-bound). They are not infallible, nor would I go there for sparkling service (not bad mind, they just basically leave you alone), but I find that if I can't find something random in A&K, there's a decent chance I won't find it anywhere else nearby either.

The A & K Warehouse is an excellent outlet for your furniture needs - especially in the wooden…read moremodels - alot of beds and chairs on offer in the basic pine style. The shop is pretty god damn big as well, reaching very far back from the entrance.. in a true warehouse fashion. The staff responded well to my approaches (not in that way) - 'Yes I would like to buy a bed' 'Right this way sir!' Good lads. And a good shop, with competitive prices and a distinct lack of competition in the area, I imagine they are making a pretty penny for themselves - and with friendly staff like Mike available, they probably deserve it!

A lovely hidden gem on Chatsworth road! Specialising in…read more'mid-century furniture and ceramics', this is a beautifully designed space showcasing vintage furniture. Its a little bit of a tight fit, and on the pricier side, but the aesthetic quality and craftsmanship of these pieces are sure to last you forever. Plus, Billy the dog lives in the shop. And lets you cuddle him.

From the owner: everything but the dog specialises in mid century, Danish Modern and vintage Ercol furniture.read more

Uh, ok. After a day filled with shopping, my group wanted to stop at Top Shop. Apparently this is a…read moretop clothing shop in London, but really falls flat in regards to selection and quality. Even after an hour of browsing, I have come to the conclusion that this store has the quality of H&M or Forever 21 - just with higher prices and the occasional name brand. Items on sale were very odd looking and disorganized. Not exactly the place I'd like to buy anything, I tried.

USA DO NOT PURCHASE ON-LINE GIFT CARDS from TopShop!…read more On the US TopShop website, the gift cards are electronically generated in EUROS and TopShop stores (in this case, The Grove TopShop in LA) DOES NOT HONOR THEM because "they are not in US dollars". After receiving a $200 gift card that they would not honor, I called their US Customer service number. The US customer service telephone lines ring and then disconnect - continuously. I called their UK customer service number that had an automated "your call is important to us" that kept me on hold for over 40 minutes before connecting to a person (the international phone call alone cost $210). The UK customer service guy checked it all out, confirmed the card, acknowledged the issue, and said they would reissue it in US dollars and email it within the week. No gift card was received. Instead, an email asking for CONFIRMATION of full name, address and zip code. (Image attached) Responded to them - no response. Emailed them again (after the first $200 phone charge I wasn't going to call again) - put in a "que" per automated response saying they were very busy and warning that it I sent another email it would put me on the end of the line and start the process all over again.(see attached) Endless loop - with no results whatsoever.