Getting to buy a whole flat's worth of new furniture is pretty heady stuff. All the things to…read morechoose from! After some not inconsiderable searching on the internets, I'd managed to narrow down the bed I wanted to 1 of 5 frames offered by a combination of Ikea, Bensons and John Lewis. I'm pretty lazy though, so wasn't sure I could be bothered dragging my butt out to see them all. Thankfully, enter the Bensons for Beds summer sale! One of the frames I liked was being offered for not much more than half price, so I decided to check it out first as if I liked it the process would be suddenly much easier..... There are quite a few Bensons locations around Glasgow of various shapes and sizes but I decided to head to the Hillington branch as it was one of the bigger branches and relatively convenient to get to from home. Sharing it's space with a Reid's furniture store, it gives plenty to look at for those furniture shopping. As I'd already picked the bed frame I wanted, as well as a divan and mattress combo for the spare room, the only decision to be made on the trip was a mattress to go with the bed frame. I was there with my Maw, so obviously we dove straight in to trying them out. Probably, shouldn't have started with the £2000 memory foam, top of the line option. Sadly out of my budget but immediately ruined me for all other mattresses. We picked ourselves up though and with the help of the sales person tried a whole bunch of mattresses until I found the right one for the right price. I was impressed with how committed he was to helping me find one I liked best, very patient! He was also super helpful when organising the purchase and delivery, the one downside being that their finance system was down, so I had to return another day to get that sorted. It was worth it though as they offer 0% interest with flexible terms, and it was relatively easy to get sorted. Overall a great buying experience with a good choice of options available. In the end, thanks to the sale, I saved about 30% in total, so definitely worth watching for one if you're looking to purchase a bed. Can't wait for them to be delivered now!

I've never eaten in the cafe here - that just feels unnatural in a home furnishings store for some…read morereason. But there's no denying that the IKEA experience has transformed the way we equip our homes. Yet it is an experience shopping here, and you either love it or hate it. If you have no idea what you're getting into or what you're looking for, go upstairs to the showroom section and browse around until you have achieved the necessary zombie-like trance state to descend into the main store. Then wander mindlessly through the maze of stuff until you (hopefully) find what you were looking for. If it's larger items you want, you then have to locate them in the warehouse section, which resembles that scene at the end of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' with its endless rows of high shelves. Then finally, the tills, after which you will be more inclined to enter the cafe area for some sustenance after your endurance trial. Savvy shoppers like myself pre-shop on the website, which handily will print out a list of your items and tell you where they are located, including the exact shelf number in the warehouse for the bulky items. Then, avoiding the upper floor, head straight for the small door behind the main staircase and go straight into the store. Pay careful attention to the layout of the 'short-cut' doors that connect the different areas; these will help you to avoid trolling round the whole maze.

I really love Ikea. A lot. It is a pretty magical place - it's different every time you visit, and…read moreyou can pick up something weird and usual every time you visit. I visited on Sunday and while it can be a nightmare on the weekend, thankfully this store is big enough that you might not notice. The line for food was ridiculous though, and it was at least a 10 minute wait. They've also changed the meatball portion sizing so it's small, medium large whereas I'm convinced you used to order by number of meatballs. You also can't have both chips AND mash, you need to get a separate portion of chips. No one stands between me and double carbs, ok?! Apart from these small grizzles, I generally really like going to Ikea and will always overspend and bring home things I don't need. This time it was a fish shaped ice cube tray. Do I need it? probably not. But it was only 90p! Hot tip: if you're holding a gallery exhibition, this is a great place to get the frames. The frames come in boxes of 10 and you can take the whole box for easy transportation.

Great service & quality for the money, I'm a returning customer…read more Only pain is to pay extra for delivery, which when you're spending such a lot of money is a bit much to ask.

Don't be put off by its rather dated shop exterior. Inside is a plethora of beds/mattresses/pillows…read moreand helpful salespeople! Their prices are fairly good from what we've priced online. We were allowed to wander freely and noone batted an eyelid at me laying on all the mattresses to my heart's content. We were offered help and when we said we were just browsing, they let us be. But when we needed help it was plentiful, relaxed and unassuming. Chatted to Gordon for ages about mattresses! They were at no stage pushy... we decided on a bed but wanted to check out more mattresses, Gordon encouraged us to have a look around and just to call them when we wanted the bed delivered. Think we'll end up going back and getting a mattress from them. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a bed/mattress.

Archers Sleepcentre have some pretty comfy beds, single beds, doubles, bunks, Silent Nights, all…read moresorts. So if you're looking for a bed then you'll be spoilt for choice in here. I remember I used to work for a mystery shopper company and I once got asked to go here to do my nosey. When I first read the job description I thought that would be an awesome day out, lying on all the different beds to see what one was comfiest, then I read a bit further. My job was to go in, ask someone whether or not latex is a kind of memory foam. WHAT? Who asks that? I can just imagine some old married couple heading to Archers for a new bed... Bill: Oh that one looks nice, she's a beauty. Margaret: Oh, I'm not sure... Do you think latex is a kind of memory foam? I mean, for the love of all things bed related, why would that ever cross your mind? I did contemplate doing that job for the giggles, as the thought of marching purposefully up to some unsuspecting bed sales person to ask that still makes me chuckle but I ended up realising that for the £8 fee it was probably more hassle than it was worse and I wouldn't have been able to keep a straight face whilst asking that question, totally giving the game away. All in all, a huge shop, friendly staff and competitive prices.

A lesser known bed shop this is a rare wee, well big, find…read more I stumbled across it a few years ago now, when my ex was moving out. In the split up politics I'd agreed to keep the hellish bed he'd MADE. Yes. And it gets worse. It was not a bed that sits on the ground. Oh no, this was a bed that was roughly seven feet high and sat a whole foot below the ceiling (I'm not going to answer your question). Kinda like a massive bunk bed but underneath it there was piles of his junk. Anyway, enough about the tree house. It's now gone. Thank God. But, in the break up proceeding, I'd agreed to keep the bed (well, there was no way for him to take it was there?) and he was taking the duvet, pillows etc. So off we endued a strained car journey to this place for the purchase of some pillows, duvet etc. It's a massive shop filled with a whole host of beds (as Eleanor has mentioned) and a good side selection of bed accessories including some sets of bed spreads and the like. The staff are pleasant, helpful and extremely easy to locate - something that is underrated. Meanwhile, the prices are reasonable and their products range from the cheap (and not so nice) to the luxurious. So there's something for everyone and every price range. Give it a go.

The Living Room on Dumbarton Road is an absolutely beautiful shop! Even if you don't have the space…read moreor the funds for new furniture, it's worth paying a visit just to browse. A lot of shops like this get a bit funny if you're just having a look - but the lady in The Living Room was lovely and didn't mind at all. All the furniture is arranged into little "rooms", which makes the whole place feel really homely. As well as all sorts of furniture - you'll also find smaller furnishings such as vases, candles and lamps. There are some really nice gifty bits and pieces that would make great presents, and I even spied some gorgeous wooden Christmas decorations on the counter. Prices range from £10 or £20 for small furnishings and lampshades to £2000 for a sofa. Although quite a bit pricier for furniture than a certain unnamed Scandinavian superstore, the furniture in The Living Room is infinitely more individual and stylish and much, much better quality. Worth a trip - even if it's just to dream.

I agree with Katie A. in that this really is a shop to visit, even if just for a wee wander. My…read moreguy and I stopped in here a few weekends ago after a lunch date in the west end. Neither of us had ever been in before, but my guy reminded me that Jack and Victor of Still Game shot some scenes in this shop way back. Even though this shop is called The Living Room, it really caters to the whole home and depending on your style, there really is something for every room. We were in looking at bedroom sets and found one that we really liked, and put it on our list of contenders. The staff in this shop are helpful and polite, but be warned, they don't take kindly to shoplifters. Since it seems there were only two people on staff, in a pretty large shop, they have cameras and notices everywhere that CCTV is in operation. No bother, I'm sure that helps in feeling safe. Towards the back of the shop were bits and bobs of sale items, ranging from discontinued furniture to outdated candles and pillows. Everything still in really great shape, the discounted price just makes them that much sweeter. We left happy with ideas of how we want to furnish our house and even stopped by their larger store in Merchant City (which wasn't as nice as this shop) and fully plan on coming back for other decorating needs.

This place is pretty kick ass. With a wide range of just about everthing you'll need to kit out a…read morenewly aquired house, or even just replace something thats been bustimacated, its totally worth a visit as you'll most likely find something that will suit your needs at half the price you would pay anywhere else. the best thing about this joint is the quality of the gear, yes its in the maon used (some new i think) but its all in great condition. This is in stark comparison to some of the other smaller furniture stores nearby where it can be a bit hit and miss, altough there still worht a visit. This joint though is pretty dependable. Good gear, good selection, good pricing...good god, what are you waiting for??

The large BHF furniture showroom on Dumbarton Road is certainly worth checking out if you want some…read morecheap furniture or electricals while helping out a worthy charity. Now, don't set your sights too high - you're unlikely to scoop a vintage dresser for a fiver here - a lot of the furniture is cheap MDF-based stuff. However there's a high turnover, and wee gems do appear from time to time. To make space for incoming donations, items in the showroom are discounted if they don't shift quickly. I've picked up a lovely display cabinet, tallboy / linen store and blanket box for around £30-£40 each. Compared to the Salvation Army showroom also on Dumbarton Road at Partick Cross, the prices here can seem quite steep. This is certainly true for the MDF furniture and the electricals - an old CRT television was priced over £100... rather ambitious. But the older, solid furniture can be a bargain. Remember BHF if you have unwanted furniture which is still in good condition, they will uplift and collect gift-aid on your donation when it sells. They let you know how much the charity received for your donation too, which is nice!

Love our new bed we got from Corstorphine bed centre. After searching around the various bed shops…read morein Edinburgh and after visiting Ikea, we decided on buying from these guys. There help and advice was really good and delivery was free.

From the owner: Corstorphine Bed Centre is Edinburgh's premier bed shop offering our customers a unique selection…read moreof the finest beds and mattresses. Established for over 30 years, we take pride in the services we provide our clients in selecting their bed or mattress. We stock a broad range of divans, bed frames, and mattresses, catering for all styles and tastes that allow you to make the right choice. We stock all of the biggest names in beds and mattresses such as Sealy, Silent Night, Rest Assured and Sweet Dreams at our shop in Edinburgh, or if you prefer to shop online, we have a next day delivery service available. Being a premier stockist of these top brands allows us to sell to you only hand picked models that are not typically available online or at our competitors. Our range of beds includes both traditional and modern styles in wood, iron, and fabrics. If you're looking for a child's bed and mattress, then we have an entire range just for you to choose from or if you have any special requirements we have years of experience and knowledge to find you the right product. A new bed or mattress from Corstorphine Bed Centre is an investment in your health and happiness. We Provide FREE Delivery & FREE Disposal Of Your Old Bed Or Mattress