This gorgeous homewares shop opened about 5 months ago but somehow I'd completely missed it in this…read moretime. It's got some really lovely bits and pieces - Glasgow road signs, vintage map wall art, luggage cases, Shetland wool blankets, chandeliers, furniture as well as wee decorative pieces. One of my favourite finds was a glass pineapple that has a silver coating and now sits on my lounge room table. I didn't realise but they also have a shop through in Edinburgh and an online store. With fantastic customer service and great, unusual pieces, I'll definitely be popping in more often.

The window displays are so beautiful here, it almost put me off because I was scared my…read more'clumsiness' would mean I would knock everything over! Anyway, needed a mother's day gift and I'm glad I went in. I was focussing on the unique candle scents, rhubarb and ginger or fig to name but a few, for the gift. These were so delicious I came away with one for mum and one for me. Other things that caught my eye were the range of blankets/throws and room diffusers. Staff here are extremely helpful and friendly (none of the pouncing/smothering approach some people go for) and a pleasure to do business with. If you need something lovely...time and tide. (Even if you are clumsy!)

Without a doubt, one of the weirdest - and awesomest - interior design shops I've ever stepped…read morefoot in. It's like an Aladins Cave, with crazy cushions, stately chaise's, and obscure objet d'art. Not to mention the lamps. They do sinceriously awesome lamps - from multi-bulbed (of different sizes!), glass dome encasements, to the brightly coloured giant miners lamps. If you're not careful, you'll miss that they have a downstairs too. We did, and the staff ( who were in no way pushing sales), pointed it out. Third is whet they have some great pictures, in a variety of styles - but I really liked a big pop art one. If I had loads of money, I could easily spend a fortune here! The stock for somewhere like this must rotate quite regularly, so I look forward to checking it out again in a few months time.

What a great selection of contemporary pieces, Bonnie could not have done enough for us and her Wee…read moredog Clyde was The Star of the show. The service was first class and she was very friendly and helpful, Bonnie also gave us local directions to a great coffee shop round the corner. "Sonny & Vito" We will definitely be back, Colin & Bill

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.

Located in The Hive building off Argyle Street this is Glasgow's first branch of The Scandinavian…read moreShop. I think they've primarily been an online retailer but have a shop in Helensburgh too. They stock Scandi brands like Skandinavisk, Menu, Sagaform, Broste, Pappelina and lots more. They sell homeware, gifts and a lot of candles! The shop is very spacious and well laid out. If you have a craving for some nordic style beyond IKEA then this is the place for you.

I have been to Princes Square Shopping Centre many times but it was only recently that I noticed…read moreDwell existed! I had never even heard of the company before! I popped in for a little look around and was very pleasantly surprised. Dwell sells all sorts of home wear from big furniture items like sofas and beds to more decorative items like candles, cushions and art. Everything is very neutral and classic in style and is of excellent quality. Some items in here would make a fantastic base for decorating your home to which you could add little quirky bits and pieces to put your own stamp on the place. I think the prices are actually pretty reasonable in a "you get what you pay for kind of way". Unfortunately I can't afford any of the larger items, but if I could I would definitely invest in a few! I fully intend to go back and purchase a few of the smaller (and cheaper!) items such as a lovely lamp I saw.

Dwell is probably my favourite furniture shop in existence; it's just a shame I can't be bothered…read moreremortgaging just to buy a table from here. The two floor store has all your weird, wonderful and quirky furniture needs for a contemporary home, but everything is so extortionately priced that whenever I go in, it's really just for window shopping. I think I've actually bought about 2 things from here and I've been in about 20. If the shop was slightly more affordable, it would be 5* without a doubt; I absolutely love the place. But it's not, so no 5th star!

For all your tile needs, Fired Earth is the place to go - I didn't even realise this place existed…read moreuntil our landlord last year redecorated our kitchen. We needed to sort out a time for them to come by and drop the tiles off, so I stopped off whilst in town. What a tiny wee tile shop! The staff were very friendly, and even knew what I was talking about when I basically garbled a spiel about our landlord and tiles. I even got a sneak peak at the tiles - not exactly my first choice in tiles, however, I was only going to be in the flat for another 2 months... (Yellow - like egg yolk yellow - tiles for a white/brown kitchen? Er... no thanks). We sorted out a delivery date and the tiles arrived. Perfect - well it would have been if they hadn't been THAT 'lovely' yellow....

As far as tile shops go, this has the advantage of being central and having a wide range of styles…read more There is a preponderance of earth tones, and the nature of tiles don't strike me as entirely appropriate for my Glasgow bedsit, but I enjoy browsing here and dreaming of that Tuscan villa and warm pottery beneath my bare feet... It is rather expensive, and aims at an affluent market- Tedesco's, out in Springburn is better for bog-standard tiles- but these are far more elegant and stylish.

Clearly there is some confusion with this listing, as the Maia I went to was a wee basement shop…read morefull of knick-knacks and quirky gifts on Bath Street, not the huge glass-fronted expanse with coffee shop that people talk about in the reviews... the Buchanan Street one closed in 2011. Anyway, I was on the hunt for a particular 'Glasgow Patter' tea towel and was guided here by my online personal shopper Briony (that's Yelp for you!). Sadly, they only had a Scots patter one, not the Weegie version, so my search continued. But it looks like a nice wee store if you're looking for a gift or greetings cards. It's easy to walk past though as it is in a basement. (Didn't this used to be 23rd Precinct?)

Love this wee gem of a gift shop. Could have spend a small fortune but am trying to be very…read morerestrained, only buy for other people and not be a selfish mare like usual. An eclectic mix of moomin candle whirlers, ipad desks, quirky jewellery, amazing cards and everything in-between. Well worth a wander if you are searching for the illusive gift for that hard to buy for sod at the bottom of your Christmas list who wants for nothing. I was in for stocking fillers for the girls and did not leave disappointed. Smudge is going to be utterly delighted with her scarf wearing panda necklace and Santa was pleasantly surprised at the less than terrifying price tag. With the additional 10% check in discount I felt positively virtuous and absolved of all the sinning I had just been committing in Waterstones. Where my restrained buying for other people plans had failed spectacularly. By the time I had reached the till I had already decided this was going to be a five star review but then the wonderful staff at the till tried to help me lug the buggy up the stairs. I say tried because I may have been using the handy basket at the bottom of the buggy to hide all the books bought in Waterstones, meaning that the buggy weighed more than a family hatchback and actually couldn't be lifted even by two people and Puff just had to suck up bumped up the stairs. A great wee shop that I'll probably be back in again before Christmas. If only because I need some of the amazing Christmas cards with huge Rudolph noses and really my tree isn't going to be finished until I have a rocket decoration hanging from it. I didn't even know I needed a rocket tree decoration, well now I do...

Merkland Street Furnishers is a hidden gem of a furniture shop opposite Partick Subway Station…read more Ranging from Art Deco to modern, this family business sells an eclectic mix of antique and second hand furniture and homeware. Deceptively packed full of things despite it's small size - you'll find everything from dining chairs, sofas, mattresses, dressing tables and ceramics to TVs and electricals. I'm told that stock changes every day, so keep an eye out to catch the best bargains. They also have a great selection of artwork - most of it is piled up in amongst the furniture, so be prepared to have a bit of a rummage. Last time I was in they had an amazing Raffaelo-esque painting which was about five foot long. If only I had the wall space. Or the available funds. I think that this shop is really charming, and the huge smiling face of the woman working there certainly helps. Although not too pricey, they're also open to negotiations - so never fear if you fall in love with something a little out of your price range! As well as the furniture on sale, Merkland Street Furnishers also buys furniture and performs house clearances. Keep it in mind if you're looking for some unique and stylish furnishings.

This fine establishment has pitched itself in the area for years and has always intruiged me -…read morehowever, I had never had a chance to visit until today! Although it's modest on the outside, the owner has somehow managed to magic this place into a cove full of furniture from various eras. At times it is more akin with the antique shops in the area than a knock off furniture store with some hidden ornamental gems. There are a number of classily framed prints and paintings available, and some gorgeous mirrors embellished in an art nouveau styled gold frame. Although this shop is small it has the same effect as Mary Poppins' bag - endless and packed full of useful and often beautiful furniture. It hosts everything from simple pine drawers and cupboards to elegant varnished mahogany dining tables. I'm on a seemingly endless hunt for a nice wee wicker chair and the lady in charge was more than happy to assist me with my quest. She did house one but it was unfortunately of an Imperialist style and looked like it would be more at home in a 1900s merchant home than attempting to bundle it into my room. It was however gorgeous and reasonably priced considering its condition, so it's definitely one to watch if you're looking for slightly more unusual, cheaper furniture than on the high street. There's enough variety in here to keep all sorts of browsers amused!

In my opinion, this is a brilliant light shop! They sell all things light related from standard…read morelamps & bulbs to custom made (both size & colour) lampshades and all kinds of light fittings and chandeliers. They also sell small pieces of furniture such as coffee tables, side tables, clocks and pictures. I have bought nearly all the light fittings for our house from Ruth at Cotterells and she has been very helpful. They have also offered a sale or return on large light fittings so that we can check it actually works in the room. This is reassuring when you are thinking of spending a few hundred pounds on a light fitting! Price wise they have a good range of options and look out for their own brand lights which are very competitively priced. I highly recommend them.

Quiet and expensive... The two go together these days I suppose in this economic climate. I…read morewouldn't bother heading here if you were on a budget. If money is no object though or if you're for lighting for an event, I'd definitely recommend a peek. Get your sunglasses on though, as the decor is just their own lights! I came here with a friend who was searching for lighting for his degree show, and they equipped him well (oo-er). The staff are very knowledgable on their subject, and the lad in the warehouse gave him a good deal on arc lights to light his and his class-mates work. It's a shame it's so hidden away, but gems often are.