It's hard for Urban Treats to compete in a homemaker centre containing big names such as Domayne,…read moreHarvey Norman and Far Pavillions. This smaller showroom is still worth checking out for indoor dining and coffee table options. On first appearance it looks like a suburban home ware store with candles and lanterns and generic sculptures. This is because given the size of the shop, stocking home ware and furnishings would make more sense. However this store is definitely catering for furniture with some funky chairs, low coffee tables, book shelves and even some eight seater dining table options. It's cramped but tasteful and definitely worth a browse if you're nesting it up in your first home.

We loved this furniture store".....Sadly, this business is no longer in Fortitude Valley…read moreHomemaker...... anyone know if they are still trading at a new location or under a new name?

You would think that shopping for interior furniture would be fun, right? Well it has its perks to…read morestart off with and then it levels out to a tedious task. On the hunt for some chairs recently, Viva Design Furniture was on my list of places to look. The store on McLachlan Street in the Valley is huge with 5 levels of display furniture so many beautiful pieces. The furniture is primarily designed in Italy, which is obvious as you walk through the show rooms. The sleek, clean lines and the beautiful materials give you the feeling that if you do find something perfect here for your home, it won't be cheap! I eventually found some great white cafe chairs on sale for $99 each (yippee!). The gentleman who was in the store when I visited was lovely and clearly a talented salesman. I always try and steer clear of those types but he was genuinely helpful. So if your home is in need of a pamper, than make sure that Viva is on your list of places to look because there are some seriously enviable pieces in their store. And who knows, it might just get you excited about furnishing your house again!

I have always found the customer service excellent every time I have entered the store. They have…read moretaken exceptional time and care in all.my home decor requirements sometimes spending an hour with me to bring together a look I am trying to create. I have gone here many times over the last 3 years and never have I not been extremely happy wither advice and products and will continue to go back and recommend to friends E Products well priced and love the quality and design and uniqueness of range of home decor and excellent value for money

Move over IKEA I have a new Scandinavian lover, and it goes…read moreby the name of The Modern. This place has got to be one of the sweetest furniture stores I have come across, It boasts pieces that are understated but beautiful in the simplicity of their design. What I love about their range is that it doesn't boast huge cumbersome pieces that are overly grandiose or OTT. Instead I feel the furniture is designed to be seamlessly transitioned into your living room..almost like its been there all along. Made out of solid Oak and Elm these pieces have been manufactured to meticulous european standards and have withstood my rigorous testing (This includes jumping up and down on the chairs and knocking importantly on wooden surfaces.) If you are moving into a new pad or feel the need to update those digs I highly recommend popping into Modern,

The Furniture Shack mainly stock outdoor alfresco style furniture and at that, most of it is made…read moreout of synthetic woven cane material. Still, it looks pretty good and with their low prices, makes it hard to resist. It's quite a big showroom filled with furniture which you meander through and around. During the times I've been both of weekends and weekdays, I didn't find it to be too busy inside, so it gives plenty of time to peruse the options. One thing I noticed which I didn't like to much is that they lack in good customer service. I walked in and circled the entire store without so much as a glance. I didn't take it personally, because I noticed it happened with all the customers they had in store at the time. The staff waited until they were approached by customers first. I don't know about you, but I think that's all back to front! In the end, after I approached them and asked for assistance. They were relatively nice and helpful enough. Not the most pleasant of shopping experiences, but it will do.

To be honest the name "Corporate Culture" put me off from visiting this store…read more Heading inside I had visions of slick investment bankers, cashed-up trophy wives and wanky modern furniture. Corporate Culture thankfully is none of these things, they've hit the design bullseye with their range of nondescript and cool furnishings and fittings. It's house brand Cult deals with some truly beautiful pieces. Cherry wood benches, beechwood stackable chairs, retro-inspired tables, the range here will have you drooling in no time. What's also great about this brand is that they place a strong emphasis on supporting emerging talent. As such their showrooms are littered with local designers like Lisa Vincitorio,Thomas Seymour and Paul Morris. If you've been hit with the decorating bug (or have a spare couple of grand) I recommend checking out Corporate Cultures brand online or in store.

The staff were very helpful. We were buying cushions for our new outdoor setting. We found and…read morepurchased our cushions for our setting. They also accept Amex. They do change a 2 percent surcharge. It helps us get points for flights. I would recommend this outlet for your outdoor needs.

The guys at Outdoor Furniture specialists are really helpful! We needed an outdoor storage box and…read morethey helped us find one we could fit all our cushions in. They have recently moved to the Bald Hills/carseldine Bunnings complex and have an area at the back where you can pull in to collect your purchases.

Very knowledgeable about their products, easy to understand, and the carpet layers were quick and…read morevery professional, can easily recommend them to any one wanting flooring or carpet laid.

Amazing service that's honest and reliable…read more Choices Alderley is the only Choices store I have used, but they have been absolutely amazing. I'm a Real Estate agent, and I recommended Choices to a client of mine. They were honest, and gave us clear choices to suit our budget and the house was sold after five days on the market. Choices was helpful and gave us a lot of help, above and beyond. I give a lot of thanks to them and would recommend them to everyone!

Heaven help you if you need to return a sub quality purchase to this shop. How very dare you? How…read moreinsulting of you! Be prepared for a full on treatment of condescension, disdain, and passive aggressive belittling. These ladies think they really are the bees knees. When I could not find anything to my liking to exchange for the returned piece, I was told -and I quote "You know dear, this is a very affluential area and the ladies who shop here would be pleased to buy anything from this shop" !! So, no matter who you are dear customers, I suggest, to avoid being spoken to and treated as a complete undesirable, ensure you have a form of ID with your local Bulimba address -and an up to date payslip showing your salary is of a significant pay scale. You will then avoid the patronising and humiliating situation these "ladies" gifted to myself! By the way, I suggest buying from the gift shops further up Oxford Street - same products, not over priced!

Perfect Living is an elegant, quirky and decorative home and garden ware store located in Bulimba…read more The store is beautifully laid out. Although it seems busy at first, once you start weaving your way through the maze of furniture, decorations and garden accessories, you feel like you are on a journey of discovery to try and see all the treasures the store has to offer. The style of the store is overall decorative, traditional and homely. They have outdoor and interior gifts, decorations and French furniture. Even if you don't buy, it's a lovely place to browse. They stock ranges such as Florabelle, Salt City candles and Maison.