As paint shops go, this is a great paint shop. If you're looking for fancy pants paint (or probably…read moreany sort of paint really), it is worth going in here before you go to any of the big DIY stores. It mostly seems set up for trade, but obviously general punters can go in too. The day we were there, as we were leaving, the chap had just pulled down the shutters and was standing outside in the street when a girl came running up, and looked devastated that he was closing. He asked her what she was looking for, and when she answered 'white emulsion' the guy said OK, give me a minute, and went back inside to get some for her. How nice is that! We went in to look for Farrow & Ball testers (I know, proper fancy pants paint!) and had a good chat with the man about paint quality and colours and such. But what pleases me most about this place and the guy who runs it, is that the shop used to be located on Old Dumbarton Road, in a unit that has now been converted into a residential flat, and is the flat that I actually live in! So we had a very interesting chat about how our flat used to look - the counter was in the living room where our couch is, the paint samples were were the telly is, and the mixing area was where the kitchen now is. I realise that this means absolutely hee-haw to anyone other than me, and is therefore completely useless information to put in a review, but I guess my point is that South West Paints is a proper local shop with a long history in the area, and I think it's worth supporting that sort of business.

Such a great shop. The owner obviously knows his stuff and is happy to advise. No fuss - just…read moretells you what you need and how you could do the job; but doesn't mind if you choose something different. Excellent stock and everything you need in terms of equipment too. And 30 minute free parking outside - rarity. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

This place sells paint and associated products…read more Who knew paint could be so stressful?? This isn't really a reflection of the store or the staff, more my own personal relationship with paint given just how much painting I've done over the last 18 months+ renovating our house! We set up a cash account here after a few tradesmen recommended the quality of the paint. It's more expensive than the dulux paint you find in DIY stores but this is trade paint and is thicker / more pigmented - basically covers more square meters - so you should need less of it. Personally I'm impressed with the quality of the paint, both the matt & silk emulsion and their eggshell, they are easy to use with either a roller or a brush, giving great coverage and a true colour. One thing that annoys me is the price. We seem to be charged a different price for the same type of paint every time we go!! And even when we are buying a significant amount of paint (like £500 worth) they want to charge us for a £3 tester pot. Staff say they can't discuss the pricing on individual accounts as it's worked out on the computer, to me this is just poor customer service. Oh and you get Nectar points on your spend.

Easy to use, brilliant helpful staff…read more Dulux trade is easily the best paint I've used The prices for consumables are expensive, hence the star dropped to 4 not 5 The paints well worth the money however and their diamond range is is very durable and strong

One of the larger B&Q stores, this one has an upstairs mezzanine area where they sell more white…read moregoods and home furnishing stuff. However they didn't have the two little wall bracket fixings that I was particularly after on this occasion. Nil Points.

We're in the middle of some heavy duty renovations (all ceilings and some walls are currently being…read moretorn down) and so we headed here to pick out some new paint to give to the builders. I've always loved walking around DIY home stores and this one gives me no less joy! When you walk in, now that it's close to summer time, they have all their out door furniture and grills on display. This sends my mind in to over drive dreaming of all the outdoor BBQ's my guy and I will have this summer once we buy a new BBQ. We have spent many moments in the light bulb isle which is right next to the summer display as there are so many different types of bulbs out there now days. Our most recent trip, we were looking for paint colours to give to the builders who have been occupying and will be occupying our living spaces for another week or so. What fun picking out paints is. So many to choose from and so many different price ranges, there really is an option for even the most budget savvy. I could spend hours in this shop, but this recent trip we were in and out with our choices of colours and I think we were quite happy about it. The staff here are super friendly and there's always someone around the corner waiting to help. I love this store.

Delightful little shop selling a selection of vintage/retro pained furniture. It is toaty inside so…read moreno more than about 3 folk can fit in the shop at a time! Tucked away on Old Dumbarton road this is a sweet little shop (often occupied by the owners cute little white dog!) Very reasonably priced wardrobes, chests of drawers, mirrors and more all able to be customised to colours suiting your home. Chou Chou chateaux can also revitalise your own furniture with a funky retro chic facelift. Highly recommended for a wee nosey around.

I have walked by this little shop quite a few times and always peeked through the window with…read moreinterest. Today I popped into the shop after seeing a lovely writing desk in the window. The store is packed with beautiful vintage furniture which has been repaired and restored to its previous glory. There was a lovely selection including a grey dressing tables, art deco sideboards painted in an art deco style, 1920's mirrors painted hot pink and beautiful dressers in duck egg blue and decorate with hand painted flowers. The lady in the store was so helpful and said she could help me source anything I wanted for my new flat. I left the store but was calling her an hour later to buy the beautiful 1940s writing desk, the payment was take over the phone and the desk was delivered free of charge later that afternoon. I will definitely be visiting this lovely little store again soon to pick up some more vintage treats for my new pad.

This is in the retail park so is free to park and there are plenty of parking spaces so you wont…read moreneed to walk too far with any heavy items you might purchase. The store is nice and bright and stocks a good range of items from locks to power tools and wood. The wood can be cut to the size you need. They also have some fires and garden equipment. They had a really good sale on just before Christmas where I picked up some nice ribbon. The staff are friendly and the stock is well signed. The prices can be a bit more than other diy places but the 10% weekends are really handy.

This is a great shop located in the Palace Grounds area. There are clear sections with everything…read morefrom furniture to decorating stuff, lights and a wide variety of other products. Even sells DVD's though they were placed at the wrong side of the checkouts. If you need wood they also have a cutting service so you can have it cut to size before you leave - much better than getting the bread knife out the drawer when you get home! Slightly disappointed this year with their selection of gifts for Christmas. They did have some great stocking fillers last year including a light-up beer mug. Overall great shop.

This shop is next to Iceland on Alexandra parade. It's pretty big, and stocks almost every single…read morething you would ever need. Ok, that's maybe an exaggeration, but on my last trip in here with Stu, we emerged with coat hooks, a bicycle pump, 4 egg cups, a 3-pack of scissors and a child's toy £10 note where the Queen's head was replaced by a picture of Spongebob Squarepants. Yessir. The only reason we didn't also leave with a giant Pulp Fiction wall canvas was because I shouted at Stu until he put it down. (we already have 2 and that is more than enough!!) The only problem with this shop is that you go in to buy one thing and end up leaving with about a dozen. We're going back soon to buy a big mirror for £14.99 to put in the living room (new flat you see).

This huge shop is pretty much a one stop shop for everything that you require for your home and…read morebeyond. There are shelves and shelves piled high with pots, pans, electrical goods, novelty ashtrays, comedy lighters, clothes horses and even the cliched kitchen sink. This place is handy for silly little things, like when you've run out of light bulbs, bin bags, toilet roll etc. and is also good for the bigger things if your looking to kit out your home with all of the essentials. Great for a little browse around or a big shopping trip, however I would advise that you go with plenty of pennies in your pocket as you would be amazed by how many items that you didn't know you needed.