Person from Bristol in buying furniture from somewhere other than IKEA scandal! We went here after…read morewe bought our house and I've aways thought of their products as being a bit cheap and nasty. However, I've since noticed that the stuff that has since broken was either: a) put together by me, or b) broken by me when I fell over. Everything else is still fine five years later. It sits opposite Temple Meads and they sell complete sets of wooden bedroom furniture, beds, tables, mirrors and the like. They have friendly staff who will help you carry your goods to their handy off street car park around the back. Once you get it back, make sure you: a) apply the requisite amount of glue, and b) dry your feet when you get out of the shower. Do this and you can get a bargain!

A bit of a odd shop here - it has the style and presentation of a swanky home store but the prices…read moredon't match so your immediate thought is that it is actually cheap and nasty. Any fears will go when you talk to the lovely owners - a couple of guys who I'm guessing have worked their way up from a pokey little shop in out of town high streets to get this high-profile spot opposite the train station. They know their stuff, have a down to earth attitude and don't try and push sales onto you. I bought my bed frame from here, which they delivered promptly and carried up my stairs. I chose to put it together myself and the instructions were clear as a bell. It was really well made and has survived being taken apart and back again when we had to get it out of the way to put carpets in. They also sell mirrors, bedside tables and dining tables. They have a choice of woods ranging from pine to oak so you can find what will suit your budget. If you're stuck just ask as they know their stock inside out and what they have coming in soon as well.

I love this shop. Its always worth a visit every few weeks to see if they have any new bargains…read more Its definately the place to go for quilts and pillows, I think you can find the best quality and cheapest prices here. I also like it for fabric and sewing bits and bobs. As its out of town it has a big carpark so its easy to get to and park. Great if you want to just get some sewing stuff without the hassle of going into town. The staff are helpful especially in the fabric department. And they have a couple of really good sales. They also sell makes like Typhon at disounted prices, much cheaper than places like John Lewis. They have a cafe upstairs serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. They do some good tea/coffee and slice of cake deals so its worgh checking out in you are in the shop. Also do some lunchtime soup deals, but I don't think the soup looks that nice and its definately not homemade.

Really nice shop and good bargins. Has loads of choice of bedding, fabric curtains etc…read more There is also a really nice coffee shop upstairs with lift access, on this floor there is cups, place, candles and lots of kitchen things. There is a large car park outside.

It's worth making the trek up Gloucester Road to pay a visit to this second-hand furniture store…read more Despite it's size Another Time Around packs in plenty of old, unwanted or unneeded furniture so that its customers can benefit from cheap prices and do their bit for the plant at the same time. Goodbye Ikea, hello vintage bed frame! I came here looking for a bedside table and while I didn't find what I was looking for on this occasion I would certainly come back to scout for more furniture the next time. The shop also runs a scheme where, for a small fee, when you buy a product from them they will come and remove your old bed/sofa/dinning table - handy for those who don't drive!

Another less well-known gem further up Gloucester Road, Another Time Around boasts an array of…read moresecond-hand furniture. Aptly named, the shop sells good quality tables, chairs, wardrobes, chest of drawers and beds at a reasonable price. Rather than spending lots of money on something lifeless from Ikea, why not pay a decent price for something which has a little more life story to it, and in the excellent knowledge that your piece of furniture is already assembled, meaning you won't have to spend hours reading poorly translated instructions and turning what is meant to look like a sofa into a desk!

I always enjoy taking a seat on their latest chair arrivals outside the front of the shop -…read more twirling around on a wheely chair, or lazing on an armchair watching the cars go by. I have never bought anything from here. The owners don't mind...at least i don't think they do- they've never said anything to me! They have a lot of good items in this shop, such as mattresses, bed stands, desks, wardrobes, and chairs...did i mention the chairs? They have the best selection of chairs around! The chairs are probably the best value itesms in the store. Everything else seems quite expensive comapred to similar items at Tescos or Ikea. However, we need to support the independants so i definately would reccommend giving Clearance Centre a visit. The owners leave you free to browse, and the majority of items are second-hand meaning bargains all round! Brilliant!

Hand in hand with it's next door neighbour, The Sale Store, you can sort your bedroom out with…read morecheap and very heavily discounted mattresses, which is their main selling point. Besides that, they have other bits and bobs of furniture inside the store. I'm not sure about the quality, but they do have plenty of choice, and with mattresses from £29 (for a single), how could you say no? A price of a top from Topshop could be the price of comfortable sleeping for well, for the duration that you keep the mattress! Staff are friendly too, so, for some cheap furnishings, this place is worth looking at.

This store is what it says on its name. They are a store that sells second hand furniture, mostly…read moreall quite cheap and all in fair condition. Everything is very thrown together in here, and I suspect that underneath that first layer of shelves, cupboards and tables, there are more shelves, cupboards and tables.. and maybe a lamp or five. It's an alright shop if you've got a really low budget for furniture in your house (students, take note!), and maybe you won't get the best design or quality, but I suppose they are functional and good for a temporary solution. Plus, a slick of paint can do wonders.

The Sale Shop can be spotted by the constant display of mattresses that are, rain or shine, propped…read moreup outside. To be fair their prices cannot be rivaled by any nearby store. £29 for a single mattress - Bargain! It's a bit of a jumble sale in here so be prepared to be rubbing shoulders with other customers, but if you don't mind this then its definitely worth a visit for all your furniture needs. The reason why I have dropped a couple of stars is that even in the snow and heavy rain, they still leave out their mattresses which makes me a little concerned of the quality I would be receiving if I bought anything here.

Are you in need of kitchen appliances? Refrigerators, cookers, washing machines or any other…read moremundane but necessary furnishings in line with the aforementioned? If so, BDA Quality Kitchens is at hand to offer you discount prices on a multitude of kitchen goods. Admittedly, the place looks pretty rundown and is little more than a ramshackle old warehouse. However, if you're able to rise above the shambolic appearance of the place, you may well find some useful appliances for good prices here. A friend of mine recently invested in a beast of a fridge from this shop and has so far been mighty impressed with it (as far as fridges go...) BDA Quality Kitchens also operates a repairs service, in addition to selling spare kitchen parts.

Oskar, the furniture shop is definitely a cool place to go to deck out your abode. It's something…read moreof an expensive and better quality Ikea, and more central, which is definitely a plus point for a pedestrian like myself. I really like the style of the furniture here, it's kind of Eastern, but also modern and trendy, and I always nearly persuaded to buy something every time I go in here. The price tag is a little off putting though, but I will definitely visit again when I can afford to.

This modern furniture shop, situated towards the bottom of Whiteladies Road, is a great place to…read morecome for inspiration, even if your wallet can't quite stretch to some of the price tags. A mix of Eastern and Western design ideas, Oskar is certainly more upscale than Ikea and slightly more individual than nearby Habitat. As well as the shop, which acts as a showroom, there is a warehouse around the corner which can be seen by appointment. I found the woman in the shop to be a little distracted the last time I went in but this place is still worth a visit, particularly for the accessories, which are more affordable and a great way to jazz up a living room.

If you're fresh on the Bedminster scene and are looking for some cheap furniture to spruce up your…read morepad, follow the reams of locals to Asda Bedminster and once you get there, cross over the road. You'll soon see an assortment of furniture sprawled out onto the pavement: this is the wonderfully economical Bristol Bargain Furniture shop. Here you'll find a selection of both second hand and brand new furniture: tables and chairs, video units, coffee tables, computer desks, drawers - you name it, this place will have it. The shop also sells a variety of beds and mattresses, both doubles and singles, and operates a free local delivery service catering for the majority of customers who don't have a van on demand. I bought a lovely little chest of drawers made from hard wood here which cost me a fiver, to give you an idea of the bargains you'll find. Staff are great too - chatty and very willing to help.