The stuff in Factory Outlet is so cheap, I felt a lot of pressure to buy things I don't need (and…read morehave no room for) just because they were SO CHEAP. Do I really need a full length mirror? No, but it's only £8! What about a cool black and white print of John Lennon? No, but it's only £8! Not everything was £8, but it was all cheap. Incense - 99p per pack. Cushions (nice ones!) £3 - £7, depending on size. Furniture included kitchen table and chair sets, night stands, foot stools, comfy chairs and couches, and I don't think anything was over 500. Near the back were tonnes of rugs in various sizes and for various rooms. Smaller items like dishware (a full set for £8! ... Maybe they did a study and 8 is the price that sounds like a really good deal to most people), jewellery boxes and clocks were also cheap. The key is that nothing really looks like it's from a bargain bin - or, won't once you take it out of the shop. I say, check it out.

I visited this store 2 years ago, in November 2009. I said that I'd review them on yelp, so here…read moreit is! A man named Dave helped me; I hope that I got his name right. ( I do remember that his ringtone was "Forever Young," that cool synthesizer 80s song, with the British guy singing kind of high)...anyway, I found the cheapest, firmest bed for the best price; in fact, it was a double. I paid $275.27 for the brand-new bed. The price included the bed and the box spring. I unfortunately don't recall the brand, but I think that it was dreamland. The bed was an ortho one, but definitely not the highest-end bed. Still, it was quite comfortable. I was able to get same-day delivery for free, using a student discount. I was lucky because it was towards the end of their business day, so I just made the cut-off for delivery. I ended up moving and selling the bed after 2 months, but for what it's worth, it was a good bed and came with a 1-year warranty.

Ever wanted to sit on a chair that resembles a giant hand?…read moreOr perch on a stool that's carved into two feet? If the answer is yes, Villa & Hut is going to be the shop you've been looking for. Launched a decade ago in Melbourne, it's an environmentally friendly store that specialises in hand-crafted, wooden furniture including bamboo beds, rattan armchairs, mahogany bookshelves and teak coffee tables. All the wood is recycled or reclaimed from timber plantations in Java and there's also a selection of ceramics and stoneware imported from Indonesia.

I have been wandering the streets of the North Lanes a good few years now and the wooden hands…read moreoutside Villa and Hut have become somewhat of an institution in their own right to me! They seem so friendly, all soft and carved from beautiful wood, offering a perch for weary legs. Of course, they are also a bit random (are they comfy? Do people actually have them in their homes? Questions I would ask if giant hands could speak!). Villa and Hut is a really lovely furniture shop on a corner of Sydney St. They make and sell ethical and sustainable furniture made from wood, which is often reclaimed. Whether you're after a chest of drawers, a shelving unit or a chair, there's lots of beautiful pieces to choose from. Some of the rattan items look a little cheap to me, but in general, most of the furniture and other home wares seem to be of good quality. I am a particular fan of the teak garden furniture- lots of clean lines and chunky wood- right up my alley! If you're after conservatory furniture they also have lots of interesting chairs, which remind me a bit of what the Pier used to sell.

The furniture here looks well made and very confortable. There is nothing more fun than trying out…read moresofa's in a shop. This is the ultimate window shopping. What is on offer is classic furniture from the 1920's to 1960's. They are all retro. Art Deco fabrics are used. One great example is the Normandie at around £700.

Best sofas ever,proven by 31 years of use and still going strong.I bought a Clubman 3 seater,2…read moreseater and armchair in February 1984.My sons grew up with them.I am just about to get them recovered.The upholsterer is full of praise for their construction.Apart from having the feather cushions replaced with foam 15 years ago when my youngest was small everything is as it was 31 years ago and for comfort and style they are irreplaceable.My son's teenage friends love them.So of course they are being recovered rather than replaced.But if I ever move and want more compact sofas,I will go straight to Scandecor.Joanna Woods

I'm not so sure about this place really. It calls itself the Brighton Discount Store, and on the…read morefront of the shop it claims to be the best place for students in town, but when I went in looking for a simple, compact shelving unit, the items I was shown ranged from £40-£100+ and way out of my price range. The stock is pretty utilitarian furniture, beds, shelves, chest of drawers etc...and will pretty much do what it say on the tin. If you want really cheap stuff though, I would recommend going to Shabitat, Emmaeus or the Hove YMCA. However the problem with these places is that although you might find exactly what you want, you also might not get a whiff for weeks. Therefore the plus side is of course, that you get what you want straight away, and if not, you can get order it in for an extra tenner. Second hand double beds (£75) and single beds (£45) caught my attention, and could well be useful to know, especially as letting agents don't always provide them.

Discount Furniture doesn't have a large selection of stock, but it's definitely cheap. They sell…read moremostly bedroom furniture mixed in with sofas, and advertise special rates for both students and landlords. Most wooden items were pine, which has that cheap-look to it, but the couches looked to be of good quality. I must also mention the sports car bed. I've never actually seen one - just on television, and I think, at 5'3", I could probably fit into it. Just keeping my options open.

Wonderful shop wonderful service, I really do recommend Nanadobbie, quirky bright and interesting…read moreretro furniture that has been cleverly sourced. The owner really knows her stuff and is happy to source items for you, plus they allow dogs into the shop!

I love this place! Great shop with tons of fantastic retro gear. It helps that we recently moved…read moreright around the corner and we will be kitting out our place. Already bought a telephone and a framed poster and now have my eye on one of the industrial cabinets. Always seems to have fresh stock every time I go in and has some real unique pieces. The owner is a delight to talk to and is always upbeat and happy to talk.

First of all: assess your budget…read more If you've got a few grand to spare: read on. If you're normal: you might as well not bother. Money aside, I'd vote Rume one of the best, if not the best, independent furniture store in Brighton. Amongst other things they stock two in-house ranges, Baker & Belgae and Jet Baker, that comprise everything from Victorian style Chesterfields to Opulent Chez Longs. They also stock various other pieces including lamps, clocks, cushions and cabinets. If you've serious cash then you can even get a bespoke item made to you exact specifications. If it wasn't so bloody expensive I'd be a bigger fan of this place but I can't give five stars to a business that charges over £3000 for a sofa.

Rume is one of those places that makes you wish you played the Lottery…read more An independent store selling stylish and eye-catching furniture, they sell classic chesterfields, chaise longues, day beds, corner sofas and arm chairs by established names and resident designers Jet Baker and Baker and Belgae. Laid out in an open, warehouse style space, they also sell cool and funky coffee tables, cabinets, dining tables, lamps and chandeliers. If I had a spare three and a half thousand, I'd be tempted to buy Mool's incredible, life-size horse lamp. It makes me laugh every time I see it and would shock visitors. In reality, my budget only stretches to Tom Dixon mirrorball lamps and their divine cushions. Should I pick the rabbit and lettuce ones or pigeon and jelly?

Shabitat is a one of ind operation, it started out as a kerbside collection membership organisation…read moreand now with over 5000 subscribers it not only offer a second hand furniture and appliance store for Brightonians on low incomes but is also a recycling centre, green consultation service and corporate recycling services, Everything about the organisation is green from the bio-diesel used in their larger vehicles to the collection vehicles that are electric powered converted milk floats! The organisation is approaching its 0th yea f operating and has been recognised by Lewes Council and Brighton & Hove Council for their imaginative green services. If your looking for furnishing and cant afford DFS then give Shabitat a call.

If you've got some old stuff you can't shift or if you just want to get some cheap furniture this…read moreis the place for you. If every city had an independent, well-established second hand/ recycling centre like Shabitat the world would be a better place. For example, it recently provided me with a new bed frame for a mere £20, saving me the extra cost of shopping at a high street store. I recommend this place for students or for those not married about a bit of wear and tear. Its founding 'nothing-is-waste' philosophy is one that every community should adopt. Shabitat provides at least part of a model for sustainable living so in my opinion it's worth supporting.

On the look-out for a new armchair or lamp?…read more England At Home is a lovely boutique shop that sells furniture and home accessories that wouldn't look out of place in Elle Decoration or Living Etc. As well as a small assortment of leather and wool chairs and loungers, they sell swish side-tables, lampshades, chandeliers and mirrors. If you're after something unique as a gift, they also have buddha statues and cool cushions embroidered with everything from Union Jack flag to burlesque girls in kitty heels and underwear. If you plan to go soon, could you pick me up two of the latter?

One of several quirky home decor store in Brighton. I love the tail wagging clocks of dogs in…read moreblack hanging on the wall as soon as you enter the store! They sell interesting stationary too.

Try the cafe from breakfast to Sunday lunch , ask for Mark the cafe manager always willing to help…read moreall the girls are patient, nothing is too much trouble , oh ask louis to cook your breakfast I'm doing weightwatchers and he has been very helpful. The main wyevale garden centre offers so much it's hard to list . Always an array of colours a bountiful haven for any budding gardener , or just to look at .

Property is so expensive in Brighton that what would be considered a bin yard up North is…read moreconsidered a spacious front or back garden here! Being lucky enough to have both a spacious front and back garden, I am always on the look out for gorgeous new plants. I usually buy my lavendar and herbs from Flower City round the corner and go to Wyevale Garden Centre for everything else. It's expensive but the stock is always varied and extremely good quality. They have plant pots, soil, gardening furniture and seeds inside and a massive selection of seasonal and perennial flowers, plants and fruit trees inside. I've bought everything from rosemary, thyme and chilli plants to dahlias and rose bushes and everything has grown beautifully. In fact, if I could afford it I'd go back tomorrow and order fig and olive trees for next spring.