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?

Environmentalists should steer clear of Light Settings…read more I couldn't estimate how much energy they must use on a daily basis but let's just say they have an obscene number of lights switched on from early morning to late afternoon. Lord knows how the staff cope being surrounded by hundreds of chandeliers, ceiling lights, spot lights, wall lights, table lights, recessed lights and uplighters all radiating electricity. Ten minutes walking round the store was enough to give me a slight headache! To make matters worse, the majority of the stock in Light Settings is so chintzy and old fashioned it hurts. There are some modern designs scattered around but they tend to be the kind of lights you'd see in a restaurant or hotel rather than at home. Guess I'll be sticking with my Kartel lamps and Habitat i-spy chandeliers!

I would not advise to check out Light Settings during a migraine or hangover (not that lamp…read moreshopping is something you might feel like doing on those days anyway.) My point is, it's a tad bright, and the shop's electricity bill must be astounding. Lighting options include chandeliers, table and desk lamps, tall reading lamps, spotlights, those touch-to-dim lamps and decorative outdoor lighting. There are a few lava lamps and fibre optic creations, but mostly, the shop specialises in grown up, slightly dull home furnishings. Accessories like lamp shades and light switches are also available in multitudes. I'm not sure why this shop was so ridiculously busy, but it certainly was. Perhaps 20% is an enormous discount in the world of lighting.

Good quality stocks available on Arrow Electricals. I would highly recommend this store to anyone…read morewho is looking for high quality electrical products.

Thank you fine people at Ryness for hooking me up with an inexpensive electrical converter (mine…read moredied) allowing me to breathe life back into my computer while at a trade show. Not only was the cost under five pounds, you let me open it up and test it to make sure it gave me laptop charge. About 3/4 mile from the Olympia.

Such a cool shop with nice furniture selection.read more

Great home decor store with lots of options. Very stylish and reasonable prices.read more