You know how sometimes on a Wednesday you just really have the urge to buy a rug? You simply can't…read morewait until Thursday and you can't go on Tuesday because that's the day you bath the cat? If you are this person then The Rug Rooms will disappoint I'm afraid as they are closed on a Wednesday. However if you are happy to buy your rugs on other days then The Rug Rooms is a good place to go. They have rugs from all over the world ranging from modern designs to the more traditional. They also specialise in rugs of the gigantic kind and you can even arrange a home consultation where a specialist will come to your house and discuss you need of massive rugs. Customisation seems to be in these days so if your looking for something a little bit unique then you can also design your own rug at The Rug Rooms! What more do you want? To be able to go in on a Wednesday? Tough!

I think the name says it all really, its a room, with like rugs in it and…read more stuff. Apart from the obvious, namely rugs, this place offers a wee bit of calm just off the hustle and bustle of great western road. Located in a strange old building with loads of period features and its fair share of character, the rug rooms has tons o rugs and floor furnishings (another term for rugs) differing in style and price. Keep in mind this ain't no IKEA when looking at the prices, and always be prepared to grab someone if you have any question's, they really are quite nice.....if only they incorporated this joint with a coffee spot.....maybe a business plan in the making, rugs and coffee.....ruffee....cugs.....ok , enough, if you want a rug give this place a visit.

During my third year at university I had the pleasure of driving a van for a Persian rug shop, so I…read morelearnt a little about the trade. This place has a fair stock of Persian and Oriental rugs and the staff are extremely knowledgeable, if a little aloof. Persian rugs certainly aren't to everyone's taste. No doubt they're exquisitely made, by hand, using extremely intricate weaving patterns. I just find them a bit gaudy. And I don't think this place, good as it is, is helped by the tacky window displays of little brass trinkets, shisha pipes and all things Arabic. Still, if Persian rugs are your bag, this is, as Lauren G. says, a veritable Aladdin's cave for rugs. They also offer a professional cleaning and repair service, essential to keep your expensive rugs pristine.

What a cute store!…read more The Persian Rug Village sells every type of rug imaginable - amazing! It is an Aladdin's Cave for anything rug related. The store is situated in the busy and bustling Morningside Road and it is just a short walk from the city centre so it is easy to get to this shop. The Persian Rug Village are specialists in oriental rugs, all of which are utterly gorgeous, but quite pricey which is to be expected considering they are Persian. Decorative carpets are also sold in this store too and they offer a wide selection of different designs and colours of carpets which are sooo soft! The staff in the Persian Rug Village are very friendly and highly knowledgeable about their stock and they are always happy to order in a certain style of rug if it is not available in their store. As well as selling rugs, the Persian Rug Village also offers a cleaning and repair service for rugs which may be stained or damaged. I can't wait to come back to this store when I am older and have money to burn so that I can buy one of their gorgeously soft rugs.

The first thing to say about the Nomad's Tent is that it is surprising. Down an unremarkable side…read morestreet, in the largely featureless area between the Commonwealth Pool and the Pleasance, you don't expect to suddenly stumble across a huge emporium of rare and exotic artefacts from around the world. When I first came here, I almost thought it must be some kind of mirage, and half suspected that it would have disappeared into thin air the next time I passed by. Subsequent visits have reassured me that the place is perfectly real. Stepping inside is like stepping out of Scotland into another, opulent realm where every inch of space is covered with priceless Turkish carpets, Ming vases, lacquered cabinets, Russian icon paintings, luxurious wall hangings and ceremonial costumes from nomadic tribes. I have no idea where the owner of this shop acquires all these amazing items, nor who comes to this out of the way shop to buy them, but I do know that you can spend hours marvelling at what is in here. Although, unless you happen to be a wealthy aristocrat looking to furnish a palace, or some other extravagant moneyed-up type, you'll probably, like me, limit yourself to window shopping.

Absolutely fantastic little hidden gem…read more Entrusted my Persian rug to them to have loops attached so I could wall mount it. The work was carried out to a high standard and the service was great. Really personable and knowledgeable staff. Good value and fabulous expediency. Would definitely use again for maintenance.

My house has just been carpeted throughout by the wonderful team at Carrick Carpets, Ayr. It was a…read morechallenging task for them but they approached it with the utmost professionalism, wonderful team work and good humour. As well as completing a total re fit in my absence, they also fitted blinds. Their motto Quality, Service and Trust says it all, I would also add they go beyond - it's rare nowadays to experience this level of service and workmanship. Highly recommended and a big thank you to Danny and the team.

Limited stock over-priced but good quality if you want to pay for it.read more

Brilliant Service! Would highly recommend. Arrived on time to measure and bring samples of…read moreroughly what I wanted. Got them back again to fit another room. Fair price and very professional.

Unfortunately, like Eleanor, I also seem to have a problem with rugs and carpets. Not quite make-up…read moreor straighteners though, more the red wine, fizzy juice and curry stains. Oh, yes I'm a lady. Anyhoo, as you can imagine I've been through my fair share of rugs - I've given up on carpets and decided wooden floors and the odd rug is the easier, cleanest and best way to go. Hence, this is a place I've popped into more than once. It's a massive place! Not only do they have masses of carpets and rugs in all shapes, sizes and colours but they also offer vinyl and eh other cold floor coverings. You know the stuff I mean right? As you can tell I'm not that into my DIY and luckily the staff in here and really friendly and gave me very clear instructions on how to lay some vinyl (or something) in my tiny bathroom. After much huffing, puffing, the odd swear word and a bottle of red wine it was done! Good job done all round! Oh and obviously as Eleanor pointed out the prices are very reasonable, there's a wide range of stock and they are also open seven days. Top marks.

This lovely, genuine carpet and rug shop has been here for as long as I can remember. In fact, one…read moreof my earliest memories is my folks buying a massive rug out of here - all reds, oranges and dark greens. It still stands in one of the busiest sections of Great Western Road with it's huge glass windows expertly showing off the wide range of carpets and rugs they have to offer. Admittedly, due to the Persian aspect, a lot of the rugs are fairly similar - well, at least colour wise - so may not suit the modern Ikea themed home. However, if you are looking for something with bundles of character, warm tones and plushness this is the place for you. Unfortunately, the prices in here have crept up as this part of the city has became increasingly trendy. This is potentially why it seems apparent that the business is seriously struggling. But, for all you bargain hunters this can no longer be an excuse as they are offering huge reductions now. I'm definitely hopping down and investigating when I get my next wages in. They also have some ok priced gifts (mostly candle holders and the like) as well as some really sweet little kiddies knitted jackets. Maybe, someone more domesticated than me could easily knit these themselves but alas, that it not me. So for £12 a pop and at their good quality, I give them the thumbs up. Hurry, before this place sadly diminishes.

Wonderful selection of rugs from Iran and all over the middle-east. I was shocked to find this…read moreplace while looking for a rug in Glasgow (Love-Rugs who are run by the same people and do modern and traditional machine-made rugs are within the same building), I would never have thought there would be this kind of thing in Scotland (I always presumed you would have to go to source to buy a fine hand-knotted rug). Little-Persia have something in every size you could possibly want. The rugs are pricey, given many of them have taken years to make this is not unexpected, but there is still a good selection of smaller rugs that can be had for under £200. Considering the work that must go into these things that's a bargain.

From the owner: Little-Persia are Scotland's leading Persian & Oriental rugs specialists with over 1,200 unique…read morehandmade rugs from all over Iran, India, Afghanistan, Turkey and China. In addition to the largest collection of hand-knotted rugs Little-Persia also carry out professional rug cleaning, repair and valuation services.