Rapid DIY is a department store with a difference - it's family run and owned which is nice to see…read morein the days of B&Q and Argos monopolising the market. It's located where John Lewis used to be, right underneath the Radio City tower, impossible to miss. They used to concentrate on selling DIY and hardware, however now they sell everything under one roof, from linen curtains to carpets to the traditional DIY. The store has been recently refurbished, and now has a cafe instore which even sells the traditional scouse! Everything is a reasonable price, considering it is an independent store and in my opinion is on track to compete with the big names in the business.

Rapid DIY is a brilliant all round department store serving several floors that once used to be the…read morehome of John Lewis. It has now expanded greatly and made the most of the former (and well recognised) George Henry Lee building. Rapid is now right in the heart of the city centre with many entrances you can't fail to walk past. The massive improvement is that the building is now fully refurbished to give customers an even better, brighter shopping experience all under one roof! It is still going to expand further in the not so distant future which is also great news. Additionally, there is a fantastic Signature Cafe in store serving hot and cold wholesome Liverpool favourites, including scouse (one of my favourites)! As a whole, Rapid is great value for money and has a huge range of quality goods. You won't be disappointed.

Eames rocking chairs Vegetal stools…read moreMartin sofas Panier tables Componibili storage rounds Mega Tolomeo floor lamps Elephant stools & Squirrel coat hooks As you might have gussed by now, Utility Home Store specialises in quality furniture by leading British and European designers. Beautifully arranged like a series of rooms, the stock ranges from stylish and sophisticated sofas and chairs in muted and neutral tones to more fun and playful tables, stools and bookshelves in fresh acid green, bright aqua, pillarbox red and pastel blue. Naturally, the big pieces of furniture come with equally big price tags but a lot of the smaller accessories are about the same price you'd pay in a homeware store like Habitat. Right now, they even have the beautiful bookshelves featured on the set of Pedro Almodovar's Broken Embraces. In short: a must for design and furniture lovers!

There are two shops on Bold Street, the household and the gift shop…read more First, the household. If you want something kooky and kitsch, or ultra modern and snazzy for your house, this is where you'll find it. Utility have a cool collection of appliances, crockery and furniture - pretty much everything you would find in an upper market Ikea. My favourite is the spoon shaped like a heart, or as I like to call it, the 'bum spoon' (you'll see what I mean if you look at the pics). It is also the place you can get a milk jug shaped like a cow, designer chairs (that are currently in the sale for a bargain £1k each) and ultra modern kettles that look like they're about to launch into space. The shop assistants are nice too - if there is something you can't find and they realise it's out of stock, they offer to take your phone number and call you when the item has arrived. If you can afford the price tag (warning: not a particularly student-friendly shop) it is the perfect place to head for furnishing your new pad.

Karl and Brian did a phenomenal job on our ensuite its a large room, bigger than our family…read morebathroom. We had a shower leak that nobody could/would fix and that various well known companies who we thought would install a new shower for us just didnt want to know about and if they did it would be for a ridulous amount of money. TipTop Bathrooms put our mind at rest right from the start, had all the answers to difficult obstacles, did the shower and tiled the floor all for a very affordable and reasonable price. These guys go out of their way to be helpful, are reliable and honest.

Initially a great job and Brian did a good job tiling.....we recommended to orhers, however after…read morecare service from Karl has been virtually none existent......took 6 weeks for one job to be fixed and on another occasion it took 10 weeks for a replacement item ( that he was supposed to fit) to be delivered - however he didn't have the common decency to do this and left it in the porch !!! Sorry to say but he has let himself down !!!!!

What a pleasure to find a traditional, old, well established furniture company which I stumbled…read moreupon whilst searching for a particular branded item of furniture. Replies to emails and telephone calls were prompt, the service exemplary in every respect, and the prices were unbelievably good. The delivery service was free and the men were very courteous and everything went like clockwork. I purchased over the telephone, and how lovely to get an old-fashioned, hand written receipt in the post the next day with credit card docket attached. Would make this company my number one port of call for any furniture items I may require in the future. Absolutely brilliant!

From the owner: George F Knowles is one of Liverpool, s largest independent Furniture retailers. Established in…read more1903 with a reputation built on great service , competitive prices and an extensive range of quality products. Our 20000sq ft showroom in Liverpool displays some of the best known Furniture Brands. We work with some of the most respected names in the industry and while tradition is at the heart of our business, we acknowledge the growing demand for simple design, natural materials and fresh colour pallets. At George F Knowles in Liverpool our experienced Sales Team will provide expert advice and have " An Extra mile" service mentality.