Good grief, my head is rightly confuddled after having visited this store. I thought it was a home…read moreinteriors shop, but then was made aware of the fact it was also a coffee shop (signs on doors ensured this), and there's also a school uniform department apparently, though I'm not entirely sure if the two are linked, or it's separate or what. Ahhhh. Confusion. Essentially, Rhoda Stewart Interiors is, indeed, an interiors / furniture shop. As soon as you step through the door, a myriad of exquisitely stunning cushions / throws / chairs / accessories make their presence felt. Opulence is really where it's at, with extremely random antler thingies (words fail me...), and plush patterns and designs. The prices reflect the lavish goods - they're way beyond my budget. Beyond this section lies a gift area - cards, beautiful gift bags, candles, ornaments, baby gifts, bags, jewellery etc. Once again, all of the above are that little bit special, and the prices reflect this. It's the kind of place where I look but don't touch, for fear of owing poor Rhoda an awful lot of money at the end of my visit. And then there's the coffee shop - "The Gallery Coffee Shop" to be precise. Since I had absolutely no interest in purchasing any hot beverages whatsoever, it was merely a peep in, and a walk away. I don't think my head could have handled the prospect of so many elements in the one shop anyway. Definitely a place to check out if you're into your high-end home interior buys, gifts and furniture, or if you want a cup of coffee, and quite possibly a school uniform...?

Absolutely beautiful shop with something to please most people. I went for bedroom curtains and the…read moregentleman was very helpful. He took a lot of time and I didn't feel rushed at all. Thanks to his advice I got exactly what I was looking for and the price was no more expensive than anywhere else. Obviously not including Harry Corry or Dunnes but you certainly get what you pay for here and come home feeling very satisfied. The coffee shop was very enjoyable as well, I might add. Would definitely recoomend this shop and you may even see something you didn't know you wanted before you came!!

A good old family department store! In a world of 'cloned' national stores that could be on any…read morehigh street, it's a breath of fresh air. Smyth Pattersons is a department store stocking just about everything you could need for house and home. The shop is spread over several (haphazard!) floors and covers departments such as cookware, furniture, lighting, gardening, electrical, toys and anything else you can imagine. It's a favourite for those with wedding lists. Although it is a large shop it still has a family run feel to it and I have to say that the customer service is the best in any place I've encountered in a long time. The staff are genuinely friendly with good attention to detail.

Be prepared to get lost. Really, this store is huge. It looks fairly small and unassuming from the…read morefront, but it stretches back a fair distance once you get inside. It can get rather busy in the main entrance area on a Saturday, so be prepared for a few elbows digging in. Don't forget to venture to the upstairs floors too. And if you are shopping with family, tell each other which section you are heading to or agree to meet at the entrance by a certain time as it is possible to miss each other (I know from experience!).