A lovely hidden gem on Chatsworth road! Specialising in…read more'mid-century furniture and ceramics', this is a beautifully designed space showcasing vintage furniture. Its a little bit of a tight fit, and on the pricier side, but the aesthetic quality and craftsmanship of these pieces are sure to last you forever. Plus, Billy the dog lives in the shop. And lets you cuddle him.

From the owner: everything but the dog specialises in mid century, Danish Modern and vintage Ercol furniture.read more

They offer delivery for £15+, which includes moving piece into your flat, not just the lobby! This…read moreis typically done by a man named Jim, and Jim is super sweet and runs his own removals business...so I'll be keeping that card for the future! Ok, now that we've settled up on the detail of "how the hell am I going to get all these beautiful things back to my flat in one piece without busting a hernia!?" -- we can move on. My husband actually found House of Twenty's website on the internet. I know, old school -- wasn't even on Yelp -- YET. We made a day of it, traipsing north on the 55 bus and landing squarely in House of Twenty's front door. It's not a huge shop, but it packs a punch. Despite having furniture stacked to the ceiling, it is organized and you can view everything. They'll politely move things around to get a closer look as well. There is a workshop in the back and they are always acquiring new pieces. There are some fantastic couches, sideboards, desks, chairs and odds and ends/bits and bobs for the finding. Scored a Danish high-backed armchair in excellent shape for under 200 quid -- very happy! Fits perfectly in my corner near the fake fireplace, and the dog has already claimed it. They accept credit cards -- I actually made my decision after leaving the shop and they quickly sent me over a paypal invoice and then arranged delivery for me. Very easy. Natalie (one of the owners) was truly delightful and a pleasure to work with. I write this sitting in my chair -- its a beauty! *lunch afterwards while overlooking the river at Prince of Wales is also a nice break from shopping.

From the owner: Specialists in mid century vintage British and Scandinavian furniture and homewares, we have a…read morelarge selection to suit all interiors. An eclectic mix from Danish sofas to industrial cabinets and retro lighting, if we don't already have it we'd be happy to source for you. We also hire out furniture and props on request. Call into our Hackney showroom for a browse!

So many things in my home have come from this fantastic little gem of a store! They import…read morewell-made, unique, and beautiful home décor accents sourced directly from their makers in both Cambodia and Viet Nam... I'm not sure if it exactly qualifies for "fair trade" but I like to think it does when I'm making purchases... Fine woven floor mats in a multitude of colours, lacquered cups and bowls, and some unique sculptural pieces are just a few of the things that you can find (and that I've purchased) here. Everything has a very Asian-minimalist clean-line feel to it - which I find extremely appealing. Beyond the distinctive aesthetic of the pieces, everything is also extremely well-priced. I guarantee sticker-shock... of the pleasantly low variety. Also, the people who run this shop are total sweethearts... I don't think there's a smite of greed in their souls... this shop really seems to be more their labour of love... which, if you ask me, is just one more reason to spend your money here!

I really lIke this store, which like many of the shops on Columbia Road probably has limited…read morestrange hours, so make sure to check before you head out this way. Basically, this is an upscale Vietnamese housewares shop. So, sure, that coconut laquered bowl, bamboo spoon, or soy sauce pourer that would cost 50p in Vietnam might set you back ten quid here, but at least you don't have to buy the plane ticket? Trying to think positively here. Anyhow, this is a fantastic shop for small gifts, pretty little things of a practical nature (artistic cookware, serving trays, condiment bowls... hand-crafted items of all sorts). If you like beautiful Asian handmade items, this is a place for you. Plus, even with the import upscale markup, this place is still quite affordable. Make sure to sniff the cinnamon boxes. So neat!

Finally! A designer in the East end producing wonderful and collectable work at an affordable…read moreprice. I can't say enough good things about this store. From coasters to place mats to stunning cushions and mugs, she's single-handedly turned the ordinary home commodities into works of art. If you're looking to dress your table up for the perfect dinner party, or for some designer wrapping paper and cards cheaper than Paperchase, look no further. Check out the website too, beautifully designed and I guarantee will have you running down there as soon as you can.

Oh IKEA. How can you be so, so rubbish at organising deliveries!?…read more I can't really be bothered to type up an angry rant about how truly rubbish IKEA call centre staff, IKEA twitter staff and IKEA delivery staff are. They like to lie and pretend things are on the way to ensure you have to take unnecessary time off work. My advice for yelpers is not to attempt using their expensive, crappy delivery service. Visit the shop yourself and use a taxi or hire a van to get your things home. The delivery service takes weeks (at least over a month)...and does not even show up even after they promise "100%" that they will arrive. Wankers.

Retail parks are interesting things, you trade plush presentation and comfort for price. Ikea in…read moreNorth London have taken this to a whole new level .., without the price change. In contrast to the Wembley branch this is a cramped facsimile that makes no pretence about being just a big warehouse. The place feels like a crowded warehouse even when empty. It is the rabbit warren of hell, it is the tesco express of ikea. The need to to get out was so distracting that none of the actually quite nice items are bought. Awful, use the Wembley branch if you can. It's only 15 mins away on the North Circular and you will leave with your sanity (even then be sure to go first or last thing)

Tribe has a great range of handwoven rugs that will really bring some colour to your living room…read more My aunt got a gorgeous rust orange rug that is really unique. They import their rugs from Turkey, Indian and Iran, choosing the best of prints made from dyed wool. They certainly are not cheap though, but a worthy addition to your home. Some warm colours and plants make all the difference between a flat and a home, so you might as well make the effort to save up and treat yourself to an oriental dream. Fly me away Sinbad...

All your DIY and gardening needs under one roof - this is the place to come to stock up on supplies…read morebefore attempting your latest 'Project' at home. There always seems to be promotions on as well which keeps costs under control pretty well. However, I cannot get a grip on the layout of the place and end up wandering round aimlessly trying to tick off all the items on my list. An absence of assistants doesn't help matters and sometimes I wonder whether I spend longer here than on the task at hand back home. Hopefully, i will unlock the key to the maze one day soon...

Big store with tons of DIY and readymade stuff for your house. For the best deals, make sure to…read morecheck the area with houseplants on sale. They just need a little TLC. Sometimes there are also deals in the main floor display area just straight on as you come past the entrance. Also, there is an amazing deal on the basic value lamp - the kind that stands vertical and has a frosted cone shape with lightbulb at the top - less than £6 will get you this lamp, and you can even choose from black, red, or chrome finish for the base part. I was really pleased as this helped me bring light into my new room and didn't break my bank as some lamps will do. Of course there is a huge selection of lamps so you can pay more if you like, but the basic value lamp is working great for me. I also got an £20 Studio Desk lamp in black, which is cute. They have all the lightbulbs you'll need as well, including eco varieties.

Great for quirky gifts for loved ones (they do fab wrapping paper), and the place lives up to its…read morename in that it really is quite a small nook - be aware of where your bag is in case you knock anything over! I LOVE their crockery and kitchenware here, but find it slightly scary that they can charge 7+ quid for some cheap-looking plastic plates. The aesthetic of this shop's offerings is very much what you'd expect the love child of Marimekko and IKEA to look like, so definitely worth a visit for some beautiful (if slightly overpriced) homewares.

Let's put it simply; I could have bought the entire store. (If I had the money, that is)…read more It's a truly ace place to find presents as well, especially for the home-buddy amongst your love ones (have you heard? Christmas is coming?)

OMG, this place is just brilliant! I've been looking for a reliable source of no-nonsense…read moresecond-hand furniture for ages, when I finally got around to checking this place out I was not disappointed. Here, you'll find "all sorts" of second-hand and vintage furniture to help give your home some character and style. Most of the pieces are in good shape but not in such amazing condition that you'll pay above the odds - just well chosen pieces that are honestly priced. Yesterday, I was told the shop was under-stocked following the xmas period, it was still crammed with tables, chairs, picture frames, shelves and trunks. I ended up buying a large solid oak bookshelf for £45 and it's made me so much happier than anything from IKEA could ever do! Best of all, the shop's owner will deliver on the day, accepts cash on delivery and does not charge for the service. A real bonus for a non-driver like me, and he even ventured out to sunny South Tottenham. Yay!

On any given day as you approach Mr. All Sorts, you find yourself walking up to an eclectic…read morecollection of second hand and vintage piece of furniture and decorations. - It's a small store so don't expect you'll find everything. One week Mr. All Sorts may have a healthy collection of chairs, the next week a surplus of tables. - Most things are reasonably priced, and to be honest, I feel good when you buy something from a hole in the wall compared to any of the larger auction houses and stores in Angel. - You end up paying the same if not less than you would for ikea furniture and there you are with a lovely solid, beautiful antique wood table.