It is unfortunate that there is a pretty brand new Homesense two doors down as the layouts are…read moredrastically different. While Homesense looks modern and tidy, Dunelm just looks really dated and terribly cluttered. But, if you can get past that then you've come to an Aladdin's cave of homewares. Certainly if I was looking for a new duvet or a pair of curtains, I now know the place to go. The prices were certainly very reasonable and I had to chuckle when I spotted Star Wars: The Force Awakens tissues in a small Star Wars themed area. Insert your own fanboy related joke here.

Dunelm is a great store, with lots of variety of things for your home…read more Having first gone to the new Homesense, it was strikingly obvious that Dunelm is a bit overfilled, cluttered, and dated. However, they do have good prices, and lots of choices. They did have a really small Christmas section though, which was a shame. If I needed something in particular, like new curtains, I'd definitely come here. But just to browse, it's a bit too much.

This place is choc-a-block with disorderly junk so it lives up to its cute, clever little name!…read more I'd seen Junk N Disorderly many-a-time when driving towards Crouch End (yes, ok, towards Banners!) and was curious to have a peek inside. The first thing that caught my eye was a big chest outside - no, lads, not THAT kind of chest - it was like a big wooden treasure chest you'd see in a cartoon. I thought it would be great to put all my fancy-dress stuff in, because I have A LOT of it, and was pleasantly surprised by the £45 price tag. Pretty reasonable when compared to other antique and vintage shops! Among the random junk there was a retro rocking horse, antique desks, dining chair sets, cabinets, old records in their original covers, beer pumps and all sorts of other weird and wonderful bits 'n' bobs all crammed into a tiny shop. There were things hanging from the walls and stored up high so you didn't know where to look first and every glance brought you another interesting little (or large) trinket. Unfortunately I couldn't stay long as the boy was hungry and Banners jerk chicken was beckoning us, but I'm sure I'll be back soon for a more leisurely look around. And I didn't buy the treasure chest...perhaps Santa will bring it if I'm a good girl...

This place is excellent. We are so glad to live close by, especially while we are furnishing a new…read moreflat. It's very pleasant to pop in and have a look around. The store has a pretty high rate of turnover, so often you'll find something new to admire. We have purchased a small antique (1930s) school desk and, more recently, a chest of drawers. Each of these items had a very good price. The staff took a lot of pride in the chest of drawers. Apparently, they had just stripped off its coat of paint and, finding the beautiful wood underneath, decided to leave it alone. They delivered it for free, and brought it up into our flat the following Sunday afternoon. ~S

This shop has some really gorgeous items, loads of girly sparkly things and some great home…read moredecorations. I think it's generally top quality products but some will cost a fortune to take them home with you! A great place for one off items, such as cushions, mirrors, Christmas baubles etc as they can be really unique. A great place to visit in the sales though!

This is a gorgeous shop which I love to visit but to be honest it is quite pricey and I wouldn't…read moremake a habit of buying things there. The merchandise really is beautiful though! There are various items for the home such as candles, sprays, linen and pillows. There is a small selection of clothes and night wear including dressing gowns. Upstairs is where they keep the children's clothes and accessories (they have a lift) and it's lovely to have one or two of their pieces for your child if you can stretch to it. I'd definitely recommend going in the sales!

Lovely people and goods, I always discover something new when I visit their site. Given the high…read morequality of the goods, the prices are reasonable.

The showroom doesnt look like its got much in it until you start talking to their staff. Then out…read morecome sixty million books and cuttings and before you know it you have managed to buy that very thing you have been trying to get for the last year in exactly the right colour. I had to wait for it but frankly it was well worth it. Not best for those on a tight budget though.

This place is a gem. When your map app tells you to turn onto an alleyway, trust that it's worth…read moreit. The furniture is all stellar. Of course they only get what they're donated, but level of refurbishment and presentation makes your haul a steal. We recently purchased a dining table set, a wardrobe, and sideboard and were very pleased with their styles and appearance. Delivery was the real steal, as they put everything on the truck (including having disassembled it for easy moving) for one VERY REASONABLE set price. Good selection and clear craftsmanship, all for a great cause.

Traid in Westbourne Grove is part of a small chain of thrift stores that raise money for an…read moreInternational Development charity. Within the quite small shop they sell men and women's clothes and shoes. I pop in quite often to look for things, and whilst there is quite a high standard in terms of brands, in the men's clothes there isn't that much exciting stuff. So the clothes seem to be more traditional charity shop rather than retro fashionable. The shop is laid out well, the staff are really helpful, and, whilst the collection isn't the best, it is certainly a great cause.

Traid -- we get along fine! If you are living up in Bayswater/Notting Hill and need a break from…read morethe heat your wallet is taking e'ery day, check it. Very well priced and though clothes are "pre-loved" they are typically in great shape, newer styles, etc. Brands range from Next, New Look, H&M, etc...and also good selection of vintage separated in the back. *Cards accepted, £5 minimum. *Fitting rooms provided. *Shoe selection is iffy at best. *great selection of blazers, working gals. Worth checking out if you are accessorizing on a budget or need to spruce up your look without crippling your bank! Oh, and it supports a charity. Can you say that about Forever21? Newp. P.S. They own the bins that collect clothes/shoes (black/green letters) -- there is one near the Shoreditch Firestation (And I'm sure a million other places) - a great way to donate, save the stuff from a landfill and help Traid fund programming, all without having to lug a big box somewhere. Pretty convenient. Wins all over the place.

This is the Clapham branch of the bourgeois gift chain Oliver Bonus, located on the cute and…read moreachingly middle class Pavement, near Clapham Old Town. Oliver Bonus is one of those shops that sells a bit of everything, Clothes, stationary, jewellery, cosmetics and items for the home to name but a few. This branch is large, and very interior design orientated, filled with sofas, chandeliers and nic naks for your posh home. And you'll pay a large price too. Although the content of the shop is very nice, i find it a little smug. But that's just my opinion, and with 24 stores around London they're obviously doing something right!

Just got my order and everything fits perfectly. The denim skirt is amazing and I can't wait to go…read moreout with it this weekend!

Kensington Church Street now has the greatest concentration of antiques dealers in London and it is…read morealways a pleasure to visit. There are many great dealers in the road but my favourite by some distance is Eddy Bardawil. Mr Bardawil deals predominantly in 18th century English furniture and those who subscribe to the lazy modern notion that all antique furniture is "boring brown" need to visit asap. Mr Bardawil is particularly interested in mahogany furniture with incredible colour and surface patination and will not buy anything that has had its original surface tampered with or repolished. He has helped steer me towards quality pieces for my collection and made sure that I have stayed away from poorer pieces that I might otherwise have bought. A visit to his gallery is highly recommended and, although furniture dealers in London are never cheap, he is much more "realistically" priced than most of his competitors. Whether buying or simply browsing you will certainly be given a friendly welcome.