The stuff in Factory Outlet is so cheap, I felt a lot of pressure to buy things I don't need (and…read morehave no room for) just because they were SO CHEAP. Do I really need a full length mirror? No, but it's only £8! What about a cool black and white print of John Lennon? No, but it's only £8! Not everything was £8, but it was all cheap. Incense - 99p per pack. Cushions (nice ones!) £3 - £7, depending on size. Furniture included kitchen table and chair sets, night stands, foot stools, comfy chairs and couches, and I don't think anything was over 500. Near the back were tonnes of rugs in various sizes and for various rooms. Smaller items like dishware (a full set for £8! ... Maybe they did a study and 8 is the price that sounds like a really good deal to most people), jewellery boxes and clocks were also cheap. The key is that nothing really looks like it's from a bargain bin - or, won't once you take it out of the shop. I say, check it out.

If reviewing Jugs Furniture taught me anything, it was that one must avoid obvious and crass…read moreinnuendo. There is not an awful lot to say about Rug World other than it is a rug and carpet specialist situated on Church Road in Hove. There are plenty of samples to rub your fingers through, which makes decision making that bit easier. Their range is pretty impressive and the store laid out in a way that means you won't miss any marvellous mats, or regal rugs. Practicality rules the roost at Rug World and you should respect that. The only problem I could find with Rug World is the fact that, well, I simply prefer wood (cue canned-laughter!)

I love the serious world icon on the sign at rug world as it looks like something better suited to…read morea international news television station. The sign says 'serious about rugs', and that they are. They have a large selection from 'ethinc','contemporary', 'funky' as well as 'classic' and if your on a budget they also have clearance ranges. As of the new year (2010) theres a 50% discount on certain items, so if you want to get serious about rugs, do it here, and now!

Abode is the perfect place to find homeware gifts for a loved one…read more Or for a loved one to find gifts for you! Situated about halfway down Kensington Gardens, it's charming boutique store that has lovely side tables, console tables, room dividers, fringe panels, floor lamps, table lamps, pigeon lights, marimekko fabrics, wall stickers, mirrors and luxury bedding. If you already have everything you need in the lounge and bedroom department, they also sell gorgeous kitchen and bath accessories from china, glasses, tea-pots and coasters to candles, soaps and towels. Don't know if they still have any in stock, but last time I went in I fell in love with the wicker bulls head and the Ibride ostrich console table.

Abode is a lovely little lifestyle boutique, which sells all sorts of fancy things for your home…read more Scented candles, velvet cushion covers, vases and more are laid out in uncluttered, attractive displays around the shop. They also sell small items of furniture, including some really classy wooden side tables and stools. Christmas is by far the best time to visit the store, as they have all sorts of beautiful decorations for your tree. They have a gorgeous selection, including gold Christmas trees and stars as well as some really beautiful glass decorations in the shape of parrots and other pretty birds. I bought a few last year in turquoise, white and gold and they really transformed my tree! In fact, they're so lovely that I've hung them up in my bedroom all year. Abode is a shop full of things you'd rarely buy yourself...quirky light fittings, gilded bird cages and some really delicate chinaware. It is almost impossible to walk around without starting a mental wish-list, making it the perfect place to start your Christmas list, whilst picking up a few gifts yourself! You can even create your wedding list at Abode! NB. Everything feels a bit delicate, so it's not a great place to bring the kids!

I adore this shop & want to fill my house with its contents!…read more This is a perfect shop to pick up some quirky items to decorate your home or garden along with all sorts of gadgets you never knew existed and heaps of kids toys & crafting ideas. It is very cheap but be careful - you'll end up buying all sorts of things you didn't know you needed!!

For all of you out there who are still pining the demise of Woolworths, Tiger goes some way to…read morefilling the gap. It's kind of crossed between Woolies, the Pound Shop and Ikea. Like all of the above places, you have to spend a bit of time rummaging through the tat to find the diamond in the rough, but here you will leave with a basket full of goods that you never realized you needed, and at a reasonable price. Candles, napkins, notebooks, wool for knitting, picture frames, kitchen ware, bike accessories, stationary...you name it, it's here, and all considerably cheaper than can be found at rival shops close by (Butlers, Cargo, I'm looking at you...). At this time of year it's also laden with Christmas decorations and accessories, and if you are as crazy about Christmas as me, your be sure to leave with enough to cover any sized tree. It's new, cheap and consequently very busy at the moment, but the way the shop is laid out allows for easy movement through the aisles. There are plenty of tills and shop assistants so you won't have to wait long to be served, just bring a large bag to cart all of your bargains home!

I first stumbled across Yashar Bish on what had been a long, labourious and fruitless search for a…read morefriend's birthday present. I was mesmerized by some grogeous little lanterns hanging in the window and when I noticed the amazing textiles inside, I had to go in and take a look. As you walk in, you feel as if you're entering a Middle Eastern bazaar (only without the noise and hustle and bustle!)...there are beautiful prints everywhere you look: floor, wall and shelf. The place has so much atmosphere, you can almost smell the hookah smoke! That said, it also very tranquil, a really nice place to mosy about admiring rugs, curtains, cushion covers and more. The items are mostly sourced from Asia and the Middle East and they get new stock in quite regularly, so its always worth popping in for a look. They have a beautiful selection of hand-made mugs- I bought some for myself and they are really lovely to drink coffee from. It's worth checking if they have any damaged ones, as they will be reduced to £3 (less than half price)- an absolute bargain!

Staying on a home tip, Yashar Bish is a unique shop that sells distinctive rugs, carpets and…read morefurniture from Turkey, Central Asia and the Middle East. Everything is lovingly sourced by the owners on their travels and the stock ranges from deep colours to rich patterns. If you've already got your floors furnished, they also sell a small selection of wooden cabinets, drawers, throws, blankets, cushions, photographic prints and Eastern lamps.

Such a cool shop with nice furniture selection.read more

Great home decor store with lots of options. Very stylish and reasonable prices.read more

This place is a rug and carpet emporium with hundreds upon hundreds of different styles and…read morecolours. When I originally saw this store I thought it was a bit on the small side until I realised it was on 3 floors which significantly increases the space and therefore choices. The guys seem really friendly and are well trained so all your questions will be answered as buying carpets for the first time can be a little bit strange. You know your starting to get old when you have to start worrying about things like this and how annoying is paying for carpet when I could think of a million better ways of spending the money.... Anyway end of rant, this place is cool and a good local shop.

One of the few shops that's closed on a Sunday, the Natural Flooring Co is a family-run business…read moreowned by Pete Davey and his son. As well as offering a wide range of natural and wool carpets, rugs, runners and wooden flooring, they also measure and fit floors. The natural flooring is naturally expensive but as Davey attests, it looks great, is more environmentally friendly and hard-wearing. At the moment, they have a selection of sisal, coir, seagrass and jute flooring but the stock changes constantly. For those looking for a small piece of flooring for a bathroom or single bedroom, they have a great selection of end of roll carpets and vinyl at the front of the store. These starts around £10 and go up to about £100 with the measurements clearly stated.

Home decor and designer's accessories store. This one in Brighton, four others in different parts…read moreof London. They sell desiger's lights on the ground floor, designer's furniture on the first floor and basements you will find rugs. Ask for their interior design service if you need some suggestion.

Hands down the best furniture store in Brighton, Heal's is a four storey building that specialises…read morein stylish and cool furniture, storage and accessories for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, living room and office. What distinguishes it from other homeware shops is the quality and creativity. The company clearly appreciate style and they go out of their way to employ established and up and coming designers. There's classic Eames chairs, Phillip Starck lights, Tim Dixon chairs, hot pink flock chandeliers and cushions by Nitin Goyal. I could happily buy most of the things in this store but the thing I really, really want is one of their Chesterfield sofas. The first problem is, I don't have a spare three grand. The second problem is, they offer it in about 30 different shades of leather and I can't decide which colour. Should I go black, white or turquize?