If you like exotic pictures, statues and ornaments then you'll love this shop. I was amazed at how…read moremuch they sold and was almost captivated by all the products. Their products range from giraffes as tall as you to animal masks to brightly painted pictures to unique African style ornaments. They could really spice up your home. With all this going on it made the shop look a bit cluttered this was a minor issue for me because I was so amazed at the products. Who knew a little taste of the exotic could be so close? The prices are good as well and if you've read any of my other reviews you'll now I like a bargain. The paintings were about ten pounds and small ornaments were on offer for less than £5.00. Being in here temporarily took my mind of the real outside world. If I had the money on me I definitely would have taken something home!

I really like wooden carved ornaments and unique art pieces, so I thrive on visiting these sorts of…read moreplaces. When I first discovered Exotic Homeware, I was literally amazed at the amount of cultural creativity that they sold, especially considering that the store is not far from where I live; I feel like I should have discovered it sooner. From wooden crafted giraffes to elephants to masks to brightly coloured birds to cages to canvases, the shop sells a great selection of organic and hand created objects, which really do make your home look more interesting and cultured. The price of items isn't bad either; usually when you go to similar shops, they put a high cost on these sorts of unique gifts. But here, you can pick up a medium sized collection of three wooden owls for £5! Bargain! I really wouldn't mind buying every item in this shop to be honest. Then I'd be able to develop my own haven of all things exotic to escape the drudgery of Birmingham. (from time to time)

Wow, what a gem! I wish I had discovered this earlier…read more Located within walking distance from Broad St, and has very good transport links, this handy business sells everything from ornaments, furniture, flooring, Chinese antiques and arts, to clothes, fabrics and jewellery that are unique and distinguished in character. This is an ideal shop that has it all to fit out your home with all the decor, and more, whether your a first time buyer, or just in need of some stuff. I really liked this outlet, as it's not like the Ikea's of the shopping world, it's a great independent outlet. You feel like your walking through someones home as it's so nicely fitted out. It would be nice if the shop offered gift vouchers, as there is so much housing in the city. That way, if your not exactly convinced of a purchase, you can still buy a voucher where friends and family can choose instead.

With neighbours including a hair salon, a beauty spa and a newsagents, Curzon's is an unusual…read moreaddition to the mini commercial district in the otherwise residential area along Sheepcote Street near the NIA. Stocking a wide range of Chinese furniture, ornaments and clothing, Curzon's is well worth making the trip. The family-owned business also offers traditional Chinese teas, interpretation and translation services, and tutoring in Mandarin Chinese. The staff are really chatty and happy to assist you with making your purchase, and the shop often has special offers on a wide variety of stock. You might expect a shop like this to be found nearer the Chinese quarter, but given the number of apartment complexes in the immediate area that might benefit from an oriental makeover, it makes sense to something a little closer to home.

This tiny but beautifully formed shop is tucked off Knowle High Street so might take a bit of…read morehunting down. The quest would be worth it as you will find some adorable pieces and find it difficult to not buy anything at all. The theme is home decor and interiors store stocking French Country and New England styles. They also stock British designer Bronte's At Home blankets - they were around £70 so not cheap but very beautiful.

This is just one of those shops you love as soon as you walk in.There is something for…read moreeveryone,price wise some things are reasonable,and there are the larger items which are a lot more expensive.There are beautiful light holders,pottery,throws,dressers etc.I could go on,the staff are always friendly and helpful too.I challenge you to pay them a visit and not buy anything.My husband and I have not manged this so far,its heaven.I love showing my friends and family what I have bought,they love everything too.Roll on Christmas,if your looking for something different,elegant,stylish without breaking the bank go, you know you want to, happy shopping.

They all sorts of furniture and ornaments for the home here and for me this was a pro and a con…read more It's a con because everything was everywhere. There was no allocated place for a product. For example I saw a table next to some rugs with a headboard with pictures above it. In summary they weren't organised. I found myself weaving my body around their products. This left me thinking "how on earth do they pack up the products?" Luckily there are a few more pros than cons. They had some really nice looking products and something to suit all modern homes. I particularly liked their paintings of cities, countryside and sun sets. The shop's decor gave a nice warm feeling, just like a home has. I went in during the sale and thought their original prices were decent but their discounted prices were even better. A family sized table cost just £20.00. Bargain!

Fabric textiles can cover a wide range of things and that's just what Textiles Direct specialise…read morein. This is where I usually come if I need any new textiles (cushion covers, curtains, bedding etc) and it's a great place to pick up a bargain. They pretty much have everything you could want that's made from fabric. With all the crazy savings a person can make here I'm guessing their profit margins are small and I wonder how they make money. As of the amount of textiles they sell the shop can sometimes look messy but that's a minor issue that can easily be fixed. As well as this there aren't many staff and I've often found myself waiting a while to be served. The staff are friendly, helpful and have a good knowledge of all the materials, which is great considering I am clueless when it comes to knowing what material to use. They help you chose and measure all the textiles, if you want. I would recommend Textiles direct to anybody who needs to buy any fabrics and other things made from fabrics (covers, bedding and curtains etc.)

Terrible customer service policies and low quality products!…read morePurchased pillows and duvet which I had to throw away after just 3 months of usage, as there were feathers coming out everywhere and completely unusable. Contacted customer service and after waiting for three days, I was told that there was nothing they could do as I had already thrown the pillows and duvet away. They didn't suggested anything at all to rectify the situation. Definitely not the service I expected, especially keeping in mind that reputable companies offer up to 5-year guarantee on feather and down products! Avoid this company!

The bright colours, modern designs and unique sculptures are what persuaded me to come here. They…read morereally have some interesting and modern designs here. The room sets are great and are made from good quality material. That said, some of the designs aren't to my liking but they probably are to somebody else's. As nice as the designs are they are very pricey- a simple centre table piece of a man painted red cost one hundred pounds! As well as that some of the furniture isn't much different to those at larger places like Ikea and you could probably purchase something similar for a lower price elsewhere The staff were friendly enough to ask how I was doing but not helpful as they didn't seem to know much about the products. As for my first experience at dwell I thought it was a good place to admire some exclusive and contemporary pieces of furniture and various other pieces for decor. Unfortunately the prices are too much for someone like me to consider buying anything.

Some lovely contemorary furniture and accessories in here I always visit. While very pricey, so…read moremuch of it is unusual that it's a great place for ideas. That said, some of the accessories are simply nasty £200 dor a diamante encrusted skull? Glossing over that, the room sets are great and the quality good. Staff aren't too helpful, we were told there was a collection point and there wasn't, so we had a nightmare transporting our purchases to the car, but we're extremely pleased with them.

If you want modern and traditional rugs then come here!! I was amazed that they could fit in such a…read morelarge selection into three floors and it didn't feel overcrowded either. When they say "Modern and traditional" they literary mean it as there were rugs with cities on them to rugs with typical cashmere design, amazing! I'm pretty sure every single type of rug could be found here. However the shop isn't that big so if you wanted to fully roll out a rug it would have to be done on top of other rugs. The owner was really nice and helpful enough to answer all my curios questions about the rugs and the business. I think the only negative criticism I have about this shop is that they don't do delivery and I honestly thought I was going to fall and break a bone on the stairs. They were so narrow, fragile and crooked and the loose banister didn't help!

A specialised shop selling traditional and modern hand made woollen rugs. The rugs are great…read morequality and beautiful colours and patterns. The service from father and son is 5 star. Knowledgeable and helpful without being pushy. A definite 5 stars!

Specialised in 20th century vintage design furniture and gadgets for home, Fragile Design is a fine…read moreshop to stop and take a good look around, with no pressure or hurry, if it's possible! If you're looking for a unique home design fix, this is the place to be! I have looked for a new coffee table over past few weeks and I was glad to find some gorgeous samples at Fragile Design. As their collection includes an exclusive and stunning memorabilia, it's likely to be undecided about what to get. The pottery decorative pieces are amazing and this is just a snapshot of what you can expect from this shop. There are pieces and prices affordable for all kinds of pockets and honestly, for an outstanding vintage shop like this; I didn't find it expensive at all. Fragile Design is placed at Custard Factory, inside the Zellig building, and it's open from Tuesdays to Saturdays (from 10am to 5.30pm) and Sundays, Mondays and Tuesday by making an appointment in advance.

I first came across Fragile by accident about a year ago but only recently managed to get in due to…read moreits limited 'designer-esque opening hours (Wednesday to Saturday or by appointment only)! However, I'm glad I made it inside this wonderful oasis of 20th century furniture! It looks like the house I grew up in with furniture of browns, greens and oranges and yet the furniture looks new. Most items have been refurbished to look like new but still distinctly retro. I was after a very large but unique lampshade and what they actually sell are new ones (albeit made with vintage materials) I thought it was odd that the gentleman didn't take my details to sell me one but instead gave me a flyer of the designer in London that makes them. Fragile Design do offer 'looking for something' form on their website so the store is fantastic if you have something very particular in mind, as I tend to when it comes to furnishings.