I could spend hours in this place looking around. It is a feast for the senses with bold colours…read moreand luxurious fabrics, decadently strewn about. I am slightly nervous about going in, it has always been one of those places that because it looked so good I always thought I couldn't afford it. On this particular journey they had some great screen pints on display and they immediately caught my eye, I just had to go and have a look. I was pleasantly surprised at the prices which I thought were extremely reasonable considering the quality involved. Once I was in the shop found it really hard to leave. The sales assistant was so friendly and chatty and there were yards and yards of some of the most gorgeous material I have ever seen. A fantastic place to come if you need to brighten up a dull room and they cater for a range of tastes.

This shop is a feast for the eyes, covered in wallpaper and fabric samples of an array of styles…read moreand colours. It has styles to suit most taste including dark striking patterns, colourful stripes, pale and pretty, plain and understated, jazzy and bright, vibrant gem colours and vintage Cath Kidston style prints and polka dots. If you're particular about the interior of your house you could probably spend hours in here browsing the vast range of options. The shop provides a curtain-making service to make the shop to home transition as smooth and easy as possible. When I popped in for a browse the staff were very pleasant, allowing me to browse for a minute or so before asking if I needed any help. They happily chatted away while I was there, which I really liked as I hate feeling like the staff are another part of the display, taking on a robotic demeanour in an attempt to make as many sales as possible. If you're looking for curtains or wallpaper you're very likely to find something to your taste here. It's certainly not the cheapest shop, but the prices reflect the high quality of the products.

This has to be the best furniture store in Sunderland. It's quite small but highlights the quality…read morethey have to offer. The ladies are brilliant, really helpful and pointed me to their website if I was after something that wasn't on show...I can not recommend this place enough, its guaranteed you'll not find most of this stuff anywhere else and if you do they can't match the price....I love it and will be back.

We visited this store today and the selection is really incredible; there's lots of beautiful…read morecrystal, china, glassware, dinnerware and many other items. The store is MUCH bigger than you'd ever imagine from the exterior, and it even has a small (and lovely) serenity garden with a fountain. A very friendly saleswoman helped us (but we ended up not buying anything).

I don't really shop at Mulberry hall, but I have been in a few times. They sell things like china,…read morecrystal and porcelain and they have things like figurines and glasses. It's a nice shop and I know my Grandma likes it but it's not really for me.

What a house of wonder! Chase really isn't kidding when he says it sells everything, it really does…read moresell pretty much everything you might need for your home. From cleaning products, kitchen items, DIY bits and bobs, cheap snacks, cards and so much more - they've got it covered. If you're a keen shopper/browser it's a veritable treasure chest to explore. My particular favourite is the upstairs section. Here's where the items get slightly less bargainous and become a little higher end... They've beds, lamps and all other kinds of home furnishings in a range of styles. Faux-antique right through to the more modern sleek look. I bought an awesome 'telephone box' lamp for my room at home, which is so kitsch and delightful and only set me back £15. (I can imagine it costing a ton more in a vintage shop!) My Mum was particularly overjoyed with a red painted vase that she picked up as well, of which they had many different shades! So, there's plenty to get excited about, and not too pricey as well. However, all that glitters is not gold. I did come away having purchased a few oil reed scent dispensers (the pots of oils with the wooden reeds) and they simply don't work at all. They were only a pound each, but I can see why they were so cheap as they give off no scent at all! Even so, I'm pleased as punch with my lamp so that more than makes up for it!

I was first introduced to QLM by my new wife (I change them quite often, not really if you're…read morereading this love) just after we set up home together. It was the first time I'd been in a shop which I cannot categorize by what it sells, IT SELLS EVERYTHING !! From bleach to crisps, rugs to xbox games, they have almost everything under one roof. The only thing I can say lets it down is a lack of electrical goods like TV's but if you're looking for a pack of brass tacks and a birthday card for auntie Mabel this is a good place to start........ and if you're feeling tired you can nip upstairs and pretend you're testing a bed out :)

Walk in the Pier and the first thing that hits you is the wonderful smell of scented candles.They…read morehave a huge variety of these in a multitude of fragrances and sizes.They cost a little more but are quality candles.The Pier does'nt do everyday,they do individual style with an ethnic feel.You can buy anything from candles to windchimes,dining sets to fabulous rugs and they all offer to give you that little bit of individuality. I don't think the location of the store does it any favours as it's tucked away in Eldon Gardens away from the main Eldon Square walkway.It's over two floors.The staff have always been helpful.I can't comment on aftersales as I have never had a problem with anything I've bought from them.

The Pier is a quality home wares store with a decidedly ethnic feel. The store in Newcastle is…read morelocated on the upper and lower decks within Eldon Gardens, and is a little out of the way of the main shopping routes. They sell large items of furniture, as well as sets, which can be delivered and must be ordered in. The sales are extremely good, with items up to 75% off. They also sell crockery, as well as decorative items such as vases, cushions, ornaments and so on. These can be very pretty, especially the crockery, however the ornaments retain a mass produced feel. Shop assistants tend to be friendly, although any issues after purchasing a product has to be dealt with with their phone customer support team.