Dwell

This is the first time I’ve come across this retailer but they have several other branches in UK cities.

It’s a bit of a cross between Ikea and Habitat. They sell contemporary furniture at mid-range prices, some absolutely gorgeous stuff and some of it…er…tat.

I don’t know the full opening hours, but it was open much later than the Habitat next door on a week-day evening. The sales floor is large with an extensive upstairs area as well, and has mainly living/dining furniture with some bedroom and bathroom stuff too.

I do a LOT of shopping for household items, and there were many items here that I’ve never seen elsewhere, so it’s worth a visit if you haven’t found what you’re looking for in the usual places.

The staff were friendly, the store was clean, all was good. Only complaint was the lack of parking that I’d prefer from stores that I’m buying homewares in - you’ve got to park in a multi-storey and pay for it. Otherwise, fab!