36 furniture stores in the UK for stylish home shopping

It’s spring, which means it’s officially the season of refreshing and renewing. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best furniture stores to update your space with now. Here at House & Garden we love discovering new interiors shops, makers and designers who are doing something creative or out of the ordinary. Our pages are full of bespoke furniture and lovingly crafted textiles and homeware accessories, and there’s no doubt they’re incredibly beautiful. However, more often than not, these artisanal furniture shops are expensive – justifiably so given the quality of their work – and not everyone can afford to invest in what they produce. In these instances, the high street is the place to go to!

For those on a budget, or for those who are clever with their high-low mixing, there are plenty of high street retailers who offer stylish products that won’t break the bank. With fashion brands increasingly entering the interiors space, and longstanding homewares brands upping their game to keep up in the style stakes, there has never been a better time to shop for furniture online via the major high street shops.

The past decade has seen perceptions and presumptions surrounding online shopping for furniture change. It’s surprisingly easy to choose and order pieces of furniture online, without ever leaving the house. No, it doesn’t replace the pleasure of running your hands along fabrics and upholstery in a showroom. But we promise, when the doorbell rings and that lovely new coffee table arrives, you do get the same joyful feeling as with a ‘real life’ purchase.

Best furniture stores in the UK at a glance:

Don’t have time to read the full guide? Here are our at-a-glance favourites.

Best for: Large pieces of furniture like the ever popular Swyft Model 04 Large 3 Seater Double Sofa Bed, or the Sansa Scroll Arm Sofa Bed (though if you’re after those, we recommend checking out of edit of the best sofa beds). For our full breakdown of what to buy at John Lewis, head to our guide.

John Lewis really needs no introduction. The high street stalwart opened its door on Oxford Street in 1864 and has been selling beautiful pieces ever since. Behind the scenes, John Lewis has been having a quiet revolution. Whilst their quality is as reliable as ever, new lines (looking at you, Anyday) have been brought it to freshen up their offering and bring something new to the table.

• What to buy: John Lewis has one of the largest collections of homewares on the high street, with everything from coffee machines, to bath towels and ready made curtains available at affordable prices.
• Pros: You can kit out your whole house in one fell swoop (or one online checkout).
• Cons: A slightly higher price point than the average high street retailer–but then again, this is no average high street furniture shop.

Best for: Best high end furniture shop for investment pieces. Look to them for large furnishings like the best bed frames, stylish dining tables and sofas. If you don’t want to splash out too much, have a look at their range of home accessories, including their modern chandeliers and smart rugs.

Soho Home was launched to meet the demand of the many Soho House members and hotel guests who wanted to recreate the look of their houses, at home. The brand has gone from strength to strength, recently launching their Westbourne Grove store. Not to worry though if you’re not in London as their design-led furniture and accessories can also be shopped online. Shop our full Soho Home edit here. With directional and exciting pieces coming thick and fast through the doors of Soho Home, you’re sure to find something that sets your heart alight. The brand is inspired by 25 years of Soho House’s interiors, with handcrafted, luxurious furnishings available to help you “bring the house home.”

• What to buy: We think their strengths are in their velvet sofas and accent chairs, their area rugs and their bedside tables (which we all know are notoriously difficult to find).
• Pros: Quick and easy emulation of hat exclusive members’ club feel they’re so famous for.
• Cons: Seeing the discount available to Soho House members at check out. A pro for some, but a con for many.

Best for: A classic for a reason, OKA is well known for its brilliant edit of lamps, rattan accessories and furniture. OKA purchases are sure to be timeless picks; their collections are both stylish and relevant without being overly trend-driven or self conscious. They make items that command questions from visiting guests about where they can get it for themselves.