Bristol’s Ultimate Interior Design Destination
Gloucester Road is known for its independent spirit, its bars, butchers, boutiques and bakeries. But did you know it’s also the ultimate place in Bristol for all things interior design?! Stretching 1.7 miles from Redland to Bishopston and Horfield, between Zetland Road and Ashley Down Road, its an interiors trail with everything you could possibly need to create a room - from flooring, furniture and fabrics to interior designers, builders, paint suppliers, reclaimers and more.
How convenient!
There are dozens of complimentary businesses, and together we make up quite the interior design eco-system. Here’s what you can find…
No 33. Zetland Road - Ablectrics
Okay this is technically not Gloucester Road, but Ablectrics was once based there (here), and being so close by, this long established lighting showroom had to be included. With a huge range of lights and lamps, quirky upcycled luminaires and a focus on vintage and industrial style, this is also home to lighting designer Fraser Besant.
No 33. Zetland Road - Cinemaworks
At the rear of the lighting shop you’ll find the immaculate home cinema showroom, designed and installed by multi award winning Owen Maddock of Cinemaworks. The sound quality is incredible, and the sofa the most comfortable you’ll ever sit on.
4-6 Zetland Road - Niche Frames
Surely most walls look naked without artwork hung upon them?! Niche Frames have a decent range of quality off-the-shelf frames in addition to their long established bespoke framing service, so you can get those gallery walls done.
19-21 Gloucester Road - Sofa Project
A great place to pick up a preloved bargain sofa, appliance or and upcycling project, The Sofa Project has all sorts. Here you can even pick up a pot of interesting colour in the community paint recycling scheme.
No. 51 - House of Møbel
Importers and restorers of original Scandinavian mid-century furniture, House Of Møbel also stock lampshades, mirrors and home accessories too. https://houseofmobel.com/
No. 10 – 12 - Little Green Rooms
Garden rooms for the WFH office, or however you want to use it, the Little Green Rooms team design, supply and install the cutest cabins with a focus on sustainable, durable materials.
https://littlegreenrooms.co.uk
No. 11 - Dream Doors
This is where you can makeover your kitchen without a complete refit, with a range of worktops and doors to choose from.
http://www.dreamdoors.co.uk/kitchen-showrooms
No. 203 - Natural Born Flooring
With more sustainable natural fibre options like pure wool, sisal and cork this store has a huge range to choose from and can both supply and fit.
https://naturalbornflooring.com
No. 211 - Bishopston Hardware
This legendary long established shop is packed with handy household everything as well as all the DIY gear you could ever need. The staff are always knowledgable and happy to help. I’ve made all sorts of furniture by getting them to pre-cut plywood to my dimensions for me!
https://www.bishopstonhardware.co.uk
No. 219 - Isteni Design & Build
Preparing to open at time of writing, this is the street’s newest Design, Build and Lettings addition.
No.168 - Nola Interiors
Stockist of gorgeous eco paint brands Little Green and Earthborn Paints, Finola also carries Ca’ Pietra tiles and a range of home accessories.
http://www.nolainteriors-bristol.co.uk/
No. 188 - Artigo
With a huge range of art prints this is a great place to pick up affordable pieces by local artists.
No. 194 - Bristol Furniture Design
Designer-Makers of bespoke shelving and fine furniture, here you can also pick up vintage, industrial and antique pieces and proprietor Mick also has a range of pretty impressive mirrors.
No. 196 - Stylemongers Of Bristol
Boutique, award-winning interior design studio and showroom, offering artisan interior designer services and workshops for the design DIY-ers. It’s the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockist for Bristol, and carries B-Corp and luxury fabric and wallpaper brands like House Of Hackney, Cole & Son, Divine Savages and more. You’ll also find tiles, eco paints, natural fibre cushions and throws, non-toxic candles, the occasional vintage furniture piece, and of course art - both prints and originals.
No. 259 - Bishopston Custom Paints
Paint for every application you can think of, and a Dulux colour matching machine, this is the go-to for technical paint advice and sundries, primers, and wood oils.
https://www.facebook.com/bishopston.cp.ltd/
No. 212 - Room 212
Now run by local artist Hemali Modha, this gallery shop is a treasure trove of paintings, prints and even occasional ceramics. Perfect for those interior design finishing touches.
No. 210 - Marialina Soft Furnishings
Expert curtain and blinds makers, the team at Marialina also have a huge range of fabrics to browse and choose from. Making your own curtains is an absolutely beastly task. That’s why this specialist store exists!
https://www.marialinasoftfurnishings.co.uk/
No. 278 - Conran Carpets
Another huge range of soft and hard flooring available in this long established carpet supply and fit showroom.
https://www.conrancarpetsltd.com
No. 347a - The Yard - reclaimers
If you like house music on a high quality sound system, this is a good place for a rave while you browse everything from Belfast sinks and fireplaces to old doors and furniture. It’s like an attic crammed full of vintage crockery, clothes, door handles, film props, signs... you never know what you might find and never knew you needed.
https://www.facebook.com/GRR.Bristol/
No. 328 - Europa Blinds & Shutters
Another stalwart of Gloucester Road, these are the window treatment specialists for numerous styles of shutters and blinds, both manual and smart controlled.
https://www.europa-blinds.co.uk
No. 369-373 - Missiato
Award winning residential design & build company doing renovations, loft conversions, extensions…
https://missiatodesignandbuild.com
No. 336 - Airsat Construction
And another design and build company with a long history. Spoiled for choice.
No. 361-363 - Cabra Stores
This is where you look for bargain brown wood furniture that’s frumpy but sturdy, and ripe for a makeover with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
https://www.facebook.com/cabrastores
Merton Road
On the corner with Cabra Stores, tucked away in a tiny trading estate are secret studios full of artisan designer makers with the skills to help you complete your interiors project.
Bespoke modular furniture is available from designer-engineer Libre.
Working in wood and metal fabrication, Arc Makers create bespoke handmade furniture and larger scale pieces.
Your imagination is the limit with these two. If storage is your main problem, then Bristol Bespoke Makers can help you maximise the space under your stairs, in the office, the alcoves, the dressing rooms and even outside.
https://bristolbespokestorage.co.uk/
If you have sash windows in need of maintenance or replacement then look no further than Bristol Sash Surgery. Give them a call on 07746283164 to arrange a quote visit.
No. 400 - Chipping Sudbury Kitchens & Bathrooms
Another stalwart of the street with a 25 year history, CSKB provide bespoke kitchen and bathrooms from their showroom.
If you made it this far, well done. You’ll almost certainly need to stop into some of the fantastic Gloucester Road eateries on the way home.
