Where to buy nice furniture

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Upgrading from ikea but want to go somewhere I can see the furniture not buy online. Can only think of furniture village which is not hugely inspiring. Where else can I go?

Tried Dunelm and the range but the there wasn’t much on display there either

John Lewis, Next, Sofa &Co.

Second hand. Lots available, depending upon your style.

Auctions - go to the viewings beforehand and if in doubt ask for a condition report (e.g. if you're worried about woodworm). I got a lovely antique mahogany chest for £30, which I use as storage and as a coffee table.

Oak Furnitureland has a good selection on show.
I would recommend Cotswold but they have fewer showrooms, depends where you are and how far you are willing to travel.
Don't disregard independents. We have bought some beautiful items from non-chain / non-national retailers, see what you have available in your local & wider areas.

What area are you? Somewhere like Fishpools in Essex is amazing

Vintage furniture warehouses or find the areas for showrooms - in northwest there are lots around Colne worth a day trip.

My Sofas were GPlan ones bought from an independent retailer. Beds and wardrobes were also from an independent retailers. Dining table oak furniture land I bought online but did view it in store. I’ve purchased Barker stone house side tables in home sense a couple of years ago. Which is my favourite place for a lot of things around my house. Curtains I’ve got ready made ones from Dunelm and John Lewis. I avoid online shopping because I want to actually see what I’m spending my hard earn money on.

You could try Old Creamery Furniture in South West
www.oldcreameryfurniture.com

I myself spent a long time searching for a happy medium, something between mass-market goods and expensive, exclusive pieces. That is why I decided that, to ensure my interior didn't end up looking like a page ripped straight out of a local store's catalog, I would take a mixed-and-match approach. Currently, I’ve found inspiration in the new collection from 1StopBedrooms, they have put together some very thoughtfully curated sets. They strike a balance between classic styles, the kind that won't look dated a year from now, and a distinct sense of individuality in the details. I was particularly taken with their bedroom sets; you can acquire your foundational pieces there, then add a vintage dresser or some designer lighting, and the room instantly comes to life.
If you decide to go see the items in person, pay close attention to the joinery and hardware, these small details make it immediately obvious whether a piece is built to last or if it’s merely a pretty picture. Don't rush to fill every inch of space all at once; that way, your home will feel truly cozy rather than just looking like it was furnished strictly according to a checklist.