SHOP INTRO Fifteen miles to the Loaf shack, Loaf shack yeah

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LOAF SHACK, BABY

The clue’s in the photo above: Loaf isn’t your average interiors shop. It’s fun, witty and playful – though deadly serious, of course, when it comes to quality. It’s famed for its improbably comfy mattresses and stylish handmade furniture – including the new SS20 must-have cocktail cabinets and trolleys (more about that encouraging trend in our feature, page 16). As for the supremely soft linen bedding, trust us; it’s like sleeping in a cloud. Until last August, we had to get our Loaf fix online, but it’s now possible to bounce gently on actual sofas and beds, and admire the latest laidback wares, in the large new open-plan site up at Cribbs. The ‘Shack’, they say, pays homage to life in the slow lane – hey, we get it, it’s a slowroom, not a showroom. With a mattress-testing station, squidgy sofas and arcade games for kids and the easily bored, you’re invited to kick back and relax.

We love the big retro signs, large swatches and the giant colour charts; oh, and that photo above? Yes, there’s even an old-school ice-cream parlour, where you can lap up your favourite scoop; just try not to get sticky fingers on that nice pale blue sofa, yeah?

For more: Bristol Loaf Shack, Cribbs Causeway www.loaf.com