1 Akroyd
Visitors here peruse a range of bespoke mod furnishings in walnut, cherry, white oak and maple, all sourced from regional woodlots and crafted on site. Check out the media cabinets with slatted doors, platform beds that boast cantilevered side tables, live-edge headboards and slide-out storage drawers. The popular leaf-shaped Trefoil side table, now back in production and redesigned to pack flat, provides a natural touch, while solid maple serving bowls with a beeswax finish are the perfect complement to AF’S signature tables. 15 CASE GOODS LN, STE #101 & 102 416 367 5757 AKROYDFURNITURE.CA
2 Alumilex
This Montreal manufacturer of custom windows and doors delivers everything from oversized patio doors to tilt-and-turn windows. The aluminum fenestration systems are available in an infinite array of colours and can be fitted with solid-wood interior panels for one-of-a-kind combinations. The exceptionally energy-efficient ALX
2060 and ALX 2066 series bonds up to three panes of insulating glass for extra-toasty (and budget-friendly) winters. For the best views, test drive floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, plus windows – including tilt-and-turn styles – and entrance doors on the second floor of Jardin de Ville’s showroom. 44 SHERBOURNE ST 647 427 0113 ALUMILEX.COM
3 Appliance Haus Kitchens
Admirers of custom kitchens with a clean-lined European aesthetic enlist the AHK team to envision refined cabinetry combined with top-quality Miele and Gaggenau appliances. AHK is the exclusive purveyor of German manufacturer Leicht, whose sleek systems are as well-suited to downtown condos as they are to suburban homes. Ultra-thin countertops in glass, acrylic and other compact materials look trim and modern, and handle-free doors complement the brand’s lighting tracks, which are routed in at the factory for a seamless look. 256 KING ST E 416 546 3732 (ALSO: 10800 BAYVIEW AVE, UNIT #7, RICHMOND HILL 905 737 7701; 7250 KEELE ST, UNIT #72 905 737 7701) APPLIANCEHAUS.CA
4 Artemide
Find everything from innovative pendants to outdoor fixtures in this manufacturer of distinctive Italian lighting’s wedge-shaped showroom. New additions to their sleekly futuristic lineup include Foster + Partners’ thin-stemmed Orsa pendant, which, when the LED bulb is switched on, resembles a shimmering, upside-down champagne glass. Also on hand: Bjarke Ingels Group’s wall-mounted Alphabet of Light system of illuminated letters and numbers that spell out the ABCS – or a custom note to self – in graphic script. 5 MILL ST 416 628 6718 ARTEMIDE.CA
5 Bergo Designs
Boasting home accessories from top European manufacturers, Bergo offers an eclectic array of international design. Among a medley of objects from New York City’s Areaware is the Cubebot, a Japanese-inspired puzzle that converts from an innocuous cube into a robot; the mini-transformer can hold different poses thanks to its rubber-band joints. Meanwhile, Tom Dixon’s Brew collection contains a shiny PVD stovetop espresso maker with an exaggerated handle – an unlikely marriage between art deco geometries and Blade Runner’s futuristic aesthetic. 28 TANK HOUSE LN 416 861 1821 BERGODESIGNS.CA
6 Biltmore Domicile
BD’S eclectic Distillery District showroom feels a little like an attic full of treasures – albeit stylish treasures of impeccable craftsmanship. The three-decade-old family business specializes in bespoke sofas handmade in their Montreal shop with kiln-dried maple frames and available in an array of upholstery options and cushion fills. The inventory – and made-to-order items – includes traditional loveseats and contemporary sectionals, plus home accents from local designers and antique and vintage finds. Luxurious custom beds – like Tufted, a wingback with a soaring velvet headrest – are delightfully indulgent. 39 PARLIAMENT ST 416 360 7632 BILTMOREFURNITURE.COM
7 Boconcept
Denmark’s largest furniture retailer seamlessly blends functionality and modern luxury in residential staples at an affordable price point, offering plenty of ways to recreate the Copenhagen look at home. The shapely Adelaide Sofa, designed by Henrik Pedersen, looks striking in touchable midnight-blue felt upholstery and classic tapered oak legs with a modern espresso-tinted finish. Another wonder perfect for urbanites is the inconspicuous Xtra ottoman, which miraculously unfolds to reveal a twin-style guest bed or added seating. 230 ADELAIDE ST E 647 352 8802 BOCONCEPT.CA
8 Bulthaup Toronto
Bulthaup’s raison d’être is kitchen systems customized to perfection. The German manufacturer’s b1 has birch interiors and recessed grips; b2 matches cabinets and a workbench with integrated cooktop and sink; while b3 features floating cabinetry, discreet appliances and innovative drawer organization. The just-launched b Solitaire portable shelving concept can be nearly endlessly personalized with shelves, open grids and oak pull-out trays, tables and benches; we love it as a display case with a glass top. Coordinating tables and a selection of seating from Carl Hansen & Søn carry the look from the cucina into the dining room. 280 KING ST E 416 361 9005 TORONTO.BULTHAUP.COM
9 Calligaris
This Italian manufacturer’s forte is sophisticated furnishings that exude youth and elegance. Take, for instance, the Basil chair upholstered in linger-afterdinner leather on a variety of base options, from swivelling pedestal to bar-height legs. Another new arrival, coinciding with the launch of three new ceramic finishes, is the hyperbolic Vortex dining table, featuring a powder-coated base reminiscent of a flamenco dancer’s twirling skirt. Many offerings are designed with durability in mind; the self-healing Phoenix surface on its tables miraculously bonds back together after being scratched. 170 KING ST E 416 504 2959 (ALSO: IMPROVE CANADA, 7250 KEELE ST, STE #304 905 876 1206) CALLIGARISTORONTO.CA
10 Cambria Gallery
Cambria’s Corktown outpost showcases natural quartz surfaces in over 145 designs – from pale neutrals to rich jewel tones – with a staff happy to direct visitors to local dealers that carry its stone slabs sourced from Canadian mines. All the brand’s lines are on display in kitchen and bath vignettes, including the new Carrick collection in modish concrete grey, as well as five calming additions to the Brittanicca Warm and Brittanicca Gold ranges, featuring large veining in warm and gold tones. 91 PARLIAMENT ST 416 363 8801 CAMBRIACANADA.COM
11 Design Within Reach
Refined modern classics pop against icy-white walls in this lofty space. Authentic licensed furnishings from Knoll and Cassina are interspersed among DWR’S exclusive house designs, including the ever-popular Story Bookcase by Afteroom, which artfully and compactly displays literature in horizontal stacks. The Nelson Thin Edge bed (designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller) with a breezy cane-panelled headrest is perfect for the beach house and comes with two base options: tapered legs or a steel H-frame. We also love the statement-making Sen media unit by Ibon Arrizabalaga in charcoal black and the pink underskirt on Louis Poulsen’s PH5 pendant lamp. 214 KING ST E 416 977 4003 DWR.COM
12 Dom Interiors
DI’S cosmopolitan kitchens, bathrooms and home furnishings never compromise on style. Rimadesio’s wall systems and sliding or swing doors in clear or mirrored glass and Lema’s slick closets are refined down to the smallest detail. Cesar’s made-in-italy Unit kitchen feels lighter than air, thanks to slender matte aluminum legs (with luxe bronze socks), which raise the island above floor level. On lazy mornings, Agape’s Bjhon 1 washbasin – a simple vessel set atop a tapered column – is a beautiful reason to spring out of bed. 58 BERKELEY ST 416 364 6477 DOMINTERIORS.COM
13 Drechsel Studio
This design studio is known for its prowess blending residential and commercial functionality with hybrid furniture and lighting from such stalwart European manufacturers as Verpan, Arco, Asplund and Fredericia. Also remarkable are Sancal’s lozenge- and macaroon-shaped cushions, Friends & Founders’ circular iron clothes hangers and Woud’s conical Annular Pendant (designed by local firm
MSDS) with a glowing ring of light around the perimeter. From Verpan, Welle is a low, undulating seating landscape, with six different mix-and-match units, that provides infinite ways for office workers – or children – to lounge. 150 KING ST E 416 740 7226 DRECHSELSTUDIO.COM
14 Eurolite
Homeowners seeking beautiful and striking European lighting know to head straight here for new offerings from a lineup of brands, including Ingo Maurer, Quasar, Arturo Alvarez, Saas, Vesoi and Ilfari. Of the larger-than-life crystal bubbles in Bomma’s Tim collection (hand-blown pieces originally created to house Tim Burton’s movie characters for an exhibit and adapted to be lights), the most impressive shapes measure up to 75 centimetres in diameter. Seletti’s Monkey lamps – a family of white resin primates holding LED light bulbs – encourage jumping on the bed. 200 QUEENS QUAY E, STE #6 416 203 1501 EUROLITE.COM
15 Fresh Home & Garden
This 1,860 square metre foundry-turned-garden-emporium is packed to the rafters with dashing all-season outdoor furniture, fabric and accessories from such brands as Kingsley Bate, Les Jardins, Cane-line and Gloster. Make a beeline for the Grid Modular Sectional from Gloster with its powder-coated aluminum frame and high-tech waterproof fabric. Sika’s Fox chair brings classic Danish wicker furniture to patios and, during the winter, chic living rooms. Finishing touches include Tuuci’s groovy umbrellas, which are engineered to stand up to gale-force winds. 16 EASTERN AVE 416 367 3906 FRESH.CA
16 Interior Elements
IE’S focus is high-end Italian furniture. With 26 rotating vignettes featuring pieces from Henge, Baxter and Minotti, its offerings highlight plush tailored sofas and easy chaise longues that point to minimalist aesthetics and an attention to detail. The expansive interior is filled with sensuous curvilinear pieces offset by bold metallic accents, chunky wooden side tables and ethereal floating light fixtures. Small accessories, ranging from Guaxs glass vases to Skultuna metallic trays, maintain the sense of European glamour. 102 BERKELEY ST 416 928 0222 INTERIORELEMENTS.CA
17 Italinteriors
The clean, inviting displays here are punctuated by Italy’s most sophisticated furniture icons. Flexform, Living Divani, Porro, Porada and Riva 1920 are represented in palettes of grey, taupe and – fresh from Milan – light sage and forest green. Cassina’s Rio coffee table by Charlotte Perriand comprises six radial oak segments inlaid with marble or rattan. Climb the grand floating jatoba wood staircase for stunning vignettes of Boffi’s elegant kitchen and bathroom systems, one spotlighting the Iceland bathtub in soft-touch grey exterior finish with a striking milky-white Cristalplant interior. 359 KING ST E 416 366 9540 ITALINTERIORS.CA
18 Jardin de Ville
Your one-stop shop for sumptuous outdoor living products has everything from torrefied wood decking to refined furniture, umbrellas and fireplaces. The latest sofas from Expormim and Roda are reconfigurable on the fly, with seating modules and coffeetable attachments that can be swapped side
to side. Gloster’s teak-handled Ambient Cocoon outdoor lantern brings fairy magic to patio fêtes, while the weather-resistant woven rope perimeter of Manutti’s Cascade sofa entrances. Cane-line’s shelving is available in a variety of configurations that serve as storage, vertical garden frame or afternoon tea trolley. 44 SHERBOURNE ST 416 363 8323 JARDINDEVILLE.COM
19 Jenn-air Experience Centre
Four kitchen vignettes display Jenn-air’s latest residential built-in ranges, ovens and induction and gas cooktops. Faves include Accolade Downdraft Ventilation, a hood that rises vertically from the countertop to quietly clear the air of cooking vapours; and a gas-on-glass cooktop whose dualstacked burner is designed for high-heat cooking (think stir-fries and searing meat) while its simmer burner has the precision to melt chocolate. Plus, the glossy black induction cooktop complements this year’s hottest kitchen palettes, from slate grey to moody black, and has a downdraft ventilation strip that facilitates an open-concept island with no overhead vent. 225A KING ST E 416 368 0320 JENNAIR.CA
20 Kiosk
Kiosk’s space is an architectural tour de force: dramatic staircases and a catwalk lead through three floors of exquisite contemporary furniture by top European brands, including Ligne Roset, B&B Italia, Cappellini, Knoll, Zanotta and Rimadesio. We fell for the composed glamour of the Ren dressing table from Poltrona Frau – with its full-moon-shaped mirror and secret leatherclad compartment for beauty potions – along with the optional loose, down-filled cushions on Bensen’s vibrant Aura sofa. Also on site: incredible lights from Flos, Foscarini and
Bocci, as well as super-detailed rugs from Sweden’s Kasthall. 288 KING ST E 416 539 9665 KIOSKDESIGN.CA
21 Klaus
Perennially modern European furnishings from Artifort, Muuto, Moooi and e15 are arranged on multiple floors of this former house that dates back to 1845, with Tom Dixon’s sculptural Bird chaise perched under a rotating cavalcade of pendant lights in the front window. Among the Klaus exclusives are made-in-montreal luminaires by Lambert & Fils, such as the ultra-linear Mile Collection. Hay’s metal-framed New Order shelving unit displays vintage AM/FM radios, while COR’S modular Trio sofa tempts loungers in punchy pink fabric. Other draws include Linteloo, Stellar Works and a soon-to-open adjoining showroom dedicated to Nienkämper contract furniture. 300 KING ST E 416 362 3434 KLAUSN.COM
22 Lightmaker Studio
Michael Stamler and Denise Murphy’s snazzy, made-to-order lighting fixtures fuse vintage, midcentury-modern and industrial influences into truly sculptural pieces. Both the Mode and Float chandeliers mount bud-like glass globe shades at the end of elegant brass branches, while Zig-zag’s rigid geometric frame eschews nature altogether, favouring right angles capped with lustrous brass cones. The metallic Curve sconce, with its mix of brass and steel, packs the visual impact of stripped-down vintage headlamps. 15 CASE GOODS LN, STE #202 647 965 2224 BY APPT ONLY LIGHTMAKERSTUDIO.COM
23 Luxe Appliance Studio
Powerhouses like Thermador, Bosch and Gaggenau reign supreme in this striking high-end kitchen appliance showroom housed in a former munitions factory. The theme here is innovation: look for full-surface induction cooktops, built-in freezers and wine coolers and the latest steam convection ovens. Thermador’s newly redesigned Freedom refrigeration series includes push-to-open doors that make handles optional, as well as produce bins that promise crisp greens up to three times longer. Bosch’s Home Connect line, including a built-in coffee machine, can be controlled remotely with an app, letting you check if you’ve left the oven on from anywhere. 334 KING ST E 888 966 5893 BY APPT ONLY THERMADOR.CA/ABOUT/TORONTO-SHOWROOM
24 Molteni & C | Dada
M&C’S neutral-toned vignettes illustrate its commitment to sophisticated, detaildriven furniture, storage systems and kitchens. Accessory trays in the Gliss walk-in closet offer a place for every pocket square, while built-in lighting tracks ensure there’s no dressing in the dark. The showroom also highlights a dappled stone vessel sink, reminiscent of terrazzo, from sister kitchen manufacturer Dada. The delicately proportioned yet sturdy Arc concrete dining table designed by Foster + Partners is another gem. 339 ADELAIDE ST E 416 362 2226 MOLTENITORONTO.COM
25 Montauk Sofa
Hardwood frames and springs tied at eight pressure points ensure Montauk’s cushy and handsomely casual seats hold up for years to come. Heather is its newest star sofa, shown in edgy slate-grey fabric; its sink-into-me backrest is draped with a pillow hood and oversized down-filled cushions for the ultimate Netflix-binge environment. Valcucine’s kitchen systems are equally spectacular; the all-new sensor-controlled Air Logica with V-motion reveals small appliances, cooking utensils and other supplies hidden behind a rising backsplash with a wave of the hand (or manually), while the illuminated back panel can be adjusted in density and hue to suit your mood. 220 KING ST E 416 361 0331 MONTAUKSOFA.COM
26 Newwall House
NW’S first showroom has most of its rivals beat on selection, but its downtown location – in a heritage building that’s been glammed up with chevron-tiled floors and sliding display panels – takes things to a new level. Breathtaking wallpaper and fabric are everywhere, including cult favourites 17 Patterns’ electric Jellyfish, Timorous Beasties’ Thistle and Emma Hayes’ poetic watercolour patterns that evoke waves and mountain ridges. Digital monitors on one wall show clients their favourite patterns scaled to their home’s specs. 363 ADELAIDE ST E 905 238 2700 (ALSO: 4635 BURGOYNE ST, STE #12 & 14 905 238 2700) NEWWALL.COM
27 NUA Office
The jumble of oversized letters in NUA’S entrance is art, design and hidden words. Once inside, the offerings are threefold: residential and contract furniture by Allsteel, HBF Gunlocke and Hon (in metal, textile and wood, respectively); furnishings produced by these sibling manufacturers for NUA; and accessories from Normann Copenhagen, Vitra and Humanscale. All told, they comprise furnishings for both home (read: fashionable comfort) and office (durable, automated ergonomics) that beautifully work together in both environments. 366 ADELAIDE ST E, UNIT #150 416 601 0793 NUAOFFICE.COM
28 Poliform
Look no further for streamlined and distinguished furniture systems. In the showroom, a Senzafine wardrobe puts your threads on display with transparent glass doors and a slender frame available in five colours and a wide range of door finishes. Varenna kitchen displays redefine the art of cooking with ultra-thin cabinetry and integrated lighting. Sprinkled throughout are such luxe furniture pieces as the geometric Pandora Due storage unit in the forest green Muschio colourway and the petite Jane armchair – both perfect for condos. Head downstairs to see Poliform’s bathroom furnishings alongside stunning tubs and washbasins. 99 JARVIS ST 416 601 1661 POLIFORMTORONTO.COM
29 Radform
This bright, freshly reimagined showroom
displays modern European furniture for residential, contract/commercial and hospitality settings. Take, for example, the handy-dandy handle on Offecct’s Carry On stool, which allows it to be transported between rooms, or the archetypal Appia chair by Christoph Jenni for Maxdesign, which adapts to any environment. Made-initaly sofas by Vibieffe can be sized to fit with mix-and-match elements, while the Meet modular sofa has built-in wooden planters that bring greenery into the mix. Also on hand: a new assortment of groovy acoustic panels. 317 ADELAIDE ST E, STE #102 416 955 8282 RADFORM.COM
30 Relative Space
RS is devoted to sustainable, meticulously engineered wood flooring by Foglie D’oro, Parchettificio Toscana and Parador, which merges timeless aesthetics and clean lines. RS’S premium wide-plank Sumo collection is made in Germany and offers the matte look of oil-finished flooring without the maintenance. Herringbone, the newest addition to the Flyt family by Fuse Wood Flooring, combines Parisian chic with the ease of a floating floor. Parador’s Open Framework collection allows for patterned compositions, such as white oak planks with alternating grey and white link pieces, while graphic area rugs by Henzel Studio and Lama add zip underfoot. 330 KING ST E 416 961 6891 RELATIVESPACE.COM
31 Resource Furniture
RF’S specialty is innovative, convertible and modular space-saving furniture: over 100 cutting-edge and customizable pieces for adults and kids that disguise their multifunctionality until activated by a simple tug. Wall beds by Clei double as desks, couches or shelving units during the day, while the Picnic Bellagio coffee table lifts to become a dining table or work surface, complete with a bench and storage compartment below. Botanicals, a new wallcovering collection, comes in 10 plant and flower motifs that promise to transform any small space with graphic high-res imagery. 322 KING ST E 416 901 7555 RESOURCEFURNITURE.COM
32 Roche Bobois
Elegant, casual and contemporary furnishings abound here. Two collections – traditional Les Nouveaux Classiques and modern Les Contemporains – boast such stunners as the curvaceous Tangram sofa and Mah Jong modular seating system, clad in graphic Missoni Home patterns. Nestled in the indented seat of the Macaron lounge chair is a circular backrest/cushion, resembling the irresistible French dessert. Pantone’s colour of the year enlivens the Bubble sofa, which looks like a cluster of purple grapes, while rugs from Missoni Home and Jean Paul Gaultier add pizzazz. 101 PARLIAMENT ST 416 366 3273 ROCHE-BOBOIS.COM
33 Savoia Canada
Strips of six-millimetre-thick Calacatta Statuario marble-look porcelain tile by Fiandre, slender enough to shine a light through, are displayed like shards of polar ice in the window of this gleaming shrine to innovative architectural surfaces. Premium White, with its brush-stroke soft veining, is a favourite, while porcelain tiles from the Bois Urbaine collection mimic the grain of wood without the maintenance. On the contemporary end of the spectrum, Cinder Resin in light grey is a dead ringer for trendy concrete. 145 KING ST E 416 640 7654 (ALSO: 6060 BURNSIDE CRT, UNIT #3 905 362 9965) SAVOIA.COM
34 Studio b/plan b
This vast Corktown space houses impeccably crafted modern furniture that ranges from dreamy beds by Walter K. to sculptural consoles by Caste. Store exclusives include transitional seating and lighting from Holly Hunt, handwoven outdoor sets by Dedon and lighting from Penta and Oluce. Don’t miss Vladimir Kagan’s sinuous 1958 Ondine Chair (reissued by Holly Hunt) with its ski-hill–steep high back, or Robert Kuo’s black-lacquered Pig Garden seat in the shape of a contentedly dozing porker. The in-store Hästens shop showcases handmade mattresses from Sweden’s bespoke bed manufacturer. 380 KING ST E 416 363 2996; 416 941 1010 STUDIOBHOME.COM; PLANBOFFICE.COM
35 Sub-zero and Wolf Showroom
Wolf’s premium kitchen appliances – including ranges and cooktops that feature innovative pop-up downdrafts – look great alongside Sub-zero’s built-in, integrated or under-the-counter fridges and wine-storage units. LED rings around the controls on the 36-inch Contemporary gas cooktop illuminate with a sci-fi glow, while the 24-inch combination fridge-freezer addresses all cooling needs with a compact footprint. Fun extra: Wolf’s 24-inch coffee system gives aspiring baristas an at-home java fix with an optional cup warmer below. 280 KING ST E, STE #101 416 504 4747 SUBZERO-WOLF.COM
36 Suite 22 Interiors
This home to sharp Italian furniture has tailored living, dining and bedroom vignettes that boast such heavy-hitters as Cattelan Italia, Lago, Arketipo and Tacchini. Standouts include Naos’ Quasar extendable table with a gorgeous visible gear mechanism that adjusts the size with a simple push or pull; Tonelli Design shelving pieces in strong, stunning and crystal-clear glass; and the Desalto Clay table, whose surface sits atop its conical pedestal in a seemingly impossible feat of balanced proportion. 429 RICHMOND ST E 416 703 8322 (ALSO: 160 BULLOCK DR 905 554 6084) SUITE22.CA
37 Turco Persian Rug Co.
Specializing in decorative handwoven rugs of all stripes is a 110-year-old family-owned gallery that spotlights fine antique Tabriz and Qum carpets alongside
16th-century European tapestries. A stunning vintage Persian rug dating all the way back to 1875 is a highlight, while newer pieces from Nepal, Persia and India fill out the showroom. Styles range from traditional ornate patterns to minimal monochromatic options, meaning there’s sure to be a rug here for all tastes. 452 RICHMOND ST E 416 366 0707 TURCOPERSIAN.COM
38 Upcountry
Old meets new in this showroom’s range of retro, modern and transitional furniture with a strong focus on Canadian designs. Look for midcentury-inspired sofas by Toronto’s Gus Modern, whose Scandi-style Astrid sofa pops in cherry red, plus stately sectionals from G. Romano and wood-frame beds by Mobican, both out of Montreal. Other cool Canuck offerings include rustic oak-veneered dining tables, dresser sets and entertainment units. Or, get comfortable in the generously proportioned Buzz lounge chair (from the in-store upholstered line) in black fabric with white piping – perfect for vegging out in the rec room. 310 KING ST E 416 366 7477 (ALSO: 1400 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 787 8488; 3443 FAIRVIEW ST, BURLINGTON 905 333 3088) UPCOUNTRY.COM
39 Varasmus
In its Moss Park showroom, Ottawa-based Varasmus shows off its stylish specialty: kitchens with seamless countertops fashioned from a single piece of stainless steel, which boast such rigorous details as flush-installed induction cooktops and recessed sinks with tidy fitted cutting boards. Made to withstand wear and tear, these cutting-edge kitchen systems are finished with millwork options that range from natural wood tones to arctic white and brilliant orange, and such space-optimizing features as swivel-out lazy Susan shelves. 41 BRITAIN ST 613 247 9373 BY APPT ONLY VARASMUS.COM