Kitchen & Bath
Amati Canada
AC’S focus is squarely on kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Among the 50-plus brands in store are faucets by Blanco and Hansgrohe, rain showers by Aquabrass and Dornbracht, commercialgrade sinks by Elkay, elegant freestanding soaker tubs by Porcher and therapeutic bath systems by Bainultra. Also here: minimalist fixtures from Riobel, Philippe Starck’s wallmounted toilets for Duravit and extraordinary faucets from Graff.
105 DONCASTER AVE 905
709 0881 AMATICANADA.COM
Appliance Canada
Find the latest innovations in ultra-premium appliances here, like Thermador ovens that have a seven-minute preheat (the fastest in the luxury oven segment) and integrated fridges with advanced features like eco-mode and automatic door close. Consider flush-faced fridges by Monogram and flush-mounted cooktops by Bosch for the ultimate seamless look; Fisher & Paykel dishwashers offer the convenience of two independent drawers.
1380 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 785 7083 (ALSO: 8701 JANE ST, UNIT #1, VAUGHAN 800 374 3437) APPLIANCECANADA.COM
Appliance Love
AL specializes in built-in appliances from premium-yet-affordable brands, with an emphasis on smart features. For proof, just look to laboratory-grade under-counter bar fridges by Marvel, low-profile combination microwaves from Kitchenaid, and Frigidaire’s cooktops with pan-detecting and auto-sizing induction elements. Novice home chefs will love the live kitchen studio space set up with cameras, lighting and microphones for on-the-spot demos.
277 DAVENPORT RD 416 516 9500 (ALSO: 1024 DUNDAS ST E, MISSISSAUGA 905 306 1020) APPLIANCELOVE.COM
Aquavato
Perfectly situated among the posh showrooms of King Street East’s design mile, this boutique’s primped industrial space – a former meatpacking facility – is dotted with vignettes featuring the latest designer kitchen and bath fixtures. Here you’ll find artisanal etched-stone sinks by Kohler, cube-like 3D-printed faucets from Kallista and stunning consoles courtesy of Kartell by Laufen, as well as leaf-shaped soaker tubs and sensor-activated smart toilets, both by Kohler.
256 KING ST E 416 566 5229 AQUAVATO.COM
Atlantis Bath Centre
Chockablock with ABC’S plumbing supplies from every distributor are sleek bathroom fixtures and hardware, like the black titanium faucets in Kohler’s minimalist Composed collection. For a stately aesthetic, Tailored
Vanity combines hardwood finishes in customizable drawer configurations. It’s easy to fall in love with the elegant fixtures in Brizo’s Litze collection – a Bauhaus-inspired range of softly angled handles and spouts.
665 CALEDONIA RD 416 307 2570 (ALSO: 201 AVIVA PARK DR 905 856 6263; 566 ARVIN AVE, UNITS #5 & 6 905 643 3964) ATLANTISBATHCENTRE.CA
Aya Kitchens & Baths
AKB’S forte is versatile kitchen systems in a wide variety of materials and finishes – many of them eco-friendly – with configurations that suit homes big or small. Take the new AYA Elite line of cabinetry with linen-print interiors, stainless-steel bottom liners, in-drawer charging stations and pegboard-like drawer dividers. Also innovative are desk–murphy bed hybrid units and kitchen counters with pullout dining tables.
1551 CATERPILLAR RD, MISSISSAUGA 905 848 1999 (ALSO: 1290 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 789 0194; 606 MOUNT PLEASANT RD 416
487 9666; 9821 LESLIE ST 905 508 5553) AYAKITCHENS.COM
Binns
Binns’ two-storey showroom is dedicated to high-end appliances and fixtures for kitchen and bath. Dramatic range hoods in white and stainless steel complement sleek appliances from Miele, AEG, Bertazzoni and Liebherr, and chic fixtures from Dornbracht and Kohler. Siematic’s Urban kitchen system offers open and closed storage elements paired with natural stone or porcelain countertops, as well as fingerprint-resistant laminate doors. 1055 BAY ST 416 286 2222 (ALSO: 333 KINGSTON RD, PICKERING 905 509 5555) BINNS.NET
Bulthaup Toronto
Bulthaup’s 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. That’s not to mention the b Solitaire portable shelving concept, which can be endlessly personalized with shelves, open grids and oak pullout trays, tables and benches.
280 KING ST E 416 361 9005 TORONTO.BULTHAUP.COM
Cabinetlab
Cabinetlab builds bespoke, high-quality, small-batch cabinetry for the home. With over 30 years of experience in the GTA, Cabinetlab integrates progressive design and expert craftsmanship to find the best solutions to meet its clients’ needs. Cabinetry is designed to maximize space and storage through customized configurations, and customers can choose from a vast array of materials, finishes and colours.
84 WINGOLD AVE, UNIT B 416 787 1900 CABINETLAB.COM
Cameo Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry
Expertly fabricated custom cabinetry and millwork are Cameo’s specialties, and have been for 35 years. Its showroom comprises six kitchen concepts spanning traditional, transitional and contemporary styles. With specialized designers in house, Cameo turns your millwork goals into reality with deft appliance concealment and a host of ingenious accessories – see their drawer inserts, pullout tables, ironing boards and wine racks.
1020 LAWRENCE AVE W 416 256 2553 CAMEOKITCHENS.COM
Canaroma Bath & Tile
At CBT, state-of-the-art tiles and fixtures for spas and kitchens from such brands as Dornbracht, Graff, Artelinea and Zucchetti abound. There are soakers from Victoria + Albert and Wetstyle, modern bath hardware from Aquabrass and floating double-sink vanities from Aquos. The tile centre’s 15 lines impress, including wall and floor collections from Fap Ceramiche, Porcelanosa, SICIS and Versace Ceramics.
7979 WESTON RD, VAUGHAN 905 856 7979 CANAROMA.CA
Cookery
Alison Fletcher’s shop caters to the cooking and serving needs of Toronto’s design-savvy chefs. Global brands like Le Creuset, All-clad, Kitchenaid, Lodge, Wüsthof, Peugeot and Riedel are displayed floor to ceiling. Ooni Koda’s portable backyard pizza oven fires out meals in 60 seconds flat. Stock up with eco-friendly options like Japanese binchotaninfused self-cleaning dishcloths while spicing up your cooking skills with classes at both studio locations.
303 RONCESVALLES AVE 647
478 3873 (ALSO: 2588 YONGE ST 416 482 0188) COOKERY-STORE.CA
DOM Interiors
DI delivers cosmopolitan Italian kitchens and bathrooms for luxury seekers. Cesar’s N_elle kitchen features a monolithic, dark marble– clad island with soft push-to-open door fronts. Agape’s Marsiglia simple vessel sink and matching tub make a striking pair. DI’S wall systems and storage solutions are refined down to the smallest detail: Rimadesio’s closet doors are wrapped in fine soft-to-thetouch fabrics, while Lema’s velvet-backed bookcases create seductive backdrops.
58 BERKELEY ST 416 364 6477 DOMINTERIORS.COM
Eggersmann
This long-standing German manufacturer is known for handle-free smooth surfaces, cubic shapes and a neutral palette. Eggersmann’s Unique series offers stone-faced cabinetry alongside matching countertops and concealed innovations. For the highly organized, aluminum cutlery drawers are fitted with Bento-like suede-lined boxes with exquisitely arranged specialty knives, spices and rolling pins. Schmalenbach tailor-made wardrobes offer a luxury store fit-out experience for the home. 1360 YONGE ST 416 420 9565 EGGERSMANNTORONTO.CA
Ernestomeda
Elegant and functional contemporary Italian kitchens are the here. The Soul line emphasizes maximum versatility, with a sliding chopping board that swiftly moves from cover to work surface, in-line wall units with a completely concealed system for effortless opening and closing, and a revolving heat-treated oak tabletop that seamlessly connects to the central island.
354 DAVENPORT RD, STE G1 416 346 4922 ERNESTOMEDATORONTO.COM
Faema Showroom
Two Ford Model Ts grace the floor of North America’s largest showroom for coffee equipment – a tribute to the site’s former life as an assembly plant. Today, it’s filled with sleek coffee makers from Faema and Jura just waiting for a test drive. Alongside these, you’ll find grinders, French presses, milk frothers and tea kettles. The ease of Jura’s Z8 will turn even the most under-caffeinated into a barista. 672 DUPONT ST 416 800 1588 (ALSO: JURA CANADA, 115 MATHESON BLVD E, MISSISSAUGA 905 501 8600) FAEMA.CA
Ginger’s
Ginger’s stocks high-end bath and kitchen fixtures, lighting and accessories for homeowners yearning for luxury finishes. If your budget can stretch to Claybrook’s chic freestanding Soho bath, then you’ll save precious inches in your bijou bathroom. Feeling nostalgic? Try Waterworks’ knobs, pulls and spouts inspired by the stepped details of 19th-century telescopes. Contemporary offerings from specialty brands including Fantini, Vola, THG Paris and Franz Viegener will get visitors in a lather.
95 RONALD AVE 416 787 1787 GINGERS.COM
The Gracious Living Centre
Toronto’s exclusive retailer of Germany’s Rational carries kitchen systems that marry high-grade, precision functionality with stylish Italian design. Find models in a range of price points and styles from transitional to modern, and materials from graphic Silestone to Cambria’s simulated concrete. Dare you try the monochrome look? The sleek Onda in trendy all-black or Karim Rashid’s Floo in all-white Corian might appeal to the plucky. 30 WEST PEARCE ST, RICHMOND HILL 905 940 0800 THEGRACIOUSLIVINGCENTRE.COM
Irpinia Kitchens
Since the 1960s, this full-service Richmond Hill factory has produced custom cabinetry with designs that maximize storage space for kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes. Its Leaside showroom features the latest trends in traditional, transitional and modern styles, including open shelving, appliance-disguising panels and clever multi-level pull-out drawers that conceal everything from flatware to wine bottles.
650 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, ST E #5 416 782 4922 (ALSO: 278 NEWKIRK RD, RICHMOND HILL 905 780 7722) IRPINIA.COM
Jennair Experience Centre
Jennair’s latest design expressions in fullsized kitchens will make any home cook swoon. Fan favourites include robustly detailed ranges, the quietest luxury dishwasher on the market, and refrigerators with obsidian interiors illuminated by 650 LED lights to showcase food. The Urban Living kitchen offers luxe indulgences for all your small-space needs. An enhanced digital platform enables homeowners to further customize their cooking experience.
118 THE ESPLANADE 416 792 7762 JENNAIR.CA
Knife
The handcrafted Japanese knives on offer from the forges of Masakage, Fujiwara, Yoshimi Kato and Yu Kurosaki are artisanal labours of love. Skilled blacksmiths forge and fold layers of high-carbon and stainless steel to craft these razor-sharp blades. The detailing is painstakingly intricate, from their carved wooden handles to their keen
points. Also on offer: high-end cutting boards, Japanese whetstones, charcoal barbecues and hands-on classes.
803 DUNDAS ST W 647 996 8609 KNIFETORONTO.COM
Leicht Toronto/appliance Haus
Enlist this team to envision refined cabinetry integrating top-quality Miele and Gaggenau appliances. LT is the exclusive purveyor of German manufacturer Leicht, whose sleek systems and flexible modules are as well-suited to downtown condos as they are to suburban homes. Angled corner units, backlit drawers and high-capacity pull-out cupboards increase functionality and ease, while tailored wardrobes and walk-in closets from Nolte Möbel impress fashionistas.
10800 BAYVIEW AVE, UNIT #7, RICHMOND HILL 905 737 7701 LEICHTTORONTO.COM
Luxe Appliance Studio
Powerhouses like Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau reign supreme in this striking munitions factory-turned-high-end kitchen appliance showroom. Before you commit, test drive full-surface induction cooktops, sous-vide cookers and the latest steam convection oven innovations. Luxe’s Home Connect system provides access to a world of recipes and lets you order java from bed or check laundry status from your smartphone. 334 KING ST E 888 966 5893 BY APPT ONLY BOSCH-HOME.CA
Ma Belle Kitchens
If you’re after ways to maximize your space, check out streamlined kitchen systems by Italian manufacturers Bamax and Essebi. The former’s contemporary collection, with its handcrafted looks and solid-wood finishes, is more artisanal, while Essebi’s lacquered systems offer a combination of contrasting textures and sleek finishes with integrated appliances. On-site design consultants steer you toward the right look, working with you from concept to installation.
441 ESNA PK, UNIT #1, MARKHAM 905 604 8553 MABELLEKITCHENS.COM
Miele Experience Centre
This German manufacturer’s premium appliances can be found all over town, but at the GTA headquarters, you’ll get hands-on with its complete inventory of refrigerators, ventilation hoods, touch-controlled dishwashers, steam convection ovens and induction cooktops. Test drive new products in the demonstration area and fully furnished kitchen vignettes and explore space-planning touchscreen platforms. Stock up on Miele’s line of dish tabs, detergents and cleaners while there.
161 FOUR VALLEY DR, VAUGHAN 866 758 0462 (ALSO: 1130 WESTON RD 416 762 2110; YORKDALE MALL, 3401 DUFFERIN ST 647 715 3708) MIELETORONTO.CA
Mobil Clam Canada
When you buy a kitchen system from MCC, you are buying directly from Concreta Cucine’s Italian factory. Starting with a traditional material like wood, it designs a collection in which its Tuscan roots are strongly represented. With eight sustainable and completely customizable collections to choose from – including Dover, with its shaker doors, and Nexa, with its curvy counters – there is a system here for any taste.
200 TROWERS RD, UNIT #4, WOODBRIDGE 647 643 2444 MOBILCLAMCANADA.COM
This contemporary space offers a “try before you buy” approach. Book a tour to fully experience the performance of Monogram’s luxury appliances. Explore the newest ranges, speed-cooking ovens and refrigeration options – or, post-purchase, try your hand in the on-site interactive culinary studio. Also recommended is a demo of Monogram’s exclusive indoor Hearth pizza oven, prominently featured in an elegant kitchen designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects.
1290 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 781 3579 APPT REC MONOGRAM.CA
Muti Kitchen & Bath
MK&B boasts a wonderfully laid out 1,115 square metres of space displaying custom cabinetry solutions for modern or transitional kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms at affordable prices. Urbanites peruse MK&B’S wide selection of bath fixtures, vanity combinations, lighting and accessories, including its in-house brand Veneto Bath. Keep the look coordinated with quartz backsplashes and countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone.
143 TYCOS DR 416 792 6839 (ALSO: 550 SPEERS RD, OAKVILLE 905 844 3773) MUTIKB.COM
Nella Cucina
This two-storey outfitter of kitchen equipment and housewares is beloved by novices and pros alike. Find a rainbow of Le Creuset cookware alongside Vollrath frying pans, Lodge cast-iron skillets, Wüsthof chef’s knives and Levo’s herb infuser – plus an assortment of tableware, glassware and cutlery. On trend: on-site cooking courses, and molecular gastronomy supplies to transform your culinary delights into scientific endeavours. 876 BATHURST ST 416 922 9055 NELLACUCINA.CA
Nima Kitchen & Bath Centre
In looks ranging from modern to home-sweethome, much of Nima’s kitchen and bathroom custom cabinetry is made in its on-site manu