Design Accessories
islands. Upstairs is the mid-mod collection of couches, chairs and coffee tables by Toronto’s Gus Modern: the Wallace Chair, with its channel-stitched leather upholstery, is a modern reinterpretation of the classic English chesterfield.
78 OSSINGTON AVE 416 534 4343 STYLEGARAGE.COM
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 and Tacchini. Standouts include Naos’s Quasar extendable table with a gorgeous visible gear mechanism; the length adjusts with a simple push or pull. Bonaldo’s hemispherical Planet coffee table with internal lighting creates a focal point.
160 BULLOCK DR, MARKHAM 905 554 6084 SUITE22.CA
Toronto International Design Centre
With all things home decor spread across 25-plus showrooms – a staggering 14,000 square metres – TIDC is a one-stop shop for design professionals. Showrooms feature the latest in furnishings, accessories, appliances, textiles, flooring and lighting from top Canadian and international manufacturers. Among the must-see attractions are rug art from Renwil, Distinctive’s kitchen appliances, and luxe accent pieces from Guild Design Gallery.
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE,
6900 AIRPORT RD, MISSISSAUGA 905 678 5626
BY APPT ONLY EXPLORETIDC.COM
Tusch Seating
Though it caters to pros, anyone with, well, a tush can peruse Tusch’s colourful stools, desks, chairs and tables from Italy and Spain, exclusives from Tonon and Billiani among them. Look for Capdell’s low-slung Nix chair, which gracefully combines solid wood and curved plywood, and Expormim’s modern take on the rattan and wicker armchair. Inclass’s various polyethylene bases and tabletop options make for endless configurations to adapt to new ways of working.
251 BARTLEY DR, UNIT #3 416 368 6100 TUSCHSEATING.COM
Upcountry
Old meets new in this showroom’s range of retro, modern and transitional furniture with a strong focus on Canadian designs. Look for mid-mod 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. More cool Canuck offerings: dressers, entertainment units and rustic oakveneered dining tables.
1400 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 787 8488; (ALSO: 3443 FAIRVIEW ST, BURLINGTON 905 333 3088) UPCOUNTRY.COM
Urban Mode
Inside this former auto shop is a veritable rainbow of classic and contemporary furnishings and accents. For lighting with an edge, try Normann Copenhagen’s chunky bell pendant in a matte finish or Muuto’s hand-painted, hand-spun aluminum Ambit rail lamp. Softline’s modular sofa with adjustable backrests allows you to create two different seating directions at once, and Blu Dot’s painted wood dresser with bevelled relief doubles as a space divider. 145 TECUMSETH ST 416 591 8834 URBANMODE.COM
West Elm
This Liberty Village outpost features modern home designs for condo dwellers. Whether starting out with furniture essentials such as beds or sofas or styling up with decorative objets, WE is a destination for affordable accoutrements. Fan faves include handwoven wool rugs, Usb-charging nightstands and bath staples for your self-care needs. Add homegrown items to the mix, such as handcrafted soap from Skipping Stone and reclaimed-wood coffee tables by Son of a Woodcutter.
109 ATLANTIC AVE 416 537 0110 (ALSO: 2131 YONGE ST 416 480 1078) WESTELM.CA + More contemporary furniture: Bauhaus, Casa Di Luce, Eurolite, Studio Pazo and Torp.