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from around the world, including well-tailored sectionals and an expanded leather collection. These pair nicely with SF’S mid-mod credenzas, accent tables and occasional chairs, as well as area rugs and accessories from Denmark’s Superliving. 885 CALEDONIA RD 416 783 3333 SHELTERFURNITURE.CA

SOFA

Source Of Furniture and Accessories, indeed. With all things home decor spread across 40-plus showrooms that span a staggering 18,580 square metres, SOFA is an always-evolving resource for interior design pros. Each showroom features the latest trends and styles in furnishings, accessories, appliances, textiles, flooring and lighting from top international manufacturers. A few of the building’s must-visit corners include Aga Marvel, Distinctive Appliances and Victoria + Albert Baths. THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, 6900 AIRPORT RD 905 678 5626 TRADE & BY APPT ONLY VISITSOFA.COM

South Hill Home

An elegant selection of contemporary furnishings by top-tier designers from around the world can be found here. Alongside fine European seating, tables and lighting from the likes of Sé and Gubi, you’ll find an interlocking bronze ring LED chandelier from Christopher Boots; Gilles Caffier’s gently luminous table lamps with black marble shades and scaly Pangolin vases; and accessories like minimalist candle holders from Dan Yeffet with brass disc inserts to reflect the flame. 200 DUPONT ST 416 924 7224 SOUTHHILLHOME.COM

Space Furniture

Owners Alex Bak and Laura Payne offer a variety of custom millwork and furniture – but that’s not all. They also build contemporary cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms, floor-toceiling fireplace surrounds, floating staircases, media units and closets. Stainless-steel and Corian countertops are made to order with integrated sinks, providing a seamless, easyto-clean kitchen surface, while SF’S artful window security bars look like waving grasses or ripples on water. 479 QUEEN ST E 416 955 4559 SPACEFURNITURE.CA

Stoney Creek Furniture

While more transitional than modern, there are great North American-made furnishings to be found at SCF. We were impressed by the craftsmanship (and pricing) of fabric- and leather-upholstered sofas from Futura Leather, Jonathan Louis and Stylus, as well as by Glen from Moe’s, a mid-mod armchair with tapered wooden legs and tailored grey cover. There’s also handsome four-poster beds, bunk beds for the kiddos and Serta mattresses galore. 7979 WESTON RD 800 263 8575 STONEYCREEKFURNITURE.COM

Studio b/plan b

A vast space houses impeccably crafted modern furniture that ranges from Walter K.’s dreamy beds to sculptural consoles by Caste. Exclusives include transitional seating and lighting from Holly Hunt, hand-woven outdoor sets by Dedon and lighting from Penta and Oluce. Don’t miss Paola Lenti’s Sabi series of outdoor seating wrapped with luxe rope cord, plus Meridiani’s upholstered Kira bed with a back frame that resembles a cushy loveseat. 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

Stylegarage

Located in an 1880s commercial building, Stylegarage is a destination for industrial-chic wares and made-to-order furniture. You’ll find roomy club chairs, flexible Jieldé task lamps in avocado green and saffron yellow and various customizable wood dining tables and kitchen islands. Upstairs is the mid-mod collection of couches, chairs and coffee tables by Torontodesigned line Gus Modern. Of note, the Aubrey Sofa’s tufted cushions and piped edging give it a glamorous vibe while retaining the fuss-free sensibility the brand is known for. 78 OSSINGTON AVE 416 534 4343 STYLEGARAGE.COM

Suite 22 Interiors

Home to sharp contemporary Italian furniture, Suite 22 has tailored living, dining and bedroom vignettes that boast such heavy-hitters as Cattelan Italia, Lago, Arketipo and Tacchini. Standouts include Naos’ ceramic-topped Boogie table, whose genius pivot mechanism allows the extension to tuck away with a simple push. Another adaptable wonder is Saba’s New York Suite armchair with reversible cushioning – you can change the seat’s personality with one flip. 429 RICHMOND ST E 416 703 8322 (ALSO: 160 BULLOCK DR 905 554 6084) SUITE22.CA

Tendex

Germany’s Draenert, Spain’s BD Barcelona and Italy’s I 4 Mariani are among the exclusive European furniture lines on display in a spacious showroom. New arrivals include Draenert’s automatically extending stone dining table, Fontana, and the Blow side table, which combines a seemingly contraire marble pedestal and hand-blown glass top. The Niky sofa by I

4 Mariani features a structural base as stylish architectural element and leather upholstery sporting a distinctive sartorial fold. Look for Capo d’opera’s storage units in a variety of textures and finishes. 247 DAVENPORT RD 416 515 0005 TENDEX.CA

Tusch Seating

Though it caters to designers and architects, anyone with, well, a tush can peruse Tusch’s colourful stools, desks and chairs from Italy and Spain, including exclusives from Tonon and Billiani. Look for Expormim’s Twins, a pair of outdoor chairs with matching wide pans and high backs but individual personality; Mandelli Pagliarulo’s tubular Nolita stools in lemon, lime and teal; and Emilio Nanni’s award-winning Fratina chair, with its gorgeous bent-wood back, ash frame and rope seats, available in numerous finishes. 251 BARTLEY DR, UNITS #3 & 4 416 368 6100 TUSCHSEATING.COM

Upcountry

Old meets new here in a range of retro, modern and transitional furniture. Look for mid-centuryinspired sofas by Toronto’s Gus Modern, wood-frame beds by Montreal’s Mobican, as well as other cool Canuck offerings including rustic oak-veneered dining tables, dresser sets and entertainment units. Or, embrace a nostalgic old-hollywood aesthetic with Korsin’s Locklear lounge chair with a yellow velvet-upholstered seat set on a glamorous metallic frame. 310 KING ST E 416 366 7477 (ALSO: 1400 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 787 8488) UPCOUNTRY.COM

Urban Mode

Inside what used to be an auto shop is a veritable rainbow of classic and contemporary furnishings and accents: Softline’s ultracomfortable Eden lounge chairs, Muuto’s striking Unfold pendants and Blu Dot’s Splash coat racks, available in bright blue, red and yellow. Look for pieces by Danish brand Hay, a notable new addition to the store: its shapely Uchiwa lounge chair was inspired by the traditional Japanese hand fans, while the slatted steel Hee chairs are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. 145 TECUMSETH ST 416 591 8834 URBANMODE.COM

West Elm

The Liberty Village outpost emphasizes affordable furniture basics and accoutrements for condo dwellers: clean-lined beds, modular sectionals and storage tables, as well as splashier items like Ikat shag rugs and oversized Luna chairs. West Elm’s Local initiative asks Toronto designers to hand-pick homegrown items; current selections include handcrafted soap from Skipping Stone and reclaimed-wood coffee tables by Son of a Woodcutter. 109 ATLANTIC AVE 416 537 0110 WESTELM.CA More contemporary furniture: Bauhaus, Casa Di Luce, Eurolite, Studio Pazo and Torp Inc.

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The brainchild of graphic designer Chris Hanz is his ode to functionalist sensibilities, specializing in high-quality desk supplies and housewares with a stripped-down aesthetic and clear purpose – you won’t find any decorative items here. You will, however, find spring scissors and bamboo toothbrushes from Nomess Copenhagen, brass

DUX pencil sharpeners and stainless-steel catch-alls from Good Thing. 1081 QUEEN ST W 416 822 8374 AVERAGE.IS

Bergo Designs

Boasting home accessories from top European manufacturers, Bergo offers an eclectic array of international design. Among the selection of Eva Solo accessories from Denmark are carafes covered in zippered insulator cozies that absorb condensation. Italian manufacturer Seletti’s series of plates printed with planet imagery are out of this world, while macho coffee makers also abound. 28 TANK HOUSE LN 416 861 1821 BERGODESIGNS.CA

Bookhou

With most items fashioned on-site, Bookhou offers small-batch local furniture and accessories at their best. Natural materials are at the forefront: totes and pillows in linen and waxed canvas are adorned with monochrome geometrics,

floral prints or hand-drawn designs. Other gems include patterned tea towels and pencil cases in nature-inspired hues, miniature ceramic vases and a line of screen-printed notebooks and calendars. Among the custom hardwood pieces are shapely benches and chairs with intricate curves that recall mid-century Finnish design.

798 DUNDAS ST W 416 203 2549 BOOKHOU.COM

Brika

Brika is a destination of choice for whimsical home decor, gifts and stationery by artisans from across North America and around the world. Favourites include Morning Culture’s hippie-chic La Playa throw blankets, glamorous black-andgold papier mâché bowls by Swaziland’s Quazi Design and kitchen accessories that blend style and function – like Stak Ceramics’ glazed ipad docks that house kitchen utensils alongside your tablet. 642 QUEEN ST W 844 472 7452 (ALSO: 768 QUEEN ST E 844 472 7452) BRIKA.COM

BYOB

At-home mixologists shouldn’t miss the glassware, utensils and alcohol-related novelty items at this emporium for everything cocktail. Past a wall of local bitters (ambitious visitors can sample each one) are new and vintage coupes, copitas and tumblers. Opposite, you’ll find upscale essentials including Cocktail Kingdom’s Yarai mixing glasses, Boston shakers, minimalist Japanese tools and vintage cut-glass goblets. 972 QUEEN ST W 416 858 2932 (ALSO: 20 KENSINGTON AVE 416 858 2932) BYOBTO.COM

Cambie Design

CD is a trove of Canadian-made ceramic objects and bright textiles sourced from Morocco and Peru: fringed alpaca-blend throw blankets, pompom-trimmed pillow covers and patterned wool rugs made in the Andes Mountains using traditional weaving techniques. The exquisite ceramic pieces on display include Xenia Taler’s striped blue porcelain coasters and Shayna Stevenson’s hand-glazed cups. 1048 QUEEN ST W 416 516 7132 CAMBIEDESIGN.COM

Craft Ontario Shop

More than 400 artisans contribute to this trove of handcrafted objects – made of ceramic, glass, textiles, silver and wood – that’s artfully displayed in a double-height showroom. The selection ranges from functional housewares, including Katrina Tompkins’ versatile doublesided trivets (cork on one side, Corian on the other), to statement pieces: Inukshuk statuettes, curvilinear wood sculptures by Davoud Khosravi and prints from Inuit and Aboriginal artists. 1106 QUEEN ST W 416 921 1721 CRAFTONTARIO.COM

Cubeshops

Japanese housewares and desktop accessories consist of everything from the super-kawaii (H Concept’s quirky banana-shaped door stoppers and chubby porcelain Flowerman vases) to the practical, like Hario’s minimalist syphon coffee

pots. Sceltevie’s vibrant Takuzen placemats and Kotori’s wooden shoehorns sit somewhere in between. Fun office accessories – including +d’s lustrous brass Birdie letter openers – are sure to brighten the desk of even your grouchiest coworker. 11 BALDWIN ST 416 260 0710 CUBESHOPS.COM Distill A multi-level space houses a revolving collection of Canadian fashion and handmade objects by both celebrated names and fresh talent. New Brunswick artisan Yolande Clark’s porcelain vases splashed in painterly compositions are accented with gold leaf, while Gfurn’s Multi cubes – cushy ottomans covered in hundreds of wool balls – are available in cool colour combos or a muted neutral palette. 24 TANK HOUSE LN, STE #103 416 304 0033 DISTILLGALLERY.COM Drake General Store

DGS’S three-storey flagship offers a barbershop, coffee bar and retail space with enough room, of course, to also host the store’s signature Canadiana-inspired goods: Mette Ditmer’s cozy waffle-knit blankets, Puebco’s industrial-chic steel beverage dispensers, dinnerware depicting super-saturated landscapes and glass tumblers sporting humorous quips and kitschy illustrations. 1151 QUEEN ST W 647 346 0742 (ALSO: HUDSON’S BAY, 176 YONGE ST, LWR LVL 416 861 6009; HUDSON’S BAY, 44 BLOOR ST E 416 972 3333 X4137; 2607 YONGE ST 416 966 0553; 61 FRONT ST 416 214 6449) DRAKEGENERALSTORE.CA

Easy Tiger

ET is a haven for Torontonians craving sophisticated, minimalist housewares from around the world. Sheets, towels, shower curtains and throws from Dusen Dusen, covered in squiggles and symbols, impart a bold look to any room. Simple stemware from Japan-based Kinto and stark white enamelware by Makoto Koizumi provide low-key, but equally refined, counterparts. 1447 DUNDAS ST W 647 748 6161 EASYTIGERGOODS.COM

The Finnish Place Devoted exclusively to Nordic products for the home, FP boasts the widest selection of Marimekko merchandise in Canada. Bags, kitchenware and bolts of fabric in the company’s signature poppy pattern are plentiful, and are joined by a black-and-white tableware collection with basket-weave graphics and organic cotton textiles printed with forest animals. Also here are Iittala’s functional housewares, including curvy vases, beaded glassware and a new batch of blue plates and bowls that evokes classic speckled campware. 7670 YONGE ST 416 222 7575 FINNISHPLACE.COM Gardiner Museum Shop

Atop the long shelves of the Gardiner’s gift shop are unique ceramic and glass pieces by artisans from Canada and beyond. From Toronto, find Shay Salehi’s decorative bowls that fuse glass beads into bold colour gradients that look delicate and volcanic, and Chari Cohen’s landscape-inspired ceramic cups, vases and wall-hangings. From Jingdezhen, China, come Middle Kingdom’s colourful nesting hermit bowls, fired rim-down to create a contrasting edge of unglazed ceramic. 111 QUEEN’S PK 416 408 5066 GARDINERMUSEUM.ON.CA

Good Egg

Mika Bareket’s sunny kitchen-accessory boutique is stocked with Le Creuset, Staub and Falcon Enamelware ready to transform basic ingredients into next-level cuisine. Other kitchen essentials include Bialetti espresso makers, acacia cutting boards from Ironwood Gourmet and Rosti Mepal’s pastel mixing bowls. 267 AUGUSTA AVE 416 593 4663 GOODEGG.CA

Good Neighbour

As it turns out, a two-storey turreted cottage is the ideal setting for GN’S selection of casual and cool home and lifestyle accessories. In-store staples like Herschel bags, Hudson’s Bay blankets and Terroni’s giftable foodstuffs (think pepperoncini piccanti) are complemented by local looks from Peace Collective and Jenny Bird Jewelry. Also on offer are personalitypacked homewares like Led-lit plastic cactuses and coconut fibre doormats by Reed Wilson that state “The neighbors have better stuff.” 935 QUEEN ST E 647 350 0663 GOODNBR.COM

Gron & White

Looking for that Scandinavian touch? At Britt Nilsson’s online boutique you’ll find dinnerware, decor and lighting from such established Danish brands as Normann Copenhagen, Ferm Living and Menu, all in muted tones for a calming effect. Equally delightful is an impressive selection of goods from independent Nordic designers and artists, like Anne Linde’s powder-coated shelves, Iris Hantverk’s concrete shaving cups with badger-bristle brushes and whimsical stationery by One Must Dash. GRONANDWHITE.COM

Harbourfront Centre Shop

Near the Simcoe Wavedeck is a gift shop that boasts Canadian-made stock and awardwinning designs from afar. These include limited-run housewares and objets d’art from current and previous artists-in-residence at Harbourfront’s Craft & Design Studio. Favourites include Rekindle’s made-in-toronto muddlers; Stinson Studio’s burl bowls carved in rural eastern Ontario; and Larch Wood’s cutting boards crafted from Cape Breton trees. Each visit is a tutorial in homegrown design. 235 QUEENS QUAY W 416 973 4993 HARBOURFRONTCENTRE.COM/SHOP

Home Smith

A cozy aroma (courtesy of Linnea’s Lights candles) and charmingly eclectic furniture and accessories radiate welcoming vibes to customers. A whimsical selection of decorative books from T.E. Lawrence spells out a David Bowie quote on one shelf, while the floor is accented by a collection of Beija Flor vinyl mats doing a spot-on impersonation of Moroccan tiles. 309 RONCESVALLES AVE 416 484 3702 HOMESMITHHOUSE.COM

Hopson Grace

At the heart of this Burdifilek-designed tableware boutique sit two marble-topped dining tables arrayed in bone china, glittering cutlery, mouth-blown glassware and thrilling centrepieces. The thoughtful selection from top manufacturers and artisans spans a range of price points. Look for Lisa Corti’s intensely coloured floral linens, earthenware from Gien featuring delicate hand-painted brushstrokes along the contours of shell-shaped plates,