Midtown
1 Advice from a Caterpillar
Refined and cozy with a rustic edge, this Rosedale boutique carries everything that caters to the design-loving parent. Personalize your nursery with linens, rugs and throws from artist-turned-designer Caroline Z Hurley, and painted woven baskets with delicate leather straps from Finnish-kenyan fair-trade collaboration Mifuko. Toddlers will love Anne-claire Petit’s hand-crocheted cotton tea set, while the EZA collection of whimsical porcelain mugs and spoons capped with zoo animals is just as fun for adults. 8 PRICE ST 416 960 2223 ADVICEFROMACATERPILLAR.CA
2 Are & Be
This Annex shop stocks striking floor coverings and wallpaper otherwise impossible to find in the city. It’s the exclusive Canadian retailer of Object Carpet, whose residential and commercial-grade carpet tiles, broadloom and area rugs come in a multitude of sizes, colours, patterns and pile heights. Look for custom-scaled contemporary graphics from Wall&decò, Elli Popp’s edgy yet ultra-feminine papers and, for a more architectural feel, NLXL’S Concrete and Scrapwood collections by Piet Boon and Piet Hein Eek, respectively. 1213 BATHURST ST 416 533 3203 AREANDBE.COM
3 Bang & Olufsen Toronto
Private residence or showroom? This immersive outpost for statement-making high-end electronics combines the atmospheres of both. Situated within its luxurious living-room setting you’ll discover TVS and speakers more akin to sculpture than technology, while the kitchen island doubles as a wireless headphone display. The modernist at heart will fall for the Beovision Eclipse television with its customizable soundbar, while art lovers will be drawn to the hexagonal modules of Beosound Shape’s wall-mounted speakers. 100 DAVENPORT RD 416 935 1919 BEOTORONTO.COM
4 Bauhaus
Custom window and door manufacturer Bauhaus has provided architectural fittings for some of the country’s most prestigious projects, from Fogo Island to Toronto’s own Summerhill neighbourhood. Looking at the detailed execution and craftsmanship – which features hardware selections from luxury Italian brands Colombo Design and
AGB – it’s easy to see why. Solid mahogany doors come in a variety of styles, including arched, angled and Fibonacci spiral, while folding wood and glass configurations are ideal for a garage or patio, and are available in multiple colour options finished with oil or Farrow & Ball paint. 165 AVENUE RD 416 924 0996 BAUHAUSDOORS.COM
5 Bay Bloor Radio
Spread across three levels of this shrine to high-fidelity home entertainment, defined by its angled stairwells coupled with an architectural bridge, you’ll find a spectrum of audiovisual products in a range of price points. Bose’s conical Soundlink Revolve Bluetooth Speaker provides 360-degree audio, while Samsung’s The Frame turns a 4K Television into a mounted work of art. Unlock your inner DJ with Pro-ject’s retro-inspired 1Xpression Carbon turntable, available atop a mahogany, olive-wood or black-finished plinth. 55 BLOOR ST W 416 967 1122 BAYBLOORRADIO.COM
6 BB Buggy
Find everything that stylish soon-to-be parents want and little ones need at BBB, including cribs, rockers and bassinets, beds, bookshelves and changing tables. With its slim side rails, slender spindles and elegant turned legs, Oeuf’s Sparrow Crib will add a touch of Scandinavian warmth to any nursery, while the family of cotton elephants with colourful pom poms that stars in Tag’s mobile is a chic gift for any baby shower. 10 YORKVILLE AVE 416 963 8168 (ALSO: 200 BAY ST, CONCOURSE LEVEL 647 352 8268; 1200 CASTLEFIELD AVE 647 352 8168) BBBUGGY.COM
7 Binns
Timeless designs are a staple of Binns’ two-storey showroom dedicated to highend 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
8 Cabinet
With its fully customizable solid walnut, maple and oak furnishings for living, dining and bedrooms – impeccably built by local artisans – Cabinet is prepared to furnish any space imaginable. Popular selections include the streamlined and sizevariable Benjamin bed with its accompanying dresser and nightstand, as well as the clean yet classic lines of the blocky Chevron dining table, displayed in a rustic finish. This spring, look for trends like upholstery-wrapped hutches and credenzas, and lacquered-linen cabinet doors. 354 DAVENPORT RD, STE #100 416 923 9234 CABINETFURNITURE.CA
9 Designers Walk
Occupying an expansive commercial centre spread across five buildings, DW’S furniture, lighting, accessories and fabric suppliers cater to the city’s interior design community. Find lush textiles from Kravet and Lee Jofa next to bustling design firms in Building 2, while Buildings 3 and 4 house the Resource Centre – a marketplace packed with fine rugs and wallcoverings from Weavers Art and Robert Allen. Luxury home furnishings, fabrics and accessories from retailers Theo and Primavera are found in Building 5. RESOURCE CENTRE, 168 BEDFORD RD, 2ND FL 416 961 1211 X225 DESIGNERSWALK.COM
10 Eggersmann
As the world’s oldest family-owned manufacturer of premium contemporary kitchens, Germany’s Eggersmann emphasizes design excellence – whether it’s stone-faced cabinetry or integrated storage for spices and scales. The award-winning Work’s series effortlessly transitions from commercial kitchen to cosmetic panelling with integrated door hardware that conceals its rack systems, Miele appliances and Dornbracht-equipped wet bar. Customizable Schmalenbach wardrobes flaunt an integrated lighting system, watch winders, pull-out mirrors, hidden safes, pivoting peg boards and much more. 1360 YONGE ST 416 420 9565 EGGERSMANNTORONTO.CA
11 Ernestomeda
Elegant and functional contemporary Italian kitchens are the cri de coeur of this sophisticated brand, found in Designers Walk Building 1. 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. Meanwhile, integrated lighting dramatically accents the ocher-hued lacquered aluminum drawer fronts and knotted ground-oak finish of Icon’s modular tiered peninsula. 354 DAVENPORT RD, STE G1 416 346 4922 ERNESTOMEDATORONTO.COM
12 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 coffeemakers from Faema and Jura just waiting for a test drive, alongside grinders, French presses, milk frothers, tea kettles and juicers. Jura’s Impressa Z6, featuring a patented Pulse Extraction Process technology, has a corresponding app that lets you brew the perfect cup from your smartphone. Upstairs, you’ll find top-notch commercial-grade appliances, from Zumex juicers to Moretti Forni pizza ovens. 672 DUPONT ST 416 800 1588 (ALSO: JURA CANADA, 115 MATHESON BLVD E 905 501 8600) FAEMA.CA
13 Farrow & Ball
Britain’s F&B offers a medley of handcrafted wallpapers made using the richly pigmented paint it is best known for – in addition to the expansive selection of paints themselves, which ranges from contemporary neutrals to heritage tones. The botanical patterns of Atacama draw inspiration from a coloured swatch discovered in an old fabric mill, while the chic and understated Lattice print takes its cue from 19th century French archives. New releases include re-imagined favourites Lotus, Wisteria and Block Print Stripe. 1128 YONGE ST 416 920 0200 FARROW-BALL.COM
14 Gardiner Museum Shop
The museum’s dedication to exhibiting the best in Canadian and international ceramics continues in the curated objects that occupy the dramatic linear shelves of the gift shop. Up top sit cage-like sculptural vases by Toronto’s Chiho Tokita, which double as graphic artworks, while below, Barbara Banfield’s wood-fired teapot, with its ample metal and woven-cane handle,
is a standout. Outside, a vitrine features Loren Kaplan’s delicate monochrome woven vessels composed of hundreds of interlocking porcelain strands. 111 QUEEN’S PK 416 586 8080 GARDINERMUSEUM.ON.CA
15 Gautier
Space-saving, eco-conscious furniture for kids and teens is the focus at Gautier’s new showroom. The modular bookcases, wall shelves and desk units of the Nuance collection can be combined to create homework stations in trendy grey tones and peppy colours. An optional fold-down bed drawer pulls out into a guest mattress for sleepovers, while Le Chat – a feline-shaped body pillow – is the purr-fect everyday companion. A second Gautier showroom for grown-ups will open this spring at 164 Davenport Rd. 156 DAVENPORT RD 416 777 9494 GAUTIER.CA
16 The Gracious Living Centre
Toronto’s exclusive retailer of Germany’s Rational carries kitchen systems in a range of price-points and styles from transitional to modern, and materials from graphic Silestone to Cambria’s simulated concrete. Just in are the Cadre line, with its graphic extra-long drawer fronts, and Karim Rashid’s Floo kitchen that – with its curved Corian or wood drawer fronts and remotecontrolled adjustable wings that fold down to transform from countertop to bar – we wouldn’t be surprised to see make a cameo in an upcoming sci-fi film. 287 DAVENPORT RD 416 929 2111 THEGRACIOUSLIVINGCENTRE.COM
17 Hollace Cluny
Wandering through HC’S intimate secondfloor showroom, you’ll discover a plethora
of tailored furniture and accessories from high-end brands including De La Espada, Carl Hansen & Søn, Knoll and Bassamfellows. Its selection is perfectly complemented by the understated sophistication of luminaires by David Weeks, Serge Mouille and New York darling Apparatus, which are mounted on plumcoloured walls or set against opaque curtains. Standouts include J.M. Szymanski’s alluring blackened- and waxed-steel side tables, and a recently added collection of playful colour-blocked geometric mirrors encased in solid walnut frames from New York studio Bower. 160 PEARS AVE, STE #203 416 968 7894 HOLLACECLUNY.CA
18 Hopson Grace
Floor-to-ceiling displays of tastefully composed tableware animated by an abundance
of cutlery, crystal, dinnerware, decanters, ceramics and decorative items for the home flank the perimeter of this Rosedale boutique. Tom Dixon’s sleek mirror-black
PVD Brew set (with espresso cups, cafetière, caddy and scoop) is paired with the graceful lines of Portugese brand Cutipol’s flatware and Carrara marble-patterned bone china from Dibbern, all in perfect complement to the iconic bronze, leather and blown-glass chandelier that spans the length of the shop. 1120 YONGE ST 416 926 1120 HOPSONGRACE.COM
19 Industrial Storm
Gary Flaherty and Hanson Tan’s curatorial sensibility is on full display in their showroom, which spotlights small-run and one-off furnishings and art objects like Corbin Bronze’s spun-metal occasional tables and Mcewen Lighting Studio’s sculptural lighting. IS is known for its ability to design and customize products to meet clients’ needs, from furniture to the line of Nepalese wool-blend rugs. Other standouts include textiles from French fabric house Bisson Bruneel, which blend such exotic fibres as horse hair and copper. 367 DUPONT ST 416 955 9888 INDUSTRIALSTORM.COM
20 Jalice Interiors
Ascending a ramp past a three-seater sofa in caramel-hued leather provides
but a brief glimpse of the eclectic home furnishings, lighting and accents that populate this two-storey showroom. Don’t miss the floor-spanning lighting installation before relaxing in Anders Nørgaard’s endlessly configurable mid-century modern sectional, complete with splayed wooden legs and graphic tapered edges. Balancing contemporary and modern design with classic luxury, JI’S recent additions include build-your-own sofas by German brand Freistil, and an expanded offering of accessories that’s sure to have the ideal accent for any space. 152 AVENUE RD 416 551 5551 JALICE.CA
21 JF & Co.
Nestled in Designers Walk Building 2, this
trade-only showroom specializes in fabric, wallcoverings, furniture, drapery and hardware from such Canadian and international brands as Pindler, Maxwell, Worlds Away and more. The whimsical Abundance line of wallpaper by JF Fabrics includes prints of swordfish and squids or Victorian rooftops that are sure to liven up any room. Popular draws include grasscloth wallcoverings, and extra-wide multipurpose drapes and textiles Crypton-treated to resist stains, odour and
pilling. 326 DAVENPORT RD 416 238 5254 JFANDCO.CA
22 John Paul & Co.
Armani/casa, Missoni Home and Fendi Casa are just a few of the fashionable luxury furniture and accessory brands found inside this sweeping multilevel showroom. Standing out among the favourites are the refined curves, cognac-coloured frame and leather-buckle details of Fendi Casa’s customizable Soho Sectional, and the cylindrical Missoni Home pouf upholstered with the iconic Jarris print. The recently added Infinity Blue coffee table with sapphire-hued bevelled glass atop a gunmetal grey frame is show-stopping. 122-124 AVENUE RD 416 921 7787 JOHNPAUL-CO.COM
23 Lovewood by Zoltech
The focus here is on long-lasting, healthy flooring, with a broad range of domestic
and European hardwoods so beautiful staffers have framed samples as artwork.
LBZ is the exclusive Canadian distributor of custom and engineered flooring from Mafi and Schotten & Hansen, both of which emphasize sustainable practices and all-natural materials. Just in from Austria’s Mafi is engineered larch flooring, which is similar in colour to Douglas fir but has the patterning of pine, and boasts high-end durability and low-voc oil finishes. 483 DUPONT ST, UNIT #102 416 936 8113 LOVEWOOD.CA
24 Memo Showroom
Boasting over 40 lines, Memo is a go-to for exclusive globally sourced textiles and wallcoverings. Its central workstation is circled by a vast selection of colours and prints hand-picked to help us all break from greige. Lively linens from Jennifer Shorto are a current favourite, as are hand-blocked wallpapers from Dym and Paper Mills. New in are artisanal handwoven rugs from Awanay, a fair-trade company founded by an Argentinian mother-daughter duo dedicated to preserving ancient weaving techniques. 585 DUPONT ST, 2ND FL 647 350 3700 MEMOSHOWROOM.COM
25 Moncer Specialty Flooring
A repurposed 30s flour mill – now a specialty showroom designed by Iain Stewart – is a
gorgeous backdrop for this boutique’s wellappointed, sustainably harvested European wood flooring. Stock from Austria, Germany and Belgium includes eco-friendly planks by Artel, and extra-wide lines by Admonter in a range of styles. European oak, cut in a bold chevron pattern, is available in custom angles and sizes, while Douglas fir planks from Germany’s Black Forest – handwashed and finished with lye and soap – are stunners. 287 MACPHERSON AVE 905 562 0100 BY APPT ONLY (ALSO: 3836 MAIN ST, STE #2B, JORDAN VILLAGE 905 562 0100) MONCER.COM
26 Nella Cucina
This two-storey Seaton Village outfitter
of housewares, kitchen supplies and appliances is beloved by novices and pros alike. Find a rainbow of Le Creuset cookware alongside Vollrath frying pans, Lodge cast-iron skillets and high-end chef’s knives by Wüsthof, as well as John Boos’ maple butcher blocks and Mauviel’s copper pots – plus an assortment of tableware, glassware and cutlery to serve your creations in style. Non-cooks, consider small bartending supplies, Jura espresso machines – or one of NC’S culinary courses. 876 BATHURST ST 416 922 9055 NELLACUCINA.CA
27 Night & Day Window Decor
Specializing in custom-made energyefficient blinds and window coverings,
N&D’S plethora of Hunter Douglas shutters, louvres and shades – as well as sheers and other draperies – make it certain you’ll find the treatments you need for every window. Personalize drapes with a selection drawn from Kravet, Maxwell and more; for those with more traditional tastes, top it all off with fabric valances or cornices. Hard-wired or battery-operated motorized coverings are
also on hand, as are Greenguard-certified bamboo, grass and reed shades that effortlessly blend beauty and functionality.
1075 YONGE ST 416 924 5062 (ALSO: 990 KINGSTON RD 416 755 1990) NIGHTANDDAYDECOR.COM
28 Nirvana Home Collection
Modern and contemporary home furnishings with an ergonomic edge mingle with Umbra and Braun accessories behind the glazed facade of NHC’S inviting new showroom. Task chairs and desk lamps by Humanscale, Koncept and aerelight suit the needs of any workaholic, while made-to-order sofa beds equipped with hidden storage are perfect for hosting guests in close quarters. Tempur-pedic mattresses and Canadian goose-down duvets round out the selection and provide additional comfort during the transition from work to rest. 55 BLOOR ST W 416 929 8300 NIRVANAHOME.CA
29 Pimlico Design Gallery
Tatiana Velasevic’s shop holds a curated selection of colourful home accents and housewares that bring something special to living spaces. You’ll find vibrant glassware from Italy, soy candles from Archipelago Botanicals and soft wool blankets from Scotland’s Paulette Rollo. To keep clutter away, handmade African baskets are available in an assortment of shapes and patterns. New and notable additions to the store include handcrafted resin bowls and platters from New York, and cotton throw blankets from Morocco. 643 DUPONT ST 416 538 0909 PIMLICOGALLERY.COM
30 ROM Boutique
Rivalling the artifacts inside Daniel Libeskind’s iconic addition, the ROM’S boutique hosts
a rotating selection of art-inspired home accessories, books and toys that echo the exhibitions upstairs. Find reclaimed granite charcuterie boards and polished agate plates that add raw flair to entertaining alongside Stinson Studio’s nesting Maple Bowls and dramatic Maple Vessel Burls, derived from rounded outgrowth on the surface of the tree. Vividly illustrated monographs on painter Paul Kane and contemporary Indigenous artists are informative and stunning additions to your coffee table or bookshelf. 100 QUEEN’S PK 416 586 5766 SHOP.ROM.ON.CA
31 South Hill Home
The strikingly elegant black and white facade of SHH’S new multilevel Dupont showroom only hints at the rich inventory of sophisticated home furnishings, lighting and accessories contained within. Matthew Mccormick’s striking Mila, Halo and Dawn luminaires add sublime illumination to the showroom’s refined collections, sourced from Rhode Island to Paris. Joseph Jeup’s portly Ellis Dining Table, with an inlaid veneer top and brushed cast-bronze base, stands out among the gallery-like vignettes, as do
HC28’S robust Bold armchair and Gubi’s sweeping velvet dining chairs upholstered in millennial pink. 146 DUPONT ST 416 924 7224 SOUTHHILLHOME.COM
32 Teatro Verde
Teatro Verde’s inventory of luxury florals and home decor items is ready to furnish any event, from garden parties to evening cocktails. If its selection of geometric vases in metallic finishes or throw pillows – ranging from botanical-inspired to modern burn-away velvet prints – do not convince you, the minimal glass cases displaying striking floral arrangements are sure to impress. For those lacking a green thumb, look for the silk botanical arrangements peppered throughout the store, as well as decadent scents by Christian Tortu. 55 AVENUE RD 416 966 2227 TEATROVERDE.COM
33 Tendex
This purveyor of fine European furnishings ships luxury brands from Spain (BD Barcelona Design), Italy (I 4 Mariani, Bonacini and Marac) and Germany (More Moebel). The sleek Metropoli sofa by Marac comes in both straight and sectional formations, complete with angled legs in bronze or satin aluminum finishes. The Lax dining table and matching upholstered bench by More Moebel, which features two ×-shaped supports in an array of solid wood-top options, is another compelling addition to an already impressive lineup. 247 DAVENPORT RD 416 515 0005 TENDEX.CA
34 Torp Inc.
With its mix of high-performance architectural fittings and lighting, linens, ceramics and furniture (plus jewellery and decor!) by design giants Hans Wegner and Poul Kjaerholm, this airy second-floor showroom will have you drooling over its dapper display of Danish and Scandinavian designs. A playful tray in stained ash with an integrated T-shaped handle by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen is the perfect complement to any serving set, while the leather-wrapped saddle-back body and hand-sewn cushions of the Savannah chair, by Swedish designer Monica Förster, stand out even among its impeccably crafted neighbours. 245 DAVENPORT RD, STE #200 416 968 2768 TORPINC.COM
35 Weavers Plus
Jon Ceh brings 34 years of experience to the rug business, offering contemporary carpets in countless colours, patterns and sizes – not to mention the traditional weaves of Turkey, Nepal and India. His vast shared warehouse carries authentic flat-weave kilims and tribal rugs from Iran, catering to homeowners with a taste for the exotic. In addition to oriental designs in rich, moody tones – think burnt orange, burgundy and navy – you’ll find bold, modern geometric patterns, as well as oversized florals that are crisp, graphic and decidedly un-frilly. 950 DUPONT ST 416 861 1480 WEAVERSPLUS.CA
36 William Ashley China
The illuminated shelves of this crystalline cabinet of curiosities house vessels, tumblers, porcelain figurines, champagne flutes, table settings, flatware and more by designers ranging from Donna Karan to Ora-ïto. Staples like Michael Graves’ conical kettle for Alessi, Philippe Starck’s extraterrestrial juicer and Sapper espresso makers rub shoulders with the dissolving landscapes of Hermès’ 24-karat matte gold Voyage en Ikat dinnerware – inspired by a weaving and dyeing technique used to pattern textiles across Asia. 131 BLOOR ST W 416 964 2900 WILLIAMASHLEY.COM
37 Y&CO.
Rich textures and fresh contemporary patterns fill this showroom reserved for high-quality fabrics, wallpaper and rugs. Newly added hand-stitched, flat-weave wool carpets from the African Mudcloth Collection are available in a variety of sizes and colours, plus staple pieces from Maresca Textiles, Peter Dunham Textiles and Kate Loudoun Shand – not to mention Juju Papers’ charming hand-printed wall coverings. Other favourites include Oliver Yaphe’s zero waste line and tasteful fabrics from Clay Mclaurin Studio. 247 DAVENPORT RD, STE #301 416 968 7700 APPT REC YCOCARPET.COM
38 Yorkville Design Centre
Helmed by architect Thomas Tampold is a full-service design firm that’s also the exclusive retailer of Downsview Kitchens.
YDC provides an array of concepts – from kitchens to closets to bathrooms – that cater to a wide variety of sensibilities. Personalize your kitchen with one of a panoply of countertop options, from faux marble Caesarstone or natural granite to the creamy quartzite with an exaggerated bevelled edge on display in the showroom. Complete your renovation with cabinetry custom-tailored to every room of your home. 87 AVENUE RD 416 922 6620 YORKVILLEDESIGNCENTRE.CA