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, commercial-grade sinks by Elkay, elegant freestanding soaker tubs by Porcher and therapeutic bath systems by Bainultra. Also here: minimalist fixtures from Riobel, fully furnished vignettes highlighting wares from DXV by American Standard, Philippe Starck’s wall-mounted 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 with enough headroom to hold large pots. 1380 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 785 7083 (ALSO: 8701 JANE ST, UNIT #1, VAUGHAN 800 374 3437) APPLIANCECANADA.COM
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. 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
Appliance Love
AL specializes in premium built-in appliances from top brands, with an emphasis on smart features. For proof, just look to under-mount ovens with panelled warming drawers by Wolf, Monolith fridges from Liebherr, Miele’s silent dishwashers and the Urban Cultivator indoor garden. Other standouts include eye-popping Smeg fridges, outdoor cookers from Germany’s Grillson (which burn ultra-efficient wood pellets for fuel), and refrigerators by True with bold industrial styling. 277 DAVENPORT RD 416 516 9500 (ALSO: 1024 DUNDAS ST E, MISSISSAUGA 905 306 1020) APPLIANCELOVE.COM
Aquavato
Perfectly situated among the posh kitchen and bath
showrooms of King Street East’s design mile, this brand new boutique stocks nothing but the finest in kitchen and bath fittings. Occupying a former meat-packing facility, the newly primped industrial space is dotted with lifestyle vignettes featuring the latest designer fixtures, including artisanal etched-stone sinks by Kohler, cube-like, 3D-printed faucets from Kallista and stunning consoles care of Kartell by Laufen. You’ll also find teardrop faucets by Gessi, and leaf-shaped soaker tubs and sensoractivated 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 to suit homes big or small. Take the Cubi system: constructed from maple modular shelving components, it can be rearranged to expose favourite cookware, extra dining surfaces and even an indoor garden. Also innovative are desk–murphy bed hybrid units and kitchen counters with pullout dining tables – both of which are perfect for those without an inch to spare. 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
Timeless designs are a staple of Binns’ two-storey showroom 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 fingerprintresistant laminate doors. 1055 BAY ST 416 286 2222 (ALSO: 333 KINGSTON RD, PICKERING 905 509 5555) BINNS.NET
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 b Solitaire portable shelving concept can be nearly endlessly personalized with shelves, open grids and oak pullout trays, tables and benches; we love it as a display case with a glass top. 280 KING ST E 416 361 9005 TORONTO.BULTHAUP.COM
Cameo Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry
Expertly fabricated custom cabinetry and millwork are Cameo’s specialties. Its showroom comprises six kitchen concepts spanning traditional, transitional and contemporary styles. Whether for bathroom, pantry, wardrobe or den, Cameo delivers on detail with a host of ingenious accessories: drawer inserts, pullout tables, ironing boards and wine racks. Concealing kitchen appliances is de rigeur, as is showing off crockery with glass doors and open shelves. 1020 LAWRENCE AVE W 416 256 2553 (ALSO: 3050 VEGA BLVD, MISSISSAUGA 905 820 4841) 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. Our last visit uncovered contemporary faucets from Cea and gargantuan chandeliers by Vonn. There are also 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 Fap Ceramiche and Porcelanosa’s wall and floor collections. 7979 WESTON RD, VAUGHAN 905 856 7979 CANAROMA.CA
Cookery
Alison Fletcher’s shop – which carries everything a design-savvy chef needs for cooking and serving – attracts customers from across the city with its ever-growing selection of new and noteworthy cookbooks. Global brands like Le Creuset, All-clad, Kitchenaid, Lodge, Wüsthof, Peugeot and Riedel are displayed from floor to ceiling. Check out Dualit’s hand-built toasters in classic chrome or fire-engine red, and Italian brand Mepra’s dishwasher-safe stainless-steel flatware in vintage-inspired bronze and gold finishes. 303 RONCESVALLES AVE 647 478 3873 (ALSO: 2588 YONGE ST 416 482 0188) COOKERY-STORE.CA
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). 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
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. 1360 YONGE ST 416 420 9565 EGGERSMANNTORONTO.CA
Ernestomeda
Elegant and functional contemporary Italian kitchens are the cri de coeur 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. Integrated lighting accents the ochre-hued lacquered aluminum drawer fronts of Icon’s modular tiered peninsula. 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 coffee makers from Faema and Jura just waiting for a test drive, alongside grinders, French presses, milk frothers and tea kettles. 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. 672 DUPONT ST 416 800 1588 (ALSO: JURA CANADA, 115 MATHESON BLVD E, MISSISSAUGA 905 501 8600) FAEMA.CA
Ginger’s
Sister to nearby Elte, Ginger’s carries bath fixtures, lighting and accessories for owners craving spa-like luxury. With Claybrook’s asymmetric Eigg tub, bathers soak in 200 kilos of stone. For a nostalgic touch, try Edwardian-inspired brass taps by Waterworks. Specialty brands including Fantini, Vola,
THG and Stella get visitors all in a lather with their contemporary offerings. Coordinate your look with elegant cabinet pulls and door knobs. 95 RONALD AVE 416 787 1787 GINGERS.COM
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. Karim Rashid’s Floo kitchen – with its curved Corian or wood drawer fronts and remote-controlled adjustable wings that fold down to transform from countertop to bar – is so sleek, we wouldn’t be surprised to see make a cameo in an upcoming sci-fi film. 287 DAVENPORT RD 416 929 2111 THEGRACIOUSLIVINGCENTRE.COM
Irpinia Kitchens
Since the 1960s, this full-service Richmond Hill factory has produced eco-friendly cabinets and doors with designs that maximize storage space for kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes. Irpinia stocks a range of both traditional and modern styles for open, floating shelves, with sleek channelled drawer handles instead of hardware, appliance-disguising panels and materials that merge countertop into backsplash. Also check out the wall-to-wall millwork solutions for bedrooms, bathrooms and walk-in closets. 650 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, ST E #5 416 782 4922 (ALSO: 278 NEWKIRK RD, RICHMOND HILL 905 780 7722) IRPINIA.COM
Jenn-air Experience Centre
Four kitchen vignettes display Jenn-air’s latest residential built-in ranges, ovens and cooktops. Faves include Accolade Downdraft Ventilation, a hood that rises vertically from the counter-top to quietly clear the air; and a gas-on-glass cooktop whose dual-stacked burner is designed for highheat cooking 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. 225A KING ST E 416 368 0320 JENNAIR.CA
Knife
The handcrafted Japanese knives on offer here – from the forges of Masakage, Fujiwara, Yoshihiro Yauji and Takumi Ikeda – are artisanal labours of love: skilled blacksmiths forge and fold layers of high-carbon steel to craft these razor-sharp blades. The detailing
is painstakingly intricate, from their carved wooden handles to their keen points. Knife also carries a selection of high-end kitchen accessories including Hasegawa soft cutting boards, Japanese fish scalers and tweezers, and Yoshikawa whisks. 803 DUNDAS ST W 647 996 8609 KNIFETORONTO.COM
Luxe Appliance Studio
Powerhouses like Thermador, Bosch and Gaggenau reign supreme in this striking munitions factory turned high-end kitchen appliance showroom. The theme here is innovation: look for full-surface induction cooktops, built-in freezers and the latest steam convection ovens. Thermador’s Freedom refrigeration series includes push-to-open doors that make handles optional, as well as produce bins that keep greens crisp longer. Meanwhile, Bosch’s Home Connect line, including a built-in coffee machine, can be controlled remotely. 334 KING ST E 888 966 5893 BY APPT ONLY THERMADOR.CA/ABOUT/ TORONTO-SHOWROOM
Ma Belle Kitchens
If you’re after ways to maximize your space, check out streamlined kitchen and bath 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 are sleek and symmetrical with a subdued palette. On-site consultants will steer you toward the right eye-catching upper cabinetry, dramatic entertainment units and exciting pantry designs. 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 only Miele’s GTA headquarters lets you get hands-on with its complete inventory of refrigerators, exhaust hoods, touchcontrolled dishwashers, steam convection ovens and induction cooktops. The showroom includes a demonstration area, three fully furnished kitchen vignettes and space-planning touchscreen platforms to test-drive new products. 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
Monogram Design Centre
This contemporary space practises a “try before you buy” ethos, so book a tour to fully experience
MDC’S lineup of luxury indoor and outdoor appliances. The Monogram Signature Kitchen encourages exploration. Also recommended is a demo of Monogram’s exclusive indoor pizza oven, prominently featured in an elegant lifestyle kitchen designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects. Integrated, flush and overlay panels, as well as appliance control via smartphone app, are all available. 1290 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 781 3579 APPT REC MONOGRAM.CA
Muti Kitchen & Bath
Inside a new Tact-designed showroom, MKB boasts
1,115 square metres of space for urbanites to peruse its custom storage solutions for kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms. Vanities in such finishes as baked paints, laminates, solid-wood veneers and glass, all completed with soft-closing hinges from Blum, abound. Keep the look coordinated with quartz backsplashes and countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone, as well as premium appliances from AEG, Gaggenau and Smeg. 143 TYCOS DR 416 792 6839 (ALSO: 550 SPEERS RD, OAKVILLE 905 844 3773) MUTIKB.COM
Nella Cucina
This two-storey 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 Wüsthof chef’s knives, as well as John Boos & Co.’s 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
Nima Kitchen & Bath Centre
In looks ranging from modern to home-sweethome, Nima’s kitchen and bathroom cabinetry comes in a multitude of materials. The family-run boutique is Canada’s exclusive carrier of Italy’s Aran Cucine, whose stainless-steel shelving, drawer organizers and high-gloss, touch-open cabinets are showstoppers. Modern offerings include hardware from such brands as Emtek and Berenson, and countertops from Cosentino, Vicostone and Silestone. NKB’S service includes customization in their on-site manufacturing facility. 2060 STEELES AVE W, CONCORD 416 667 8910 NIMAKITCHENS.CA
O.nix
This Corktown showroom helps customers work up custom kitchen, living room and closet storage solutions by drawing from exclusive Italian and German lines that suit every taste and budget. Look for Biefbi’s integrated-handle units, which are displayed alongside high-tech grid-based systems by Störmer, as well as Zeyko’s thoughtful solid-wood cabinetry framed with artisanal finishes. Olivieri’s closet, wardrobe and wall shelving systems are crafted from wood for a unique blend of tradition and innovation. 550 QUEEN ST E, UNIT G121 647 499 1150 BY APPT ONLY ONIXDESIGNS.CA
Raywal Cabinets
For over 60 years, this manufacturer of made-in-canada kitchen systems has been serving up three main styles: streamlined sophistication, moderately detailed and Euro-traditional. Choose from beadboard panelling, detailed moulding and countertops in granite, marble or Cambria quartz – or, go sleek with melamine fronts and stainless-steel pulls. With more than 30 door styles and finishes, as well as innumerable in-drawer accessories and storage solutions, you’re sure to find what you need. 255 BASS PRO MILLS DR, UNIT #802, VAUGHAN 905 760 0413 (ALSO: 270 MONARCH AVE, AJAX 905 427 4009) RAYWAL.COM
Roman Bath Centre
RBC boasts a large and diverse range of bathroom and kitchen furnishings from top brands, and an extensive assortment of accessories. Models here blend a Victorian sensibility with a modern dimension, like Slik’s freestanding cast-iron tub with a mirrored exterior. For a refined finish, get back to matte black, or look to polished or rose gold for warmth and glamour. Also of interest: a floating steel enamel washbasin by Alape, with pullout drawer fronts in aubergine or fossil grey. 883 CALEDONIA RD 416 787 1219 ROMANBATHCENTRE.COM
Scavolini Store
Scavolini features a selection of seven meticulously engineered kitchens, as well as elegant bathrooms, vanities, bookcases and closet systems. Known for its clean lines and refined simplicity, the streamlined ensembles range from sleek models to systems that blend traditional touches. Combine glass in matte and glossy finishes, or try altogether unorthodox materials like leather cupboard doors with visible stitching, or decorative open modules in yellow melamine, offered in various materials and configurations. 1330 CASTLEFIELD AVE, UNIT #C1 416 961 2929 SCAVOLINITORONTO.COM
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. 280 KING ST E, STE #101 416 504 4747 SUBZERO-WOLF.COM
Taps Bath Centre
Whether you’re looking to create a simple powder room or build your own luxury spa retreat, inspiration abounds in Taps’ rows of gleaming bathroom and kitchen fixtures and fittings from such top brands as Kohler, Dornbracht and Toto, with myriad styles to choose from. For deep relaxation, unwind with Aquabrass’s body jets or bathe yourself in the magenta, gold and blue light of Bainultra’s chromatherapy tubs. 1020 LAWRENCE AVE W 416 785 0224 (ALSO: 3050 VEGA BLVD, MISSISSAUGA 905 569 1262) TAPSBATH.COM
Trevisana Kitchens & Interiors
This family-operated maker of well-dressed kitchen systems ships everything (including kitchens, vanities and closets) from back home in Italy. Its three lines provide choices for all aesthetics and price points, with two geared toward modernists. Choose from a variety of layouts, cabinet types (from open to integrated) and surfaces – check out the non-slip concrete and backlit, magnetized backsplashes. All are available with soft-closing doors, easy-access interior corners and lined under-sink storage. 12 DENSLEY AVE 647 748 8874 TREVISANAKITCHENS.COM
Tubs
This temple to kitchen and bath wares has everything for your project: vanities, faucets, surface tiles and (of course) tubs, displayed in over 100 vignettes to help you visualize the job. Browse rows of fixtures from Vida, Franke, Toto, Grohe, Riobel, Hansgrohe and others, as well as a plethora of showerheads. Custom finishes from Rubinet’s kitchen and bath lines include brass, blue, red and ever-trendy matte black. 45 SAMOR RD 416 665 8787 (ALSO: 80 THE EAST MALL, ETOBICOKE 416 640 8827; 7390 WOODBINE AVE, MARKHAM 905 940 8827; 2575 DUNDAS ST W, UNIT #12, MISSISSAUGA 905 608 8827) TUBS.COM
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 creamy quartzite with an exaggerated bevelled edge. Complete your renovation with cabinetry custom-tailored to every room of your home. 87 AVENUE RD 416 922 6620 YORKVILLEDESIGNCENTRE.CA
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