Design accessories
Average
Average is a collection of contemporary and classic home objects designed for everyday life. The tiny QW showroom’s founders hand-pick both unique handmade and mass-produced pieces from Japanese and European design houses. Find exquisite stationery from Notem, clay kitchenware by 2016/ Arita and fashion-forward bedding from Tekla Fabrics. Among the furniture standouts are Moebe’s modular shelving systems fastened by wood wedges, plus tray-bearing metal-frame coffee tables and distinctive steel wall boxes by Please Wait to Be Seated. 1081 QUEEN ST W 416 822 8374 AVERAGE.IS
Bergo Designs
Boasting home accessories from top European manufacturers, BD offers an eclectic array of international design. Discover a medley of objects and whimsical gifts, watches, jewellery and gadgets. Peruse impressive collections: Cec Lepage’s colourful Lucite vases, Seletti’s unusual Hybrid tableware fusing east and west influences,and Toronto’s largest selection of Georg Jensen’s house decor and Alessi products (think shiny carafes and space-agey juicers). Neat small finds include Corkcicle’s Glampagne tumblers and Secrid’s bestselling digi-secure wallet with its ultra-thin aluminum card protector. 28 TANK HOUSE LN 416 861 1821 BERGODESIGNS.CA
Black Rooster Decor
BDR sparkles with the glamour of a Hollywood Regency manse. Its new showroom features a wide selection of statement-making furniture, lighting and decor objects gravitating toward the opulent, like Jonathan Adler’s swivelling velvet Halston club chair and settees swathed with sheepskin or faux sherpa. Smaller pieces include gallery prints, potted succulents, black and white ceramics and rich, earthy throw pillows; accents in gold and Lucite add to the space’s sumptuous allure. 1075 QUEEN ST E 416 465 7778 BLACKROOSTERDECOR.COM
Bookhou
With most of its items fashioned on site, Bookhou offers small-batch local furniture and accessories at their best. Natural materials are at the forefront: pouches and totes in linen and waxed canvas adorned with geometrics or hand-drawn designs. Other gems include screen-printed linen storage buckets and drawstring project bags for crafting supplies. Among the custom hardwood pieces are delicate folded-veneer mobiles that recall birds on a wire. Get in on the fun with their punch needle workshops. 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 North America and around the world. Favourite housewares include natural bath and body care by Bridlewood Soaps handmade in Toronto, Vancouver Candle Co.’s line of neighbourhood-inspired candles (including Yorkville and Queen West) and dainty silk reminder bracelets from Mai Lin Jewelry. 642 QUEEN ST W 844 472 7452 (ALSO: 768 QUEEN ST E) BRIKA.COM
Cambie Design
CD is a trove of thoughtfully curated objects that Marie Kondo would be proud to display. Explore a range of 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. Other housewares include speckled porcelain mugs and sculptural wall hangings from Sandbox Ceramics, handblown smoked glass bud vases from Jesse Bromm, and tapered intention candles by Toronto’s Tiny Ritual. 1048 QUEEN ST W 416 516 7132 CAMBIEDESIGN.COM
Cocktail Emporium
At-home mixologists shouldn’t miss the glassware, utensils and boozy novelty items at this boutique for everything cocktail. Past a wall of over 200 flavours of bitters are new and vintage glassware and bar sets. Zero in on minimalist Japanese-made bar tools, renowned for their precision and quality. Elsewhere in the store, find cocktail books, absinthe fountains, tiki mugs and anything you need to make a superior cocktail at home, minus the booze. 972 QUEEN ST W 647 727 3600 (ALSO: 20 KENSINGTON AVE 416 858 2932) COCKTAILEMPORIUM.COM
Craft Ontario Shop
More than 400 artisans contribute to the collection of handcrafted-in-canada art and design objects that’s adroitly displayed in this gallery-like double-height