Wallcoverings & paint
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 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
Century Architexture
Get the look of loft living without the cost and hassle of bricklaying. CA’S seven-millimetre-thick pre-engineered brick wall panels affix to a mesh backing, making them a cinch to install. Made from
sandblasted reclaimed brick and replicated from century-old walls, they’re incredibly convincing. The showroom displays a variety of uses for the manufactured- on- site panels: backsplashes, bathroom walls and a media room. 34 JUTLAND RD, ETOBICOKE 416 503 3880 CENTURYARCHITEXTURE.COM
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. 1128 YONGE ST 416 920 0200 FARROW-BALL.COM
Homestead House Paint
Alongside its eco-friendly wallcoverings, zero- VOC acrylic paints, hemp seed–oil stains and beeswax finishes, HHP is known for all-natural milk paint. The Fusion line of premixed matte-finish mineral paint is also a proven favourite, thanks to its auto-levelling qualities and built-in topcoat in over 50 colours. Upcyclers will enjoy workshops on refreshing worn-out furniture, while those seeking a professional touch will appreciate the colour consultation services. 101 PORTLAND ST, ETOBICOKE 416 504 9984 HOMESTEADHOUSE.CA
Newwall House
NW has most of its rivals beat on selection, but its downtown location – in a heritage building that’s been glammed up with chevron-tiled floors and sliding display panels – takes things to a new level. Breathtaking wallpaper and fabric are everywhere, including cult favourites 17 Patterns’ electric Jellyfish, Timorous Beasties’ Thistle and Emma Hayes’s poetic watercolour patterns that evoke waves and mountain ridges. Digital monitors show clients their favourite patterns scaled to their home’s specs. 363 ADELAIDE ST E 905 238 2700 NEWWALL.COM
Primetime Paint & Paper
Selection is king here: shelves are loaded with a vast library of wallpapers, in addition to paints from Benjamin Moore, Corotech, Farrow & Ball and Para. PPP’S assortment of wallpapers includes Designers Guild’s bold graphics, Osborne & Little’s unique motifs and Cole & Son’s authentic period designs, as well as vintage and grasscloth papers. You’ll also find all the tools you’ll need to successfully transform any room. 299 QUEEN ST E 416 703 9846 PRIMETIMEPAINT.CA More wallcoverings & paint: Alleen’s, Fiber & Cloth, Industrial Storm, Kate Thornley-hall, Kendall & Co., Macfab, Radform, Threadcount and Y & Co.