Acqua-Cucine

54 NEWCASTLE ST

Transform your bathroom with AC’s collection of the most modern sinks, faucets and baths on the market. Having just decamped from its King West lo...
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Alleen's

444 YONGE ST

Jam-packed with shutters, blinds and drapery for every need and budget, Alleen’s has been a staple for over 30 years. Choose your own options or c...
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Alt Hotel

6080 VISCOUNT RD

Elegant design and budget hotels aren’t mutually exclusive. part of the Groupe Germain family, Alt focuses on essentials (wi-fi and comfy beds) an...
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Amati Bath Centre

105 DONCASTER AVE

Designers, architects and in-the-know home-builders looking to save on bought-in-bulk luxury fixtures and vessels frequent this kitchen and bath source....
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Are & Be

1213 BATHURST ST

It might take a major traffic jam before you’d notice Are & Be, a little boutique tucked towards the back of a former tile factory on a busy s...
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Art Zone

592 Markham St

Sisters Jane and Kathryn Irwin share a fresh approach to glass. The duo has worked with such architects and interior designers as Montgomery Sisam and S...
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Aya Kitchens & Bath

1551 CATERPILLAR RD

This kitchen cabinet manufacturer’s offerings are versatile with styles ranging from traditional to ultra modern. Available in a wide variety of ...
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Balfour Books

468 College St

This venerable bookstore sells used books at a fraction of the cover price, with the front half of the store devoted to titles on architecture...
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Beresford

20B JUTLAND RD, ETOBICOKE

Antiques are its specialty but Beresford refinishes and modifies all styles of wooden furniture, even doors and cabinetry. The pros here also work their...
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Bonavista Leisurescapes

812 Eglinton Ave E

Want to create an oasis in your backyard? Look no further than this Leaside showroom and its menagerie of outdoor furniture, umbrellas and eco-friendly ...
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Brookfield Place: Allen Lambert Galleria and Sam Pollock Square

181 Bay St

At first glance, Brookfield Place is a straightforward skyscraper complex, consisting of two towers by Bregman and Hamann. Yet between these bland tower...
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Burnett

1052 BATHURST ST

At their boutique, former on-set stylists Cathy and Gordon Runge, along with interior designer Barbara Purdy, transform forlorn furniture into eclectic ...
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Cafe Belong

EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS, BLDG #14

To serve three meals a day, seven days a week, according to the four seasons a year, is not an easy feat, even for the most ambitious restaurants. But C...
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Canadian Salvaged Timber

440-442 Dufferin St, Unit J

Lambos Tsaousidis’s 185-square-metre wood shop is packed with planks rescued from factories, barns and the city’s harbour. And he’s fo...
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Canaroma

7979 WESTON RD

This big-box kitchen and bath showroom features endless options for building home spas and kitting out kitchens with such brands as Kohler, Toto, Victor...
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Casa di Luce

4700 DUFFERIN ST, UNIT #4

Just a stone’s throw from the Yorkdale mall, this lighting showroom is exclusively European, with a specialty in residential offerings. The latest...
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Caviar20

135 TECUMSETH, Unit #4

Founder Troy Seidman honed his expertise by writing art market reports and attending top design fairs. His carefully curated atelier boasts a mix of hei...
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Chabichou

196 BORDEN ST

Like the sort of French provincial road-side place with the surprisingly good food you might bring stories home about, this rustic spot is run by Tati B...
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Chocolateria

361 RONCESVALLES AVE

After spending 20 years practising law, Tim English caved into his sweet tooth, enrolled in chocolate- and pastry-making courses at George Brown, and se...
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Circuit Gallery

Making fine art and photo reproductions more accessible, CG limits its runs to 500; large enough to lower prices but small enough to keep the art collec...
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Clay

659 ST. CLAIR AVE W

Everything in this kitchen shop was in demand long before it opened. When customers kept inquiring about the dishware used at his coffeehouse, CocoaLatt...
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Cloud Garden

14 Temperance St

A variegated urban oasis nestled into the fabric of downtown, Cloud Garden was designed by Baird Sampson Neuert Architects. A series of ramps and terrac...
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Crate & Barrel

3401 Dufferin St, Yorkdale Shopping Centre

The 3,250-square-metre Yorkdale location of this ultra-popular chain gathers together all things decor-related, including furniture for every room...
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Cubeshops

11 Baldwin St

This team specializes in hard-to-find Japanese designs. Almost as cute and practical as its stock, the tiny white space carries such mod housewar...
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Custom Fireplace Design

5490 HARVESTER RD

Once upon a time, renowned French fireplace manufacturer Focus was only available to Torontonians online. Now, you can get up-close-and-personal with th...
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Dark Tools

4 Carlaw Ave

Lighting guru Glenn Boccini specializes in architectural lighting, from stealthy LEDs to statement-making chandeliers by Linea Light, Delta Light, LuceP...
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Deco-Tile

950 DUPONT ST

Having recently moved from its former Ave & Dav location, this stone and tile supplier has tripled its showroom size. New merchandising displ...
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Eclectisaurus

249 Gerrard St E

Leslie Zysman’s tiny boîte fits its neighbourhood just right: the constantly changing inventory offers an array of oddball art deco objects,...
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Eurolite

200 Queens Quay E, STE #6

The shop of choice for restaurants and home-owners seeking mood lighting, this airy yet boutique-feeling showroom is located off the beaten track on Que...
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Fabbrica

49 KARL FRASER RD

A shopping mall in North York seems like a rather offbeat location for Mark McEwan to open his latest restaurant – most celeb chefs stick to the d...
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Festoon.ca

A huge inventory of classic and mid-century reproductions, this company features seating, tables and lighting from the likes of SohoConcept. It’s ...
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Fiber-Shield

11 CARDICO DR #8

For cleaning and stain-guarding, Fiber-Shield comes recommended by a number of furniture showrooms. This same service is available to homeowners in the ...
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Finnish Place

7670 YONGE ST

Exclusively devoted to Nordic designers and products, this uptown shop carries the widest selection of Marimekko merchandise in Canada, including bags, ...
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Grace

503 College St

College Street’s latest restaurant serving upscale comfort food comes from Lesle Gibson, who used to co-own Xacutti. Gibson left Toronto and moved...
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Great Metropolitan Sound

120 Eglinton Ave

For nearly 30 years, this boutique has provided quality audio/visual design and gadgetry from top-notch brands like Marantz, Geneva, Sonos and Crestron....
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Harbourfront Architecture Gallery

235 Queens Quay W

Open since March 2007, this gallery is located along the shoreline of Lake Ontario in the Harbourfront Centre complex. Dedicated to all things architect...
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Hauser

218 MERTON ST

With over 30 collections of wrought-iron furnishings, Hauser’s locally produced outdoor pieces include a plethora of cozy wicker chaises, couches,...
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Hotel Gelato

532 Eglinton Ave W

This is no mom-and-pop, tchotchke-filled ice cream parlour. Nor is it a hotel. The Eglinton West destination serves sophisticated sweets and gelato, plu...
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IQ Living

542 Danforth Ave

A go-to place for designer kitchen and bath supplies, IQ is stocked with enough kitchen and bath supplies to outfit an entire condo building. In ...
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Ici Bistro

538 MANNING AVE

A lot of hype preceded this French bistro’s opening, and for good reason. Chef J.P. Challet has earned a loyal following from his stints at Auberg...
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Indoors & Out

1991 Yonge St

Now settled in its new digs in Davisville, this indoor-outdoor furniture showroom is set up as a series of eating and entertaining spaces. Charming dini...
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Inquisitivekid.com

Once a popular kids’ shop, this retailer continues to sell its quality natural toys and eco-friendly beds online. Designed by the owners, who are ...
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Irpinia Kitchens

650 Mount Pleasant Rd, Ste #5

Judging by its kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes, it’s clear that Irpinia knows a thing or two about craftsmanship. The half-century-old manufactu...
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Katethornleyhall.com

Interior designer Kate Thornley-Hall specializes in custom silk-wool rugs with unique motifs designed by local printmakers and fashion designers, such a...
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Kendall & Co.

227 Carlton St

In the heart of Cabbagetown, this interior design studio also operates a retail shop. Custom window coverings and upholstered furnishings reign, but the...
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Kids at Home

2086 QUEEN ST E

In the Bugaboo-congested Beach, this furniture and accessories store for parents offers everything for the modern family. Divided into tiny, litt...
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Labour of Love

242 CARLTON ST

This meticulous shop features handcrafted Canadian merch. We love Jenna Rose’s whimsical screen- printed cushions and That Sky Blue’s exquis...
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Li'l Niblets & Baby Sprouts

1654 AVENUE RD

While this kiddie store offers everything from strollers to clothing to gliders, its innovative sleeping products really stand out. For instance: Leande...
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Ma Belle Kitchens

80 Ferrier St, Unit #1

Fans of Essebi, Bamax and Moretuzzo will find systems from all three European manufacturers in Ma Belle’s classically stylish...
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McEwan

Shop at Don Mills (Don Mills & Lawrence)

Half of this cavernous space is a grocery store, but the half that counts offers packaged food – like North 44’s salmon pastrami or Bymark&r...
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Mercer Union

1286 Bloor St W

Known for being a clever mix of local and international artists, the programming at Mercer runs the gamut from the über-conceptual to the highly in...
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Metropolitan Kitchen + Bath

836 THE QUEENSWAY

Not far from Queensway Park, this design and renovation firm is creating stunning bathrooms and kitchens all over the GTA, from mosaic backsplashes on t...
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Mi Casa

238 Carlton St

Change the vibe of any room with modern, bold accents from this Cabbagetown destination. Especially appealing to those living in smaller places, it&rsqu...
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Miele Gallery

1130 WESTON RD

While select Miele appliances are available at big-box stores across town, this new showroom has a complete inventory of the German manufacturer&...
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Modern Sense

1875 WILSON AVE

True to its name, this massive showroom is all about ultra-contemporary, high-end Italian products. With its finger on the pulse of the industry’s...
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Modernforkids.com

Amongst other classic toys, this one-stop shop for items in the vintage modern mould sells rare Circus posters and an array of Russian nesting dolls. Ev...
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Moncer

2B-3836 MAIN ST

Moncer’s high ceilings, exposed beams and stark white walls lets the wide planks and longboard flooring take centre stage – especially when ...
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Moscone Tile

8830 JANE ST

At this 1,390-square-metre, family-owned stone tile and slab warehouse, you’ll see every-thing from 25-million-year-old slabs exhibiting captivati...
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Nella Cucina

876 Bathurst St

Novices and pros alike frequent NC for small kitchen stuff (Kikuichi knives constructed in the same way as samurai swords, reclaimed wood cutting boards...
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Nettleships

576 Parliament St

Exemplary service sets this compact shop above its peers. Stocking everything a DIYer needs for regular home maintenance, from old-school fuses and repl...
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Nima Kitchen & Bath Centre

2060 STEELES AVE W

For more than 30 years, the family-run showroom has provided kitchen and bathroom wares ranging from modern innovations to traditional home-sweet-home. ...
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Pizzeria Libretto

550 DANFORTH AVE

The new Danforth location of this popular pizzeria means east-enders can get in on the authentic Neapolitan action happening at the mothership over on O...
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Potato Skins

2073 YONGE ST

Slipcovers give sofas a facelift at a fraction of the cost of new upholstery, and PS has a large selection. The 17-year-old company will meet any budget...
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Princess Perfect

963 PAPE AVE

The upholstery work performed here gets top marks from local vintage shops. Also impressive is its restoration service that includes re-stuffing, repair...
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Prop

770 St Clair Ave W

For a minimalist space, the People’s Republic of Pasta packs a lot of character. Among architect Simon Eagar’s dark reclaimed wood and windi...
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Raywal Kitchens

68 GREEN LANE

For more than 50 years, this Canadian kitchen manufacturer has been serving up three main styles – streamlined and sophisticated, moder- ately det...
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Restoration Hardware

2434 YONGE ST

Tufted upholstered sofas, four-poster beds and grandiose chandeliers grace this two-level store of furnishings for the whole home. The real draws to thi...
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Roadside Attactions

911 DAVENPORT RD

“Observation = Dismay” reads the sign, but the displays in this window gallery are delightful. On view from the sidewalk 24/7, the storefron...
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Smith

553 CHURCH ST

With a name meant to represent the Everyman, Smith certainly does have the common touch: its servers are warm and welcoming, its patrons table-hop to hu...
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Space Solutions

660 EGLINTON AVE E

To identify the cabinets and shelves you need to create order, SS offers free in-home consultation. Custom solutions include bookcases that can accommod...
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Splendido

88 HARBORD ST

After light renovations by Michael Rietta of Giannone Petricone, the mysterious, old and high-priced Splendido, one of Toronto’s to-be-seen-at res...
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Stack

2124 QUEEN ST E

If you’re on the hunt for true organizational bliss, Stack has you covered. This narrow shop is packed with space-saving solutions and colourful k...
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Suite 22 Interiors

160 Bullock Dr

Why go downtown when this Italian furniture showroom has it all? Carrying brands like Bonaldo, Diamantini & Domeniconi and Arketipo, Suite 22 is set...
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Textile Museum Of Canada

55 CENTRE AVE

TMC’s permanent collection celebrates both cultural diversity and the history of textile design. Its rotating exhibits (some are hands-on) feature...
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The Art Shoppe

2131 YONGE ST

Established in 1936, this sprawling furniture showroom takes up an entire city block. While much of the merch veers traditional, the edgier lines includ...
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The Arthur

550 COLLEGE ST

With a distinct penchant for nostalgia, owner Liz Ikiriko combined her love of yard sales, her eye for antiques and her grandpa’s name to create t...
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The Finnish Place

7670 Yonge St

This uptown shop carries the widest selection of Marimekko merchandise in Canada, including bags, clothes, kitchenware and fabric in the company&...
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The Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder

699 ST. CLAIR AVE W

Tiny and hot from all the roasting, 14 can sit in this sliver of a space with large tile floors and barn wood ceilings but don’t be one of them. L...
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TiltCo

1200 STELLAR DR

Offering both reinforced uPVC and wood/aluminum clad fenestration systems, this window and door showroom specializes in unobtrusive made-to-order enclos...
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Titus and Louise at Home

677 Dupont St

In this small shop, owner Diane Fotheringham offers both ready-made and custom window coverings ranging from colourful sheers to linen panels. Also in s...
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Toronto Music Garden

475 Queens Quay W

This free-form garden interprets – in landscape – Bach’s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello. The contemplative Allemande, for example...
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Toronto-Dominion Centre

Bay and King St

The Toronto-Dominion Centre is German-American master architect Mies van der Rohe’s largest work and one of his most significant worldwide. Comple...
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Tusch Seating

251 Bartley Dr. Unit 4

With a showroom that caters primarily to designers and architects, Tusch offers colourful stools, desk chairs, armchairs and other eleg...
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Upper Canada Specialty Hardware

10 Brentcliffe Ave.

Whether it’s a handle, hook, hinge, pull, doorbell, grate, house numbers knocker or mail slot, hardware purveyor UC has it all. Its 40-plus brands...
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Urban Tree Salvage

753 WARDEN AVE

For years, Sean Gorham and Melissa Neist have given new life to literally thousands of felled city trees by carving cool, cabin-y furniture out of trunk...
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Ziggy's at Home

794 College St

Julie Fass named her modern design store in memory of her grandfather, who used to run a leather goods shop at this location. She purveys a solid...
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