Decorate your city digs with pieces that are beautiful and functional.
Inside Toronto has teamed up with Ourfaves.com to bring you the
very best in Toronto culture, according to passionate locals like you.
Decorating your digs should be fun. Whether you're looking for inspiration or the perfect finishing touch for your completely customized space, there is a shop in the city that will cater to your taste, lifestyle and budget. Here's a list of select decor faves, chosen by our Trendsetting Experts to help you design your dream space:
Neighbourhood: Distillery District
Featuring: Lighting
What favers are saying: "If you're in the market for quality lighting, Artemide's retail
showroom is the place to visit. Literally located in the corner of Mill
St. and Parliament it at times feels like an art gallery instead of a
shop. You'll notice there are no price tags. The ceiling, wall and
pendant lights are expensive, but so so beautiful..."
Neighbourhood: Yonge & St. Clair
Featuring: Vintage pieces
What favers are saying: "It’s not easy to walk out of L’Atelier empty handed.Sleek lacquered
consoles, angular end tables and vintage desks are topped with amazing
accessories begging for a new home on your coffee table.Prices are not
outrageous but not quite for bargain hunters..."
Neighbourhood: Riverside-Leslieville
Featuring: Reclaimed and upcycled furniture
What favers are saying: "Hardware is a beautiful home furniture store in Riverdale that sells
furniture made from reclaimed and upcycled items. So everything in the
store has a wonderfully worn, storied appearance and tons of character.
Many of the items are large, ideal for a bigger open-concept loft or
house. Although, they also have some smaller decorative items that
would work in almost any setting. There is a range of prices, although
many of the pieces are (not unexpectedly or unreasonably) on the higher
end..."
Neighbourhood: Corktown
Featuring: Custom furniture
What favers are saying: "A collaboration of skilled artisans who work together to create
wonderful designs. I was interested in some security ironworks for my
front door and Tina came to the rescue. She was so helpful and gave us
so many suggestions. They can create designs for the living room,
kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and security. Make a visit, it's worth it..."
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District
Featuring: Modern home accessories
What favers are saying: "I head to this store when I'm looking for inexpensive things to
brighten up a space in my home or when I'm in need of something as
basic as a tooth brush holder. Almost everything you'll find at Umbra,
whether it's for functional or decor purposes, has a unique and modern
design element to it. Most of my vases and picture frames actually come
from Umbra, because they are cheap yet stylish, not to mention good
quality..."
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Featuring: Mid-century and antiques
What favers are saying: "What would a vintage store be without Teak and more Teak. Ethel has it
in abundance. Great pieces in excellent condition. Have a stroll
through the store and don't forget to check the back. Also, one of the
only places in the city where you can purchase Modernism magazine..."
Neighbourhood: The Junction
Featuring: Old world and contemporary furniture
What favers are saying: "New pieces that have a worn,vintage,old World feel. Beautiful,over
sized furniture pieces that inspire and transform any bland place.They
also carry unique stand out decor pieces creating jaw dropping focal
points , which every space craves..."
Neighbourhood: Forest Hill
Featuring: Canadian art
What favers are saying: "Art Interiors features young, talented,Canadian artists. They sell a
wide range of one of a kind pieces that are created using different
mediums. Their philosophy is that everyone should be able to own an
affordable piece of art. And with prices ranging from $35-$5,500,
anyone can become an art collector..."
Neighbourhood: The Junction
Featuring: Industrial vintage decor
What favers are saying: "The real difference is how creatively the owner adapts his old
treasures to make them into really edgy and useful pieces for the home.
My husband and I wanted to take home half the store. We love the
industrial shelving, the lamp made out of an old stand and an
industrial whisk, the glass-topped desk with the industrial gears base,
the antique dressmaker's dummy with the bustle..."
Neighbourhood: Queen Street West
Featuring: Contemporary furniture
What favers are saying: "Pavilion is a great place to find contemporary furniture for living
rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. The store is large and has an
excellent selection. Make sure you give yourself enough time to see
everything! The furniture is displayed well, helping you imagine how
the pieces will look in your own home and also providing a good source
of decorating ideas and inspiration..."
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