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Homesense
Category: Shopping Home & Garden Home Decor Home Decor [Edit]
195 Yonge StToronto, ON M5B 1M4
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 941-9185
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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11 reviews for Homesense
11 reviews in English
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Review from Sandra M.
2/13/2012
Big sis (with the mansion) and me with my somewhat smaller (cough) and much more quaint residence are always on the prowl looking for furnishings at Homesense. You just have to go again and again.
One day recently, after a matinee performance at the theatre, we dropped by and found exactly what we were looking for. Could it be that larger sized stock doesn't move as quickly in the downtown core? Or were we just sublimely lucky? We were out with our purchases within minutes hauling them to our parking spot at the Eaton Centre. So people looked at us a little funny as we toted our furniture across Yonge street. I'm sure they have a pick-up area for this store, but sometimes big sis and I do things a little differently. It's just more fun that way. -
Review from Yvonne T.
12/19/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I love this Home Sense. Yes, it can be quite messy but look at where its located. It is always busy, but the lines moved pretty fast. I was almost by the door and I was out and done in about 5 minutes of waiting in line. They were even handing out waters to people waiting in line.
The shelves can be slim pickings at this time of year, but you will find a lot of neat stuff for less. Like Lauren M. said, its hard to maneuver around with a cart, so either bring a friend to help grab stuff.
I would have to say that their bedding section is "expansive" depending on what you're looking for. If you're looking for a bed in a bag, it is, but if you're looking for a duvet cover set, especially in the Queen size - good luck!
This is a great place to stop by if you're looking to fill new digs with stuff. The one thing I hate is that they take apart dining sets and sell them individually.Listed in: If you furnish it, they will…
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Review from Lara P.
4/5/2012
I don't know if I should tell you that this store is not only packed with well priced and well merchandised items but that it is also not crowded. I am so happy that this is in between my walk from work to home. It is so convenient and so many fabulous deals. If I ever need anything home related, this is the place I will check first. It is abundant and the people are nice and helpful enough that you can find what you need. I am amazed because I think this is sadly overlooked because it is along the yawn of Yonge St. But that's OK, more for me to have and to hold!!!
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Review from Grainne M.
Toronto, ON
3/6/2011
Every night, as I drift off to sleep, I like to say a little thank you to Homesense. Well, actually I don't. But I should, considering all my sheets, duvet covers and comforters come from there.
Homesense is basically the nice homewares bit of Winners made into a shop and I love it. Sheets here are affordable and if you're lucky you can get great bargains on high thread count stuff. Egyptian cotton-mmmm. The actual stock can be a bit random, but if you potter in every now and again you'll pick up some great stuff. They have pretty much everything for the home-kitchen things, towels, bedding, lamps, some furniture, storage and even random foods and coffees. It's extremely hard to leave the place without buying something-particularly when there is also a cosmetics section.
It's not dirt cheap sometimes, but there are definitely bargains to be found. Staff are generally pretty nice and often incredibly nice. Lines can be long-a mixture of limited number of staff on registers and the tendency for people to buy awkwardly sized objects that take a while to scan. I've also failed to find a price/barcode on items on a number of occasions which tends to slow things down too. Minus one star for that. I'm still grateful for Homesense though. I have lights, shampoo and sheets thanks to them. The simple things in life do matter! -
Review from Chris P.
1/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I find this location to be a little disappointing. It's always a mess and it's always extremely busy. Even in the middle of January there was a line 8 people deep as I tried to buy my one measly little item.
I'm not particularly fond of their merchandising practices. They just seem to cram things on the shelf any which way. This just leads to stuff falling at my feet as I walk past because a customer is trying to pull one thing off the shelf to look and ends up having 3 other things come tumbling down. -
Review from Kat F.
11/16/2009
Apparently it's a provincial law that "Dreams" by The Cranberries (http://www.youtube.com...) be played at every home decor/furnishings store, because I have yet to not hear it while shopping, to the point that I find it necessary to start off my review with mention of it.
This store is absolutely slammed with home decor knick knacks. Teeming. Bursting. Bubbling over. The aisles are tight and there are lots of breakables. They really should have a bag check as you enter. For the love of all things holy, do not come here with a child or stroller. There simply isn't any room.
I picked up a 7" Henckels cleaver for $25 (instead of $50 at The Bay and others), two Ralph Lauren pillows ($15 each), a mixing bowl, six rolls of continuous pattern wrapping paper that I plan to use for posterboard, and a few hotel quality bath towels.
I didn't even have a chance to check out the beautiful frames, artwork, candles and teas so I'll have to come back for another visit (before December's No Buy, of course). Looking forward to hearing "Dreams" once again.Listed in: Home Decor 101
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Review from Lauren M.
12/28/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Hell yeah, so much awesome stuff here. Homesense really needed a downtown location.
(I'm giving -1 star because it's way too crowded, with narrow aisles. I could hardly manover my cart around the shop without taking out other customers. Sigh. Otherwise, perfect)
They have a lot of nice name brand home decor stuff here for CHEAP. I have been in here 3 days in a row, searching high and low for funky stuff for my new condo.
In particular, their bedding section is expansive, as well as their living room decor (paintings, mirrors, lamps, picture frames and cushions).Listed in: Pimp my Pad!
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Review from Karl R.
9/27/2009 8 photos
You know you're getting old when walking through a housewares store gives you the same thrill a video arcade or fantasy role playing game store used to. Homesense offers all kinds of clever ways to press garlic, hang your tea towels, light up a room, etc.
Stock is hit 'n' miss but what really brings me here is the exotic flavored coffees. The rise of Starbucks has moved coffee tastes towards different roasts and different beans. But I've always been a fan of cool flavored coffees. Homesense usually stocks both beans and ground coffee. Prices run about $6.99-$7.99 a lbs. Exotic flavors run from creme brule to blueberry. Yeah. Blueberry.Listed in: When you're alone and life is…
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Review from Tong J.
8/23/2010
Albert Hadley, the Dean of American decorators once said,"Decorating is not about making stage sets, it's not about making pretty pictures for the magazines; it's really about creating a quality of life, a beauty that nourishes the soul."
Designing a home, that compliments who you are and nourishes your soul, doesn't have to be expensive. Nor that you have to spend the entire pay check to achieve it.
Homesense is a great source for home decorating, if you are on the budget. Think of it as a place full of treasure. BUT don't just walk off the store with bags full of treasure without paying, of course.
This place is filled with affordable items for your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room. Personally, my favorite area is the bedding section. Nowhere else one can nourish his soul than on a comfy bed, don't you agree?
Oh ... one more tip, you know those reusable water bottles? Why pay full price elsewhere, when you can pay for them much less here? They even have SIGG, the popular Swiss made brand. You can save your money and, in the process, save our environment as well.
Happy Treasure Hunting! -
Review from SAN N.
Toronto, ON
9/11/2011
I will confess that I am a bit too much obsessed with this store. I just love love love this store.
It has a amazing collection of home decor items like decorative pillows, chic lamps, cool chairs and other accents . A big range of kitchen pots and pans, canisters, dinnerware and ceramics. They also change the collection according to seasons spring, summer, fall and winter. Bedding and bathroom collection is great and can be found in nice and vibrant colors as well as whites & neutrals.
Its best feature is that, it is priced very affordably, and sometimes they have very good deals which makes it irresistible. I got a very chic and expensive looking lamp for Just $39 which can cost at least $70 to $80 in expensive shops like those home decor ones on Queens Street West. I also got a big non-stick pan for $25 which I am using regularly for last 6 months and totally dishwasher safe.
I just love this store and would shop here regularly. Only complaint I have is you can not browse the items online...Otherwise its an amazing store. -
Review from Melissa G.
North York, ON
3/13/2009
Homesense is a any home decorator's dream with their huge quantity of items, the diversity in style and household trends. Oh! And let's not forget to mention the big S - SALES!!!
This store is packed with decorative items, paintings, ornaments, garden decor, area rugs, linen, kitchen ware - you name it!
As well, they always have sales for both newer and already reduced items. This makes the shopping experience friendly for anyone's budget, big or small.
So if you have an apartment full of cookie cutter furniture or you have a house made up of the most high-end decor, Homesense is able to spruce up the style or add to the trendy furniture mix.Listed in: For Furniture Fanatics and…
