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Home furnishings (Best & Worst)

Being an architect/designer, I am extremely particular about my home and even more particular on furniture design. Like the character in Fight Club, I actually have spent 6 months finding a dining table that defines my personality! Yes, you could call me OCD! Here are my finds (the good and the bad):

1. Stylegarage

938 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G8
(416) 534-4343

Category: Furniture Stores

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

12/26/2010

StyleGarage is great furniture store!

The store is nicely designed, warm, and comfy -- a great place to get some decorating ideas. There is a lot of cool accessories that fill the store
I really like their timeless contemporary designs, and they are…More »

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2. Design Within Reach

435 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1K4
(416) 977-4003

Categories: Furniture Stores, Home Decor

12/28/2010

Please note that I have only shopped at DWR in the U.S., but based on my visit to the Toronto store I am pretty sure the buying experience will be the same here (all of their furniture is shipped out of the same distributing centre).

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3. West Elm

109 Alantic Ave
Toronto, ON M6K 1E2
(416) 537-0110

Category: Furniture Stores

Neighbourhood: Liberty Village

12/26/2010

I always liked West Elm when I was living in the U.S. and very excited to hear that West Elm (along with Crate & Barrel, etc.) opened a location in T.O.
They offer nice contemporary furniture and accessories, and current trends (whether you like it or…More »

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4. Crate & Barrel

3401 Dufferin St
Toronto, ON M6A 2T9
(888) 657-4108

Categories: Home Decor, Furniture Stores

12/28/2010

This is one of the best U.S. stores to arrive in Canada in a while!

They have the best one-stop shopping for kitchen and dining wares, especially if you love to cook or shopping for someone who does. In addition to their own brand they carry quality…More »

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5. Smash

2880 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6P 1Y8
(416) 762-3113

Categories: Furniture Stores, Antiques

Neighbourhood: The Junction

12/28/2010

Smash is a quirky vintage/salvage store located a little ways off in the Junction District.

They sell lots of cool furniture reclaimed from any place you could think of. You will often see old lockers, antique desks and cabinets, ultra cool vintage…More »

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