The best furniture stores in Toronto are stellar showcases for local and international design (and, with a big enough budget, your home can be one, too). Though clean, contemporary style continues to dominate the city's design scene, these stores reinterpret current trends in myriad ways, from industrial-cool to sleek minimalism to statement-making drama. Here are the best furniture stores in Toronto. Let no one say Toronto doesn't love its own design talent; the city's top pick for furniture is the locally-built, locally-based Stylegarage. After based on West Queen West for years, they've moved to more spacious digs on Ossington, where you can shop for Canadiana-tinged pieces equally suited for the cottage and the condo. Do you dig all things minimalist, Scandinavian, and made out of pale birch / brass / unbleached linen? Then you've probably spent many hours and dollars at this Junction shop, devoted to simple, elegant, functional designs from Sweden and Denmark (with some equally-austere Japanese lines thrown in).
They've just been open a few short months, but the little brother of the Elte family has already made its mark in Toronto, thanks to owners/brothers Jamie and Andrew Metrick and their furniture-dynasty know-how, teamed with a youthful buying eye. At their massive Castlefield showroom, find rugs, furniture, and knick-knacks, all condo-ready and all at accessible prices. This showroom, open on King East since the '60s, is packed with arty showstoppers - neon lights, sculptural furniture, a lamp shaped like a life-sized horse - from leading design companies around the world. It's high-concept stuff (with a high price tag to match), and an undeniable must-visit for design lovers. Located in a heritage building in Riverside, this stunning, almost cathedral-like three-floor space features an immaculately-curated selection of contemporary pieces from around the world. A particular draw is their assortment of rugs, which features designs by high-fashion lines like Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Marni.
The somewhat ironically-named Kiosk is actually a vast three-floor showroom on King East, populated by high-end, often-iconic design items. If you're looking for classics from Ligne Roset and Poliform or cutting-edge FLOS and Foscarini lighting, this is your stop. This massive showroom in the Castlefield Design District has a huge range of options for just about everything - chairs, rugs, sofas, and more. Their aesthetic is overwhelmingly modern, with friendly pops of colour that keep things approachable. Suite 22 Interiors (Richmond) The Markham contemporary furniture depot expanded last year to Richmond St., bringing a very downtown-ready blend of Italian lines scouted for the store by owner Roberto D'Ulisse. Pieces range from silly and statement-making to clean-lined and classic, with some surprises thrown in (like sleek entertainment units with built-in stereos from Spectral). This shop on Dupont doubles as a studio for the co-owners' interior design projects (you've seen their work around town at Terroni, among other spots).
Their sharp, modern furniture and lighting fixtures, often made with reclaimed materials, carry a certain organic warmth that nods to their handmade, all-local origins. By Wendy Kam Marcy I posted this list in 2010 when I bought my first condo... now I'm on condo number three (and married with a rambunctious toddler)! Here's my list of 20 places (beyond Ikea!) that I found during my own quest to seek out stylish furniture that is of good quality, design and reasonably priced. KROFT+CO: designs and makes beautiful handcrafted furniture right here in Toronto. Condo dwellers and small home owners will especially appreciation their collection of bedroom, dining and living room furniture with clean lines and modern finishes. They also meticulously customize pieces. Get 10% off here. Design Republic: my fave store because how can you not love a place where their mantra is “Furniture for the People”? Whether you are searching for the edgiest modern sofa, design classics or industrial and vintage pieces, you can find it here at their Queen West showroom.
Great service and custom solutions available as well. I bought most of my living room furniture here and they made me a cool custom wooden bench! Urban Mode: a hidden gem and another one of my favourite shops. This place is not very big but it is owned by a couple of very friendly knowledgeable ladies. They do have some condo furniture on display as well as lots of cool decor pieces and the popular Chilewich mats in all sizes and colours. Casper Mattress comes in six sizes starting at $725. Each bed is designed with just the right bounce and sink for outrageously comfortable sleep. They have an excellent trial policy - test it out for 100 days and if you are not having sweet dreams, return it for free. Here's a promo code to snag $65 off your mattress plus free shipping. This post was updated on February 2017 and has moved to a new home! Mattress, beds and bedding stores aren't in short supply in Toronto, but let's be honest, not everyone can be as lucky as Goldilocks when it comes to finding just the right bed.
Tastes vary when it comes to finding the perfect place to rest your head at night. Luckily, the city has some great options whether you're on the market for a mattress, a bed frame or some new bedding. Here are my picks for the top mattress, beds and bedding stores in Toronto.FoamiteFoamite are self proclaimed "comfort and sleep experts" that carry 45 different grades of foam mattresses. Their exclusive selection of foam is used to make their custom made mattresses. As a bonus, they offer factory direct service which means customers will pay half of regular retail prices for their products. EssentiaEssentia is the only store in Toronto to sell memory foam mattresses made from natural ingredients. Their products are manufactured within Canada and customers can sleep easy knowing that their purchases will not be contributing to the landfill problem. All of their mattresses are biodegradable.Mattress MallMattress Mall is a family owned and run business with 3 GTA locations (Scarborough, Richmond Hill and Yonge and Lawrence).
They sell top brand names - Sealy, Serta and Tempur-Pedic for significantly less then their competitors.Sleep CountrySleep Country is Canada's largest mattress retailer, with over 185 locations including 11 in Toronto. The chain carries a number of brands, styles and sizes that all come in one of three options: soft, medium or firm. They also offer a recycling program where they donate customer's old mattresses to women's shelters. IKEAIKEA is a cheap and cheerful choice for buyers on a budget. The shelf life of their products may not last as long as their competitors, but for the low price you can probably afford to buy a new mattress every few years. The store also offers a a 60 day trial for those who want to test out their purchase before committing to a full buy. Elte MarketElte Market products are meant for first-time home buyers who are in the market for quality products at an affordable price. They carry 25 different bed styles on their show room floor at any given time. If you walk into Elte Market and happen to find your dream bed and they don't have it in stock, you have the option to purchase the floor model at a discounted price.
CasalifeCasalife carries a selection of contemporary bed frames that would fit perfectly in any modern home. Though the store does not carry stock of all beds, many of their suppliers are local and can be delivered in 1-2 weeks. They also have many US and Canadian manufacturers who complete custom orders between 6-8 weeks. Included with all full service deliveries is the set up of your bed. West ElmWest Elm carries an array of bed sets (headboard and bed frame sold together) in a wide range of styles. Many of their pieces have decorative accents like nailhead upholstery and mid-century design. Pricing depends on the size, but the range is between $839 - $2000. West Elm also has plenty of small-space solutions, making it appealing to Toronto's condo dwellers. PavilionPavilion has been in the design game for the last 20 years and offers a wide range of Canadian products. Their sleek wooden and upholstered beds add an androgynous chicness to any bedroom.EQ3EQ3 is a contemporary home furnishing store that specializes in clean and functional designs.
All products are customizable and are proudly manufactured within Canada (as much as possible). There are two Toronto locations: one on King Street East and the other on Hanna Ave. in Liberty Village.Au Lit Fine LinensAu Lit moved from Montreal into Mid-town Toronto 15 years ago in hopes of "changing the way you sleep." They import their fabrics from Portugal and hand sew their 100% cotton bedding within Canada. As a plus, all of their bedding can be customized in color and size (if your mattress is not a traditional measurement). Beddington'sBeddington's is open 7 days a week and sells an overwhelmingly large selection of quality bedding at affordable prices. The store offers traditional sized bedding in solid colours, or if you fancy, bold patterns. Ethan AllenEthan Allen is an American company with over 300 design centres worldwide, including 8 in Canada. Most of their bedding is available in all sizes from twin to California king. They also offer a custom bedding program. It is not the most budget-friendly option, most duvets will set you back over $200.