Uptown

1 18 Watt

Designers flock here for exclusive continental furniture and lighting that leans more toward chic hotels than the comforts of home. The showroom packs avant-garde Spanish seating from Beltá, OI Side and CasaDesús alongside poufs, benches and poolside furniture by Ross Lovegrove, Javier Mariscal and Karim Rashid. More accessible are the innovations from Sweden’s Johanson, which designs modular sofas and easy chairs, and morphs felt into stunning sound absorbers. For real attention-grabbers, look to Andromeda Murano’s serpentine glass chandeliers. 834 CALEDONIA RD 416 787 1818 18-WATT.COM

2 Allan Rug Company

This 1,200-square-metre showroom boasts a staggering selection of versatile contemporary flooring solutions, from carpet tiles and area rugs to hardwood, cork, laminate and luxury vinyl. Find innovative products from custom and handmade rugs to extra-wide hardwood planks, as well as CorkWood from Toronto-based Torlys, which offers the look of wood, durability of laminate and comfort of cork. Broadloom and area rugs by Kate Spade and Missoni provide a softer feel underfoot, while Hunter Douglas window coverings complete the look. 103 MIRANDA AVE 416 639 2545 ALLANRUG.COM

3 AM Studio

Home to intricate and imaginative lighting, AMS features ready-made and custom work, including designs from artists in Guelph and Port Perry. Swarovski crystal creations are on display, as are luminaires in metal and glass that have been fused, blown and drawn into dramatic sculptural forms. For a softer look, white porcelain pendants in custom arrangements provide a warm glow. Among AM’s popular offerings are compositions of sleek metallic tubes lined with LEDs, crystal pendants in organic shapes and retro-inspired glass orbs. 1270 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 783 4100 AMSTUDIO.CA

4 Amala Carpets

Amala’s house-designed artisanal rugs made with vegetable-based dyes in Nepalese wool and Thai silk pop against the striking backdrop of this whitewashed industrial showroom. The six-generation family business works directly with the craftspeople who harvest and weave its creations using socially and ecologically sustainable methods. Amala’s budget-friendly, quick-turnaround Core collection complements a wide range of pre-existing designs. Zee Silk makes for an environmentally friendly carpet with hand-reeled, shimmering silk fibres, while the hand-trimmed Himalayan sheep’s-wool rugs are exquisite. 990 ROSELAWN AVE 416 482 0998 AMALACARPETS.COM

5 Appliance Canada

Find the latest innovations in ultra-premium appliances here, like Thermador ovens that have a seven-minute preheat (the fastest in the luxury oven segment) and integrated fridges with advanced features like eco-mode and automatic door close. Consider built-in wall ovens (also by Thermador), flush-faced fridges by Monogram and flush-mounted cooktops by Bosch for the ultimate seamless look. When your meal is done, Fisher & Paykel dishwashers offer the convenience of two independent drawers with enough headroom to accommodate large items. 1380 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 785 7083 (ALSO: 8701 JANE ST, UNIT #1, 800 374 3437) APPLIANCECANADA.COM

6 ARD Outdoor

This stylish two-storey showroom has all the you’ll need to transform your backyard or balcony into a resort-inspired retreat. Find abundant seating, including sectionals, loveseats, orb-shaped club chairs and wavy-seated wicker benches, or relax by the pool on a chaise longue topped with cushions or sling fabrics. Colourful cantilevered umbrellas and parasols pair with dining tables in teak or powder-coated aluminum for an inviting outdoor concrete fire pit. 3019 DUFFERIN ST 416 551 6055