313 Design Market
Brothers Chris and Mark Siemicki agree: “Home is where the heart is.” The two opened 313 in their childhood abode to house their shared passion: fun and playful design-forward objects by cool international brands. Home accessories from Dusen Dusen, MoMA, Poketo and Areaware happily mingle with throws and pillows by David Fussenegger. Also: watch for installations, pop-up markets, designrelated talks and workshops in this space. 313 RONCESVALLES AVE 416 537 2220 313DESIGNMARKET.COM
Average
Average is a collection of contemporary and classic home objects designed for everyday life. The revolving QW showroom’s founders hand-pick unique pieces from Japanese and European design houses. Find exquisite stationery from Notem, lumpy clay bookends from Valerie Objects and superfine merino blankets – designed by John Pawson – from Tekla Fabrics. Among the furniture standouts are Montana’s versatile storage elements and Tecta’s three-tray trolley on castors, which travels even if you don’t. 1081 QUEEN ST W 416 822 8374 AVERAGE. IS
Bergo Designs
Nestled in the historic Distillery District, BD boasts an eclectic array of industrial design from international brands like Blomus, Eva Solo and Guzzini. Discover a medley of objects and whimsical gifts, watches, jewellery and gadgets: Dreamfarm’s pizza-scissors, Kikkerland’s briefcase barbecue and Lexon’s UV-light phone sanitizer. Peruse impressive collections: Cec LePage’s colourful Lucite vases and Toronto’s largest selection of Georg Jensen house decor and Alessi products (think shiny carafes and space-agey juicers). Stay-cations are fun with puzzles and games, or Spotify streamed through Lexon’s Mino Bluetooth speaker, one of the world’s tiniest. 28 TANK HOUSE LN 416 861 1821 BERGODESIGNS.CA
Cambie Design
CD has closed its charming Queen West digs, instead channelling its beautifully crafted textiles, housewares and decor through its online shop. Explore brightly coloured items from Peru: fringed alpaca-blend throw blankets, patterned rugs and cushion covers. Other home goods include spun incense holders by Akai Ceramic Studio, brass wall hangings from Electric Sun Creatives and made-in-Toronto candles and scents. Stay tuned for more creative collaborations with visual artists and makers. CAMBIEDESIGN.COM
Craft Ontario Shop
More than 200 material artists contribute to the handcrafted-in-Canada art and design objects displayed in this gallery-like showroom. Collect enduring works of sculpture, textiles, woodworking, jewellery and Inuit carvings and prints. Find everything from functional housewares and giftables – Joon Hee Kim’s intricate ceramics, Stefanie stone sculpture.
