DESIGNLINES

Tory Healy Gregory Furgala David Agnew Veronika Aquila Stephanie Calvet Alexandra Caufin Jeremy Freed Matthew Hague Simon Lewsen Eric Mutrie Stefan Novakovic Amrit Phull Carolyn Pioro Nicola Hamilton Vicky Lee (on leave) Kari Silver Arash Moallemi Al

After what felt like an incredibly long (and boring) winter, spring is here at last. And to honour its arrival, we’ve put together an issue that celebrates the connections that we can make to the great outdoors while safely ensconced at home. Some of

Amid the starbursts of Calacatta Oro marble in the Étoile pattern of Mosaïque Surface’s Rêve d’Orient collection, mirrored steel accents pick up movement and reflect ambient light. Taken together, they shine. From $178.50/sq ft, at Surfaces & Co. For

When treated with iron oxide, red oak develops a ruddy, patinated complexion. When Daniel Gruetter shapes it with mortise, tenon and an upholstered seat, it becomes an heirloom-quality bar stool. $2500 ea, at DANIELGRUETTER.COM With its rigid white a

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, M

This Yorkville lifestyle boutique caters to the design-loving parent and child. Personalize your nursery with blankets from Autumn Paris, seagrass changing baskets from Olli Ella and beautiful rattan doll furniture from Bonton. Lovely home decor abou

A long-standing institution, BBR is a centre for sight and sound from the world’s leading brands. Drawing on the best TVs from Sony and Samsung, high-fidelity sound options in a range of price points and a top-notch selection of headphones and turnta

AC’s focus is squarely on kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Among the 50-plus brands in store are faucets by Blanco and Hansgrohe, rain showers by Aquabrass and Dornbracht, commercial-grade sinks by Elkay, elegant free-standing soaker tubs by Porcher an

Transforming your backyard or balcony into a resort-inspired retreat? ARD Outdoor has all the upscale patio furnishings and accessories you’ll need, including futuristic European line Vondom. Seating abounds in colourful Sunbrella fabrics – sectional

Here’s something a little different: innovative luminaires in a lovingly restored and fully furnished heritage home where consumers and industry pros alike can explore functional vignettes of architectural and decorative lighting. Good ideas abound:

ARC’s newly renovated 1,263-square-metre showroom boasts a staggering selection of versatile flooring solutions suited to home and office environments. This long-standing family-owned business – one of Toronto’s largest carpet and flooring showrooms

This trade-only showroom specializes in fabric and drapery from such high-end brands as MissoniHome, Scalamandré, Ashley Wilde, Pindler and Maxwell, as well as its own in-house collection. JF&C’s equally impressive wallcovering collection features su

Loft living without the cost and hassle of bricklaying: CA’s seven-millimetre-thick pre-engineered brick veneer wall panels affix to a mesh backing, making them a cinch to install. Locally hand-cast from gypsum to replicate the look and feel of centu

Lawrence Blairs’s compact boutique presents a tightly curated, high-end collection of authentic vintage art and design restored to glory. Current exceptional offerings include Hans Wegner’s iconic black leather Wing chair, Tobia Scarpa’s architectura

A true love of craft – for solid wood and traditional techniques – is on full display at 1925, with its studio in the front, workshop in the back. And the specialty: handcrafted solid wooden doors and furniture, panel and glass doors, and hand-welded

Klaus, the famous showroom run by Klaus Nienkämper, has reinvented itself. Büro Klaus carries contemporary and classic designs by such esteemed manufacturers as Lambert & Fils, e15, COR, Fredericia and &Tradition, as well as an in-house line that inc