Design Accessories
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, design-related 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-scissor, Kikkerland’s briefcase barbecue and Lexon’s UVC-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.
Brika
Brika is an online modern retail agency for whimsical Pinterest-inspired home decor, gifts and stationery by independent artisans from North America and abroad. A curated all-thingspretty selection includes natural bath and body care, from grass-fed collagen and botanical facial oil to braided hairbands, robes and cozy cottage-inspired sweats. Brika helps support labels through real and virtual branded pop-ups, including a recent northern outpost in Muskoka. BRIKA.COM
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
