DESIGNLINES

DESIGNLINES is Toronto’s ultimate guide to contemporary design. Four times a year, we review top furniture showrooms and decor shops, along with stylish restaurants, new architectural projects and cutting-edge art galleries. Each issue is packed with entertaining news on local designers, the latest trends and ideas for urban living.

Contributors

Top Brass • Five new table lamps that keep on shining – even after lights out

Art Underfoot • Expressive rugs for the home that could just as easily hang in a gallery

Curve Appeal • Bathroom faucets that will have you feeling over-the-rainbow

Hot Dates • Fun and mind-expanding things to do this season

CAN’T-MISS ANNUAL EVENTS

Urban Update • Six projects putting a fresh spin on seasoned city spaces

Look Book • Three Toronto architectural studios take on the kitchen and whip up not-so-cookie-cutter cucinas

Toronto’s Most Wanted: the OG • Why architect Omar Gandhi is in such high demand, here and on the East coast

Live Here • Four condo developments (plus one rental) shattering the glass box cliché

Post Production • A family-designed modern timber-frame home is ready for its close-up

Timber Truths • Building with wood may seem an unusual choice when so many more high-tech materials are available, but there are good reasons the centuries-old style is still popular.

Superkül World • This unassuming wood-clad home in Oakville belies an earthly delight

New Horizons • How Atelier Kastelic Buffey crafted a boundary-pushing abode in the humdrums of North Toronto

Shop Here • Your guide to the city’s top furniture showrooms, home decor shops, expert services & more

CLOSET SYSTEMS

CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE

Side(board) Hustle

DESIGN ACCESSORIES

Walk in the Parquet

FLOORING, SURFACING & TILES

HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

KIDS’ FURNITURE

KITCHEN & BATH

Shady Characters

LIGHTING

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

RUGS & CARPETING

TEXTILES

VINTAGE & RECLAIMED FURNITURE

WALLCOVERINGS & PAINT

WINDOWS, DOORS & FIREPLACES

Matte Black Beauties

WORKPLACE FURNITURE

King Klaus • Happy 50th anniversary to Klaus Nienkämper Sr., the baron of modern Canadian furniture