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.

DESIGNLINES

Designer of the Year 2023!

Design Oriented

One Thing • Castor Design crafts a glimmering glass bong reminiscent of a vintage cocktail shaker

The DL

Space We Love • Short Turn feels like a streetcar ride in a perfect Toronto

Miles of Tile • Taking inspiration from Formula Fig’s fruitful tile installations in its new Summerhill location and original Ossington outpost

CHEAT SHEET

Steady Ground • Never underestimate the power of flooring to transform and anchor your home

Top Variety • The latest modular sofas that marry comfort and customization

Set the Mood • Today’s lighting trends reflect a resurgence of Brutalism and 1970s curve appeal

M-Prove • A father-son duo unveil their chic furniture showroom in the Castlefield Design District

Cinq à Sept • We’ve paired our favourite cozy fall drinks with the perfect interiors by local studio Otty

Hotel Julie • The Stratford, Ontario gem cues a showstopper stay with Shakespeare-inspired rooms that brim with dramatic flourishes

Casual Dining • Banquettes and dining spots that blend seamlessly into the home

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR StudioAC • Studio for Architecture and Collaboration takes its name to heart creating unique and democratic typologies

HAPPY MAKING • IN PARKDALE, A RENOVATED VICTORIAN STANDS OUT FOR MORE THAN ITS EXPRESSIVE HUE

TOTALLY TUBULAR • AN EAST END HOUSE GETS A CUSTOM, COZY RENOVATION WITH A NOSTALGIC APPEAL

The Treehouse Coolest • Batay-Csorba delivers the element of surprise using familiar materials

Contemporary Furniture • These design-forward side tables will elevate your space and keep your belongings within reach

Lighting

Flooring, Surfacing & Tiles

The Pleasure Principle • % Arabica’s Union Station outpost delves deep into the sensorial potential of coffee with the help of Tacklebox Architecture