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 Magazine CA

Re-connecting the dots

One Thing • Sylvia Lee’s Telescope puts a single moment under the microscope

Space We Love • At the city’s newest staycation spot, high design, natural beauty and sustainability are one and the same

Stand-Up Affair • Few pieces of decor change the vibe as easily as the (not so) humble floor lamp

'70s Revival • Remembered for shag carpeting and macramé, the decade of disco has much more to offer

Media Review • In Packaged Toronto, a distinctly Canadian identity emerges

Custom Fit • Modular storage systems that scale up, down and sideways

Democratizing Density • In a city of soaring towers and sprawling mid-rises, a new development paradigm reimagines Toronto’s urban evolution

Dinner Partying • Cool and colourful, these edgy pieces and tasty tipples are sure to set the night off right

Starry, Starry Night • Vela delivers luxury hotel lobby bar vibes in the city’s latest hot spot

Company Company • The rising local studio is a sought-after interior design firm, fabrication shop and furniture retailer

Space Invaders • Carving out space in an urban dwelling can be a challenge, especially if you want it to be as visually appealing as it is functional. As many of us spend more time at home, it’s become a necessity to find some privacy. Our favourite dividers come in many forms – retro-inspired breeze block, tactile wood and felt, and classic steel-cased glass.

Deco Dowels • The simple and beautiful look of dowels has been infiltrating our social media feeds for a reason. With their nod to the 1920s, these rounded shapes have an enduring appeal that works in many spaces. The modern twist – used on everything from kitchen islands to furniture – is a more casual, natural wood finish.

Pastel Appeal • The softer side of 2021 has revealed a lot of colour saturation. Smaller bathrooms are the ideal place to channel your love of one colour and hop on the pastel train. A retro-inspired pink loo, when updated for a new generation, takes on modern, pared-back forms.

Lining Up • Line art is popping up everywhere these days, on everything from wall treatments to clothing. In both robust and finer forms, the aesthetic works well in many environs, from a funky loft to a sleek condo. Or, get smaller hits of the black-and-white trend with accessories and artwork.

Art and Craft • Modern lines meet heritage charm in this beautifully executed renovation by Wayback Architects

Urban Sanctuary • With hidden storage everywhere, this meditative oasis by Atelier SUN exudes calm

Dulcet Tones • Designer Suzanne Dimma elevates a Leslieville loft with rich and soothing monochrome details

Closet Systems

Contemporary Furniture

Design Accessories

Flooring, Surfacing & Tiles

Home Entertainment Systems

Kids’ Furniture

Kitchen & Bath

Lighting

Outdoor Furniture

Rugs & Carpeting

Textiles

Vintage & Reclaimed Furniture

Wallcoverings & Paint

Windows, Doors & Fireplaces

Workplace Furniture

Two-Faced • Artist and designer Lubo Brezina’s wooden masks conjure up hockey and theatre in beautiful forms