Modern Sense Furniture Toronto - Modern contemporary furniture and Custom sofas and sectionals. The Best Vintage Furniture Stores in Toronto. The best vintage furniture stores in Toronto come down to a battle of east versus west.
Leslieville versus West Queen West, that is. For some reason, all the best places to find classic Eames lounges, Herman Miller shell chairs, or any number of Danish teak sofas seem to be concentrated somewhere on Queen Street, in Leslieville in the east or by Parkdale in the west. The reason may be shrouded in tweed-upholstered mystery, but for certain is that each of these stores is propelled by a keen, curating eye, one that can sort the vintage finds from the frauds. As much as vintage furniture shopping may be perceived as an exercise in exploration, I like to step into a store and see much of the scavenging legwork already done. The stores that have made it on this list are ones that are known to deliver. Here is the list of the best vintage furniture stores in Toronto. See also: The best furniture stores in Toronto Note: A previous version of this list was published on June 13, 2008. Zig Zag Morba. From Pinterest With Love: Soft + Pretty. I decided to start four new columns on decor8, three that I’ll write and another authored by a dear friend who will join me once monthly for a brand new styling column.
Yay! I’ll share them all with you soon but for today I want to get started on the first, my new once weekly post scheduled to run on Thursday called From Pinterest With Love. I know, I’m the queen of corny titles! But I was thinking… as I pin things over on the Pinterest site I see lots of themes in color palettes and vibes as I pin and find myself continuously inspired by the process of it all. However I am saddened at times because I want to do more than pin things, I want to point to the sources in an attempt to introduce you to the talented people + makers who created the beautiful images in the first place. Do you spot a theme? Nikki McWilliams, cannelle-vanille, Stevi Savage of Avery House, traveling mama, Sophie Allen, Dottie Angel, happenstance, Old Brand New.
Do any of these images inspire you? Home inspiration and ideas from IKEA FAMILY LIVE. 10 Scrap Refabs: Vintage Reupholstery with Colorful Fabric. Forget fabric stores – some antiques are just too boring to bother re-covering with traditional patterns.
These hodgepodge pieces use patchwork scraps to create fresh new themes within stodgy old frameworks. (Re)fabric(ation) can be fun. Design by Leftovers takes old and often overly-ornate furnishings that would hardly fit in a modern home, and remakes them to look creative, contemporary and strangely more timeless. If you are at a loss for how to reupholster some household items, look no further for inspiration. While there seems to be much mixing going on, there is a clear set of methods within the madness – each found piece of fabric is stitched into a new whole in a way that is clearly conscious of what appears around it in terms of colors and patterns. Each of this series has a core zone of tonal focus – cool purples and relaxing blues to bright reds, bizarre pinks and earth browns.
Creative Curved River Sinks Flow through Countertops. Elkay has created a number of creative sinks for virtually any style or occasions, coming in a variety of shapes, styles and sizes for both residential and commercial use.
The Mystic flowing sink, however, has to be their best yet. As shown above, this sink design curves and winds its way through a chosen surface. It can be set into something that is shaped like it is or can be set against the more standard rectangular surfaces found in most kitchens. It can be filled with ice, fruit and/or beverages for parties. Other sinks by Elkay come in all kinds of innovative forms with various purposes.