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Visit The Toronto Fall Home Show

Mark your calendars! Toronto’s 28th Fall Home Show will be held on September 23 – 25 at the Enercare Centre. Get the inspiration and tips you need to organize your space, big and small, from industry pros and experts including Michael Penney, Frank Ferragine, Yvonne Whelan and many more. Visitors will have the chance to explore concepts…

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Design News Now: Michael Phelps’ Retirement Home & Paint Colors To Avoid

Stay up-to-date with the latest in the world of interior design with our weekly column, Design News Now. San Fransisco blog Oh Happy Day recently revamped their office, and it’s bursting with pattern and color. — Oh Happy Day These geometric lamps by Sergey Lvov of Ukraine-based Levantin…

Bedrooms

This Bedding Is As Comfy As Calvin Klein Underwear

We all know Calvin Klein for their comfortable underwear (and iconic advertisements!) but now the designer’s lifestyle brand, Calvin Klein Home, is bringing their trademark style to another place where comfort is key: the bed. The new Modern Cotton Bedding is made from the same soft and cozy cotton-modal…

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Design News Now: A 250-Square-Foot House & Glamping In NYC

Stay up-to-date with the latest in the world of interior design with our weekly column, Design News Now. A tiny, well-designed 250-square-foot house in Washington, D.C. is listed for $69,950 — Tiny House Listings …

Decorating & Design

Canada’s Next Great Souvenir Maker Could Be You!

In honor of Canada’s 150th birthday next year, the Drake General Store is partnering up with Etsy for a contest to celebrate. The two will scour the country for the best Canadian-made collectables which will be curated into a collection of limited-run souvenirs! For the entire month…

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The Ultimate Chair For Wimbledon Fans

With Wimbledon coming up, Bespoke Sofa London is embracing the event in full force with a custom Grass Armchair. The playful chair is fully upholstered in artificial grass and has a rich green appearance with a hint of humor, of course. Filled with sumptuous foam and feathers for…

Bathrooms

This Just In: Durable Kitchen & Bathroom Surfaces From Dekton By Cosentino

Find out why the new Dekton XGloss surface by Cosentino works beautifully with the latest kitchen and bathroom design trends in this video with H&H‘s Kimberley Brown and Beth Hitchcock. This easy-to-clean material shines on countertops, floors and walls! From a waterfall-style kitchen island to a sleek modern bathroom, Kimberley and Beth reveal how…

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Is Anthropologie The Next IKEA?

Anthropologie is super-sizing its classic boutique-style shop to department store size. The brand has already expanded two locations — in Portland, Oregon and Newport Beach, California — to over 24,000-square-feet, which is more than double the size of their other stores. The newly renovated stores will feature a “trend shop,” beauty shop and whole floor dedicated to home,…

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Is Organic Furniture The Next Big Trend?

Sure, you’ve heard of furniture being made out of wood, metal, glass and plastic, but what about a chair made out of seaweed? Or a lamp made out of mushrooms? Jonas Edvard and Nikolaj Steenfatt are taking the use of natural and raw materials to a whole new level. Their…

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Natural Curiosities To Open First Retail Store

Lifestyle brand Natural Curiosities, an e-commerce destination known for its one-of-a-kind pieces that boast a distinct Californian-European aesthetic, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store on March 22nd. Founded in 2014 by Christopher Wilcox, the shop originated as an online source for printable art and has expanded to sell furniture, decor, fashion…

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H&M Home Opens In Toronto’s Eaton Center

Toronto’s flagship H&M store has expanded to include home offerings. The massive Swedish retail store launched its home collection today, which means budget-conscious design enthusiasts will be able to get their hands on the label’s fresh décor just in time for spring. Located on the second floor of the store, the home…

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Visit Maison Et Objet Paris 2016

One of the most important events in the design industry, Maison et Objet, runs this week in Paris from January 22 to 26. Showcasing more than 3,000 brands, the trade-only show offers professionals access to the latest in decor, design, furniture, accessories and textiles, all inspired by this year’s…

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Toronto Winter Stations Competition Reveals Winning Designs

A steam-emitting canoe, a faux fur-lined dome and a transparent sauna are among the seven winning designs of the second annual Winter Stations competition. Come February, the interactive art installations will decorate the edge of Toronto’s shoreline. Launched last year by the architects at RAW Design, the contest invites anyone to…

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Visit Toronto Design Offsite Festival

Save the date! The Toronto Design Offsite Festival (T.O.D.O.) is just a few weeks away. The free city-wide event brings design to the general public with 80 exhibitions at over 60 locations throughout the city, such as City Hall, Design Exchange and various storefronts. Visitors can enjoy art exhibitions, window installations,…

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Williams-Sonoma Founder Dies At 100

Chuck Williams, founder of luxury cooking shop Williams-Sonoma, passed away at age 100 in his San Francisco home on Saturday, December 5, CNN reports. “The Williams-Sonoma family has lost a dear friend, an inspiring mentor and our favorite cook. Chuck Williams’ spirit will…