Toronto's west end stores to improve your home
Whether it’s a state-of-the-art juicer, a new mailbox, cozy new bed linen or a rug for the hallway, Toronto’s west end has a range of stores full of the supplies you need, and they’re located right down the street.
Bettenhaus Canada
2393 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1P6Take a good look at your bed linen and decide if a full revamp is timely. You’ll find an excellent array of quality pillows, mattress protectors and memory foam pads within the four walls of this family-run store. They started manufacturing bed ware in Germany in the 1920s, producing long-lasting silk, down, synthetic and wool duvets and decorative pillows. They also stock the Swedish Tempur-Pedic brand of pressure-relieving mattresses and pillows for those who need extra comfort.
Frame it on Bloor
1610 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A7If you didn’t think you had an artistic bone in your body, you will reconsider after visiting Frame it on Bloor. They find out where you’ll be hanging your custom-framed piece of art and work with you to come up with the best options. With 3,500 frames available, there are plenty from which to choose. They also frame print on-demand posters, canvas transfers from your photos, cute engravings to hang on your walls and a range of mirrors. No more blank walls allowed in your home!
Neat Storage
628 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1E4You don’t realize you have so much clutter until you step into this chic store. When you do, you’re delighted that someone’s thought of a way of corralling it into manageable and attractive containers that you'd happily put on display. Everything from expandable shelves to closet systems, countertop caddies to canvas underbed chests turn empty space into useful storage. Check out their selection of shoe organization systems. It’s the next best thing to having a walk-in closet for your footwear.
Cocktail Emporium
972 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H1BYOB carries all the essentials for your home bar. Here, you can find branded beer mugs, bottle openers, vintage wine glasses, wine stoppers shaped like your favourite animals and more. Some items, such as an exquisite copper Japanese cocktail shaker, are sure to make any bar top look spiffy without being too pretentious. If you want to make your bar look nice for one evening, or even a weekend, BYOB offers to lend their products out on a short-term basis.
Nella Cucina
876 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G3All the pros go here for their kitchen gear. All the enthusiasts do, too, and if a celebrity chef or two drops by, you know you’re in good hands whatever kitchen kit you’re after. Nella Cucina buyers search high and low for the trendiest, hippest, most fun and, above all, most practical kitchen ware from quality names that ensure you’ll be using what you buy for a long time. They even offer a knife sharpening service.
Morba
667 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1E6There’s almost a written guarantee that, whatever home accessory you’re hankering after, you’ll find it at this eclectic store. They sell the most offbeat designs alongside more classic looks. There’s floor, table, suspension and wall lighting and you’ll see designs you never thought possible – or that you didn’t know you wanted until you saw them. They also stock a funky range of bubble lamps for a mellow vibe. You’ll find plenty of home accessories from clocks to mailboxes with many vintage items available.
Urban Barn
610 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1E3Short of time but determined to sort out the vacant look of your living room or mis-matched tableware? Urban Barn is a one-stop shop for sourcing the finishing touches for your bathroom, bedroom and just about every corner of your home. You can soften your step with a huge collection of the most elegant rugs, pick up the perfect candle holder, spruce up your bed with a throw and cluster of cushions and still be back home in time for dinner.
Juicers4Life
971 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1L7If you are seeking a pro juicer that will stand the test of time, drop by Juicers 4 Life where you’ll find top brands. Since the '60s, this store has been supplying equipment geared towards healthy food and beverage preparation. As well as juicers, they sell blenders, rice cookers, raw food de-hydrators and a good selection of water purifiers. Brands they carry include Breville, Tribest and Blendtec. Standard kitchen counter appliances, such as food processors and pasta makers, are available, too.
