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

Good Company

Small Talk

One Thing • Terrestrial inspirations meet out-of-this-world design in the Morning Glory floor lamp

Space We Love • Amidst Toronto’s hotel-bar renaissance, Evangeline comes out on top

Coffee with Designers • JP King pulls back the curtain on discard culture through intricate installations and a new video series

Media Review • The Signs That Define Toronto offers a glimpse into the city’s cultural evolution

Pretty Palettes • Our favourite paint picks for unique neutrals and moody hues

Wonder Walls • Our top picks for awe-inspiring wallcoverings

Sofa So Good • Inspired sofa beds that optimize space and functionality

Neat and Tidy • Bespoke closet systems that prove space saving and luxury are not mutually exclusive

The Beach Motel • Steps from the sandy shores of Ontario’s Lake Huron, The Beach Motel in Southampton beguiles with thoughtful design and creature comforts

Black Bear Woodworking • Craftsman Terry Moore moved his fine woodworking studio north of the city and has never been happier

Vanity Fair • Furnishings and fixtures to turn your bathroom into an oasis

Tapped In • In dark chrome, bold copper and brass, our top picks add sparkle to any bathroom.

Character Study • Luciani Projects gives a dated 1980s apartment a new narrative

FUN House • Canalside Studio reimagines a builder-finished family home as a delightful, whimsical space

TAKE ME TO CHURCH • A unique purpose-built rental unit in the Junction makes the most of sacred urban square footage

Space Makers • Claudia Bader and Timothy Mitanidis make every square foot count

Close Quarters • Stay organized with the help of these local shops, specializing in closet systems, modern furniture, bathrooms and kitchens.

Closet Systems

Contemporary Furniture

Kitchen & Bath

Design Accessories

The Beauty of AI • We sat down with Artificial Intelligence to talk architecture and design. The answers are surprisingly coherent and more than a little bit self-serving.