Let’s face it, most of us Torontonians are living in less than 1,200 square foot studio apartments, and with such a small space, every single inch counts. Making the most of your space requires a lot of planning and browsing, and if you know where to go, it doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re looking to decorate or spruce up your space with affordable furniture, these Toronto stores have you covered.
Here are the best places to get trendy and affordable furniture in the city.
Elte MKT
Located in the Castlefield Design District, Elte MKT is the lower-priced sister retailer of Elte, which is nearby. Here you’ll find more budget-friendly options that are definitely as chic as what you can find at Elte, but priced lower so you won’t jump when you see your total at the cash register.
Casalife Furniture
Casalife Furniture is a modern and contemporary furniture store with products that are designed to maximize function as well as style. Explore the collection of modern and contemporary chairs, accent tables, day beds, media units, sofas, sectionals, and more. You can check out its selection online or in-store in Etobicoke.
Equilibrium Furnishings
Equilibrium Furnishings always keeps its customers in mind when producing pieces that are chic yet affordable. The shop offers everything for every room in your home whether you’re looking for a modern, rustic, or even a vintage feel.
IKEA
We couldn’t write this list and not include our worldwide fave, IKEA. Not only is IKEA fun to browse even if you’re not on the furniture hunt, but it’s filled with an array of affordable and unique pieces.
Stylegarage
Style Garage designs and builds timeless furniture with locally sourced, sustainable materials. The shop has an expertly curated selection of tables, lounge chairs, chaises, and benches. This furniture is built to be timeless, but if you like a hint of retro-chic, you’ll like what you find here.
Parliament Furniture
Parliament Furniture is a family-operated business featuring quality furniture and items for your home or business. It takes pride in the small town personal service which is what its customers love most. The company also delivers locally for free and always set-up the furniture that we deliver right in your home.
Design Republic
This Toronto furniture is a must-visit shop for your furniture needs. DesignRepublic offers products and styles that can’t be found anywhere else. It offers a world of interesting and unusual designer furniture and home furnishings, most of which the company makes in Toronto.
Structube
With prices being more affordable than you could ever believe, Structube is your budget’s best friend. The retailer’s style leans more modern and contemporary and you can find everything from the living room, bedroom, dining room, and office furniture all in-store.
Around The Block
Located in the north end of Toronto, Around The Block is a consignment store that’s more than worth the travel. With everything from contemporary and vintage, to antique home furnishings, you’ll have a hard time choosing what vibe you want your space to give off.
A Changing Nest
If your space is feeling a bit bland and in need of a little help, head to A Changing Nest. This consignment store’s eclectic adorable mix of used furniture includes everything from kitchen and dining items to couches and is staged so beautifully, that you’ll leave with some ideas for your own home.
The Singing Lady
The Singing Lady is a consignment store that’s decked out with a variety of furniture ranging from modern to vintage. This 13,000 square foot space is one location with two spaces only 67 steps away from one another. Both are filled with fabulous finds and you never know what you’ll find here, but surely it will be at a good price.
Urban Barn
Urban Barn is here to help you create a home that expresses who you are. Offering well-made furniture and accents, it curates home furnishings for design-conscious folks. Get inspired and find the pieces that make your vision become a reality.
Costco
Costco has just about everything you could ever need, including furniture! Whether you’re looking for modern furniture for your home or even smaller condo-sized furniture, they have some really great options if you’re looking to change up your home on a budget.
Urban Mode
Located at 145 Tecumseth Street in Toronto, this fun furniture shop has a ton of styles to browse through. You’ll find modern pieces, Scandinavian finds, and even European designs! The company also has a selection of curated lines from Italy and Denmark.
Our Furniture
Our Furniture has a large selection of modern and unique styles of furniture for all rooms. Compared to other furniture stores – and we all know how expensive they can get, this store’s prices are extremely fair. If you’re local to Toronto you can even get free delivery if you spend over $1450.
West Elm
If you’re looking to add a contemporary flare to your home, West Elm has you covered. The store has every piece of furniture you can think of, and it all has a chic and designer-style aesthetic. If you’re looking to snag a deal, check out its sale section.
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We love supporting small businesses, especially those run by women. We found these businesses on The Pink Pages Directory for Run The World Summit, a women’s networking event held monthly at the Ritz Carlton in Toronto (Check out our page on it here!)
Run The World Summit helps to empower and bring together women by helping them network. Having (other female) connections can help when it comes to business advice or “knowing someone in the industry” that you can rely on. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting some of these women and/or trying their products, and here are some of our faves!
Here are Some of our fave women-run small businesses
HoneyLux
Oana Badiceanu is the founder of HoneyLux, an environmentally conscious and Canadian female-run business. She sells luxury silk as well as other goodies at an affordable price. We love the leopard premium silk scrunchie available here.
Nipsey Daisy
Nipsey Daisy is run by two Canadian sisters – we’ve actually tried their body tape and we love it. It’s hard to find tape that can actually provide support, but their 4” wide tape does the trick. We also love their silicone nipple covers that are totally invisible through your shirt.
Ula
Oge Ahanotu is a mom to a daughter and a dog, and she’s an entrepreneur. Her Jewelry is cool and glamorous, and won’t break the bank. We love the double-sided pendant necklace found here.
Arkaeology Studio
Arkaeology Studio is a new brand and currently has a limited run of beautiful hand-made bags to shop! Its Toppa Bag is perfect for travel (and could even double as a pillow on the go thanks to its puffer-quilting)! We also love its Mini Puffer Handbags for day-to-day. We can’t wait to watch this brand flourish and grow!
1day Beauty
Corinne Haddad created this brand that focuses on inclusivity and diversity – she uses her visually impaired mother Amal as one of her models. We love her skin dew highlighters for that glowy summer look.
Silk & Twine Gift Co
Not sure what to get your teacher or mother-in-law for their birthday? Ilona Spirina at Silk & Twine creates the most gorgeous gift boxes. Every product inside is high quality and thoughtfully sourced, and the company itself is women-run and self-funded. We think the Birthday Box is adorable.
Natalie Czerwinski Illustration
Toronto-based Natalie Czerwinski offers a ton of beautiful prints on her Etsy, including illustrations of familiar Toronto spots! She also offers custom illustrations if you want something more personalized – like an illustration of your home for example.
Olaeda
Olaeda is a Toronto jewellery brand in which its jewellery is hand-made with 14k gold-filled or solid gold. The pieces are never plated and are made to last. Its pricing is also extremely fair, for high-end jewellery! We are loving this Diamond Heart Locket.
THIC
Last but not least, you may have heard of this one as it’s another Toronto local brand, THIC. THIC Studio is a hair salon that also has a limited product line, THIC. The brand recently came out with its own shampoo and conditioner (which we’ve tried and loved), and its Daily Hair Perfecting Oil is a crowd favourite totally worth trying.
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