VANCOUVER AREA

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Where to get your

style fix in and around

the city.

INSIDE:• Trusty design destinations• Up-and-coming areas• Easy-to-navigate

neighbourhood maps.

Local flavour: Stop into Café Crema along the seawall to recharge with their in-house roasted coffees and from-scratch menu offerings.

North Shore From flooring and textiles to furniture and tabletop, these three stylish spots have your rooms covered.

BraDShaw CarpEtSLongtime West Van denizen Bruce Bradshaw prides himself on 30 years of stellar business, no doubt thanks to his insistence on putting a smiling human face before every visitor. Not just for locals, clients and designers seek out this comprehensive flooring, carpet, drapery and upholstery showroom from all over the Vancouver and Whistler areas. Design-savvy staff make all the difference at decision time, as natural and man-made options in each product stream are available in every price range. Don’t miss the on-trend new arrivals in broadloom, and by the way, ever consider investing in custom bedding? You may never be the same.507-15th St., West Vancouver (604) 926-0413bradshawcarpets.com

CouNtry FurNIturE They offer much more than the name suggests: from modern, transitional and classic furnishings to outdoor and home accessories, you can outfit your home exclusively using the store’s two locations. Popular items include contemporary headboards, Emile Henry dinnerware, fireplace screens and quality scented candles. A range of services including custom-made pieces and interior design consultation is also available. This family-owned and -operated business has been thriving in South Granville’s Furniture District since 1979, consistently exceptional customer service being the foundation for their success. 1550 Marine Dr.(604) 985-3359countryfurniture.net

ECho’S Looking to add to your china collection or replace missing or broken pieces? Echo’s has the largest inventory of discontinued dinnerware in Canada, including Royal Doulton, Denby, Waterford crystal, silver plate and sterling. Visiting the store is like a trip down memory lane, as the shop is a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry and more. Out-of-town visitors need not worry about trying to pack breakables into carry-on luggage — Echo’s ships worldwide. 121-1433 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver(604) 988-3611echoschina.com

Cover image: Photography by Stacey Brandford

Welcome to the 2011 Shopping Guide! It’s an “it” list of home design shopping destinations across the city, including detailed store descriptions and their must-have wares. This year, we’ve organized store listings by neighbourhood, giving you insight on what each area has to offer and more reasons to get out and explore the city. Happy shopping!

Visit our ONLINE SHOPPING GUIDE:New!houseandhome.com/shoppingguide

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North ShorEIncluding shops that compete for your attention with spectacular coastal views.

South GraNVILLEThe centrally-located hotbed of stylish shopping that bustles morning, noon and night.

yaLEtowN, CroSStowN aND DowNtowN Encompassing three distinct districts within Vancouver’s downtown core.

SoVa Featuring a new addition to the South Vancouver shopping scene.

trI-CItIES Decorating hot spots in scenic Coquitlam and Port Moody.

worth thE DrIVE Stylish destinations in Greater Vancouver, Langley, Richmond and Surrey.

SpotLIGht oN SIDNEy Find charming shopping here, only a short ferry ride from Tsawwassen.

• Take a look inside select stores • Find out about sales and events• Keep checking back for added store listings

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Styles range from clean and contemporary to unabashedly embellished — check out the shop’s hand-driven embroidery and lace. Complementing distinctive furnishings, such as custom headboards wrought-iron beds and occasional lamps ($150 to $1,500), are rare antique textiles, luxurious throws and hand-stitched box cushions and pillows. Browse European-style vignettes or make an appointment for a bed dressing or interior design consultation with the store’s talented designers. Gift registry services are also available. (Located just west of our map.)2715 Arbutus St.(604) 736-1828finolino.net

hEathEr roSS [IN houSE]The charming, eclectic boutique of Heather Ross — herself a textile designer, photographer and stylist — is a favourite among prop stylists and designers, who seek out her keen eye for unexpected elegance and one-of-a-kind objects. The loftlike space displays original photography and evocative, abstract paintings, rounding out the alluring mix of antique, vintage and contemporary accessories. Thoughtful gift ideas such as the Pure Winter White merino-wool felt bowls ($25 to $45 ea.) abound, among them objects of desire such as hand-built floor lamps converted from salvaged photography and surveyors’ tripods ($850 to $1,250). Word to the wise: if

you see something you love, grab it — chances are it may even appreciate in value. 1525 W. 6th Ave. (604) 738-4284heatherrossinhouse.com

INDuStrIaL rEVoLutIoNIt’s hard to believe Industrial Revolution has been in business since 1981, as it truly is a one-stop-shop for the modern home. You want furniture that really works for you? Try the Sequel desk system (from $1,495), including a charge station, magnetic power bar kit, wire concealment system and fingerprint-resistant glass. Or the sleek and compact Gilbert sofa ($7,200), with every section its own recliner and a moving headrest for optimum TV viewing (for those high-mounted TVs). Specializing in everything from placemats and cutting-edge lighting to the perfect compact dining set and storage system, this is big ideas for small spaces. 2306 Granville St.(604) 734-4395(800) 822-2516industrialrevolution.net

LIBErtyA fountain adds whimsy to an expansive modern space with striking ceiling height, skylights and reclaimed-wood accent. Vancouver is adding more and more condos to its skyline, and those lucky enough to own one come looking to Liberty for that perfect mix of tailored, modern and nostalgic shapes, all in a neutral palette that lets

accessories do the talking. Smart tufts add boutique chic to the contemporary Jared Sofa (available in hundreds of fabrics, from $3,120), while entertaining must-haves like the Roland Bar Cart ($1,095) show classic lines with a touch of glam in polished nickel and mirror. If for nothing else, duck in for daily-baked cookies and lemonade — and hot chocolate on the weekends! 1635 W. Broadway(604) 682-7499libertyliving.ca

SoFa So GooD You know you wish you thought of that name! And the good humour doesn’t end there. This tireless all-things-sofa house encourages you to “Live everyday like it’s the weekend” by matching you with exactly the right seating for your needs and comfort. In both custom and off-the-floor options, choose from thousands of fabrics and flexible styles (from traditional to contemporary) and enjoy free loaner sofas while you wait. (That’s love.) If you don’t like your new sofa, you may reselect, though who would renege on a handmade deep-seat, down-filled darling ($3,400 to $12,000)? In sofabed news: beds can be installed into ottomans, chairs, chaises, loveseats, sofas and sectionals! Ottoman or chaise sofabeds, Canadian-made, $1,295 to $2,295. 1401 W. 8th Ave.(604) 879-4878sofasogood.ca

Local flavour: Browse along Gallery Row on Granville (bottom) before stopping into Vij’s Rongoli (top), on W. 11th, for lunch.

South Granville

Shop, eat and gallery crawl through this celebrated hub of design and good living.

CookworkS If you’re going to get into something, you’ve got to go all the way. It seems that Cookworks, an all-things-culinary emporium and foodie funhouse, holds this as its motto. Vancouver-owned with two locations, Cookworks manages an impressive inventory of esteemed cook-, bake-, dish-, flat-, stem- and housewares, as well as small appliances such as the runaway hit Citiz Nespresso coffee machine (it will change your life for $299), unique culinary tools like the SodaStream water carbonator ($175), cookbooks and more. The stores offer regular cooking classes as well as public demos on Saturdays. Keeping all your

senses in mind, you can touch, see, smell and taste your way through all that Cookworks has to offer. 1548 W. Broadway (604) 731-1148 (877) 662-4917cookworks.ca

CouNtry FurNIturEThey offer much more than the name suggests: from modern, transitional and classic furnishings to outdoor and home accessories, you can outfit your home exclusively using the store’s two locations. Popular items include contemporary headboards, Emile Henry dinnerware, fireplace screens and quality scented candles. A range of services including custom-made pieces and

interior design consultation are also available. This family-owned and -operated business has been thriving in South Granville’s Furniture District since 1979, consistently exceptional customer service being the foundation for their success. 3097 Granville St.(604) 738-6411countryfurniture.net

FINo LINo Romance lives at this plush showroom, vending fine linens for the bedroom, bathroom and table. Specializing in natural fibres and woven yard-dyed jacquards (from $500), Fino Lino embodies the sentiment of “One day, I’ll really do up my bedroom.”

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Local flavour: Caffè Artigiano (below) is the perfect place to fuel up before your shopping spree, where award-winning baristas create coffee art atop each cappuccino served.

Yaletown, Crosstown and Downtown

Make a day of it: hobnob in posh Yaletown, see what’s new in up-and-coming Crosstown and cap the day with a view at Downtown’s Vancouver Look Out.

thE CroSS DéCor & DESIGNLocated in a Yaletown heritage building, The Cross is a 5,000 sq. ft. boutique department store offering a full range of decor products and design services. A lush, romantic aesthetic pervades antique and contemporary pieces — think tufted occasional chairs and glam credenzas — including lighting, found objects and luxury accessories, like exquisitely packaged scented candles by Voluspa and Linea’s Lights ($19.95 to $39.95). Among custom upholstery, drapery and bedding, The Cross’s designer house-made pillows in luxury fabrics are flying like hotcakes ($40 and up). 1198 Homer St.(604) 689-2900thecrossdesign.com

ENtrENouS INtErIorS INC. Housed in a restored Yaletown heritage building, entreNous is decidedly about the finest in contemporary furnishings. Nothing is wasted in the clean lines of entreNous’s exclusive collections, from American- and Italian-manufactured lines such as Jesse (sprawling modern sectionals and low bed frames), Tonelli (seemingly weightless glass dining and coffee tables), Thayer Coggin soft furnishings and the elegantly design-forward Penta Italian lighting. Every discerning modernist should indulge in Tivoli’s adjustable-height swivel barstool ($425) and Milo

Baughman’s Design Classics chairs ($1,840 to $3,800). 1088 Homer St.(604) 688-4424entrenousinteriors.com

proVIDELoftlike and serene, floor-to-ceiling windows bathe Provide in natural light. Its owners Robert and David keep a close eye on the world’s best decor offerings, because as the name suggests, you’ll find coveted pieces from Europe and Australia amid esteemed local designers: Martha Sturdy, Catherine Regehr, Christina Woo and Shereen de Rousseau. Works in glass, ceramics, wood, metal and textiles point to an overall feel of organic modernism. With many lines exclusive to the shop, Provide is truly a destination for Vancouver’s aesthetes (artful merchandising is enough to kill an hour browsing). Popular items include Martha Sturdy’s resin salad bowl in white marble ($320) and merino wool felt oversized bag ($350) by German-based DAFF. 529 Beatty St.(604) 632-0095providehome.com

MCkELLarSA fully staffed design team attends to this expertly staged and accessorized showroom of mostly exclusive brands, located in Coal Harbour. Have yourself a stroll in adjacent Stanley Park and duck into McKellars’ bright space for a peruse of some of the world’s finest furniture. From casual to classic and traditional to modern,

McKellars’ is constantly updating with exciting new pieces for every season. A personal touch upheld since 1974, when owner Iris McKellar opened her first shop, has through the years allowed this showroom to furnish some of Vancouver’s finest homes. Latest additions: Selva Deco-inspired Eleganza Italian dining suite and the chic Wakeley tailored sofa by Hickory Chair. 1549 W. Pender St.(604) 734-1671mckellarsinteriors.com

CookworkSIf you’re going to get into something, you’ve got to go all the way. It seems that Cookworks, an all-things-culinary emporium and foodie funhouse, holds this as its motto. Vancouver-owned with two locations, Cookworks manages an impressive inventory of esteemed cook-, bake-, dish-, flat-, stem- and housewares, as well as small appliances such as the runaway hit Citiz Nespresso coffee machine (it will change your life for $299), unique culinary tools like the SodaStream water carbonator ($175), cookbooks and more. The stores offer regular cooking classes as well as public demos on Saturdays. Keeping all your senses in mind, you can touch, see, smell and taste your way through all that Cookworks has to offer. 377 Howe St. (604) 662-4918(877) 662-4917 cookworks.caC

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SOVAOffering culturally diverse shops, antiquing and various streets-of-interest, South Vancouver has earned itself a moniker: SOVA.

CaNtu BathrooMS & harDwarE LtD. Cantu is expanding into a new location! Vancouver’s premier decorative bath and hardware showroom has been servicing trade professionals and consumers since 1978. If bathrooms can be art, then Cantu’s marquis European lines are most definitely the artist’s palette. To provide the best products in plumbing and hardware, Cantu is expanding to a new showroom in January 2011, at 8351 Ontario St. in South Vancouver. Trust Cantu’s astute appreciation for design to keep bringing you the highest calibre of products and watch the website (see below) for exciting additions coming to the new showroom this January. 8351 Ontario St. (604) 688-1252 cantubathrooms.com

With trendy shops and a host of restaurants and cafés, Suter Brook Village in Port Moody boasts a lively pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

Tri-Cities Among this country’s greenest bedroom communities, umpteen parks of Coquitlam and the quaint waterfront enclaves of Port Moody are only 30 minutes’ drive from downtown Vancouver.

Ch INtErIorSFor 20 years, CH Interiors by Carol Hirsch has been providing the total solution in interior design, carrying a range of furniture, tableware (Arte Italica tableware handcrafted in Italy, from $25, is a must-see!), art and accessories. Located in Port Moody, the 8,000 sq. ft. showroom offers an exciting mix of eclectic styles — from traditional to transitional to modern — such as beautifully turned four-post beds, nailhead-trimmed seating and modern glam light fixtures. An upper-level design studio is your help centre for a full range of services, including floor plans, colour coordinating, custom drapery, upholstery, bedding and art selection. The studio also has an extensive sampling of tiles, carpet, fabrics and wallpaper.3012 Murray St., Port Moody(604) 469-8777chinteriors.ca

ChartrEuSE LIVING If you’re strolling around the lively pedestrian-friendly Suter Brook Village in Port Moody, decidedly urban window displays will have you curious to see inside Chartreuse Living. This unique decor store offers an assortment of custom sofas and rugs, accent furniture, decorative accessories, lighting, original art and gift items, so you may find yourself snapping up an elegantly primitive vase by 18Karat ($30 to $100) or a vase, candelabra or even aluminum accent table (not so easy to stroll with) by Torre & Tagus ($50 to $275). Interior decorating services also available. 3-121 Brew St. Suter Brook VillagePort Moody(604) 461-2422chartreuseliving@telus.net

LaLjI hoMEHaving longstanding experience in made-to-order, top-quality leather and fabric sofas, this family-owned and operated furniture retailer has expanded to offer a full range of home products. Dining rooms, bedrooms, coffee tables, rugs, mattresses and various accents, including home entertainment units and office furniture, shown in sophisticated and style-forward looks, hail primarily from North America, as well as India, South Africa and Brazil. Pair the distressed Savanna trestle-base table of solid acacia ($2,395) with a mix of unique chairs, and do experience at least one of Lalji’s upholstered pieces, such as a Hilton bench in 100-percent top-grain leather from California ($1,899).1555 United Blvd.Coquitlam(604) 523-0100laljihome.com

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MARMALADE TART BOUTIQUE (SIDNEY)Why should your four walls get all the attention? Geraldene Coates did what so many women have thought before: one store, not too big, not too small, with the perfect trend-conscious and wearable clothing and accessories, for head to toe. The result? A fun, flirty and fabulous shopping experience for women size 2 to 16. Canadian brands (Velvet, Vitrin Design, Neon Buddha) mix with European (Faber, Gelco, Steilmann) and some of the best-fitting jeans around, like the Oprah-lauded Cookie Johnson Jeans (the change room is your friend!). From formal to casual to yoga wear to handbags to jewelry, Marmalade Tart Boutique is certified in shopping therapy.2873B Beacon Ave., Sidney (778) 426-3356 marmaladetart.ca

Worth the Drive

Whether the beaches of Surrey, or the history of Langley, a drive to these shops promises many attractions.

LILaBErry hoME (SIDNEy) Located in the quaint community of Sidney-by-the-Sea, this cute lifestyle apothecary can be described as warm, welcoming and fragrant. You’ll find a plethora of unique home accents — from practical to whimsical, sophisticated to cheeky — that are a pleasure to give and to receive. Transport yourself to the charming European countryside with French-inspired furnishings. An easy grab: Pre de Provence French soap and body products. 2474 Beacon Ave., Sidney (250) 656-3232 lilaberry@shaw.ca

a whimsical mix of upcycled, vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces, as it does at The Passionate Home. Located in historic McBurney Lane, this dangerously affordable shop trades on the thrill-of-the-find. It’s a treasure trove for a romantic nursery (vintage iron and Provençal-inspired daybeds), nostalgic garden accessories (wrought iron galore) and repurposed “junk style” pieces ($15 to $100). If you can’t decide what to grab, go for a bottle of Pre de Provence French soap ($1.75 to $7.50) — at least you’ll feel like you took part. 20526 B Fraser Hwy. Langley(604) 532-5931thepassionatehome.com

toorak tILE & DESIGN(VaNCouVEr)The world of tiles can be as intricate and whimsical as you allow it to be. There are so many beautiful options in tile design today, and much of it, not surprisingly, comes from looking to the past. Having relocated to a new showroom, Toorak Tile & Design has a venerable selection of tumbled and antiqued natural stone, new and antique mosaics (including borders and medallions), handcrafted ceramic tile (including traditional reliefs), glass and, especially on-trend right now: hand-painted tiles in Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch styles, straight from the source. In-house tile design and assistance available. 3496 Dunbar St., Vancouver(604) 739-5966tooraktile.com

TMH, quality reproductions by Antiques 2000 and their in-house signature: Florio occasional tables (from $299). Occasional lamps of blown glass and brushed metals round out the accessories, taking the aesthetic from traditional to transitional. 14016 32nd Ave.South Surrey(604) 535-6554housewarmingsdesign.ca

paraMouNt FurNIturE (rIChMoND)Billed as Vancouver’s largest furniture showroom, over 55,000 square feet house high-end and luxury brands such as Barbara Barry, Huntington House, Palecek, and more. From estate-style and Deco-inspired, to modern and Italian contemporary furniture, enduring quality prevails. Design knowledge coupled with superb service match the high caliber of Paramount’s offerings. On sale are the rustic coffee table of petrified slab wood and polished chrome base, from Palecek ($1,119), and the ultimate in luxury lounge seating: Pit Group 5-piece sectional from Huntington House, feather-filled and 45" deep (from $11,000).5520 Minoru Blvd. Richmond(604) 203-0155paramountfurniture.net

thE paSSIoNatE hoME (LaNGLEy)French country chic is hard to resist at the best of times — it’s just all so charmant! — let alone when it beckons among

ECO COUNTRY TABLES Eco Country Tables doesn’t try to do too many things. They do a few things, very, very well. Over 20 years in furniture building and a concern for sustainability brought them to this mission: sound furniture, happy people, healthy planet. Wood harvest tables, dining sets, benches, shelving, hutches and buffets can be customized to your needs, built with old-world craftsmanship, sustainable wood and in an array of low-VOC finishes. Enduring form, enduring design: Tuscan, French country and contemporary styles are among the custom shop’s fortes. (778) 689-4508ecocountrytables.com

houSEwarMINGS (South SurrEy)Nestled in a quiet suburb, this ample shop’s niche is traditional romance with contemporary functionality and eco values. HouseWarmings carries mostly locally produced artisan-crafted lines — from $1 tealights to a $5,000 bedroom set — including Stylus sofas, traditional solid maple furniture by

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