UpCountry`s

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SHOPPINGetc
upcountry
Where to go, what to buy. By Helen Racanelli
Toronto, 310 King St. E.,
416-777-1700; upcountry.com
under one roof
UpCountry’s flagship store has taken up residence in a multilevel megahome, a 42,000square-foot building that was once a BMW
mechanics garage. Within the open-concept
space, Beemers have given way to Barcelona and Bertoia chairs, and miniboutiques
like Quince Flowers, Vespa Salon, Pedini
Toronto (which showcases kitchen designs
imported from Italy) and Art101 (a contemporary art gallery).
5
style icons
(repros, but still gorgeous!)
1 Eames chair with matching ottoman
in black leather and walnut, $2,695
2 & 3 Barcelona daybed,
$2,995, chairs, $1,295 each
4 Bertoia mesh metal chair, $250
5 Noguchi wood-and-glass
great canadian
Also debuting is the Gus Modern boutique,
featuring Canadian designs. Sure-to-be classics: the tufted Carter sectional sofa in Putty,
$3,295, and angular Delano chrome-andleather occasional chair, $1,395.
coming soon
President Terry Iwaskiw, who opened the
first UpCountry in Toronto 17 years ago, says
to watch out for his newest additions: a café,
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREJ KOPAC COURTESY OF UPCOUNTRY
coffee table, $695
restaurant and, most intriguingly, the Modern Rustic house-designed line of furniture
and accessories. We can’t wait!
friendly beauty
UpCountry’s grey slate-tile storefront looks
swish and minimalist, as do the ultramodern living room vignettes seen through its
windows. Inside, though, it’s bright and
warm, and the staff are easy to chat with.
Shoppers can linger, try out furniture and
peek at price tags in relative privacy.
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