People often ask me where I start when designing a room or a home. The starting point is always as unique as the project, but in every case, it’s about inspiration. Inspiration can come from almost anything, but all good designers will have amazing trade-only resources that offer exclusive products that are simply unavailable to the general public. One of my favourites is Kravet, a fourth generation, family-owned, high-end fabric company that also offering trimmings, wall coverings, rugs, home furnishings and accessories. They sell to the design trade only and are always my first destination when searching for fabrics and wall coverings that will bring a space to life. Here are a few shots of a recent trip to their Toronto showroom.

LACED DELPHINIUM BLAZER in navy + SUNBLAZE LACE SKIRT paired with the UNDERGROWTH TANK in navy – all Anthropologie.

One of the reasons I adore the team at Kravet is that they always go above and beyond to make me feel at home. Val was a most gracious hostess to us as we drank in the creativity of the new collections in their beautiful Toronto showroom.

I fell in love with these beautiful durrie rug samples. 

Goldenrod Leather Laser Cut-Out Handbag – Anthropologie

I love popping into the city for the inspiration and adventure that await. There is a hum, a buzz to life in Toronto that is contagious. I always leaving dreaming a bit bigger and swimming with ideas. This trip was no different.

I hope today’s taste of fashion and design left you inspired to travel into the big city in search of new looks for both closet and home. Would love to know what you find!

xo
s.

All photographs by Gabriela Hansen