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THE RESTORATION HARDWARE STORE IN TORONTO

Oznell — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:56:58 GMT

I didn't realize how pretty, and how big it is-- 70,000 square feet in the Yorkdale Shopping Centre. I always get a serene feeling, just looking at photos of their room set-ups-- must be the "Old World" ambiance, the symmetry, or maybe all that cream, taupe and stone, ha.

Nifty cafe. "Truffled grilled cheese", anyone?

Who else puts enormous mounds of vari-colored moss next to a rug gallery...

Top floor, with view of Toronto...

I could see spending a whole morning, just wandering around, soaking up atmosphere. The fun thing about RH, is that there are good knock-offs now for those who enjoy their classical but pared-back style. but not the price....

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:58:39 GMT

That store is gorgeous !

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spiderw — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 20:11:48 GMT

What an elegant store!!! I would love to room around and admire everything. When B. Altman's was in Manhattan I loved being in there. As soon as I walked in I was taken back by its elegance, the crystal chandeliers, the Carpeting. When the store closed for good I was very sad. This Toronto store has similar appeal.

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GingerPeach — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:44:09 GMT

I still get a catalog from them every once in a while.

I used a piece from RH in my upstairs bathroom (maybe 20 years ago now?), a chrome (or polished nickel?) shelf to hold towels overhead, and it is still like a bit of jewelry in that room. And looks brand new.

This isn't my shelf, but it looks like this. I just learned it's called a "train rack," which further adds to the romanticism.

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DREAMON — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:15:41 GMT

I would love to walk around a beautiful store like that one.

As a child my Mom and I would dress up and go to beautiful stores, have lunch, and window shop..we really bought very little (but always lunch).

AHHH when things were so simple.

I still love a nice store of any kind.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:25:20 GMT

I've had my eye on the first sofa for over a year. Totally overlooking dogs, I believe it's MIC. 😭

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KJPA — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:09:51 GMT

Now THAT'S my style! 😊

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patbz — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:19:45 GMT

I've always loved RH; they used to have an area than had gadgets ( my favorite was a flyswatter gun-- it worked great). Used to go to the store in Santa Barbara ( not sure if it's still there).

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sceniccoast — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:58:53 GMT

@Oznell

There are many attractive pieces. I wouldn't mind visiting out of curiousity.

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Oznell — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:52:33 GMT

Agreed, there are certain stores that just have that mystique, and stay in your mind forever! I don't have an Restoration Hardware near me, so I just drool at the ads...

That "train rack" that you got there is beautiful, and aptly described as jewelry for the home, @GingerPeach .

RH's design aesthetic has been so influential. One thing I really like about it is the "discipline". Typically, the accessories are oversized, but relatively few in number-- yet high quality and memorable. And I even find their restricted color palette (more restricted than mine) to be restful-- one reason their stores are so "calming" to be in, I think!

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Leggett28 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:56:08 GMT

Beautiful.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:04:49 GMT

RH is my favorite store in the entire history of stores of any kind, anywhere.

(Dramatic much, faerie?)

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Oznell — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:46:32 GMT

I don't think you're succumbing to drama, or over-stating, @faeriemoon ! They are an incredible store.

I'm fascinated by the fact that they've inspired so many 'tributes'. This house above and below is a model home in Michigan, which makes as part of its calling card, that it was decorated in RH style. Nice.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:32:36 GMT

@Oznell I adore both of those rooms. RH's style is "neutral, but not boring", which is very much my thing.

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wilma — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:51:28 GMT

@Oznell

I’ve never heard of this store. They have some nice things. Beautiful photos.

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Oznell — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:53:01 GMT

I think you might like them, @wilma . If you google Restoration Hardware, you get to their fabulous site, which is my favorite look-book ever. Click on "shop rooms" and seemingly hundreds of gorgeous rooms pop up, all decorated in their stately, but comfy, Old World style....

I love their "ski house" collection....

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Katcat1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:02:10 GMT

That is a beautiful store. I use to shop at the Naperville, IL store until they closed it. I bought their paint for my living/dining room and one bedroom when I had a condo. I also purchased drapes and sheers. It was always fun to shop in that store. There is one not too far in Oak Brook. Their furniture and some of the other furniture is for people with a lot of money. That white sectional sofa in the first photo is beautiful. How would you keep it cleaned though?

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ninjawife — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:47:23 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
RH is my favorite store in the entire history of stores of any kind, anywhere.

(Dramatic much, faerie?)

I too love RH. I have a rectangular wrought iron chandelier over my kitchen table and a double circular wrought iron chandelier in my two story hallway from there. Pricey but worth it. In my last house I had a toilet paper holder and towel ring from there. When we moved I took them with me- they were too expensive to let go!