furniture

Architect Arthur Erickson’s Bank of Canada legacy

Why some of the celebrated Canadian architect’s work has been discarded

The Murphy bed gets a makeover

A bookcase you can dine at, then sleep on.

Leon’s says ho-ho-hold the competition?

The marriage of two Canadian brands will boost profitability, even if there’s no immediate danger of an American assault

Canada’s Ottoman empire

After a near-death experience, the Brick furniture chain is back

Turns out the jingle, “Nobody beats the Brick” was far from the truth

Ikea vs. Jysk: Is ‘Danny’ the poor man’s ‘Billy’?

Reporter Jason Kirby compares the twin bookshelves

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Jysk: the poor man’s Ikea

Forget the Billy bookcase—Danish retailer Jysk will sell you the Danny for 15 per cent less

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Barbraland

Koi fish coordinated with the woodwork? Barbra Streisand’s epic home reno out-Marthas Martha Stewart.

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Not recommended if you have cats

Cardboard’s being used to make everything from footbridges to cribs. Caution is advised.

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Aiming at Ikea

Crate & Barrel finally expands to Canada as the U.S. market slows