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Staging Secrets Revealed: Our Top Boutiques for Beautiful Furniture and Decor

09.21.2021

If you know anything about us, you know that we’re passionate about interior design and staging. In fact, one of the cornerstones of our listing services is the incredible staging we provide. 

As such, we’re always on the hunt for unique home decor and furniture pieces to add to our extensive collection of staging pieces. However, the key is to look for items that are altogether trendy, timeless, interesting, but also have an air of neutrality and quality about them. 

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If you want to get the ‘Ana Santos look’ in your home, you must visit some of our top furniture and decor boutiques. Here are a few of our favourites…

Elte 

With over 100 years of heritage, Elte is one of the most distinguished furniture and decor boutiques in Toronto. Carrying a range of items that align with their passion for high-quality, distinctive pieces. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful architectural vintage chair, or exceptional rugs and linens, Elte and its in-house design brand Mkt offer beautiful pieces to transform your home into something worthy of a magazine spread. 

Casalife 

One of our best-kept secrets is now yours! Casalife’s massive collection of modern, mid-century style furniture and accessories is a staple in our staging services. Carrying a wide range of brands with a focus on “made in Canada,” Casalife is perfect for any budget. Make sure you browse through their floor model section to get a great deal on your next purchase. 


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Maison Corbeil 

For over 45 years, Maison Corbeil has been a staple in thoughtful, yet accessible home design. Always on the cutting edge of trends, Maison Corbeil is a great spot to get unique pieces that can perfectly capture your personality and bring your dream aesthetic to life. They aim to create pieces that are timeless, functional, beautiful, and unique. A must-shop for Toronto homeowners. 

West Elm 

With its simple beauty and high-quality construction, West Elm is a standard for homeowners looking to capture that chic, mid-century, comfortable minimalist aesthetic. Rich colours, premium materials, and uniquely understated lines are a staple of West Elm’s style. It’s a great option for those incredible pieces that can help build the foundation of your home decor. 


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CB2

Like West Elm, CB2 has become a staple in our home design roster. With timeless and fun collaborations with the likes of Paul McCobb, Kara Mann, Fred Segal, and even Goop, CB2 is always on-trend, and always chic and covetable. Carrying everything from furniture, home decor, and wallpaper, CB2 has everything you need to outfit your home with unique, tasteful pieces that will wow guests. 

Jardin DeVille

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that making your home comfortable and beautiful, is now a top priority. That ethos extends to your outdoor spaces too, and Jardin DeVille is our top choice for incredible outdoor furniture and accessories. Blending high-quality and high-impact design, Jardin DeVille is an excellent source for outdoor pieces that will turn your patio into a private oasis. 

Universal Lighting

Never underestimate the power of superior lighting in your home. In many cases, the lighting is what makes or breaks a beautifully staged room. Our top pick for incredible lighting features has to be Universal Lighting. Founded in 1949, Universal Lighting has an incredible Toronto heritage and the service and quality that you would expect from a company with such an amazing stature. Their wide selection has something for everyone, no matter if your aesthetic is more mid-century modern, traditional, or abstract. 

Looking for more ideas to make your house impress potential buyers? We’d love to chat design and strategy! Contact us at ana@asantos.ca or call 647.232.7317 to learn how today.