Pillow Talk: Toronto’s top spots for bed and bath linens
Even Goldilocks shopped around for the best place to rest her head, so there’s no need to settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your bed and bath needs. Luckily, Toronto has an enviable selection of shops that stock luxurious linens for every room in your home. [Image credit: iStock.com/Peng Li]
Au Lit Fine Linens
2049 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 2A2If you’re looking for the stuff dreams are made of, you’re sure to find it here. This Montreal-based emporium descended in uptown Toronto boasts an extensive selection of high-quality sheets, shams and duvets. With fine fabrics imported from Europe and hand-sewn in Canada, the sets of 100% cotton sheet and duvets will send you off to dreamland in style and comfort. Those with Princess-and-the-Pea-level pickiness, note that bedding can be customized by colour and size to suit your tastes.
LinenWise
If your nesting instincts are kicking in, you’ll love the wide range of bedspreads, duvets, sheets and pillowcases available at this specialty linen boutique. Luxurious fabrics and affordable linens will help turn your boring bedroom into a restful retreat fit for a king or queen. But it’s not all pillow talk: along with luxe silk duvet covers and warm New Zealand wool blankets, you’ll find exquisite French table linens, plush Turkish cotton towels and bath mats, and other quality home furnishings. Custom work like monogramming, embroidery and sewing are also available, so you can add the perfect finishing touch.
Linen Chest
261 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M6If your bedroom is a bit of a yawn, updating your sheets, shams and comforters with this boutique’s huge selection of bedding can breathe new life into your boudoir. With both elegant and eco-friendly options to choose from, you’ll feel like you’re slipping between the sheets in a five-star hotel every night. With bedding and bath collections in all the latest trends and styles, Linen Chest achieves that ideal balance between affordable prices and high-quality linens.
Homesenses
195 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4If you want to outfit your bedroom or bathroom on a budget, HomeSense is the place to add miles of style to your space. From sheets and duvets to towels and tablecloths, this treasure trove of high-end home goods can elevate every room in your home with quality bed and bath linens at bargain prices. Thrifty decorators will love sifting through on-trend bedding ensembles, towels and table linens (hand-picked from around the world) at marked-down prices. But if you see something you love, don’t hesitate, because this bargain depot brings in new stock every week.
Oxford Mills Home Fashion Factory Outlet
1939 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1H7Feathering your nest just got a whole lot easier with the huge selection of affordable, high-quality bedding found at this lofty linen emporium. From natural and synthetic duvets to spa-worthy towels and bath mats, you can transform your bedrooms and bathrooms without breaking the bank. With reasonable prices on all the latest trends, styles and colours, you can refresh your guest room seasonally or update your kids’ bedrooms to suit their changing tastes.
David's Fine Linens
2901 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2K 1E6You spend a third of your life between the sheets, so you’ll want to splurge on the finest bedding you can find. From premium pillows to luxurious duvets to 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, this sleep boutique carries all the best brands (including Frette, St. Regis and Revelle) and is known for their top-quality selection of European linens. Plus, alternative options – like organic bedding and breathable bamboo – ensure that everyone can get a good night’s sleep. And bedding is just the beginning: you’ll also find tempting options like Brazilian cotton towels and fine French table linens.
The Relax Shack Bed & Bath
3026 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z3Tired of your boring bedroom? Banish those bland blankets to the guest room and spruce up your space with new sheets, shams or a spread from this lovely bed and bath boutique. With names like Nygard Home, Croscill and Mistral on the roster, the store carries the finest-quality imported and domestic bed linens, as well as goose down duvets, pillows and feather beds. And you’ll want a little something-something to elevate your ensuite, too, right? The plush towels and barefoot-beckoning bath mats will transform your blasé bathroom into a serene spa.
Bed Bath And Beyond
1602 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1V1From brand-name to budget-friendly, this big-box store will give you plenty of bath and bedding options to toss and turn over. Whether you’re looking for dorm room essentials or DIY bedroom staging, you’ll be overwhelmed by the selection of home furnishings for every room. From slipcovers for your sofa to organic bedding solutions for your sensitive sleeper, this Queensway emporium (additional location in Yorkdale Mall) has got you covered.
Down Under
444 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4Warning: the fine-quality Egyptian cotton sheets and Hutterite goose down duvets and pillows at this midtown boutique might have you hitting the snooze button a little more often. A home furnishings fixture for nearly 25 years and supplier to some of Canada’s finest hotels, Down Under also hosts a wide selection of children’s and natural organic bedding, so even your most sensitive sleeper gets a good night’s rest. And if you don’t know your thread count from your weave, the knowledgeable staff can help you make the perfect picks for your bedrooms and bathrooms.
