DESIGN WITHIN REACH OFFERS MODERN DESIGN for KING WEST CONDO OWNERS

Furniture studio, Design Within Reach (also known as DWR), specializes in modern furnishings for King West condo dwellers who want to bring contemporary style to their urban-size spaces. Rob Forbes founded DWR in 1991 after struggling to furnish his apartment. He wanted pieces by iconic designers, like Eames, whose furnishings were “out of reach” to the average homeowner.

Located at King and Spadina, the studio offers the King West neighbourhood an incredible selection of modern classics.

The Toronto location is the only studio in Canada (there are 43 across U.S.A.) It encourages visitors to linger. You’ll never see a “Do Not Touch” sign, says their website. For King West condo owners who recognize accessories can clutter a small space, a piece of furniture from DWR is the perfect embodiment of both function and art.

A single chair from DWR can transform a room from blah to wow. Their selection of seating includes pieces by Charles and Ray Eames whose furnishings were designed to fulfill the practical needs of ordinary people while bringing simplicity to their lives.

More than fifty years later, their iconic chairs still add a fresh addition to a room that is stunning and functional.Some condo owners don’t have the desire, or budget, to start a collection of modern furniture. They can make a bold statement with accessories. Whether it’s a pillow, clock, rug, or mirror, DWR’s King West location offers a range of options. Items such as the Eames Hang-It-All hooks and Nelson Clocks (above) are playful wall displays that provide important functions. Each adds a punch of modern design that is useful and stylish.

The studio’s selection of lighting, from floor lamps to ceiling fans, also provide another way for condo owners to add modern detail without creating clutter. A funky task lamp can liven up an at-home workspace, and the simple design of a ceiling lamp from DWR can be visually stunning.

A visit to the King West DWR studio is a bit like walking through the Museum of Modern Art, where mid-century classics are displayed alongside current innovative designs. One main difference, however, is at DWR you can touch every piece, sit on every chair, and find plenty of inspiration for your home decor that is well within your reach.

Design Within Reach in King West is open Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 12pm – 5pm.