Daily Collection of Alternative Designs for Common Objects You Routinely Employ
by Alice Prendergast, BuzzFeed Staff
From reusable straws that help reduce plastic waste to a waterproof pill case with a color-coded grid design, there are plenty of unique and stylish home and lifestyle products to add to your collection. Here are some recommendations for Canadian shopping and online options that offer a range of choices.
Canadian Retailers
Simons
Based in Montreal, Simons is a well-known Canadian retailer that offers a blend of fashion and home goods with a unique shopping experience. It emphasizes Canadian designers and history, making it a favourite among customers who enjoy shopping both online and in stores.
The Real Canadian Superstore
While primarily a grocery store, The Real Canadian Superstore surprisingly offers a strong seasonal and stylish home decor selection that rivals Target in Canada. It's a good option for trendy decor finds and essentials.
Bayfare (Canada’s first Wayfair outlet)
Bayfare, Canada’s first Wayfair outlet, recently opened with a wide selection of discounted furniture, home decor, baby items, and more — often with discounts around 40% off. It's ideal for shoppers seeking variety in home styling at outlet prices.
ScanDesigns Furniture
Specializing in modern and contemporary furniture, ScanDesigns offers quality leather and fabric sofas, sectionals, and recliners in British Columbia (Langley, Kelowna, Victoria). It combines style and comfort for those seeking furniture-focused finds.
Online Options
Holt Renfrew
Holt Renfrew is a luxury Canadian retailer featuring both international and local high-end brands for clothing and lifestyle, including sustainable offerings.
The Frankie Shop
Though New York-based, The Frankie Shop ships to Canada and features minimalist, modern lifestyle products and fashion staples that fit a unique and stylish aesthetic.
Useful Gadgets and Home Decor
- A bamboo shelving unit with a tilt-out hamper for easy laundry management.
- A chic curtain tieback that is magnetic and does not unravel like traditional rope alternatives.
- A trio of tortoiseshell claw clips with super strong springs that never slip out of hair.
- A velvet shell chair that can be used as an office chair and is suitable for living room furniture, with many reviewers purchasing it for their home offices.
- A decorative plexiglass bowl designed to hold coffee pods, making them visible and organized.
- A microfibre drying mat that blends with marble countertops and can absorb four times its weight in water.
- A stick-on cord organizer with rose gold accents that is useful for organizing wires under a desk or in a car.
- A chic desk mat that covers almost the entire desktop and can hide scratches or notches.
- A dry-erase calendar with a gold frame and a marker that clips onto the board.
- A trio of fabric bins with detachable wooden handles that can easily be folded down when not in use.
- A stainless steel watering can that can hold enough water to tend to several plants in one go.
- A set of four dinner plates in muted tones that can be paired with matching bowls for a complete set.
- An Apple Watch band that resembles a silk scrunchie and has an elastic interior, making it easy to wear.
- A shoe storage shelf that keeps sneakers, high tops, and booties organized and has a top table for keys and wallets.
- A faux wood trash can with a smooth plastic interior that is easy to clean.
- A resin vanity tray that is great for holding lotions and potions or displaying jewelry.
- Gauzy chiffon scrunchies, a fashionable alternative to regular hair bands that won't cause breakage.
- A metallic electric lighter that ignites candles, BBQ, and stove burners without a flame and is resistant to wind and rain.
- A set of bottle-shaped pantry jars made of borosilicate glass with cork stoppers, making them eco-friendly.
- A glittery case for the Nintendo Switch Lite that comes with a tempered glass screen protector.
- A multi-hook coat rack that keeps jackets from piling up on chairs and can be flipped back into the base when not in use.
- A four-pack of patterned tissue dispensers that are compact and suitable for small spaces like cars, desks, and bedside tables.
- A set of satin pillowcases that mimic the feel of a five-star hotel and are less likely to snag hair than cotton pillowcases.
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