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ADH Fine Hardware
Looking for better-than-big-box options for
doorknobs and pulls? ADH offers tried-and-
true hardware solutions – in traditional and
contemporary styles – from Baldwin, Emtek,
Richelieu and Rocky Mountain. Standouts
include Sun Valley Bronze’s barn door hard-
ware, invisible hinges by Simonswerk and
super-slim pulls from Top Knobs. Next door
is ADH’s design studio, where architects,
builders and interior designers can specify
custom hardware. 1750 AVENUE RD 647 496 1968
(ALSO: 1064 SOUTH SERVICE RD E, OAKVILLE 416
785 8393) ADHHARDWARE.CA
Alleen’s
Alleen’s stocks window treatments for every
need and budget. Choose from hundreds
of curtain textiles by Robert Allen, Joanne
Fabrics and Kravet; blinds by Maxxmar and
Shade-O-Matic; shutters by Eclipse; and
motorized skylight shades by Hunter Douglas –
including the noise-dampening Duette
honeycomb series. As pull-cords go the way
of the light bulb, an impressive selection
of automated drapes makes Alleen’s a hot
destination. 444 YONGE ST 416 847 0947 (ALSO: 74 ST.
CLAIR AVE W 416 977 2551; 130 KONRAD CRES, UNIT
#2, MARKHAM 905 475 0943; 2202B INDUSTRIAL ST,
BURLINGTON 905 320 4811) ALLEEN.COM
Alumilex
This Montreal manufacturer of custom
windows and doors delivers everything
from oversized patio doors to tilt-and-turn
windows. The aluminum fenestration systems
are available in an infinite array of colours
and can be fitted with solid-wood interior
panels for one-of-a-kind combinations. The
exceptionally energy-efficient ALX 2060 and
ALX 2066 series bond up to three panes of
insulating glass for extra-toasty (and budget-
friendly) winters. 44 SHERBOURNE ST 647 427 0113
ALUMILEX.COM
Bauhaus
Custom window and door manufacturer
Bauhaus has provided architectural fittings
for some of the country’s most prestigious
projects, including Fogo Island. Looking at the
detailed craftsmanship – featuring hardware
selections from luxury Italian brands Colombo
Design and AGB – it’s easy to see why. Solid
mahogany doors stun in arched, angled and
Fibonacci spiral styles, while folding wood and
glass configurations are available in multiple
colour options. 165 AVENUE RD 416 924 0996
BAUHAUSDOORS.COM
Bigfoot Door
Bigfoot Door puts 30 -plus years of experience
into its European-engineered, Canadian-
manufactured large and super-sized glazing,
including windows and sliding patio doors
with minimal frames. Look for entrances so
intriguing you’ll forget how super-insulated
and heavily secured they are, as well as 3.5-
metre-tall sliding doors with high-performance
motorized windows, all made in Canada using
premium German hardware. 1677 AIMCO BLVD,
UNIT A, MISSISSAUGA 905 238 9234 BIGFOOTDOOR.COM
Casson Hardware
Architects are used to tooling structures down
to their nuts and bolts but often struggle to
find distinctive hardware for their projects.
No more. CH is a treasure trove of fasteners
and doorknobs culled from around the world,
mingling eclectic and minimalist styles with
heirloom quality. Check out Shayne Fox’s
made-in-TO tumbled bronze knobs and Oji
Masanori’s delicate brass hooks crafted in
Japan; both will patinate to a unique “living
finish” over time. CASSONHARDWARE.COMChateau Window & Door Systems
With compliment-garnering products that
come builder- and architect-recommended,
CW&DS’s stock-in-trade is custom steel-
framed doors and windows, including entry
and lift-and-slide doors. Peruse the many
solid wood, fibreglass and aluminum-clad
wood options with on-site consultants in their
crisp showroom designed by CGL Architects;
these pros ensure that the product you select
fits every requirement for durability and low
maintenance. 90 TYCOS DR, STE #1 416 783 3916
CHATEAUWINDOWS.COMCustom Fireplace Design
Get up close and personal with innovative
fireplaces by French manufacturer Focus –
from classic suspended hearths to wall-
mounted and double-sided models. Specializing
in unique units for indoors and out, CF+D’s
models include raw-steel facades with direct
venting, ideal for dividing minimalist spaces.
For tight interiors without venting, there are
artificial fireplaces with realistic faux flames,
an effect achieved by lighting water vapour
with brilliant halogen bulbs. 5490 HARVESTER RD,
BURLINGTON 905 681 3070 BY APPT ONLY
CUSTOMFIREPLACEDESIGN.COMThe Door Store
DS is home to Canada’s largest collection of
vintage hardware and doors. Antique knobs,
pulls and hinges are restored and adapted
with modern mechanisms. You’ll also find
an abundance of salvaged furniture and
architectural elements: antique lighting, ironRUG FOR THE SNUGGLE BUG- Love rug by Oeuf, $380, at
Advice from a Caterpillar; 2. String
round rug, $400, at EQ3; 3. Marina
floor mats by Hidraulik, from $120,
at Stylegarage.
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