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Including options for every room in the house

Discover the intersection of style and practicality with our curated collection of statement-making storage furniture. Elevate your living space with pieces that not only exude modern design, but also offer exceptional functionality. From sleek shelving units to innovative storage solutions, each piece seamlessly combines form and purpose.

Umbrella stand
Umbrella stand

COLOUR BLOCK

Why blend in when you were built to stand out? The Brik Umbrella Stand by Italian design company Pedrali does just that. This statement-making storage piece is convenient for rainy days but adds a pop of colour and warmth to any entryway. Available in six vivid colours, the modular umbrella stand is made of matte, scratch-proof materials. $330, at Suite 22.

Magazine rack
Magazine rack

OPEN SPACE

As part of Alessi’s Blow Up collection, this dynamic magazine holder made of intersecting steel rods playfully unites positive and negative space in a collection of seemingly random configurations. From the restroom to the office, this abstract design offers an industrial edge that is as timeless as it is conversation worthy.  $220, at Bergo Designs.

Statement Making Storage
Statement Making Storage

MODULAR DESIGN

Looking for versatility? Available in three groupings, the Elysée Bookshelf by Magis is uber modular. With a bentwood design, the striking storage unit can be wall-mounted or stand on its own. Display decor, books and more in the living for a boost of visual interest. From $3,895, at Design Within Reach.

Statement Making Storage
Statement Making Storage

SMOOTH SAILING

Stylish simplicity is written all over the Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio. Made of beige powder-coated steel, this elegant and distinct multi-use bench is a standout piece in any home – yet it is still supremely functional. As the curvy trend drives forward, consider this the designer-approved piece your bedroom has been craving. $2,095, at Stylegarage.

Cabinetry and Storage
Cabinetry and Storage

MAKING WAVES

Slick and sophisticated, the Vertigo Sideboard’s signature contour is a striking statement feature. Designed by Bonaldo, the statement-making storage was inspired by the undulating design of the movie poster for Albert Hitchcock’s film of the same name. Pricing upon request, at M-Prove.

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Okay, but it clearly is

For the first 16 years of my life, the bat cave at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)—a reconstruction of an actual cave in Jamaica—was among my favourite places in the city. The cave was decorated with cast stalactites and wax bat models, which hung from the ceiling and threw jagged shadows on the walls. A few other features imbued it with spooky verisimilitude: the drip-drip-drip sound effects, the mirrors arranged to create the illusion of infinite depth, the strobe lights strategically placed to make the shadows flutter. When I visited as a five-year-old, the bat cave scared me. When I visited as a stoned fifteen-year-old, it scared me even more. Then came the renovation.

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