Vancouver has, in recent years, seen a strong push for the growth of locally made products. Both from a consumer and a designer perspective, our value and appreciation lies within working with products that we know have been made close to home – if we want our spaces to have a story, we ultimately need to have a connection to the pieces we design with. The rise of local artisans in the city has been a beautiful response to this call, and we are now looking to more established furnishing retailers to see who's getting what from where.
Bayside Furniture, one of Vancouver's most longstanding décor boutiques, has had their focus on bringing contemporary, Canadian-made furnishings and accessories to the city for decades. Nestled into the design-savvy district of South Granville, Bayside has curated their collection to offer locally made lines with international appeal. With a high-end urban focus, the family-owned boutique has created a complete offering, from hard furnishings to lighting and accessories, that blends contemporary and comfortable to achieve a stylishly inviting design aesthetic.
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Bayside as an integral part of the local design scene in Vancouver; to celebrate this milestone, the boutique is hosting an impressive anniversary sale with an aptly chosen 40 per cent off select merchandise. Bayside hosted an industry night soirée for interior designers and media earlier this week, with the full VIP promotion opening its doors for all customers on Friday.
“It is incredibly rewarding to mark our fourth decade as a successful, family-owned and operated business,” said Kevin Halicki, VP of Operations of Bayside Furniture. “Since launching in 1975, we have worked hard to establish our company as a trusted retailer that believes in supporting high-quality Canadian brands. We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our friends, family and loyal clientele.”
For those with a love for local and an eye for contemporary style, this is definitely not the event to miss; I've pulled some of my favourite Canadian-made pieces from the Bayside collection together to share in preview. As we settle into fall and look to spend more time working and entertaining at home, the 'gathering' rooms take precedence – this anniversary event is the perfect opportunity to elevate the comfort and style in these spaces, all while supporting our Canadian design community.
For the Den
Now that fall is officially upon us, it’s tempting to just to curl up in the living room with a good book. Bayside’s selection of Canadian-made occasional furniture helps create a welcoming space to kick back and relax, without skimping on sleek, contemporary style.
G Romano Baxter Condo Sofa
An eco friendly Canadian hardwood frame is finished with a soy-based high-density foam for maximum quality, with either a feather or fibre back. Available in a variety of sizes as well as fabrics, the Baxter is a customizable piece.
Verbois Park Rotating Coffee Table
Constructed with a combination of eco-friendly solid birch and veneer frame, this piece is a available in multiple stain finishes and custom sizing, lending itself to a variety of décor styles and spaces. The unique factor is high, with a 360 degree swivel pivoting glass top – perfect for this of us that entertain and dine around a coffee table.
For the Dining Room
Autumn is a time to gather together with friends and family, so amp up your home’s entertaining capabilities with Bayside’s selection of Canadian-made dining furniture, complete with mixed and matched materials and modern silhouettes.
Huppe Magnolia Extendable Dining Table
Perfect for space-saving entertainers, the solid walnut frame has a secret – a butterfly extension leaf (also made of solid walnut) that discreetly tucks away within itself when not in use. The frame is available in a variety of stain finishes and the tempered glass top is offered in four different colours.
Huppe Magnolia Dining Chair
The chic beech wood frame is offered in a variety of walnut stain finishes, allowing you to custom pair it with the seat finish – which you can choose from a roster of fabrics and leathers in store.
For the Home Office
Forget cramped cubicles and dowdy office furniture, Bayside’s selection of stylish desks, console tables and storage units help shoppers make their home office a creatively inspiring space. Productivity, meet your master.
Huppe Outline Desk
Crafted of birch veneer, this desk can be made to suit any workspace – from sleek to statement; it is customizable in a variety of stain finishes as well as tempered glass top colour options.
Verbois Park Console Table
This piece runs double duty - it can be styled as a console table, but with 360-degree swivel pivoting glass top it easily converts for a small space work space. Constructed from a combination of solid birch and veneer frame, also available in a variety of stains, with a glass top. Custom sizing is available.
