A New Look At EQ3

I recently had a chance to attend the opening of EQ3's new flagship store here in Liberty Village in Toronto. It was great to catch up with the EQ3 crew I haven't seen since they participated at BlogPodium and check out the impressive new store. I love seeing how retailers translate their brands into a physical structure and this one offered that rustic industrial vibe that is really appealing these days, all concrete floors, ash shelving and dramatic lighting.

Photos via EQ3 and Katherine Holland

I've long admired EQ3's clean-lined aesthetic. Truthfully though, I thought their products may be a little too contemporary for my more traditional home. I was pleasantly surprised to see quite a few pieces that  would fit right in at Casa Rambling Renovators. Here's a few that caught my eye:

• Sunburst mirrors are everywhere but I thought this one had just the right balance of feminine glamour. (And at $49, its a steal!)
• I'm drawn to the round shape and graphic pattern of this ottoman. 
• This understated bent glass coffee table would work in almost any room, modern to traditional. 
• Hang a pair of these matte black and gold pendants over your kitchen island for a luxe touch. 
• A classic Panton chair in mini size? Chloe would love it! 
• This nautical stripey rug would work well in our beachy basement, don't you think?

I'll have to make another visit to the store soon. We're on the hunt for a sofa for the basement and there were a few there I'll have to test out! The Liberty Village store also has a unique Marimekko "store within a store" that deserves a second look.

Have you shopped at EQ3? I've always thought of them as catering more to apartment dwellers but it looks like they've really expanded their offerings.

Note: I wasn't compensated for writing about EQ3. Sometimes, I encounter a shop or products I just want to share with you :)