The pros at Yorkville Design Centre (YDC) in Yorkville Village have been working on home and kitchen renovation projects since 1972. Specializing in kitchen design, supply, and install services for both homes and condos, the architect-owned design services company also works on new construction projects and can recommend experienced, talented general contractors for work in other areas of the home. YDC is also an official dealer for ​the renowned kitchen cabinetry​ company Downsview Kitchens. To find out more about the top kitchen trends of the moment, and the process for creating your dream kitchen, we talked to Thomas Tampold, an architect and the owner of Yorkville Design Centre. What is the process when someone is looking to renovate or build a new kitchen? It's a collaborative effort, and we spend hours consulting with our clients, showing them design ideas and creating beautiful 3D renderings.

Can’t get away before Labour Day but still want to take a break from routine? Consider booking a fun and relaxing weekend or overnight staycation in Yorkville before the end of summer. Get pampered, do some shopping, dine out with your partner or friends, and find time for yourself—all without worrying about travel delays or unexpected weather events. Here are five ideas for a memorable Yorkville staycation. ENJOY A FIVE-STAR STAY AT THE HAZELTON HOTEL Reserve one of The Hazelton Hotel’s 62 luxurious rooms or 15 spacious suites and you’ll be steps away from the heart of Yorkville. The luxuriously appointed boutique hotel features a Spa by Valmont, indoor saltwater pool and fitness facilities, and guests have access to 24-hour in-room dining from ONE Restaurant. BOOK A TREATMENT AT RADFORD At Radford studio, you can book hair services, facials, injectables, makeup services and maintenance for brows and lashes seven days a week.

Looking forward to warmer temps and the arrival of patio season? Better weather is just around the corner, and to help you make plans for after-work drinks and al fresco dining, we put together a list of some of our favourite patios in Yorkville. Whether you’re looking for a delicious meal, craft cocktails, or great people watching, here are five patios to check out this spring. ONE RESTAURANT The tree-lined, wrap-around patio at the Hazelton Hotel’s ONE Restaurant is known for fabulous people watching and delicious food. The all-day dining menu, led by Executive Chef Darby Piquette, features premium ingredients like Wagyu beef and organic Irish salmon.   ALOBAR YORKVILLE When the weather is pleasant, the Michelin-starred restaurant Alobar Yorkville also offers patio seating.

From May 4–5, 2023, Via Cavour will be hosting an exclusive, in-store Brunello Cucinelli Trunk Show at Yorkville Village. Appointments are essential, and customers will have the opportunity to preview and pre-order menswear styles from the Fall/Winter 2023 collection, which won’t be in store or online until mid to late summer. On view will be an edited selection of outerwear, knitwear, loungewear and footwear pieces from the brand, some of which will not be offered off-the-rack. For the upcoming season, says the team at Via Cavour, the Italian luxury label is offering many new and exciting outerwear options.

Vibrant shades of green, from clover to emerald, are an easy way to liven up your spring wardrobe. For maximum impact, wear a matching set head-to-toe, or brighten up an all-black ensemble with a pop of bright green. Here are six ways to wear the trending colour now. Go monochromatic in this elegant, minimalist Maska set.   This fitted knit by Maska can be worn with a matching pencil skirt for the office, and your favourite high-waist jeans on the weekend.   By Far’s patent leather mini bag, available at TNT, will fit all your going-out essentials and add a pop to any look.   Available in three colours, Roberto Festa’s bejeweled slides are perfect with denim now and for spring weddings latter.

Farré by Emmanuel, located at The Fix on the lower level of Yorkville Village, is where you can find French shoe designer Emmanuel Farré’s stunning, handmade and hand-dyed leather goods. Named one of the city’s best-dressed denizens by Toronto Life in 2015, the stylish Frenchman is best known for his eye-catching footwear designs, meticulously crafted in France and hand-dyed by Emmanuel. In the shop, there are handsome leather monk-strap shoes, tassel loafers, Chelsea boots and more—available in a range of colours and customizable with the designer’s signature patina finish. In addition to carrying Farré’s namesake footwear line, the Farré by Emmanuel boutique houses a distinctive, unique leather salon.