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March 19, 2026.

Here’s what’s new from Design Home.

Despite the cold weather, crazy snowstorm, and even the occasional frozen pipe (IYKYK), our Toronto Show was the perfect opportunity to reconnect with our valued Canadian retailers. Many travelled from across our beautiful country to Toronto to see what’s new for 2026. From Thursday, January 22nd to Friday, January 30th, we welcomed independent retailers into our 18,000+ Sq. Ft. showroom – just minutes from the International Centre – whether they arrived by car or Uber, we made sure to welcome them with open arms!

Show time is always a favourite time around here as we strive to create a warm and inviting space where retailers can recharge, feel inspired, and shop comfortably. It’s always a highlight to have so many of our customers gathered together in one place. If you’ve not had a chance to visit our showroom during the Toronto show, you’re truly missing out.

WHAT’S NEW FROM OUR TORONTO SHOWROOM

There was plenty to enjoy in our showroom – great food, drinks, and live music performed by talented students from the U of T music department. Brand representatives were here to provide knowledge and sampling for retailers.

Those who booked appointments with their Design Home Division 1 & 2 Sales Representative received curated gift bags and a bottle of wine, and those who placed combined orders of $5,000 or more were given a $100 cash bonus. We’ve been running this incentive for years, and it never gets old seeing a new visitor walk in and be pleasantly surprised when we hand them $100 cash on their way out. Watching those reactions is always such a fun and rewarding moment for us. In addition, Retailers were able to see what’s new for 2026 across all of our brands.

GUESTS ENJOYED SAMPLING OF WHAT’S NEW FOR 2026

Most importantly, our gorgeous showroom was filled with what’s new for 2026. We were thrilled to showcase thousands of new introductions across all of our brands, including nine brand-new lines debuting in Toronto. Our team spent weeks reimagining the space to create an inspiring environment, designed to spark ideas for your own stores and displays.

Trust us – you won’t want to miss seeing our showroom in person this August. Make sure to book your appointment early.

Take a look at what’s new for 2026 & what retailers got to see on display at the Design Home Toronto Show.

RETAILERS WERE RAVING ABOUT THIS BRAND

CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL – For over 40 years, Certified International has been dedicated to creating timeless tabletop collections that bring style, warmth and functionality to any home. Renowned for their premium dinnerware and serveware, Certified International seamlessly blends sophistication with everyday practicality – perfect for Spring, Summer and holiday entertaining and gatherings.

EASY ADD-ON SALES YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL LOVE

MOTIF – Motif is a collective of artists, illustrators and mark-makers, passionate about creative design & delicious food. Motif’s limited-edition tins house premium vegan friendly peppermints, free from sugar and aspartame. Motif also has a range of drinking chocolate that’s housed in equally exquisite tins, that offers a heavenly experience for the senses.

A PROVEN FAVOURITE FOR EVERY STORE SHELF

ROOT CANDLES – Root Candles is a family-owned company that has been making high-quality candles since 1869. From their all-natural beeswax blend and thoughtfully developed fragrances to their braided natural fiber wicks, every Root Candle is meticulously crafted using only the purest ingredients. Root Candle emphasizes craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring each candle is made with care and integrity and offered in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours to complement any décor.

EFFORTLESS EUROPEAN DESIGN & STYLE

PAD Concept – PAD Concept enriches everyday life with collections inspired by opulent colour, modern design and luxurious fabrics – always unexpected, refreshingly different and never boring. Their artistic cushions go beyond décor to become true design statements and cozy companions, instantly transforming any space in any home. PAD proudly manufactures in collaboration with select small craft businesses across Europe, ensuring thoughtful production far removed from mass manufacturing. PAD is sold in Canadian Dollars, duties and brokerage paid from Germany.

ELEVATED FRAGRANCES THAT SELL. QUALITY THAT LASTS.

KHALL STUDIO – K. Hall Studio brings high quality and uniquely handcrafted home fragrance and personal care goods, to the marketplace. This Midwest-based company includes four brands – Barr-Co, k. hall designs, Simpatico and U.S. Apothecary, each with their own distinct feel and personality. K. Hall Studio continuously maintains its core focus of producing the highest quality home fragrance and personal care products with unique and appealing fragrances and timeless packaging. All of their products are free from parabens and petrochemical surfactants and are cruelty-free.

A PAIR FOR A PAIR – SOCKS THAT GIVE BACK

SEXY SOCKS – Sexy Socks is where your ankles meet your social conscience. For every pair of socks bought, Sexy Socks gives a pair of school socks to a child in one of South Africa’s township schools. That is what Sexy Socks is all about – warm toes all round. Made from the finest bamboo yarn, these are the softest socks that you’ve ever worn. They’re also hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, anti-odour and environmentally sustainable.

THE PERFECT BLEND OF QUALITY & CRAFTSMANSHIP

VANCE KITIRA – Drawing inspiration and spiritual growth from his native Thailand, Vance has created nature-inspired and nurtured products. Known throughout the industry as the original distress-textured candles, Vance Kitira’s Timber® candles do not drip or cave when burning. All candles are hand-poured and meticulously detailed with 100% cotton wicks.

SOCKS SO CUTE YOU WILL WANT TO EAT THEM

DOIY/EAT MY SOCKS – Born in Barcelona, EAT MY SOCKS turns everyday essentials into bold expressions of creativity. From eye-popping socks shaped like burgers, sushi, or cheese to mini versions for kids and fashion-forward accessories such as hair claws, scarves, pouches and more. DOIY was born in 2008, the brainchild of Elodie and Jaime, a Franco-Spanish couple with a shared love for design and life. 100% of DOIY designs are original pieces created in-house. From food-themed home accents to trendsetting kitchen accessories, DOIY isn’t just decor — it’s a statement.

FOUR UNIQUE BRANDS THAT SHIP TOGETHER

INKED BRANDS – Inked Brands partners with artisans around the world to make beautiful, top quality custom products. Design Home is representing four brands – 1canoe2, Pippi Post, Studio Calico and Paper Farm Press. Together they offer illustration driven paper goods, stationery, and boutique gifts. Four inspiring brands, available to order and ship together.

TOP RECIPE FROM THE SHOW

Finch + Fennel Churro Crackers

To make Finch + Fennel Savory Crackers, you will need the following ingredients:

3 sleeves Saltine Crackers 

6 Tbsp Finch + Fennel Sugar & Spice Blend Seasoning

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Canola/Avocado Oil

Instructions:

Place all crackers into a ziplock bag and marinate overnight or at least 4 hours.

After marinating, place crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Scrape any remaining seasoning from the bag and sprinkle it on top of the crackers.

Bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes.

Watch closely as the sugar burns quickly; remove from the oven when the sugar begins to melt.

Sprinkle some of the Sugar & Spice seasoning on the cracker before cooling

Let them cool before serving! ENJOY!

Looking for more recipes from Finch + Fennel, make sure to CLICK HERE.

LISA’S MERCHANDISING TIP

Finch + Fennel spice mixes were, as always, a huge hit at the show. They consistently draw a crowd and offer a great, easy recipe idea that retailers can recreate in-store. One standout moment for me was hearing that a store who had sampled this at the August Show recently used the same recipe and sold 24 bottles of the Italian Stallion spice mix in a single day.

We went through a lot of crackers – and this one was a clear favourite for us. It tasted just like a homemade churro. Make sure to try it in store and let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you! You can email me at ltanco@designhome.ca

CLICK HERE to explore all NINE NEW LINES available at Design Home for spring 2026! Make to explore all of our best-selling brands available at Design Home.

DID YOU MISS THE TORONTO SHOW?

GREAT NEWS! You can now explore our Virtual Showroom live on our website. CLICK HERE to explore both of our floors and see all the great offerings from January’s show.