Projects and reviews

Every home tells a story. From downtown condos to tranquil Muskoka retreats, each project reflects the personality and needs of the people who live there.

181 Bedford Rd.

Toronto

A brand-new two-bedroom condominium in a prime downtown Toronto location, upgraded to capture the distinctive style of its owner, a young bachelor with a very active social life.

Venetian plaster ceilings through the entrance, hallway, kitchen, dining and living areas
A new light fixture outlet for a living room chandelier, and relocated dining and kitchen outlets
A custom bedroom closet with drawers, hanging space and shelving
Textured walls in the living room and washrooms
Geometric designs on the dining and bedroom walls
Painting throughout
Custom-made bedroom and washroom doors
New light fixtures throughout the condo
Porcelain flooring through the entrance, hallway, kitchen, dining and living areas
A living room fireplace and power blinds on every window
Smart security, sound, temperature and camera systems
Complete furnishing

The result is a sophisticated, modern space tailored to the way its owner lives.

The finished space

Before

Huntsville residence

Huntsville

After buying this house, the client needed furniture that was elegant but also comfortable, especially for when friends come over to play bridge.

Four swivel rocker chairs and two footstools in FiberGuard fabric
A full-grain leather sofa
Dining chairs in FiberGuard fabric
A dining room area rug
A 50″ × 50″ Caracole coffee table and side chairs (not pictured)

A tastefully furnished home that gives the client exactly what she wanted: a welcoming, comfortable place to entertain.

The finished space

Before

458 Lawrence Ave. W

Toronto

After living in an apartment with no room for a dining table, these clients moved to a three-bedroom apartment and asked for help furnishing their dining room on a budget, among other things.

A dining table, dining chairs and a console table
Accessories and china
An area rug
Floors refinished throughout
The entire unit painted

A welcoming place to host dinners with friends and family, and a lift in style and function for the whole apartment.

The finished space

Before

Casa Chic

The Junction, Toronto

Store merchandising for a newly opened shop in Toronto’s Junction. With so many beautiful pieces and ways to pair them, the owner wanted help laying out the floor so customers could fully appreciate each one.

The finished space

What our clients say

Our design work extends across Orillia, Simcoe, Muskoka and Toronto, and every solution is tailored to the layout, light and lifestyle of the client.

I wanted to thank you Elena for the extraordinary effort you went to in assisting me to decorate my home. From helping me to select all my furniture to sourcing fabric that you went to extreme measures to secure for me. You certainly went above and beyond to ensure I got what I wanted and were delightful to work with as well. I wish you much success with Uptown Living and know all that come to you will be happy.

Pat K.

I had a very pleasant purchasing experience with Elena at Uptown Living. She is very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my concerns, as this was my first experience building a custom sofa.
She came to my home to measure my space and even assisted in the delivery process. The process was streamlined and smooth and I felt very confident with my decision. I am extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you Elena.

Trish T.

I wanted a good piece of Canadian furniture and met Elena Villalba, owner of this fine quality, Canadian made artistic furniture company. I bought a handsome chair finely appointed with beautiful wood accents. The chair is very comfortable and has the sense of durability forever.
The furniture was delivered on time, which is important to me, and very carefully placed in my home. Elena was present for the delivery and offered consultation on my existing furniture, and how I might re-decorate the room where my chair and ottoman sit. Her engaging personality and positivity are very welcoming and helped me relax and enjoy the experience.
Yes, this is a store with furnishings that will last forever and not just 3 years. Clearly I highly recommend this store and its owner Elena Villalba!

Brian L.

I recently had the pleasure of shopping at Uptown Living, and I cannot express enough how exceptional my experience was, thanks to the store owner, Elena. From the moment I walked in, her enthusiasm and positivity were contagious. Her knowledge about the products and her willingness to assist me in finding exactly what I needed made my shopping experience truly delightful.
Uptown Living is not just a store; it’s a place where customer service is taken to a whole new level. I highly recommend this store, and I am definitely coming back.

Samuel B.

Elena makes difficult jobs seem fun, and the results are spectacular! I’ve hired her for three separate custom furniture orders and I have been very happy each time. Highly recommend.

Lisa T.

Orillia needed a store like this one.

Blanca L.

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