Showroom Spotlight: Cosentino Toronto City Showroom curated with the latest in surface design
Cosentino’s Toronto City showroom is an inspiring, innovative space built for designers, architects, fabricators and homeowners. The showroom, which has more than 9,000 square feet of total floorspace divided between two floors, is located in the Castlefield Design District, an area that caters to the design industry.
We connected with Daghan Erbakan, Toronto General Manager, and Andrea Hayman, Showroom Manager, to hear about what is new and exciting for the showroom and why you should pay a visit to this inspiring space.
What can design professionals expect when visiting the Toronto City Showroom?
Design professionals can expect an exceptional customer experience in an inspiring and thoughtfully designed environment. At Cosentino, we are the biggest slab capacity producer in the world. We are also the trendsetter for engineered quartz and ultra-compact surfaces, introducing at least 8-10 new colours every year. We offer our products and services to many different areas in the home and customers can have a close look and feel of our Silestone, Dekton, Sensa applications with the newest colours, textures and finishes, when they visit.
What sets the Toronto City Showroom apart from other industry showrooms?
Our Toronto City Showroom is a one-stop-shop that features multiple product applications under one roof. Designers, architects, fabricators and homeowners will find our kitchen & bathroom collections, outdoor façades, indoor cladding and flooring effortlessly displayed throughout the showroom. Toronto City is the largest showroom among our Centres in Canada. It’s a place where our industry partners can have meetings with clients, brainstorm and host special events.
What are the important features that make for a well-designed showroom?
A well-designed showroom has thoughtful and natural flow for traffic. Toronto City is fortunate enough to have great lighting, both natural and artificial, and displays large product applications that highlight our most recent product launches. Our City Showroom plays a vital role in the storytelling of the Cosentino brand.
What kind of things can the staff help with when designers and architects visit the showroom?
Our Showroom professionals can assist architects, designers, fabricators, and homeowners with marketing literature, colour samples, product knowledge, an interactive area for colour selection, different installed applications showing the attributes of Silestone, Dekton and Sensa, as well as current design tips and trends in the marketplace. This is all supported by our digital touchpoints such as the Cosentino website and the Cosentino WE and Pro Cosentino platforms.
Why was it important to have a showroom in this location?
The Castlefield Design District is designer’s dream. This district attracts a multitude of design professionals and homeowners as there are a variety of stores and showrooms in the immediate area. It is important for Cosentino to be accessible and have a strong presence in this prominent design district.
Tell us what is new and exciting in the showroom and why people should visit.
Cosentino always has a story to share with our customers – most recently HybriQ and HybriQ+ technology. With every new launch, our showroom is curated to feature our newest colours and trends. It is a wonderful place to get inspired and share ideas.
What safety precautions is the showroom taking in regard to COVID-19?
Keeping staff and customers healthy and safe is our top priority. At the City Showroom, we take safety precautions very seriously. We use protective equipment and sanitize the showroom consistently (all in accordance with the Ontario Provincial COVID-19 Guidelines). Also, we are regularly reporting to our Cosentino Covid-19 Committee with local developments. We also limit the number of people in the showroom, and it is always appointment-only.
The Cosentino Toronto City Showroom is open Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. It is located at 665 Caledonia Road. To book an appointment, please call (416) 247-9090
