For nearly 70 years, Ginger’s has been the destination for plumbing fittings in Toronto. Originally a tiny boutique in Yorkville founded by Ginger Eisen in 1961, the successful shop offered a range of high-quality, stylish and unique bathroom and kitchen fixtures. In the early 1990s, the retailer was acquired by Elte and opened in Toronto’s Castlefield Design District.
The light-filled, 11,000-square-foot space was designed by award-winning Burdifilek, a Toronto design firm known for its clean, modern aesthetic, seen here in black-framed glass panels, blond wood floors and crisp white display areas.
“We’re thrilled to offer the Elte customer all things home under one roof,” says Andrew. Ginger’s carries dozens of plumbing and hardware brands, including Dornbracht, Gessi and Samuel Heath, to name just a few.
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