great store. sells everything and not expensive. staff is super helpful. I recommend this store…read more kitsilano needs this store.

This is perhaps the most jumbled and frenzied of all the Kitchen Corners I've visited (those being…read morethe other location on 4th, and two on Commercial). It also has the biggest kitsch factor. Most recently I found my favorite discovery yet: Styrofoam heads. But I've also bought a tray, plant soil, fabric dye, a random vase and a cutting board here. The glue in the latter unstuck after a year, yet the damage is mendable. The staff is always helpful and candle selection here is fragrant and varied. In addition to the street level madness (and the sidewalk boxes), there is also a basement level filled with plant pots and soil. Kitchen Corner was the only spot I could find soil in February in order to re-pot one of my ailing houseplants. The prices aren't really bargains, but the selection is quirky and gives that garage-sale feel without that coating of yard-sale crud.

Always great to go to Ming Wo if you're a cook. I miss the Chinatown store so much; that was a…read moreregular haunt of mine whenever I needed something. Great selection, great prices, friendly staff. A wonderful place, and a Vancouver tradition.

This is precisely the kind of store that I really should avoid…read more It is dangerous. It is intoxicating. If you are into kitchenware, cooking and baking, entertaining, or serviceware, or if you are in need of a hostess or housewarming gift, be forewarned. You will find what you need (or want) here, and you will probably pay top dollar for it. And you will do so gladly. They have mainstream kitchen gadgets along with very precise and specific baking and cooking tools, along with fabulous Asian ceramic bowls and dishes and chopsticks and more. Ramekins in every color? Check. Contemporary placemats? Check. Pots and cutlery and kitchen scales and kitchen gadgets that I don't even know what they do but they look cool so I feel is definitely should get them? Check, check and CHECK! They carry a lot of OXO merchandise (I always liked the ergonomic nature of this brand's products, and they last a long time), and yes, some of these items are available at HomeSense at half the price. But they also have here obscure kitchen tools you can't find elsewhere. If you are seriously into cooking or baking, I'm sure you'd find what you need here. Some items are overpriced. I purchased two Swedish dishcloths here for $5.95 each. (They come in a ton of patterns and colors here, which is fun!). But I know these are inexpensive, and on my last trip to Bellingham, I got a set of three of them for $8. So they are quite pricey at this store. And I've seen some of their more common items for sale elsewhere at half the price they were selling for here. However, there were quite a few deals to be found at this store, too. They have lots of high quality tapered candles in different colors, only 99 cents each here. And they've lots of white ceramic dishware and serving pieces at extremely reasonable prices. If you search this store, you will find bargains. I have to add that the young ladies who work here are all super friendly and helpful, too.

I purchased material for renovating two washrooms and the staff was very helpful. I would highly…read morerecommend them.

First we went to Rona, then we went to Home Depot. Could have saved the gas money by walking up the…read moreroad to our new local bath store. After getting absolutely no service and seeing nothing of quality or style at the big stores it was a treat to walk into Siema. After being greeted by the very friendly Ammar we wandered through the showroom drooling over all of the vanities. Before long my husband came to me with the 'I found the one.' look on his face. Yes he had! Lacquered doors, quartz counter, porcelain basin, beautiful faucet and soft-closing doors and drawers. As Ammar went off to get the price list I braced myself. I was expecting it to be really expensive compared to what we saw at Rona. Sure it was more expensive but you're getting what you pay for. We also got a toilet there and even its design is elegant (hey it's your porcelain throne right?) and simple. If you don't think items like vanities and toilets are exciting you should have a look in here. Drool-worthy for sure!

This Williams Sonoma is almost identical to what's in the states except it's more expensive…read more I wasn't greeted coming in and walked around to see if anything called to me and was unique enough to pay taxes for when I flew back. The only thing I saw that I loved was an amazing heart cutting board that was exactly what I wanted, but a quick check confirmed it was cheaper and in sold in the US so I didn't splurge. Overall, exactly like any other WS you might walk into, except slightly less friendly.

beware! I ordered a Ruffini pot for my 40th…read more shipping kept getting bumped daily - weeks...purolator is a joke also. tracking number said it was delivered - it was not. I called customer service and she said " make a police report we do not cover porch pirates" zero help or guidance. in fact she originally said "i says here it'll be delivered in the coming weeks" i told her "that's odd because it says on my end - that it was delivered on my end and it isn't here" then she ACTUALLY looked into it - and said "oh yes it says delivered - make a police report we do not cover porch pirates have a nice day" I'm taking my business elsewhere. what a joke $778 down the drain. and this is not my first bad experience with the company in recent years unfortunately.

For those who love sleek home decor and need a few picture frames, kitchen accessories and modern…read morenick-nacks to add a little flair to your place. If you like that black, white, stainless steel type look, Motiv is a gem. Prices are comparable to The Bay, and they're always running sales.

Funky ktichen and bath store! They had just the perfect dishwashing sponge holder that I needed…read morethat situates itself in the sink. And it was made up of cute flower designs! They are probably generally overpriced. But sometimes they have amazing deals. Like I bought a Kohn purple pairing knife (which I love! Esp for the colour.. oh yeah, it's sharp too..) for $6.50. I saw the exact same knife at Call the Kettle Black for $16.50! It's a great place to go in and just look around too and imagine all of the things you'd get for your ideal home etc. Everything is laid out nicely. And by having things outside, that's how they attract in passerby's.

Ming Wo Cookware tends to be the sort of cookware store I'm not really a fan of, they carry a ton…read moreof different items and it's all sprinkled around the store and difficult to search through. I was very surprised they had five people working, as on a weekday they had almost no customers and it was a bit overwhelming the amount of stock they had. It didn't feel organized and streamlined like the Williams Sonoma stores are. I will say they were incredibly genuine and friendly so if this sort of kitchenwares store is your thing, I think you should definitely drop in.

A lovely little store filled with mostly cooking supplies and a few bathroom supplies at the back…read moreof the store. This is where I go if I need to purchase something for cooking. The staff are always more than helpful and patiently explain about the material of the pots and pans and how to use for long lasting cooking adventures and longevity care for your pots and pans. The person I talked with recently was respectful and patient with my lack of cooking knowledge. She helped me to better understand where I could improve with my cooking. Very much appreciated, thank you.

Ordered a Smeg Toaster, was told it would take 8 weeks because they order it directly from the…read moremanufacturer in Italy. Pretty long, but whatever, it's from Italy, and I'm not in a crazy rush to make toasted bread. 9 weeks later, after not hearing anything from them, I call them up, and am told it would actually take 8-10 weeks. 2 weeks later (total of 11 weeks), still no updates on where the toaster is or if it'd been ordered from the manufacturer at all. Was told there was "no way for them to know". Canceled the order. If you don't have something in stock, you probably shouldn't put it up for sale in your shop. --- Update: After cancelling my order, I ended up ordering the exact same toaster (same make, model, colour) from The Bay-- it arrived in a week.

EC I think you hit this place on it head good looking items at fairly high prices to keep up with…read morejones of other High End Granville Housewares stores. Not sure what the West Elm Market Magnetic customer pull will be but the store was full when I was there.

I was in town for a few hours to pick up several Le Creuset planters and the calm collection spoons…read moresince they don't sell them in the states and their service was fantastic, super friendly and helpful. I'd done a bit of research ahead of time and called ahead to ask if they could put a few planters on hold for me and they let me know they can always put items on hold as long as they aren't on sale. Additionally, I asked after a couple items that weren't on display I had seen on their site so make sure you check what's in stock before you drop in and while both locations in Vancouver do have similar stock they do differ slightly so I recommend going to both (although I think this one had overall better stock and service). I was helped by Jing who offered to open the boxes for me so I could review the planters for cracks before taping them back up. She was fantastic and incredibly helpful while I shopped. All in all, this was an absolutely wonderful location to stop into and I highly recommend them!

Special shout out to Jing who took the time to make sure I received a better price than what I had…read morepaid through a recent on-line purchase. She demonstrated great customer care and service.

I was struck by the same thing as Nadine when entering this store - froot gards? Banana cases?…read moreGeez. A plastic case so your fruit doesn't get bruised. I shake my weary head. Otherwise this tiny space is filled with all the gadetry you might need for preparing the food you may have bought just across the street at the market. They have those cute stoneware baking dishes in different colours, as well as a few pretty things for the table. There's nothing here you probably wouldn't find at Ming Wo or Cookworks or a department store, but it's a nice place to shop for a zester or peeler or anything you might need at the last minute. Granville Island surely attracts many gourmet home cooks who'll like the toys and shiny things found here in this cozy shop.

Market Kitchen carries all kinds of things you never knew that you needed for your kitchen like…read morecherry pitters and banana guards. What are banana guards? See the photo that I uploaded. It's a case for your banana. They also carry "froot guards," which are made in Vancouver. They are perfect for people like me who hate bruised fruit.

The fact that I'm no Martha Stewart is no secret - I guess I was born without the home-decor gene…read more I find the whole thing - paint colours, window dressings, matching loveseats - totally mundane. And that's why I was surprised to find a quasi-furnishings store I actually liked. Granted, Provide in Crosstown carries more than just fixtures and accessories for your abode. Among the designer espresso makers are some pretty fashionable clothing items, which, for me, broke up the monotony of the selection of housewares (lamps, vases, tables, cushions, etc.). Someone must have had people like me in mind when they came up with the concept for this store. On to the fashion! I found some beautiful (although pretty high-end) tees by designer James Perse as well as some local style, like Vancouver's own Shereen De Rousseau's gorgeous cross-platform jewellery.

Slowly but surely, this end of downtown Vancouver is becoming a hot spot for lovely boutiques…read more cafes and restaurants and the inclusion of Provide home decor store in that group is a great choice. The general vibe of the store is very bright and open but still warm and cozy. Soft, luxe James Perse casual wear for the ladies and the gentleman inn your life will be welcome with very open arms as a gift for someone else or yourself. Unique pillows and throws will have you wrapping yourself up on the couch and hibernating next to your decadently scented boutique candle from Europe and a cup of Nespresso from that handy little machine that spits out espresso exactly how and when you want. The aforementioned scene is courtesy of Provide and there is more where that came from. Royal Doulton tableware, Niche Modern lighting, Dwell and Publique Living decor items from gorgeous picture frames done in stone to massive and stunning ceramic bowls, you are sure to be entranced by some very fab finds at Provide.