Interior Design Toronto - Spotlight on hollis+morris

October 27, 2020 Douglas Robb

hollis+morris specializes in functional furniture and lighting which are hand-made with strong timeless materials like solid wood and metal. Energy-efficient LED technology and locally sourced natural materials are used with a low ecological footprint in mind.

What brands does hollis+morris represent?

Misha Couvrette is the creator and sole designer of hollis+morris.

Store Locations

One of the exciting things about hollis+morris is that all of their product is made in Toronto. Both the showroom and workshop are located at 501 Alliance Avenue. The showroom is open to the public Monday-Friday between 9am-6pm, and by appointment on Saturdays.

Company History

hollis+morris is the namesake of the intersection in Halifax where it all began. As a student, Mischa Couvrette studied marine biology and environmental science at Dalhousie University while living with a few friends who studied.

It was during that time that he stumbled upon a passion for design. He and his friends spent months refurbishing an old sailboat, working with their hands, and eventually made the voyage sailing to Guatemala. As he began to think of the design world as a reality for himself, Couvrette opened his first design studio at the corner of Hollis St. and Morris St. in Halifax. In 2014, he launched hollis+morris in Toronto with several solid wood and metal furniture pieces at IDS’s Studio North.

As the studio grew and the collection evolved, the company made a name for themselves for exemplifying cohesive, and long-lasting contemporary design. They later began exploring the creative possibilities of LED technology, and integrated lighting into the collection.

What makes hollis+morris unique?

In their own words…

In the context of Canada, hollis+morris stands out as one of a few companies who are designing, sourcing, and building product locally while being driven by a respect for nature and a conscientious process. The brand takes cues from Scandinavian, Japanese and Italian concepts and executes with a distinctly Canadian approach, developing its own voice and making a global impact.

What's new in store?

Aside from the recently launched e-commerce platform, tons of new products are on the way. hollis+morris is currently working on a collection of versatile home goods like trays, vases and candleholders. The goal is to make the brand more accessible - you’ll be able to buy smaller hollis+morris items to integrate into your space before investing in more substantial pieces.

Plans for the Future

hollis+morris is currently developing a range of dining tables and chairs, which will broaden the scope of furniture pieces available in their collection.