The Evolution of Home
Designed for How We Live Today
When we think about home, we think about change. How our lives shift, how our spaces need to adapt, how comfort can take on new meaning over time. As fourth-generation custodians of Elte, we’ve had a front-row seat to how design evolves, not just in style, but in purpose. Mkt was born from that perspective: a reflection of how we live now. It’s a space where thoughtful design meets everyday life. Where pieces are meant to be lived with, not just looked at. And where we continue to learn, explore, and grow, just like the people who walk through our doors. We’re so glad you’re here.
Jamie and Andrew Metrick
A Study in Form
Support meets softness and sculptural charm.
$725
Folsom Chair
Sumptuous and nubby texture. Handknotted from 100% wool.
From $2,055
Timeless charm meets clean lines.
$369
Edie Table Lamp
Hinata Ivory Rug
Featuring Contour Study III $495; Emily Thompson: Flowers $84.99; Stillness $117.99; Cy Twombly $80.99; Terracotta Decor Vase Blue $79.95; Terracotta Handle Vase Yellow $195
Collected
It’s the curated, not the coordinated, that makes a room feel personal.
FORM Follows FEELING
The living room — the heart of the home. A space for gathering or quiet retreat, where comfort takes shape and feeling leads the way.
Featuring – Horizon Sofa $4,465; Organic Wood Side Table Walnut $595; Kizaki Ivory/Camel Rug from $2,315
1. Atwater Lounge Chair $1,265; 2. Horizon Sofa $4,465; 3. Nolan Pull Up Table $615; 4. Belfast Daybed $2,615; 5. Zane Pull Up Table $1,175
6. Inga Pull Up Table $1,045; 7. Terrain Coffee Table $4,005; 8. Reamer Sofa $4,315; 9. Savant Lounge Chair $1,535; 10. Major Swivel Chair $1,155; 11. Newport Modular Sectional $815 — $1,345
Moments
It’s not always the grand rooms that stay with us, but the small gestures: a lamp casting evening light, a bench waiting by the door, a chair placed with intention. These quiet, considered details are what make a house feel deeply lived in.
Asteria Move Mini Lamp $329.96
Stoneware Jug $85 Savant Lounge Chair $1,535 Gurgling Fish Pitcher $155
Side
Small-scale statements celebrated for their form, materiality, and the quiet impact they bring to a room.
Notes
1. Bessie Pull Up Table $695; 2. Organic Wood Side Table Walnut $595; 3. Nudge Pull Up Table $695; 4. Dash Side Table $345; 5. Albion Pull Up Table $695; 6. Milly Pull Up Table $475
Retreat Within
Bed
Luxuriously upholstered and plush, finished with a flange-edge headboard.
From $2,415
Monterey
Ayoub Brown/Ivory Rug
Part of the Moroccan Reimagined Collection. Handknotted from 100% wool.
From $1,935
Buckley Nightstand
A mid-century modern silhouette crafted from light oak and handles finished with top-grain leather. $1,155
The New Gathering Space
The dining room isn’t just for meals anymore, it’s a space for working, hosting, and coming together.
Left: Cristobal Side Chair $585; Tolman Oval Dining Table $4,005; Silk Shade Ribbon UFO $915; Right: 1. June Side Chair $725; 2. Tolman Oval Dining Table $4,005; 3. Astrid Dining Table from $2,835; 4. Dove Side Chair $265; 5. Cape Side Chair $635; 6. Prescott Dining Table $4,235
Featuring Organic Dinnerware Collection from $14.95; Speckled Organic Bowl Brown $95; Venice Linen Placemat/Napkin $12.95; Mango Wood Flow Candleholder from $55; Handpainted Stoneware Jug $85
Old Meets New
The story behind Mkt’s rug-making: rooted in tradition, made for modern living.
At Mkt, every rug begins with a belief in craftsmanship. While the design perspective is contemporary, the techniques behind each piece are centuries old.
All of Mkt’s rugs are hand-knotted in India using artisanal knowledge passed down through generations. The work is done in Bhadohi, a northern town known as India’s “carpet city,” where rug weaving has been practised since the 16th century.
“The artisans in Bhadohi have passed down the art of weaving for hundreds of years,” says Jamie Metrick, Co-founder and Mkt rug buyer.
Jamie’s connection to India runs deep. Mkt is a sister brand to Elte, the family-run design company his great-grandfather founded in 1919. For nearly a century, Elte has worked directly with rug makers in Bhadohi, and it is this same foundation that Mkt builds upon today.
“I’ve been travelling to Bhadohi for nearly 20 years,” Jamie explains. “My father went before me, and my grandfather and grandmother before him. The relationships we’ve built with the makers there are incredibly special.”
The process behind each rug remains deeply rooted in tradition. Mkt rugs are knotted by hand, washed, and hand finished, one section at a time, until the final pattern is revealed.
“The designs have evolved over the years,” Jamie says, “but the age-old process and quality remain constant.”
In every Mkt rug, there is a story of time, tradition, and touch. A throughline of craftsmanship that connects the past to the present – and one that we are proud to carry forward.
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Left: Cecile Metrick, Jamie’s grandmother, learning from a master weaver in Bhadohi. Right: Jamie Metrick, decades later, doing the
Visit
Mkt Showroom
95 Ronald Ave., Toronto’s Castlefield Design District
Explore thoughtfully styled vignettes featuring rugs, lighting, and furniture, browse the decor area at the front, and head to the back for Outlet – where you’ll find Mkt, Elte and Ginger’s items at up to 70% off.
Linger
Elte, Ginger’s and Cafe Elte
80 Ronald Ave. – Across from Mkt Showroom
Discover Mkt’s sister brands across the street –Elte offers a curated selection of furniture, rugs, and decor sourced from around the world, while Ginger’s offers design-led fixtures from top international brands. At the heart of it all is Cafe Elte by Chef Mauro, perfect for a morning coffee or a glass of wine over lunch.
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