You Didn't Buy a Cheap House — So Why Does Your Bathroom Look Like You Did?
You did the smart thing. You bought in Laval, Blainville, Brossard, or Terrebonne when it made sense. Your home is now worth $600K, maybe more. The kitchen's been updated. The landscaping looks great. The driveway is sealed. But then there's that bathroom — the one with the builder-grade vanity, the yellowing countertop, and the dated faucet that's been there since closing day.
It's the room you use every single morning and every single night. And if you're being honest with yourself, it's the one room that doesn't match the rest of your home — or the life you've built.
According to APCHQ data, the bathroom is one of the highest-ROI renovations for Quebec homeowners — yet it's also the most commonly postponed. Every year you wait, you're living below the standard your home was meant to deliver.
The Mismatch Is More Common Than You Think
We see it every week at our showrooms. Homeowners walk in and say the same thing: "I've been meaning to do the bathroom for years." They drive a nice car, they've invested in their property, but the bathroom still has the same vanity the builder installed in 2005. It's not about money — it's a blind spot. The bathroom door closes, and you stop seeing what guests definitely notice.
- A builder-grade vanity in a $600K home sends the wrong message — to guests, to potential buyers, and to yourself.
- Outdated tile and fixtures don't just look tired — they can actually drag down your home's perceived value by thousands.
- A premium vanity, quality tile, and modern fixtures can transform your bathroom in a weekend — not a month.
Closing the Gap Doesn't Mean a Gut Reno
Here's what most homeowners don't realize: you don't need a $30,000 renovation to make your bathroom match the rest of your home. Swapping out a cheap vanity for a solid-wood, soft-close, premium unit — paired with the right tile and countertop — changes everything. It's the difference between walking into a bathroom that feels like an afterthought and one that feels intentional.
At Golden Elite Deco, we carry over 300 bathroom vanity models — from 24" powder-room units to 84" double-sink showpieces — in styles that range from sleek modern to warm transitional. Our four Montreal-area showrooms (Laval, Laval Ouest, Ville Saint-Laurent, and the South Shore) let you see, touch, and compare everything in person before you commit.
Your home's value went up. Your mortgage payments went up. Shouldn't your bathroom keep up? A vanity upgrade starting from as little as $800 can transform how your entire home feels.
What to Look For When Upgrading
- Solid wood construction — plywood or solid hardwood, not particle board that swells with humidity.
- Soft-close doors and drawers — a small detail that instantly signals quality.
- Stone or quartz countertops — durable, elegant, and easy to maintain.
- Coordinated tile — floor and wall tile that complement your vanity create a cohesive, designer look.
- Proper sizing — a vanity that fits your space without looking cramped or lost.
