The Journal
Kitchens, materials and renovation notes from our workshop in Saint-Laurent, Montréal. Questions from a Reddit thread are welcome here too.
Countertops
Bathroom Countertops in Montreal: Materials and Prices
Quartz, quartzite or porcelain for your vanity? Installed prices, upkeep and water resistance, compared by our Saint-Laurent workshop.
Kitchen Design
How Much Does a Custom Kitchen Cost in Montréal? Real 2026 Prices
Indicative 2026 prices for custom cabinetry and countertops in Montréal: linear-foot and square-foot rates, included items, and work that needs a separate quote.
Countertops
Dekton Countertops in Montréal
Dekton is the surface people ask us about when they want a counter that can take real abuse and still look like marble. It is made…
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design in Montréal: What to Check in Your 3D Plan
Kitchen design in Montréal: check appliance openings, storage, circulation and finishes in your 3D plan before fabrication, with a real Laval example.
Bathroom Design
Custom Bathroom Vanities in Montréal
A bathroom vanity has to do a lot in a small footprint: hold the sink, hide the plumbing, store everything, and set the tone for the…
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing & Refinishing in Montréal
If your kitchen layout still works but the cabinets look tired, you do not always need to tear everything out. Kitchen cabinet refacing in Montréal keeps…
Countertops
Custom Kitchen Countertops in Montréal
Choosing a countertop is one of the few kitchen decisions you live with up close, every meal and every spill, for years. It is also where…
Kitchen Design
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Montréal
The cabinets are the part of a kitchen you touch every single day, so the difference between stock and custom shows up fast. Off-the-shelf cabinetry comes…
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Installation in Montréal: Cabinets and Countertops
Replacing a kitchen is one of the larger projects a homeowner takes on, and getting the installation right is what separates a clean result from a…
Countertops
Taj Mahal Countertops in Montréal: Quartzite or Quartz Look?
Taj Mahal countertops in Montréal: about $80 to $120 per sq ft installed in 2026. Tell natural quartzite from quartz look-alikes, with a Terrebonne kitchen.
