Bathroom Vanity Guide for Vancouver Homes: Costs, Styles & Selection 2026
The vanity is the centrepiece of any bathroom renovation — it sets the style, dominates the budget, and determines how functional your bathroom will be for the next 15–20 years. Here’s how to choose the right vanity for your Vancouver home.
Bathroom Vanity Cost Ranges in Vancouver (2026)
| Vanity Type | Supply Cost | Install Cost | Total Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock vanity (IKEA, Home Depot) | $400–$1,500 | $400–$800 | $800–$2,300 |
| Semi-custom (RH, Restoration Hardware) | $1,500–$4,000 | $600–$1,200 | $2,100–$5,200 |
| Custom built-in vanity | $3,000–$8,000 | $800–$2,000 | $3,800–$10,000 |
| Floating vanity (wall-mount) | $1,200–$5,000 | $800–$1,500 | $2,000–$6,500 |
Note: countertop is often sold separately — add $300–$2,000 for quartz, marble, or porcelain slab top.
Vanity Styles by Vancouver Home Type
West-side heritage and character homes (pre-1940): Inset-door cabinetry with brushed brass or matte black hardware, natural wood tones, integrated marble top. Shaker-style doors with furniture-leg detail are period-appropriate and sell well in Kerrisdale, Dunbar, and Point Grey.
Modern condos and new construction: Flat-panel (slab-door) cabinetry, floating mount, waterfall quartz countertop, integrated sink. Matte white, warm grey, or solid wood grain in a floating configuration maximizes visual space.
East Vancouver post-war homes: Transitional or semi-custom vanities at mid-range price point deliver the best ROI — premium enough to compete on resale but not over-improvement relative to the street.
Key Specification Decisions
Single vs. double sink: Double sinks require minimum 60″ vanity width and 60″ clearance. They add $400–$800 in hardware cost but significantly increase morning functionality for couples. Below 60″ width, a single sink with a wider countertop gives more daily-use surface.
Undermount vs. drop-in sink: Undermount sinks (mounted below the countertop) are easier to clean and look more finished — strongly preferred for any renovation above $15,000. Drop-in sinks are acceptable for budget builds.
Soft-close doors and drawers: Should be standard in any renovation — full-extension drawer boxes with soft-close are a $300–$600 upgrade that pays off in daily use for decades.
Medicine cabinet vs. open shelving: Medicine cabinets recessed into the wall add storage without depth. In Vancouver condos with shallow walls, surface-mount medicine cabinets are a practical compromise.
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