RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) has opened its second large-format Canadian gallery, bringing its immersive lifestyle concept to Quebec for the first time. Located at Royalmount in Montreal, the newly unveiled RH Royalmount Montreal store spans more than 50,000 square feet across multiple levels and introduces the brand’s full design, retail, and hospitality experience to the province.
This marks RH’s continued Canadian expansion following the 2017 opening of its approximately 65,000-square-foot gallery at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. The Royalmount opening affirms RH’s commitment to positioning itself as a global luxury lifestyle brand, offering elevated experiences that blur the lines between retail, residential, and hospitality.
The RH Royalmount Montreal location serves as both a flagship showroom and an aspirational destination. Designed under the direction of RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman, the building is a striking, contemporary structure integrating natural materials and light to evoke a sense of openness and luxury.
The three-level space includes the RH Interiors and RH Modern collections, RH Outdoor installations, and the RH Interior Design studio. Topping the experience is a rooftop RH Restaurant & Terrace, which features a skylit garden, cascading limestone water walls, and views overlooking the Royalmount complex.
Inside, shoppers are welcomed by grand architectural features, including floor-to-ceiling columns and a double floating staircase illuminated by a cast-glass chandelier installation beneath a multi-story skylight. The gallery showcases curated room settings, custom-designed courtyards inspired by classical European gardens, and RH’s signature outdoor lounge environments.
RH Royalmount Montreal Offers Full Lifestyle Immersion
The ground level of RH Royalmount Montreal houses RH Interiors and RH Modern, with rooms arranged to highlight heritage design and 20th-century modernism. Exterior courtyards bookend the building, offering lush outdoor vignettes.
On the second level, RH expands its interior assortment and showcases its professional services through the RH Interior Design studio. This interactive workspace spans 1,400 square feet and features floor-to-ceiling glass, custom millwork, and two private client rooms. A large selection of rugs, upholstery samples, and design libraries support clients seeking personalized home planning services.
The rooftop level elevates the brand’s hospitality ambitions with the RH Restaurant & Terrace. Set beneath a glass atrium, the restaurant offers a curated menu focused on timeless dishes and seafood, surrounded by olive trees, a central fountain, and plush seating. The outdoor terrace further extends the experience with limestone fire tables, trellised trees, and panoramic views of the area.
Royalmount Becomes Home to RH’s Quebec Expansion
The RH Royalmount Montreal opening is the latest milestone in the development of Royalmount, the ambitious luxury retail and lifestyle district developed by Carbonleo. Opened to the public in September 2024, Royalmount brings over 824,000 square feet of retail space to a former industrial site at the junction of Décarie and Metropolitan Highways.
The centre is home to more than 170 stores and 60 food and beverage concepts, with nearly half debuting in the Quebec market for the first time. The retail offering is anchored by international luxury boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Versace, and Moncler. Additional luxury openings this year include Rolex (which will house the largest boutique in Canada) and Tiffany & Co., expected later in 2025. Last week, Balenciaga opened at Royalmount.
Royalmount’s emphasis on design, sustainability, and elevated experiences mirrors RH’s brand ethos. The retail complex is set within an LEED Gold-certified and carbon-neutral environment, complete with a large central park, public art installations, and transit connectivity via the De la Savane metro station.
RH Royalmount Montreal Reflects Brand’s Global Strategy
RH Royalmount Montreal reflects the evolution of the RH brand from its origins as a hardware store into a luxury lifestyle platform. The company’s RH Gallery concept, developed under CEO Gary Friedman’s leadership, merges high-end home furnishings with immersive architectural settings and integrated hospitality.
As part of this global repositioning, RH has launched notable galleries in major urban centres such as RH Chicago, RH San Francisco, and RH England at Aynho Park. These spaces go beyond traditional retail to deliver a full sensory brand experience, often set in repurposed heritage buildings or landmark custom constructions.
