Kitchen Renovation Guides & Advice
Practical guides to planning a kitchen, cabinetry and surfaces — written by the team that designs, builds and installs them across Sydney.
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Budget, timing and getting started
Cost & PlanningKitchen Renovation Cost in Sydney (2026)
Sydney kitchen renovations typically range from $25,000–$35,000 for a smaller replacement to $60,000–$100,000+ for complex work. See what drives the cost and what to check in a quote.
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Cost & PlanningHow to Plan a Kitchen Renovation, Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to planning a kitchen renovation, from priorities and budget to layout, storage and finishes, with a checklist to work through before you get quotes.
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Cost & PlanningKitchen Renovation Timelines: What Happens and When
A typical kitchen renovation takes about 10–14 weeks, with about 2–3 weeks without a working kitchen. Here is what happens at each stage.
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Cost & PlanningApartment Kitchen Renovations in Sydney: Strata and Access Planning
In NSW an apartment kitchen renovation needs strata permission. Which approval applies, what the application shows, and how to plan lifts, loading and working hours.
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Cost & PlanningKitchen Renovation Mistakes That Good Planning Prevents
The mistakes that create daily frustration or expensive late changes, and the planning decisions that prevent them before cabinetry goes into production.
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What each service costs in Sydney
Cost & PlanningCustom Kitchen Cost in Sydney (2026)
What a custom kitchen costs in Sydney in 2026, from a compact galley to a large island kitchen, and what moves the price.
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Cost & PlanningKitchen Design Cost in Sydney (2026)
What kitchen design costs in Sydney in 2026, what a layout plan and full drawings include, and when design is part of the build.
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Cost & PlanningKitchen Cabinet Cost in Sydney (2026)
What kitchen cabinets cost in Sydney in 2026, per metre and for a whole kitchen, in melamine and 2-pac.
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Cost & PlanningKitchen Benchtop Cost in Sydney (2026)
What kitchen benchtops cost in Sydney in 2026 in laminate, timber, porcelain and natural stone, and what adds to the fabrication.
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Cost & PlanningKitchen Splashback Cost in Sydney (2026)
What a kitchen splashback costs in Sydney in 2026 in tile, glass and porcelain or stone slab, and what changes the price.
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Cost & PlanningLaundry Renovation Cost in Sydney (2026)
What a laundry renovation costs in Sydney in 2026, from a same-layout refresh to a relocated laundry, and what moves the price.
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Cost & PlanningBathroom Vanity Cost in Sydney (2026)
What a custom bathroom vanity costs in Sydney in 2026, from a single 600 mm vanity to a double with a stone top.
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Cost & PlanningBuilt-In Wardrobe Cost in Sydney (2026)
What built-in and walk-in wardrobes cost in Sydney in 2026, and how doors, drawers and fit-out change the price.
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Cost & PlanningCustom Joinery Cost in Sydney (2026)
What custom joinery costs in Sydney in 2026, from a low-line entertainment unit to a full-wall unit or home office.
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Layout and storage
Design & LayoutSydney Kitchen Layout Guide: Galley, L-Shape, U-Shape or Island?
How the main kitchen layouts behave in real rooms, what each needs in clearance and storage, and how to choose from the room rather than the trend.
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Storage & CabinetrySmall Kitchen Storage Planning That Uses the Room Properly
Storage ideas for compact kitchens that begin with cabinet dimensions, everyday items and clear work surfaces instead of filling a poor layout with gadgets.
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Design & LayoutButler's Pantry Planning: Space, Storage and Daily Use
What a useful butler's pantry needs, what can move out of the main kitchen, and how to avoid building a second room that creates extra walking and clutter.
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ComparisonsCustom Kitchen vs Flat-Pack: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Flat-pack or fully custom? How the two approaches compare on fit, materials, storage, lifespan and value — and how to tell which one suits your home and budget.
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Materials, fronts and finishes
ComparisonsLaminate vs Stone Benchtops: How to Choose
Laminate or stone? How kitchen benchtop materials compare on looks, durability, cost and upkeep — from natural stone and porcelain to where laminate still makes sense in an Australian kitchen.
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ComparisonsShaker vs Flat-Panel Cabinet Doors: How to Choose
Shaker or flat-panel? How the two most popular cabinet door styles compare on look, cleaning, cost and the kind of kitchen they suit — with tips for getting the detail right.
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MaterialsKitchen Splashback Materials Compared: Tile, Glass and Stone
There is no single best splashback: glass and large-format surfaces are easiest to clean, tile offers the most design range and stone connects with a stone benchtop.
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Storage & CabinetryKitchen Cabinet Materials, Hardware and Storage Systems
A plain-English guide to the parts behind the cabinet doors: carcasses, fronts, hinges, runners, drawer systems and storage hardware that affect daily use.
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