Terrace kitchen renovations
Tall storage, drawer-based base cabinets and a disciplined galley or one-wall plan can give a narrow room more capacity while keeping the path to the rear of the home clear.
Kitchen Renovations in the Inner West
Inner West kitchens often have to solve narrow terrace proportions, older additions and limited site access without losing the character of the home. H&R Kitchens plans cabinetry around the measured room and the way it is used. H&R has completed kitchens in Burwood, Five Dock and Strathfield.
- Sydney homes since 2005
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- Made and installed by H&R
Kitchen renovations
Kitchen renovations for Inner West homes.
We start with how the room is used, what needs to change and the practical access for the property.
From the harbourside peninsulas to the rail-corridor suburbs, the Inner West contains terraces, Federation homes, apartments, semis and newer infill developments within a relatively compact area. The kitchen may sit in a narrow rear addition, open directly to a courtyard or share one continuous room with dining and living space. Storage, circulation and natural light need to be planned together.
Federation and bungalow updates
These homes often allow a wider kitchen but still benefit from cabinetry scaled to original openings, ceiling heights and adjoining rooms. Shaker or flat-panel profiles can be chosen to sit naturally with the house rather than imitate it.
Apartment and warehouse-conversion kitchens
Fixed services and unusual wall dimensions reward accurate custom cabinetry. We plan storage and appliances around the available envelope, then coordinate delivery against the building's access rules.
Planning a kitchen across the Inner West
- Access and deliveryNarrow sites may need a delivery route through the house, temporary parking arrangements and careful protection of retained floors and walls. These conditions are discussed before manufacturing and installation dates are fixed.
- Kitchen planning guides
Price guide
Kitchen renovation prices across the Inner West.
The price depends most on how much cabinetry the room takes, whether the layout or services change, the benchtop, splashback and appliances you choose, and the access to the home. We measure the room and give you a written quote before any work starts.
- Smaller replacement with limited layout changes
- $25,000–$35,000
- More involved renovation with upgraded cabinetry and finishes
- $35,000–$60,000
- High-specification or complex renovation
- $60,000–$100,000+
H&R Kitchens job prices, given as a planning guide rather than a quote. Reviewed October 2026.
H&R Kitchens portfolio
Completed H&R kitchens across the Inner West.
Compare island seating, fitted storage and cabinet finishes in completed H&R projects.
Five Dock kitchenTraditional White Kitchen
A traditional open-plan kitchen in Five Dock with profiled white cabinetry, a window-side farmhouse sink and a pale stone-look island.View project
Strathfield kitchenClassic White Open-Plan Kitchen
A large open-plan kitchen in Strathfield with profiled white cabinetry, dark benchtops and a generous panelled island.View project
Burwood kitchenBlack, White and Gold Kitchen
A two-tone U-shaped kitchen in Burwood with black base cabinets, white overheads and warm gold fittings.View project
Google reviews
What H&R customers say on Google.
Recent reviews from our Google Business Profile, with a link to every review.
- ★★★★★
Ibrahim Kamoun
I highly recommend H&R Kitchens to anyone looking for exceptional service and high-quality workmanship. From start to finish, the entire experience was professional, smooth, and stress-free. The staff were incredibly friendly, approachable, and helpful, and the level of customer service was outstanding throughout the whole process. Their pricing is very fair and reasonable, especially considering the excellent quality of their work and attention to detail. It’s clear that they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in delivering a high standard of service. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with H&R Kitchens and couldn’t be happier with the quality, service, and value they provided. I would confidently recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and trustworthy kitchen company.
August 2026 - ★★★★★
Cindy Pillay
On time, on budget and crew always cleaned up every single day. Could not ask for a better contractor. We hired them for our full kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Highly recommend this Company
August 2026 - ★★★★★
Paul Biscoe
Sam from H&R Kitchens did an incredible job on my kitchen, laundry cabinets and bathroom during my recent renovation. A top quality job, great workmanship and a professional team of installers. Cleaned up after the job and left the place spotless like it was their own home. I would highly recommend H&R Kitchens to anyone doing a renovation. A great experience working with this professional tradesmen, definitely a five star rating.
August 2026
Reviews from Google. Showing the most recent reviews with written comments.
How it works
How an Inner West kitchen renovation runs.
01
Measure and plan
We measure on site, then settle the layout, storage, surfaces and appliances with you. Usually about 2–6 weeks.
02
Made in our workshop
Your cabinetry is made to the confirmed measurements before the old kitchen comes out. Usually about 4–8 weeks.
03
Removal and installation
We remove the old kitchen and install the new cabinetry, with the plumbing and electrical work sequenced around it. Usually about a week on site.
04
Benchtops, splashback and handover
Stone and porcelain benchtops are templated once the cabinets are fixed, then the splashback and final adjustments follow. Usually about 1–2 weeks.
Before you enquire
Kitchen renovation questions for the Inner West.
Short answers to the questions that commonly shape the first conversation.
Can you design a kitchen for a narrow Inner West terrace?
Yes. We measure the room and protect the main circulation route first, then plan full-height storage, drawers and the preparation run. A carefully planned galley or one-wall kitchen often works better than forcing in an island.
How is delivery managed when there is no side access?
The delivery route and protection requirements are reviewed before installation. Depending on the site, cabinetry may need to be carried through the house in a planned sequence rather than brought in from the rear.
Does a kitchen in a conservation area need approval?
It depends on the property and proposed work. Internal cabinetry replacement can be different from structural work or changes affecting significant fabric. Check the current council and planning requirements for the renovation.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost?
As a planning guide, a smaller replacement with limited layout changes typically costs around $25,000–$35,000, a more involved renovation with upgraded cabinetry and finishes $35,000–$60,000, and complex, high-specification work $60,000–$100,000 or more. The layout, the amount of cabinetry, the benchtop and splashback materials, appliances and any plumbing or electrical changes make the difference. Your written quote is based on your measured room.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
A typical full kitchen renovation takes about 10–14 weeks from the first measure to handover. Most of that is design and making the cabinetry in our workshop; you are usually without a working kitchen for about 2–4 weeks while the old kitchen comes out, the new one goes in and the benchtops and splashback are fitted. Your quote includes a schedule for your kitchen.
Can you change the kitchen layout or add an island?
Often, yes. We check the room, the walkways and where the plumbing, gas and power run, then show you what moving the sink or cooktop, or adding an island, would involve before you decide.
H&R services
More H&R services in the Inner West.
Kitchens designed, made in our Guildford workshop and installed by our own team, plus laundries, vanities, wardrobes and joinery for the rest of the home.
Kitchens
Custom Kitchens
Made-to-measure cabinetry, islands and clever storage.Explore
Kitchen Design
A buildable plan shaped around how you cook and live.Explore
Kitchen Cabinetry
Cabinets, pantries, overheads and integrated storage.Explore
Kitchen Benchtops
Natural stone, porcelain, laminate and timber, specified with the cabinetry.Explore
Kitchen Splashbacks
Glass, tile and stone, cut to match your benchtop.Explore
Beyond the kitchen
Laundry Renovations
Hard-working laundry cabinetry and bench space.Explore
Bathroom Vanities
Made-to-measure vanities and bathroom joinery.Explore
Wardrobes & Storage
Walk-in and built-in wardrobes, fitted to the room.Explore
Custom Joinery
Entertainment walls, storage and built-ins beyond the kitchen.Explore
Served suburbs
Kitchen renovation areas across the Inner West.
Browse every served suburb in this region and open the location page for local kitchen-planning guidance.
Request a quote
Tell us about your Inner West kitchen.
Send a few photos of the room, your suburb and what you want to change. We'll come back to you with the next step and a time to measure.
Call 0414 788 236- Quote
- Free measure and written quote
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