High-rise apartment kitchens
Cabinet dimensions, delivery modules and the installation sequence are planned against confirmed loading and lift conditions. Full-height storage and integrated appliances help the finished room stay calm.
Kitchen Renovations in the Sydney CBD & Inner City
Kitchen renovations in the Sydney CBD and inner city are shaped by high-rise access, strata requirements, compact footprints and older terraces or warehouse conversions. H&R Kitchens plans measured cabinetry and installation requirements around confirmed site conditions.
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Kitchen services
Kitchen services across the Sydney CBD and inner city.
A complete renovation, a made-to-measure kitchen, or new cabinetry, benchtops or splashbacks for the kitchen you have.
Kitchen Renovations
Layout, cabinetry, surfaces and installation in one plan.
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Custom Kitchens
Made-to-measure cabinetry, islands and clever storage.
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Kitchen Design
A buildable plan shaped around how you cook and live.
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Kitchen Cabinetry
Cabinets, pantries, overheads and integrated storage.
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Kitchen Benchtops
Natural stone, porcelain, laminate and timber, specified with the cabinetry.
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Kitchen Splashbacks
Glass, tile and stone, cut to match your benchtop.
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Price guide
Kitchen renovation prices across the Sydney CBD and inner city.
In an apartment, the price depends most on how much cabinetry the room takes, whether plumbing or electrical points move, the doors, benchtop and appliances you choose, and the building's access and working-hour rules. 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 to compare.
Compare island seating, fitted storage and cabinet finishes in completed H&R projects.
Black, White and Gold Kitchen
A two-tone U-shaped kitchen in Burwood with black base cabinets, white overheads and warm gold fittings.
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Traditional 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.
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Grey and White Kitchen
A two-tone kitchen in Bella Vista with gloss white and charcoal cabinetry, a grey waterfall island and a sculptural ring pendant.
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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 Cindy Pillay
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
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Kitchen renovations
Kitchen renovations for Sydney CBD and inner-city homes.
We start with how the room is used, what needs to change and the practical access for the property.
The city region includes very different properties within short distances. City and harbourside apartments can have strict loading, lift and working-hour conditions. Inner-city terraces need compact layouts and careful delivery, while the southern renewal areas include converted industrial buildings with fixed services or non-standard dimensions.
Terrace kitchen updates
Narrow footprints benefit from continuous bench runs, drawer storage and clear circulation. Where an island would crowd the room, a peninsula or compact table connection may work more naturally.
Warehouse and industrial conversions
High ceilings and unusual walls can create useful opportunities for custom cabinetry, but service positions, fire-safety requirements and building rules need to be understood before the design is finalised.
Planning a kitchen across the Sydney CBD and inner city
- Access and deliveryObtain the strata or building renovation requirements before booking work. Loading bays, lift sizes, goods-lift hours, protection, waste removal and contractor documentation can all affect the programme.
- Kitchen planning guides
How it works
How a Sydney CBD and inner-city 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 Sydney CBD and inner city.
Short answers to the questions that commonly shape the first conversation.
Can you renovate a kitchen in a Sydney CBD apartment?
Yes, subject to the building's renovation and access requirements. Provide the strata or building-management conditions early so the cabinetry delivery and installation can be planned accurately.
How do you maximise storage in a small city kitchen?
We prioritise full-height storage, deep drawers, corner access and appliance positions while protecting the main preparation surface and aisle. The best arrangement depends on the exact room rather than a standard storage list.
Will the cabinetry fit in the lift?
Lift and loading dimensions should be supplied or checked before manufacturing. Cabinet modules and the delivery sequence can then be planned around the confirmed route into the apartment.
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 renovate a kitchen in an apartment or strata building?
Yes. Most strata schemes need the renovation approved first, particularly where plumbing, waterproofing or common property is affected. We plan the delivery, lift bookings, protection and working hours around the building's rules.
Served suburbs
Kitchen renovation areas across the Sydney CBD and inner city.
Browse every served suburb in this region and open the location page for local kitchen-planning guidance.
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Tell us about your Sydney CBD and inner-city 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