Kitchen Renovations Aberfeldie
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Aberfeldie and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Aberfeldie Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Aberfeldie for over 20 years. Established in early 2002, our family-run business is proud to provide friendly, fast, fair, and efficient home renovation services across metropolitan Melbourne.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Outstanding Service
“Tony and Milan redid my tired old-looking floor and skirting in the whole kitchen area. Their attention to detail, prompt, friendly, value for money and service is A+. It's good to see that they take your job as if it's their own home they are renovating. LOVE YOUR WORK GUYS AND THANK YOU. I highly recommend.”
Kitchen and outdoor renovations
“Fantastic service and fantastic price. We had our outdoor area fully tiled and our kitchen renovated. They talked me through the process step by step, did what they promised in the time they promised, were always on time and so very friendly. They even went out of their way with additional extras, running around Melbourne buying everything I needed to take the pressure off me. Would recommend you give them a try. The pricing is very reasonable and affordable, and nothing was too big for them to do. Father and son service, fantastic team.”
Kitchen Renovation
“I was very happy with the high quality service provided by Tony and his team. He was professional, skilled and was focused on delivering a high quality result within our budget. Tony was always available to answer my questions and addressed all concerns promptly. The kitchen looks amazing. I highly recommend Smarter Home Renovations.”
Renovating Kitchens in Aberfeldie Homes
Aberfeldie is a quiet pocket above the Maribyrnong River, with interwar bungalows, solid postwar brick homes and a growing number of new double-storey houses on generous blocks. In the older homes, the kitchen is usually a separate room at the back with a small meals area, several doors and a window over the sink, rather than a real link to the garden.
Kitchen projects here usually remove walls to join the kitchen, dining and family areas, add a butler’s pantry or walk-in storage, open the back wall to a deck or alfresco area and update old wiring and plumbing. Most interior kitchen work doesn’t need a planning permit, and where the outside of the house changes we check with the City of Moonee Valley whether approval is needed.
Aberfeldie at a Glance
- Postcode
- Aberfeldie VIC 3040
- Council
- City of Moonee Valley
- From the CBD
- About 8 km north-west
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Federation houses from the Aberfeldie Estate
- Interwar Californian bungalows
- Postwar brick homes
- New double-storey homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,756,500
- Median unit price$740,000
- House rent$720 a week
- Unit rent$545 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Before You Renovate a Kitchen in Aberfeldie
Layout
Kitchen in the Rear Extension
In many Aberfeldie bungalows the best place for a new kitchen is in a rear extension facing the garden, with the old kitchen becoming a dining room, pantry or laundry. This lets the new kitchen be built while the old one stays in use for most of the job. We plan services in the new section before the slab or floor goes in.
Storage
Room for a Butler’s Pantry
Aberfeldie’s wider blocks often allow an extension with space for a butler’s pantry behind the main kitchen. It can hold a second sink, small appliances and bulk storage, keeping the main bench clear for cooking and entertaining. It needs its own ventilation, lighting and power points, which we plan together with the main kitchen.
Light
Light on South-Facing Blocks
Where an Aberfeldie garden faces south towards the river, a kitchen at the back of the house can miss out on direct sun. Highlight windows, skylights or a raised clerestory roof can bring northern light in over the top of the house. We look at the orientation of your block before setting the roof and window design.
Electrical
Wiring in Interwar Homes
Interwar Aberfeldie homes may have wiring that has been patched over many decades, with old fuses and few circuits. A new kitchen needs dedicated circuits for the oven, cooktop and dishwasher, and is a sensible time to upgrade the switchboard with safety switches. Our licensed electricians issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety at the end.
Heritage
Period Details to Keep
High ceilings, picture rails, leadlight windows and fireplaces in an Aberfeldie bungalow can stay even when the kitchen is modernised. Cabinetry that stops short of the cornice, a timber or stone benchtop and joinery in proportion with the room help the kitchen sit comfortably in the house. Heritage controls mainly apply to the outside.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Aberfeldie
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Aberfeldie home.
- 1Tell us about your project
Two quick steps. It takes about two minutes.
- 2We call you back
Tony will be in touch within one business day to talk through your ideas.
- 3Free on-site consultation
We visit, measure up and listen to how you want the space to work.
- 4Fixed-price quote
A detailed, itemised quote. What we quote is what you pay.
No obligation, no pressure
Family-run since 2002. Your estimate is free and your details are never shared with third parties.
Your Kitchen Renovations in Aberfeldie
Custom Cabinetry
Designed and built to your exact dimensions, with a finish and hardware selection that suits your taste.
Benchtops & Splashbacks
Stone, engineered quartz, or laminate, paired with tiled or glass splashbacks that tie the room together.
Appliance Integration
We source and install quality appliances that fit seamlessly into your cabinetry for a clean, cohesive look.
Plumbing & Fixtures
Sink, tap, and under-bench plumbing handled by licensed plumbers. We also install dishwashers and filtration systems.
Electrical & Lighting
Pendant lights, under-cabinet LEDs, and power point placement designed around how you actually use your kitchen.
Design & Planning
A dedicated designer works with you to finalise the layout, finishes, and timeline before a single tradesperson arrives.
Your Aberfeldie Kitchen in 5 Steps
Meet & Greet
We get to know you and your specific needs. And you find out more about us to make sure we are a good fit.
Consult & Design
We ask lots of questions to understand your ideal outcome for your project. We discuss layout, budget, colours and more.
Quote
A comprehensive quotation outlining all the details, costs and timelines to complete your project.
Construct & Manage
Time to get to work with all our suppliers and trades to construct your project and deliver it as promised.
Deliver
We strive to deliver your project on time and on budget. We believe in 100% customer satisfaction from start to finish.
Kitchen Renovations In and Around Aberfeldie
Aberfeldie (3040) is about 8 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Aberfeldie and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Do I need a permit to open up my Aberfeldie kitchen?
Removing a load-bearing wall generally needs a building permit and an engineer’s design for the new beam. Interior changes usually don’t need a planning permit, even in a heritage precinct, unless internal controls apply to your property. If the kitchen moves into a new extension, the extension may need planning approval from the City of Moonee Valley.
Can we live at home while our Aberfeldie kitchen is renovated?
Usually. If the new kitchen is in an extension, the old one can often stay in use until near the end. For a kitchen renovated in place, the main disruption falls between removing the old cabinets and fitting the benchtops. We give you a written schedule and suggest where a temporary setup could go in your house.
Is induction or gas better for our Aberfeldie kitchen?
Both work well. Induction is fast, easy to clean and needs a dedicated circuit, which may mean a switchboard upgrade in an older Aberfeldie home. If you choose gas, a licensed gasfitter connects it and the rangehood should be ducted outside. We discuss which suits your cooking and the rest of the house.
How do we keep the kitchen in style with a bungalow?
Shaker-style or simple panel doors, a timber or honed stone benchtop, a tiled splashback and brass or nickel tapware suit an Aberfeldie bungalow. In a modern rear extension, the kitchen can be more contemporary while still using materials that link back to the original house. We show you samples together so the choices work as a set.
Should we renovate the kitchen before listing our Aberfeldie home?
A dated kitchen in a period home doesn’t have to be fully replaced before a sale. New benchtops, painted doors, updated handles and appliances and better lighting can make it feel fresh within a short program. A full redesign or extension is better left to owners planning to live with it, as it involves more time and possibly permits.
Ready to Start Your Renovation?
No matter the project, our team has the right solution. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote, and let's get your renovation underway.