Kitchen Renovations Bayswater
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Bayswater and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Bayswater Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Bayswater 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 Bayswater Homes
Bayswater sits towards the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, with mostly 1950s to 1970s brick veneer and weatherboard homes on sizeable blocks, plus units and townhouses closer to the station and the shops around Mountain Highway. Kitchens in the original houses are usually compact and separate from the living room, with original or early updated cabinetry and a window onto the backyard.
Common kitchen projects here are opening the kitchen to living and dining areas, adding pantry and drawer storage, replacing old laminate and appliances, and linking the kitchen to a deck or alfresco area. Most interior work doesn’t need a planning permit from Knox City Council, though plumbing, gas and electrical changes are carried out by licensed trades.
Bayswater at a Glance
- Postcode
- Bayswater VIC 3153
- Council
- Knox City Council
- From the CBD
- About 27 km east
- Typical Homes
- 1950s to 1970s brick veneer homes
- Postwar weatherboard houses
- Units and townhouses near the station
- Newer dwellings behind older homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$920,514
- Median unit price$704,000
- House rent$650 a week
- Unit rent$580 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 Bayswater
Structure
Removing the Kitchen Wall
The wall between the kitchen and lounge in a Bayswater brick veneer home may carry ceiling or roof loads, depending on how the roof was framed. Opening it up usually needs a beam sized by an engineer and a building permit where the structure changes. We look in the roof space before promising an open plan layout.
Electrical
Power for Modern Appliances
Many Bayswater kitchens still run on the wiring and switchboard installed when the house was built, with few power points and no separate circuits for an oven, dishwasher or induction cooktop. A new kitchen is the right time to upgrade the switchboard and add circuits. Our licensed electricians issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety when the work is done.
Energy
Swapping Gas for Induction
Some Bayswater owners are moving away from gas when they replace an old upright cooker or cooktop. An induction cooktop needs its own heavy-duty circuit, and the gas line is capped by a licensed gasfitter. If gas hot water and heating stay for now, the kitchen outlet can simply be capped safely at the wall.
Outdoor
Linking to the Backyard
Bayswater blocks are generally large enough for a deck or alfresco area off the back of the house. Moving the kitchen to the rear, or replacing a window with sliding doors, lets you serve straight outside. Where the floor sits well above the yard, we plan the step down and the deck height at the same time as the kitchen.
Storage
Pantry Space in Small Kitchens
Original Bayswater kitchens were often designed with a single broom cupboard and high overhead cupboards that are hard to reach. Deep drawers, a tall pull-out pantry and a corner unit can add a lot of usable storage without enlarging the room. We plan the storage around how you cook, shop and use the bench each day.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Bayswater
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Bayswater 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 Bayswater
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 Bayswater 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 Projects
Kitchen Renovations In and Around Bayswater
Bayswater (3153) is about 27 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Bayswater and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Will removing the wall between my Bayswater kitchen and lounge need a permit?
Removing a load-bearing wall generally needs a building permit and an engineer’s design for the new beam, but usually no planning permit from Knox City Council when the change is inside the house. A non-structural wall can often come out without a permit. We confirm which type of wall you have before quoting.
Can you keep my existing kitchen layout?
Yes. Keeping the sink, cooktop and dishwasher where they are avoids moving plumbing and gas, which suits Bayswater homes where the sink already sits under the back window. New cabinetry, benchtops, a splashback and appliances can change the room completely on the same footprint. We show you what a layout change would involve before you decide.
How long will we be without a kitchen in Bayswater?
For a kitchen on the same footprint, most of the disruption falls between removing the old cabinets and fitting the new benchtops, which are measured once the cabinets are in. Opening a wall or moving plumbing adds time. We give you a written schedule and can suggest a temporary setup in the laundry or family room.
Does my Bayswater unit need owners corporation approval for a new kitchen?
If your unit or townhouse has an owners corporation, changes to plumbing, rangehood ducting or anything affecting common property usually need its approval, and the rules may limit work hours and noise. Smaller unit groups often have simple processes, but approval still matters. We prepare the drawings and details the owners corporation needs.
We plan to rent out our Bayswater house. What does the kitchen need?
Victoria’s rental minimum standards call for a dedicated cooking and food preparation area, a sink with hot and cold water and a stovetop with two or more burners. Many original Bayswater kitchens meet these but have worn benchtops, sagging cupboard doors or an unreliable cooktop. Replacing those, and checking the power points and rangehood work, is usually more useful than a full redesign.
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.