Kitchen Renovations Elsternwick
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Elsternwick and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Elsternwick Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick Homes
Elsternwick mixes grand Victorian and Edwardian villas with Federation homes, interwar flats and newer apartments around Glen Huntly Road. In the older houses the kitchen usually sits at the back, often in a later lean-to or a 1980s update, closed off from the living rooms and with only a small window onto the garden. Flats and apartments tend to have compact galley kitchens with limited bench space.
Owners here usually want a closed rear kitchen opened into new family living, wider doors to the garden, a butler’s pantry or tall storage, and galley kitchens in flats reworked so they feel larger. Parts of Elsternwick sit in heritage areas, so external changes can need a planning permit from Glen Eira City Council; in flats and apartments we also work with your owners corporation.
Elsternwick at a Glance
- Postcode
- Elsternwick VIC 3185
- Council
- Glen Eira City Council
- From the CBD
- About 9 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian villas
- Federation and interwar homes
- Art deco and postwar flats
- Apartments near Glen Huntly Road
- Property Market
- Median house price$2,100,000
- Median unit price$768,750
- House rent$978 a week
- Unit rent$612 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Plan For in an Elsternwick Kitchen
Layout
Replacing a 1980s Lean-To Kitchen
Many Elsternwick homes had the kitchen updated in the 1980s, often in a rear lean-to with a low ceiling and a small window. Moving it into new rear living, or opening up the lean-to with a higher ceiling, are both common. We look at the roof and floor levels before deciding which suits your house.
Outdoor
Facing the Deep Backyard
Blocks in Elsternwick are often generous for an inner suburb, with deep rear gardens. A kitchen facing north or east onto the garden, with wide doors and a window bench, gets the most from it. We plan the kitchen together with the outdoor area, so there is a direct path to an alfresco table or barbecue.
Heritage
Heritage Controls in Glen Eira
Parts of Elsternwick are in heritage overlays such as the Elsternwick Estate and Environs precinct. Glen Eira City Council has also been reviewing heritage across the Elsternwick structure plan area, which could change controls on some streets. We check the current overlay for your property before planning rear doors, windows or an extension.
Storage
Butler’s Pantries in Period Homes
A butler’s pantry suits Elsternwick’s Edwardian and Federation homes, which often have plenty of rooms off the hallway but little storage near the kitchen. It can go where an old pantry, laundry or back porch sat. It needs ventilation, power and lighting, which we plan along with the main kitchen.
Apartments
Flat Kitchens Near Glen Huntly Road
Flats around Glen Huntly Road and the station often have small galley kitchens. Removing a wall or moving the sink needs owners corporation approval and a check of the building’s structure and plumbing. Long benchtops have to come up common stairs, sometimes in pieces, so these details are planned before anything is ordered.
Electrical
Switching From Gas to Induction
Many older Elsternwick homes still cook on gas. Switching to induction usually needs a dedicated circuit, and an older switchboard may need upgrading. A licensed plumber caps off the gas supply safely. Our licensed electricians install the new circuits and issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Elsternwick
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick
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 Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick
Elsternwick (3185) is about 9 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Elsternwick and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Kitchen Renovations MelbourneWill I need a planning permit for a new kitchen in my Elsternwick home?
A kitchen renovated within the existing house generally doesn’t need one. In a heritage overlay, Glen Eira City Council may require a planning permit for external changes such as new rear doors, windows or an extension. We check the current controls for your address before design starts.
Can we open our Elsternwick kitchen to the living and dining rooms?
Usually. In Victorian and Federation homes the walls between kitchen, dining and living rooms are often load bearing, so removing them needs an engineer’s beam design and may need a building permit. We check the walls and roof structure before you settle on a design.
Can the kitchen in my Elsternwick flat be made bigger?
Sometimes. Removing a wall between the kitchen and living area, using full-height cupboards and choosing compact appliances can make a galley kitchen feel larger. In interwar or postwar blocks, walls may be structural or carry pipes, so owners corporation approval and a check of the building come first.
We’re selling or leasing our Elsternwick house soon. Should the kitchen be redone first?
Families looking at Elsternwick period homes often plan their own rear extension, so a complete new kitchen just before sale may not suit. A dated kitchen can be lifted by replacing doors, benchtops, tapware and lighting without moving plumbing. For a rental, reliable appliances, a working rangehood and enough bench space matter most.
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.