Kitchen Renovations Fitzroy
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Fitzroy and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Fitzroy Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy Homes
Fitzroy’s Victorian terraces and workers’ cottages were built close together on narrow lots, and the kitchen almost always sits at the very back of the house, often in a single storey lean-to with a low ceiling and a small courtyard behind. Warehouse conversions and apartments around Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street tend to have open kitchens that share space with living areas.
That shapes most of our Fitzroy kitchen renovations: rebuilding rear lean-to kitchens with skylights and higher ceilings, making the most of narrow footprints with clever storage, opening kitchens onto small courtyards, and refitting apartment and warehouse kitchens that face the living room. Much of Fitzroy is within heritage precincts, so external changes usually need a planning permit from the City of Yarra; in apartments we work with your owners corporation.
Fitzroy at a Glance
- Postcode
- Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Council
- City of Yarra
- From the CBD
- About 2 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- Victorian terraces
- Workers’ cottages
- Warehouse conversions
- Apartments
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,450,000
- Median unit price$811,000
- House rent$998 a week
- Unit rent$700 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 Fitzroy
Structure
Rebuilding the Rear Lean-To
In most Fitzroy terraces, the kitchen sits in a single-storey lean-to at the back with a low, sloping ceiling. Rebuilding it with a higher ceiling and a skylight transforms the space. Because this is an external change, it will generally need a planning permit in a heritage precinct, and we plan for this in the timeline.
Storage
Narrow Rooms and Storage
Fitzroy terraces are often only a few metres wide, so the kitchen has to fit along one or two walls. Tall pantry units, drawers instead of cupboards and an island only where there is room are common choices. We measure carefully and design around the width you actually have.
Outdoor
Opening to the Courtyard
Most Fitzroy terraces have a small rear courtyard behind high brick walls. Wide sliding or bi-fold doors from the kitchen make the courtyard part of the living space. The rear wall of a terrace often supports the roof, so a wide opening needs a new beam and an engineer’s design.
Apartments
Warehouse and Loft Kitchens
Kitchens in Fitzroy’s converted warehouses and factories often sit in the open living area, with exposed brick, timber or concrete. Services may run along walls or ceilings. We work with the existing structure and owners corporation rules, and plan new plumbing or ducting around what the building allows.
Heritage
Victorian Heritage Register Buildings
A small number of Fitzroy buildings, such as Glass Terrace on Gertrude Street, which dates from the 1850s, are on the Victorian Heritage Register. Work on these, including some internal changes, may need a permit from Heritage Victoria as well as council approval. We check this before design starts.
Access
Laneway Deliveries
Where your Fitzroy terrace backs onto a laneway, cabinets and benchtops can often come in through the back gate instead of the front hallway. Where there is no lane, we measure the hallway, the front door and any tight turns first, and plan a long stone benchtop in two pieces if needed.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Fitzroy
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy
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 Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy
Fitzroy (3065) is about 2 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Fitzroy and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Will I need a planning permit for a new kitchen in Fitzroy?
A new kitchen fitted within the same room generally doesn’t. Rebuilding the rear lean-to, adding a skylight or making new openings to the courtyard are external changes, and in a heritage precinct the City of Yarra generally requires a planning permit. We confirm the controls for your terrace before design.
Can I make my terrace kitchen brighter?
Yes. In Fitzroy terraces the common solutions are a skylight over the bench, a higher ceiling in a rebuilt lean-to and wider doors to the courtyard. In a heritage precinct, skylights and openings that are visible from the street may need a permit, so we design them to sit discreetly.
Can you renovate a kitchen in a Fitzroy warehouse conversion?
Yes. We work with the existing structure, such as exposed brick or timber beams, and plan new services around what the building allows. Converted warehouses usually have an owners corporation, so we get approvals for plumbing, ducting and work hours before starting.
Can we keep living in our terrace while the kitchen is renovated?
Usually, yes. The front rooms of a Fitzroy terrace stay in use while we work at the back, and we seal off the work area to keep dust down. A temporary kitchen in the front room works for many owners, and we give you a clear timeline.
Before I lease out my Fitzroy terrace, what should I do with the kitchen?
Victoria’s rental minimum standards require a kitchen with a dedicated cooking and food preparation area, a sink with hot and cold water and a stovetop with at least two burners. In Fitzroy terraces the kitchen is usually in the rear lean-to, and older ones can be dark, cramped and short on power points. Tenants generally want reliable appliances, bench space and storage. Skip a lean-to rebuild unless you can allow for heritage permits and time.
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.