Kitchen Renovations Kooyong
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Kooyong and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Kooyong Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Kooyong 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 Kooyong Homes
Kooyong is a small, quiet suburb off Glenferrie Road, known for its Federation and interwar houses, double-storey semi-detached pairs and interwar apartments close to Kooyong station. Kitchens in the older houses were originally service rooms at the back, separate from the living areas, and many were updated decades ago in a style that no longer suits how families use the home.
Kitchen projects here usually involve creating a family kitchen with an island and butler’s pantry, linking it to informal living and the garden, specifying joinery and finishes that sit comfortably with period architecture, and integrating appliances neatly. Parts of Kooyong are in a Heritage Overlay, so we confirm with the City of Stonnington whether external work needs a planning permit.
Kooyong at a Glance
- Postcode
- Kooyong VIC 3144
- Council
- City of Stonnington
- From the CBD
- About 7 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Federation houses
- Interwar houses and semi-detached pairs
- Interwar apartment blocks
- Newer townhouses
- Property Market
- Median unit price$916,000
- Unit rent$950 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Plan For in a Kooyong Kitchen
Layout
The Old Service Wing
In Federation homes in Kooyong, the kitchen, scullery and laundry often sit in a separate rear wing reached by a passage. Combining those rooms can create a large kitchen with a butler’s pantry, but chimney breasts and thick brick walls affect where openings can go. We look at the walls and roof framing before drawing the new layout.
Apartments
Kitchens in Interwar Flats
Kitchens in Kooyong’s interwar flats are usually small, with a window onto a light court and limited power. A U-shaped or galley layout with full-height cabinets and integrated appliances makes the most of the space. Rangehood ducting, new plumbing or a switchboard upgrade usually need owners corporation approval, which we arrange before work starts.
Design
Joinery for a Period Home
In a Federation or interwar Kooyong home, a sleek modern kitchen can feel out of place next to high ceilings and original architraves. Shaker or panelled doors, timber or stone benchtops and cabinet heights that line up with the existing door heads help the new work sit comfortably. We bring samples so you can see finishes against the existing rooms.
Heritage
Heritage Precinct by the Railway
The Kooyong heritage precinct (HO181) covers two pockets of Federation and interwar housing beside the railway near Kooyong station, including Talbot Crescent and part of Elizabeth Street. Kitchen work inside the house isn’t usually affected, but new rear windows, an extension or a flue visible from the street may need a planning permit. We check your address first.
Electrical
Power for a Large Kitchen
A family kitchen with a wall oven, steam oven, induction cooktop, dishwasher and plumbed fridge can need more circuits than an older Kooyong home’s switchboard provides. We check the switchboard and supply early, and our licensed electricians install the new circuits and provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion of the work.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Kooyong
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Kooyong 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 Kooyong
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 Kooyong 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 Kooyong
Kooyong (3144) is about 7 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Kooyong and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Kitchen Renovations MelbourneCan we add a butler’s pantry to our Kooyong kitchen?
Often, yes. Many Kooyong homes have an old scullery, laundry or back passage beside the kitchen that can become a butler’s pantry with a second sink and bench. Removing the walls between them may need an engineer and a building permit if they are load bearing. We check this before any design work starts.
Does the Heritage Overlay control kitchen renovations in Kooyong?
Generally not for interior work, unless the planning scheme lists internal controls for your property, which is uncommon. The Heritage Overlay mostly covers external changes such as new windows, doors, roof changes or extensions visible from the street. We check the Stonnington planning scheme for your address before design starts.
Can we keep using our Kooyong home while the kitchen is renovated?
Usually, yes. In a larger home, a temporary kitchen can be set up in the laundry or a spare room with a microwave, kettle and fridge, and the kitchen area is sealed off to limit dust through the house. We give you a written schedule so you know when the water and power will be off.
What kitchen updates make sense before selling in Kooyong?
If the kitchen is sound but dated, new doors, benchtops, tapware and appliances can refresh it without moving walls or plumbing. Fixing worn drawers, lighting and the splashback also helps. A full redesign with a butler’s pantry is a bigger project that suits owners who are staying, because design, approvals and joinery lead times add up to months.
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.