Kitchen Renovations Templestowe
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Templestowe and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Templestowe Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Templestowe 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 Templestowe Homes
Templestowe is a leafy, hilly suburb above the Yarra Valley, known for large 1970s and 1980s brick homes on generous blocks, many split-level, alongside newer double-storey houses. Kitchens in the older homes are often U-shaped or galley rooms between a formal dining room and a sunken family area, with dark timber cabinetry and limited views of the garden.
Common kitchen projects here are opening the kitchen to family and dining spaces, replacing dated timber and laminate with modern joinery and benchtops, adding butler’s pantries and island benches, and creating better connections to decks and garden views. Most interior kitchen work doesn’t need a planning permit, and we check any bushfire or landscape overlays with Manningham City Council before we start.
Templestowe at a Glance
- Postcode
- Templestowe VIC 3106
- Council
- Manningham City Council
- From the CBD
- About 17 km east
- Typical Homes
- 1970s and 1980s brick family homes
- Split-level homes on sloping blocks
- Large modern double-storey homes
- Townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,569,000
- Median unit price$1,000,944
- House rent$950 a week
- Unit rent$710 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 Templestowe
Layout
Formal Dining and Sunken Family Rooms
Templestowe homes of this era often step down from the kitchen to a sunken family room, with a formal dining room on the other side. Raising the sunken floor to one level, or keeping the step with a much wider opening, changes how the space flows. We look at floor levels before redesigning the kitchen.
Design
Butler’s Pantry or Scullery
Large Templestowe kitchens often have room for a butler’s pantry behind the main bench, with a second sink, bench space and appliance storage. It keeps the main kitchen clear when entertaining. Plumbing, power and ventilation for a second sink and appliances need planning from the start.
Light
Views Over the Treetops
Many Templestowe homes sit on rises with outlooks over the treetops, but original kitchens often face inward. Moving the sink to a large window or adding a servery window to the deck makes use of the view. On sloping blocks the kitchen may be a level above the garden, so the deck is planned with it.
Structure
Removing Brick Walls
Internal walls in Templestowe’s brick homes may be load-bearing or carry the roof over a raked ceiling. Opening the kitchen to the family room usually needs an engineer’s beam design and a building permit. Raked or cathedral ceilings need extra checks because the roof framing is part of what you see.
Energy
Moving From Gas
Many Templestowe kitchens run on gas, with a cooktop on an island or peninsula. Moving to induction, adding a wall oven tower or a second oven means new circuits and possibly a switchboard upgrade. Our licensed electricians and gasfitters handle the change and the certificates.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Templestowe
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Templestowe 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 Templestowe
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 Templestowe 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 Templestowe
Templestowe (3106) is about 17 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Templestowe and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Does a kitchen renovation in Templestowe need council approval?
Generally no, if the work is inside the house. Manningham City Council planning controls such as the Bushfire Management Overlay or Significant Landscape Overlay mainly affect extensions, outbuildings and vegetation removal. If your kitchen project includes an extension or a new deck, we check the controls for your address first.
Can a sunken lounge be filled in during a kitchen renovation?
Yes. The floor can be built up with new framing or a raised floor system so the kitchen and family room sit on one level. Ceiling height, doors and windows need checking because the room becomes shorter. We assess whether it suits your Templestowe home before recommending it.
How do we keep cooking during a Templestowe kitchen renovation?
Larger Templestowe homes often have a rumpus room, bar or second living area that can host a temporary kitchen with a microwave, kettle and fridge, with the laundry trough for dishes. We schedule the noisy and dusty work in blocks and seal the kitchen area off from the rest of the house.
Can you design a kitchen for a big family that cooks a lot?
Yes. Two dishwashers, a large fridge and freezer, a long island with seating and a scullery suit households that cook in quantity. In Templestowe’s bigger homes there is often room to do this without extending. We plan the workflow so two or three people can cook at once without getting in each other’s way.
Should we renovate the kitchen before leasing our Templestowe house?
A large 1980s Templestowe kitchen with sound cabinets may only need new benchtops, appliances, a splashback and lighting to suit tenants. Make sure the cooktop, oven, rangehood and dishwasher all work and are easy to clean. A full renovation makes more sense if the cabinetry is failing or the layout no longer works.
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.