You may be wondering what it costs to renovate a kitchen in Melbourne?
With the high cost of living in Melbourne, many people are turning to kitchen renovations rather than to relocating or new home builds. HIA chief economist Tim Reardon said affordability was pushing home owners to upgrade their own property, rather than to try and buy something bigger’. (Domain 13 Jan, 2026).
Kitchen renovations Melbourne are becoming increasingly popular
There are several reasons that kitchen renovations Melbourne are becoming more popular with consumers.
Largely, high demand for new housing, supply issues and increasing cost pressures mean many more Melbournians look to renovate their existing kitchens, rather than to relocate. Master Builders Australia Chief economist Shane Garrett claims ‘the Victorian building and construction sector faces a complex outlook for 2026, characterised by high demand, constrained supply, and severe cost pressures’.
As a result, savvy home owners are choosing to renovate their existing kitchen and laundry spaces, making clever improvements that transform their living spaces on reasonable budgets.
How much should I budget for my kitchen?
The factors that determine your budget include the size of your space, the materials you select, and what you can afford.
According to the most recent report HIA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report 2024/25, the average cost of a kitchen renovation in Victoria was $42,630 installed.
To explain Kitchen Shack’s average kitchen renovation cost we have chosen a typical kitchen renovation like our recent project in Templestowe Lower. In collaboration with our Kitchen Shack designer, our lovely home owner chose Metro Spinifex Green satin for cabinetry, AC Stone Snow white for benchtops and Black savoy handles.
Some of the clever design ideas included accessories like pull-out Hettich shelves in the pantry unit to create better accessibility and storage. Under bench pull-out bins also allowed the owner to prepare foods and easily remove food scraps, keeping rubbish out-of-sight.
The cost of this kitchen cabinetry and benchtops delivered to Templestowe Lower is less than $19,000.
Using a Kitchen Shack recommended installer costs approximately $2,000 and the additional trades like plumber and electrician will bring your grand total to less than $25,000.
The good news at Kitchen Shack is our average kitchens supplied and delivered cost around $13,100 plus installation. Being Melbourne manufactured means our delivery and freight costs are low and, best of all we can control the quality.
How long will my kitchen renovation take?
Standard kitchen renovations Melbourne with Kitchen Shack, will take around 6-8 weeks from initial design consultation to fully installed kitchen. Our Kitchen Shack Designers offer a personalised one-on-one service from start to finish, and with our manufacturing based in Melbourne, home owners receive a quality Australian product with a 10 Year Warranty.
Kitchen Shack is renowned for creating gorgeous, quality kitchens and laundries at prices that suit every budget. We specialise in creating beautiful, highly functional kitchens at affordable prices. Renovators get quality, aesthetics and excellent liveability, for less.
We specialise in helping renovators get the look they want for less. So it’s no wonder, Melbournians choose to have their kitchens and laundries designed by Kitchen Shack. Where we offer free in-store design and quotes at Lowest Prices Guaranteed*.
So, for kitchen renovations Melbourne, choose from one of our five showrooms today and arrange to have your free In-store Design and Quote with one of our talented designers. Start your kitchen renovation today!