You may be wondering what it costs to renovate a kitchen in Melbourne?
With the high cost of living, rising building costs and strong demand for housing across Victoria, many Melbourne homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing homes rather than relocate or build new.
For many households, a kitchen renovation is one of the most practical ways to improve lifestyle, functionality and property appeal without the cost and disruption of moving.
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 more popular
Kitchen renovations in Melbourne continue to be a popular choice for homeowners who want to make better use of their existing space.
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’.
Rather than upsizing or moving to a larger property, many renovators are choosing to update their kitchens, laundries and living areas with smarter layouts, improved storage and more modern finishes.
A well planned kitchen renovation can completely transform the way a home feels and functions, especially when the design is tailored to the way you live.
How much should I budget for my Melbourne kitchen renovation?
The cost of a kitchen renovation in Melbourne depends on several factors including:
- the size of your kitchen
- the layout and design
- cabinetry selections
- benchtop materials
- accessories and storage solutions
- installation and trades.
According to the most recent HIA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report 2024/25, the average cost of a kitchen renovation in Victoria was $42,630 installed.
At Kitchen Shack our approach is different. We focus on helping Melbourne renovators achieve a beautiful, functional kitchen at affordable prices by using standard size cabinetry, smart design and locally made, pre-assembled cabinets.
A recent Melbourne Kitchen example
To explain Kitchen Shack’s average kitchen renovation cost we have chosen a typical kitchen renovation like a recent project in Templestowe Lower. In collaboration with our Kitchen Shack designer, our lovely homeowner 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 was less than $19,000.
Using a Kitchen Shack recommended installer costs approximately $3,000 with the additional trades such as plumbing and electrial bringing your total project cost 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.
Made in Melbourne, delivered locally
One of the major advantages of choosing Kitchen Shack is that our cabinetry is made right here in Melbourne.
Because we manufacture locally, we are not relying on internationally shipped flat pack products or long overseas supply chains.
Kitchen Shack provides pre-assembled kitchen cabinets, not flat packs. Your cabinets arrive already assembled, helping to save time, reduce assembly headaches and make the renovation process easier.
Our Melbourne-made cabinetry also means we can offer a practical, affordable kitchen solution that is designed for local homes, supported by local showrooms and delivered locally across Melbourne.
A more affordable way to renovate your kitchen
Our kitchens are designed using standard sizes, which helps keep costs down, while still giving you a beautiful, functional and personalised kitchen design.
With Kitchen Shack, you can enjoy:
- pre-assembled cabinets, not flat packs
- Australian-made cabinetry
- Melbourne-based manufacturing
- local delivery across Melbourne
- free in-store design appointments
- a 10-year warranty
- lowest prices guaranteed*
Visit one of our Melbourne Kitchen Showrooms
For kitchen renovations in Melbourne, visit one of our five convenient showroom locations:
Book your free In-store Design and Quote with one of our Kitchen Shack Designers and start planning your kitchen renovation today!