Renovating your kitchen is one of the biggest investments you can make in your home. If you’re a Melbourne homeowner, you’ll know that good design is more than just good looks. It needs to work well every day, suit your lifestyle, and stay within budget. At Kitchen Shack, designing and manufacturing kitchens locally and experience […]
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The Block 2025 Kitchens has once again achieved some wow factor kitchens. But beyond the looks there are real concerns for future buyers over fridge placements, rangehood heights, oversized islands, compromised storage and awkward positioning of the main bedroom directly off the kitchen. Here we outline each team’s kitchen, what worked, what didn’t and the
The Block 2025 Kitchens: Stunning but where’s the Functionality? Read More »
When a busy Greensborough family decided it was time to update their dated kitchen and laundry, they needed more than just a facelift. Functionality, smart storage, modern finishes and a space that felt open and inviting were the main goals – all while sticking to a tight budget. They now have a stunning Greensborough kitchen
Greensborough Kitchen Renovation: Before and After Family Transformation Read More »
On first purchasing their home it was top of mind to re design their Maribyrnong Kitchen to gain maximum storage and modernise the look. The existing kitchen wasn’t great, but it didn’t reflect modern living. Storage was very limited, the layout was basic and it just didn’t have the warm welcoming feeling this couple were
Maribyrnong Kitchen Renovation: Clever design for everday living Read More »
Budget smart transformations don’t get much better than this one. This case study displays how experienced design with budget being top of mind can produce warm, functional spaces. Although the old kitchen was functionally designed back in the 2000’s, it felt cold, lacked warmth and storage for modern living. With dated finishes the homeowners decided
Highett Kitchen Renovation with Laundry and Mudroom Read More »
At Kitchen Shack, we get it that kitchens are more than just a place to store food and prepare meals. It’s where families gather after long days, where good food and conversations are shared – the true ‘heart of the home’. It’s no surprise either that it’s the number one renovation that Australian homeowners do.
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When our client’s first purchased their charming Art Deco home in Thornbury, the couple fell in love with the character. While the home’s traditional features were stunning it was in need of a major renovation to suit modern living. The brief was to modernise the home without losing the elegance and charm of it’s original
Thornbury Kitchen and Laundry Renovation: pefect blend of old and new Read More »
It was a wonderful turnout on a cold winters night to celebrate the official opening of Kitchen Shack Forest Hill Showroom. As you may be aware, earlier this year on 5 January, 2025, our long-standing Nunawading showroom was sadly destroyed in a fire that began in a neighbouring store. We’d proudly operated there for nearly
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Downsizing can still offer the same level of comfort by simply making smarter use of your space. Like this couple in Black Rock, moving from their large family home to a more manageable single level unit just 500 metres down the road. “Lock and Leave, yet spacious and functional” was their vision. Located in a
Before and After: Black Rock Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Read More »
A modern kitchen offers more than just a fashion look. It will deliver a practical space for today’s modern living. Whether you’re looking for a budget friendly update or a full renovation, a modern kitchen will be the perfect choice for your home. Here we offer five reasons why modern kitchens are chosen by so
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