Jo Walker, Author at Kitchen Shack

L shaped kitchen featuring white gloss and timber look cabinetry with four seater dining table

The Block 2025 Kitchens: Stunning but where’s the Functionality?

diy kitchen advice, kitchen trends / Jo Walker

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 […]

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Modern white kitchen with shaker style cabinetry, timber flooring and central island bencht with stools. Features black oven and cooktop, open shelves with plants and two rattan pendant lights

Greensborough Kitchen Renovation: Before and After Family Transformation

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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

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Shaker style u shaped kitchen using Terril dark cabinetry with white benchtops

Maribyrnong Kitchen Renovation: Clever design for everday living

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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

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Female walking through galley kitchen with white kitchen cabinetry and oak timber look overhead cabinetry and island bench with white stone benchtops

Highett Kitchen Renovation with Laundry and Mudroom

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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

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white u shaped kitchen with black sink and tap and white stone benchtops

Are Kitchen Remodels Worth It?

diy kitchen advice / Jo Walker

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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Galley kitchen featuring oak type laminate and white kitchen cabinetry with open plan window onto garden

Thornbury Kitchen and Laundry Renovation: pefect blend of old and new

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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

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Shopfront displaying Kitchen Shack in Mahoneys Road Forest Hill

A Night to Remember

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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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white and grey shaker style kitchen in u shape with standalone island bench and white stone benchtops

Before and After: Black Rock Kitchen and Laundry Renovation

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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

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U shaped white kitchen cabinets with timber overhead kitchen cabinets and island bench

5 Reasons Why a Modern Kitchen is the best choice

diy kitchen advice, kitchen trends / Jo Walker

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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Oak timber cabinetry in a u shape kitchen with a standalone island bench with three bench stools

Smart Kitchen Plans that brings this renovation to Life

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This renovation displays how well thought out kitchen plans can create the perfect space. With a clever layout and functional design, this space has gone from dated and dark to bright, modern and practical. Using the kitchen plans, photos, budget and clever design, we will walk you through what changed and how it has transformed

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Jo Walker

The Block 2025 Kitchens: Stunning but where’s the Functionality?

Greensborough Kitchen Renovation: Before and After Family Transformation

Maribyrnong Kitchen Renovation: Clever design for everday living

Highett Kitchen Renovation with Laundry and Mudroom

Are Kitchen Remodels Worth It?

Thornbury Kitchen and Laundry Renovation: pefect blend of old and new

A Night to Remember

Before and After: Black Rock Kitchen and Laundry Renovation

5 Reasons Why a Modern Kitchen is the best choice

Smart Kitchen Plans that brings this renovation to Life

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