Your Burwood home is worth a bespoke to match.
Is your Burwood keeping up?
In many Burwood family homes, the is often the last room to get attention. Across Australia, a renovation tends to be the project that keeps getting pushed back.
The Design Centre works with Burwood homeowners to turn underperforming s into functional spaces built around how they live.
Do older Burwood homes need a different approach to renovation?
Burwood’s housing stock spans the post-war era through to the 1980s, mostly weatherboard and brick, with floor plans built around separate rooms.
The old in these homes is often tucked away, short on storage space, and cut off from the rest of the house.
For homeowners considering remodelling, standard modular options rarely fit. They come in fixed dimensions that don’t account for structural constraints. Modern styles and a functional space need a design built around the actual room. We design and manufacture every cabinet ourselves, to the exact measurements of your space.
How do you know if flat-pack or custom is right for your home?
Flat-pack cabinetry comes in pre-cut standard boxes, sold as a DIY kit and assembled on site. The dimensions are fixed, so the joinery has to work around the room rather than the other way around.
Custom cabinetry works differently. Each cabinet is measured, made, and finished for the specific room, so every joint fits cleanly without filler strips or forced workarounds. We use high-quality materials throughout, including natural materials and stainless steel, all chosen for durability and function.
TKDC builds all cabinetry at our Bayswater factory, where qualified cabinet makers test every component before installation. Few builders in Victoria still work this way. The craftsmanship is in how the joinery fits and performs over time.
What do Burwood homeowners typically spend on a renovation?
Scope is the biggest cost driver in any renovation. For homeowners doing this for the first time, the Project Consultation is where the scope becomes clear. Your investment depends on the finishes you choose, how much of your floor plan you want to change, and whether structural work is involved.
In Burwood, where homes regularly sell above $1.5M, bespoke s tend to reflect that investment. Material choices across cabinets, benchtops, countertops, and splashback all move the price, with laminate at the lower end. Layout complexity and structural changes push costs higher.
How a fully managed renovation works
TKDC is privately owned by Michael Simpson and Peter Schelfhout, registered builders with over sixty years of combined experience. Their award-winning design team manages every project from design through to installation. We handle all project management in-house, so the renovation is far more stress-free than coordinating separate trades.
Your dedicated client manager keeps you updated throughout and handles issues as they arise, giving you peace of mind at every stage.
The process runs in six steps:
- Book your first consultation – Choose what suits you: a Discovery Call by phone, a Video Project Consultation with a designer, or a Showroom Tour of our display s. Each one is a chance to talk through your goals, layout needs, and budget.
- Project Consultation – One of our designers visits your home to measure the space and assess your floor plan on site.
- 3D design presentation – Your takes shape on screen, and you approve finishes and costs before anything is made.
- Factory build – Cabinet makers build and test every component before it arrives on site.
- Installation – Our installers work to a set schedule, minimising disruption to your home throughout. They fit the cabinetry, leave the space clean, and back the work with a warranty.
- Refer a friend – If you know someone planning a renovation, mention their name when they visit. If we design and build their , you receive a $500 Gift Card as our thank you.
Could your renovation go further than the ?
For many Burwood homeowners, a renovation often leads to broader changes. Once you see what a island and fresh cabinetry can do for the space, it’s natural to want the same finish throughout.
TKDC also designs and builds custom cabinetry for wardrobe, home office, living room, outdoor area, laundry and bathroom renovation projects. Whether the brief is minimalist or more detailed, one team handles design and build across every room, keeping materials and finishes consistent without adding extra trades to manage.
Much of our work comes through repeat clients and word of mouth. In a suburb like Burwood, reputation builds room by room.
Take the first step at our Blackburn showroom
At 143 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130, you can walk through full displays and explore storage solutions. Talk through your ideas with a designer who knows the area. Our showroom is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and no appointment is needed.
For a guided experience, book a Showroom Tour with one of our showroom consultants, who’ll walk you through our display s, discuss your renovation, and arrange your in-home Project Consultation. Or call us on 03 9894 7445 to get started.
FAQs
How do I start planning a renovation in Burwood?
You can drop in to our Blackburn showroom any time, or book a Showroom Tour for a guided walkthrough. From there, we arrange a Project Consultation, an in-home visit where a designer assesses the space and confirms scope.
How do you use the 60/30/10 rule when planning a design?
The 60/30/10 rule divides colour into a dominant tone (60%), a secondary colour (30%), and accent details (10%). In a , that usually means cabinetry, benchtops, and hardware. Our designers use it as a practical starting point when helping you plan a new.
Does a renovation in Burwood require a building permit?
A standard renovation replacing cabinetry without structural or plumbing changes typically doesn’t need a permit in Victoria. Anything that affects walls or plumbing falls under the City of Whitehorse, or City of Boroondara, depending on your address. Our registered builders can help you understand what applies to your project.