A bespoke kitchen renovation designed around your Essendon home and the way you live.
11 Keilor Road, Essendon Vic 3040
Ph: 03 9989 6279
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Closed Sundays
The smarter way to begin your kitchen renovation in Essendon
Planning a kitchen renovation can be overwhelming. Layouts, cabinetry styles, and finish options can quickly become hard to visualise in theory. That’s why every kitchen renovation project we do in Essendon starts with a Showroom Tour.
Seeing a range of kitchen styles, layouts, and materials in person makes the planning process easier and more grounded. It gives you the chance to see the workmanship up close, assess what suits your space, and get a clearer idea of what your own renovation could look like.
At The Kitchen Design Centre, we support homeowners across Melbourne with bespoke kitchen renovations that are thoughtful, practical, and built to last. Our team in Essendon brings decades of renovation experience and cabinetry expertise to every project.
So, if you’re thinking about upgrading your existing kitchen or starting fresh with a new kitchen, we highly recommend visiting our showroom to get inspired and see what’s possible.
Custom kitchen designs built around your lifestyle
Every kitchen we design is shaped by how you cook, move, and live. Nothing is pre-designed. We create your dream kitchen from scratch, tailored to your home and your routines.
Our experienced designers take the time to understand your needs. Layout, bench height, cabinetry depth and appliance placement can all be adjusted to suit your needs and lifestyle. That’s how we deliver kitchens that feel considered, not compromised.
Built by qualified cabinet makers who know their craft
All cabinetry is manufactured locally by experienced cabinet makers in our Melbourne factory. We don’t outsource and we don’t use flat-pack. This lets us hold every detail of the build to a high standard of craftsmanship.
Because we manage production in-house, we can maintain control over quality, timing, and customisation. If something needs adjusting, we handle it directly. This means your new kitchen arrives on time, built to specification, with the highest quality workmanship expected from a true bespoke kitchen builder.
Expert advice from the first conversation
With more than 60 years of combined design and build experience, our owners, Mike and Pete, have set a standard for practical, design-led guidance.
From your first conversation with us, we help you make well-informed decisions to simplify what can often feel like a lot to take in. We provide honest input, point out potential issues early, and help you set clear priorities.
This expert guidance saves you time and gives you confidence right from the start.
Designs that make the most of your space
Every kitchen should be functional and efficient, no matter the size of your home. Whether we’re working with a narrow footprint or a large open-plan layout, we look for opportunities to improve flow, maximise storage, and reduce clutter.
Smart cabinetry and storage solutions such as internal drawers, corner storage, integrated bins, and hidden appliance areas are considered in every design. We focus on the details that improve your everyday living space.
We take care of everything so you don’t have to
A kitchen renovation involves a lot of moving parts. That’s why we take care of the entire process for you.
Your complete kitchen renovation begins with a guided Showroom Tour, where we walk you through the displays and talk about how we work. Once you’re ready to move forward, we book an in-home Project Consultation with one of our designers to discuss measurements, layout and finishes.
From there, we handle design, manufacturing, delivery and installation, all completed by our own qualified cabinet makers and licensed trades.
Along the way, you’ll always know what’s happening and what comes next. Your client manager keeps every trade coordinated, so you’re never left chasing updates.
Kitchens that work for all types of Essendon homes
We work across period homes, acreage estates and large family builds throughout Essendon and nearby Keilor, Moonee Ponds and Coburg. Our experience lets us work within existing layouts, complement heritage details and update older kitchens with modern functionality.
Whether you’re looking for modern upgrades or just want to expand your kitchen space, we design to suit your home’s character and the way you live now. The result is a kitchen that respects its surroundings while supporting everyday use.
Built to last using quality materials and hardware
Durability underpins every decision we make. That’s why we only use materials chosen for how they perform under daily use over many years.
Benchtops, kitchen cabinets and every other element are selected with care. We use premium hinges, drawer runners and fittings that deliver smooth performance year after year. During the design stage, we guide you through each finish so it suits your lifestyle as well as your budget.
The result is a kitchen built to stand the test of time, both in style and performance.
What our clients say about working with us
Much of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals. That reflects both the quality of our cabinetry and the reliability of our renovation process.
Clients trust us to deliver custom kitchen renovations with clear communication from start to finish. In fact, many come back to renovate other areas of their home after seeing the result of their new kitchen.
You can read recent testimonials or view some of our completed projects to see the standard of work we deliver across Melbourne.
Clear pricing you can actually plan around
The size of your space, any layout changes and your choice of finishes all shape the cost of a kitchen renovation. We don’t offer standard packages because every kitchen we build is tailored to you. Instead, we have open and honest conversations about pricing from the very beginning.
We help you understand where your budget will have the most impact, and how to balance immediate needs with long-term value. Our focus is on clear advice and full transparency, so you can move forward with confidence from day one.
Visit our showroom and let’s bring your kitchen ideas to life
Drop into our Essendon showroom any time, no appointment needed. One of our Showroom Assistants will take you on a guided Showroom Tour, walking you through the displays, materials and cabinetry while you talk through your project.
From there, book a Project Consultation and one of our designers will visit you at home to discuss your space, layout and finishes.
Our Essendon showroom is at 11 Keilor Road, Essendon VIC 3040. Call us on 03 9989 6279, or drop in Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Beyond kitchens, our home renovations extend to outdoor living, laundry and bathroom renovations, living room cabinetry, home office storage and custom wardrobes, all under the same roof.
Refer a friend or family member to us, and you’ll receive a $500 digital gift card once their project is confirmed.
FAQs
How do I choose the right layout for my kitchen?
The Kitchen Design Centre looks at how you cook, entertain and move through your existing floor plan, then designs a layout around that. This improves flow, storage and functionality, so your kitchen works as well as it looks.
What is a reasonable budget for a kitchen remodel?
The size of your kitchen, your choice of finishes and any structural changes all shape your investment. The Kitchen Design Centre talks openly about budget at your Project Consultation, so you can plan with clarity from the start.
Does The Kitchen Design Centre renovate kitchens in stages?
The Kitchen Design Centre completes full kitchen renovations only, so we don’t take on staged builds, facelifts or partial upgrades. Every project involves removing your existing kitchen and installing a completely new one, which keeps quality and timing under our control.
Can I see examples of your past renovations in Essendon?
Yes, The Kitchen Design Centre has completed many kitchen renovations across Essendon and the surrounding suburbs. You can view recent projects on our website or visit our Essendon showroom to see the workmanship up close.
Do I need permits for a kitchen renovation?
Permits are generally only needed where works involve external walls, load-bearing walls or new window openings. Removing a minor nib wall or other non-load-bearing wall usually falls outside that, and The Kitchen Design Centre handles any approvals your project needs.