Kitchen Renovation Cost Melbourne 2026

A full Melbourne kitchen renovation typically costs $15,000–$45,000 all-in (cabinets, benchtop, appliances, splashback, labour). Cabinets are the largest single cost at $4,000–$12,000 for a standard kitchen. Using factory-direct cabinetry from Cut to Size Cabinets can reduce the cabinet component by 30–50% compared to a traditional showroom.

Kitchen cabinet costs in Melbourne: flat-pack DIY from $1,735 (Cut to Size Cabinets, cabinetry only), flat-pack supply-only from major retailers $3,000–$8,000, fully assembled supply-only $5,000–$12,000, fully installed custom showroom kitchen $10,000–$25,000+. The Cut to Size Cabinets factory-direct price starts at $1,735 flat-pack for a small galley, with a typical 4–5 metre kitchen at $4,000–$8,000 cabinetry-only.

The cheapest way is flat-pack cabinetry with DIY assembly and installation. Cut to Size Cabinets offers CNC-cut custom flat-pack kitchens from $1,735 (cabinetry only, ex GST) — each base cabinet takes 15–20 minutes to assemble. You supply the measurements, we cut to your exact room dimensions. Savings of 30–50% over a traditional showroom kitchen are typical.

Professional kitchen installation in Melbourne typically costs $1,500–$4,000 for a standard kitchen (cabinets only, not including benchtop or appliances). A competent handyman charges $75–$120/hr; a cabinet installer $120–$180/hr. Most standard kitchens take 1–2 days to install. Cut to Size Cabinets can recommend trusted Melbourne-based fitters on request.

Melbourne benchtop costs by material: laminate $500–$1,500, engineered stone (Caesarstone, Silestone) $2,500–$6,000, natural stone (marble, granite) $4,000–$10,000+. Stone benchtops are measured and templated after cabinets are installed. Cut to Size Cabinets supplies cabinetry only — benchtops are quoted separately by your stone supplier.

A flat-pack kitchen from a quality supplier like Cut to Size Cabinets uses identical materials to a custom kitchen — 18mm Australian HMR board, Blum soft-close hardware, 24+ finishes. The difference is assembly: flat-pack arrives pre-cut and pre-drilled for DIY or trade assembly on site. The cabinet carcass quality is the same; you save 25–35% by assembling yourself.

Cabinetry lead time: 14–21 days from order to Melbourne delivery (Cut to Size Cabinets). On-site installation: 1–2 days for cabinets, 1 day for benchtop (templating + 10–14 days for stone), 1 day for appliances and tiling. Total: 4–8 weeks from ordering to a finished kitchen — much faster than the 8–16 weeks typical of a traditional showroom kitchen.

Cut to Size Cabinets supplies custom kitchen, laundry and wardrobe cabinetry only — flat-pack or fully assembled. For installation, they can recommend trusted Melbourne-based fitters and handymen. Most flat-pack base cabinets take 15–20 minutes to assemble; a competent DIYer or handyman can install a complete kitchen in one day.

Yes — Cut to Size Cabinets factory-direct kitchens match or beat Ikea on a like-for-like specification (Blum soft-close hardware, 18mm HMR moisture-resistant board, custom sizing). Ikea is only cheaper if you accept fixed stock sizes and Ikea's base hardware tier. The Cut to Size Cabinets kitchens are cut to your exact room dimensions — no fillers, no compromises.

A basic Melbourne laundry renovation costs $2,500–$8,000 all-in. Cabinet cabinetry only starts at $510 flat-pack (Cut to Size Cabinets). A typical single-wall laundry with tub cabinet, overhead storage and linen cupboard is $800–$2,000 cabinetry-only. Labour, tub/tap and benchtop are additional.