Showpiece kitchen renovation in the Hills District

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Showpiece Kitchens for Hills District Homes

Birthday lunches, Friday drinks, Christmas for twenty. In a Hills family home the kitchen is where everyone ends up, so it should be designed for a crowd.

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A kitchen that can host

Across Kellyville, Bella Vista, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Rouse Hill, family homes are built around an open living area, and the kitchen sits at the centre of it. That is where people gather at a party, where homework happens on a Tuesday, and where the fridge door opens a hundred times a day.

When we plan a Hills kitchen, we start with how the room behaves when it is full:

Where do guests stand? An island with seating on the living side keeps them close but out of the cooking zone.

Where does the mess go? A butler's pantry or scullery handles the prep, the platters and the dishwasher.

How does food get outside? A clear path, or a servery window, to the alfresco area and barbecue.

What is on show? Handleless or integrated appliances and a benchtop that becomes the focal point of the room.

Who is cooking? Two cooks, or a cook and helpers, need space to pass behind each other.

Hills homes, three generations of kitchen

1970s and 80s homes in Baulkham Hills and older parts of Castle Hill often have a closed or U-shaped kitchen separated from the family room. Removing a wall and adding an island changes the whole house.

Late 1980s and 1990s double-storey homes in Castle Hill, Cherrybrook and parts of Bella Vista usually have an L-shaped kitchen with a small island or peninsula, laminate doors and a pantry cupboard. They have the space for a showpiece kitchen, but not the layout.

2000s and 2010s project homes in Kellyville, Rouse Hill and newer parts of Bella Vista often have a decent open-plan layout with builder-range cabinetry that is starting to wear. A kitchen makeover or a fresh fit-out in the same footprint can suit these well.

Planned before anything is removed

Layout, cabinetry, benchtops, appliances, lighting and power are drawn and priced first. The joinery is manufactured before demolition, so the household is without a working kitchen for as short a time as possible. See the design and build process.

Our kitchen services

Kitchen renovations, island and open-plan kitchens, butler's pantries and sculleries, kitchen makeovers, benchtops and splashbacks and alfresco kitchens.

Suburbs we cover

Kellyville, Bella Vista, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Rouse Hill, as well as North Kellyville, Norwest, Beaumont Hills, Box Hill, Cherrybrook and West Pennant Hills.

Pricing and who builds it

The cost guide lists 2026 planning bands. Kitchen renovation work is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request.

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Kitchen Renovations, the Hills District
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Kitchen Renovations

Complete kitchen rebuilds planned around hosting: layout, cabinetry, benchtops, appliances and lighting, delivered as one managed project.

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Kitchen Makeovers, the Hills District
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Kitchen Makeovers

New doors, benchtops, splashback and hardware on sound cabinetry — a faster lift for 2000s and 2010s project home kitchens.

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Benchtops & Splashbacks, the Hills District
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Benchtops & Splashbacks

Porcelain, natural stone, solid surface and timber surfaces chosen for a busy entertaining kitchen, now that engineered stone is banned.

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Alfresco Kitchens, the Hills District
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Alfresco Kitchens

Barbecue benches, sinks and servery connections under the alfresco roof, built for long summer evenings in the backyard.

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The way we work

Designed for Hosting

Seating, serving and clean-up zones planned so the cook stays part of the party instead of stuck behind it.

Nothing Bundled

Cabinetry, benchtops, splashback, appliance allowance, trades and making good listed separately in writing.

Short Time Without a Kitchen

Joinery is made before the old kitchen comes out, so the on-site stretch is measured in weeks.

Licensed Partner Builder

Kitchen renovation work is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request.

FAQs

Questions people ask before they commit

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in the Hills District?

As a 2026 guide, a makeover on existing cabinetry often runs $14,000 to $24,000, a like-for-like replacement $24,000 to $38,000, a custom kitchen with an island $38,000 to $60,000, and a showpiece kitchen with a butler's pantry or layout changes $60,000 to $110,000 or more. Appliances can add considerably.

How long will we be without a kitchen?

Usually three to five weeks on site. Cabinetry is made in the workshop before demolition, and the longest on-site wait is typically between cabinet installation and the finished benchtops.

Can we still choose engineered stone?

No. Engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs have been banned in Australia since 1 July 2024. Porcelain, natural stone, solid surface, timber and quality laminates are the common choices now.

Should we add a butler's pantry?

If you entertain often and have the floor space, it is one of the most useful additions. It keeps appliances, prep mess and dirty dishes out of sight while guests gather around the island.

Who does the work?

Kitchen renovation work is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request.

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