Kitchen Renovation Checklist for Melbourne Homeowners
A practical checklist for planning a kitchen renovation in Melbourne. Cover how the household uses the kitchen, layout, storage, benchtops, cabinetry and appliances before you commit.
Use this checklist to plan a kitchen renovation in Melbourne. Tick off the boxes before site work starts and the rest of the project runs much smoother.
Kitchen use and household needs
- Daily cooking volume
- Entertaining frequency
- Coffee, drinks, snack stations
- Kids, homework, family hub use
Layout and workflow
- Fridge, sink, cooktop, prep triangle
- Island or no island
- Walk-in or scullery pantry
Storage
- Drawer vs door preference
- Pantry and dry goods
- Appliance garages
- Bin pull-out
Benchtops
- Natural stone vs engineered
- Edge profile
- Waterfall ends
Cabinetry
- Door profile and colour
- Handles or push-to-open
- Finish - matt, satin, gloss, timber
Splashback
- Tile, stone, glass or other
- Behind cooktop treatment
Appliances
- Oven and cooktop type
- Rangehood
- Fridge size and integration
- Dishwasher
Lighting
- General lighting plan
- Pendants over island
- Under-cabinet lighting
Flooring
- Matching existing or replacing
- Material choice
Doors, windows and natural light
- Existing windows worth changing?
- Servery window to outdoor area?
Timeline and temporary kitchen planning
- Start window
- Temporary kitchen setup
- Storage for displaced items
Frequently asked questions
›How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Several weeks once site work starts, with cabinetry lead times often the longest item.
›Can I keep using my kitchen during the renovation?
Usually a temporary kitchen setup is the more comfortable choice.
›Should I choose appliances first?
Appliance dimensions and clearances shape cabinetry - they should be chosen early.
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