Kitchen renovations in Kent Town

Kitchens for Kent Town homes

Kent Town sits right on the edge of the city, with historic cottages, townhouses and apartments.

Kent Town is just east of the CBD, in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters area. Norwood, Kensington, St Peters and College Park are known for bluestone cottages, villas and grand old homes, many in historic areas. Payneham, Felixstow and Glynde have more post-war homes and newer infill. Salt damp is common in older masonry homes here, which matters when walls are opened up.

Popular kitchen projects in Kent Town

• Kitchens in new rear extensions behind villas and cottages
• Heritage-sensitive work that keeps the front of the house intact
• Compact kitchens that open onto a courtyard on narrow blocks
• Compact kitchens with full-height storage and integrated appliances

Outdoor kitchens in Kent Town

In Kent Town apartments and townhouses, an outdoor kitchen usually means a balcony or courtyard set-up. Many strata buildings restrict gas bottles and open flames on balconies, so check your by-laws first. An electric grill with a compact bench and storage is often the answer.

Before you renovate

Most kitchen renovations in Kent Town don't need council approval if the work stays inside and the structure doesn't change. Parts of City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters are within Historic Area or Character Area Overlays under the Planning and Design Code. These mostly affect changes you can see from the street, so a kitchen inside the house is rarely an issue, but an extension or new verandah may need approval. Make sure whoever you hire holds a South Australian building work contractor's licence, gives you a written contract for work of $12,000 or more, and arranges building indemnity insurance if the job needs approval. If you're replacing the benchtop, remember engineered stone can no longer be installed, so look at porcelain, sintered stone, natural stone or laminate.