Renovating on the Lower North Shore
The Lower North Shore mixes harbourside apartments, grand Federation homes, mid century houses tucked into bushland and busy family homes. From Kirribilli and Neutral Bay through to Lane Cove, Willoughby and Castlecrag, every street has its own feel.
Topline Kitchens & Bathrooms designs and builds kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, laundries and custom joinery throughout the Lower North Shore, with one team managing the whole job at a fixed price.
Kitchens that make the most of light and views
Many Lower North Shore homes are oriented to the harbour or to leafy outlooks, and the kitchen is often at the heart of an open living area. That means it needs to look as good as it works. Common requests include:
- Islands that face the view, with seating for family and friends
- Butler's pantries to keep the main kitchen clutter free
- Integrated appliances and handleless cabinetry for a calm, built in look
- Natural stone or porcelain benchtops chosen to suit the light
Not sure which benchtop is right? Our benchtop materials guide compares the options. You can also read more about our kitchen renovations in Sydney.
Apartment and family bathrooms
Apartment living is a big part of the Lower North Shore, especially around North Sydney, Neutral Bay, Kirribilli and Chatswood. Apartment bathrooms tend to be compact and need careful coordination with strata, building managers and neighbours. Proper waterproofing is essential in multi level buildings, which is why we follow the Australian Standard on every job. Our guide to bathroom waterproofing in NSW explains why it matters.
In family homes, we often renovate the main bathroom and ensuite together. See our bathroom renovations in Sydney for what's involved.
Things to plan for
- Strata approval for apartment bathrooms and kitchens.
- Steep blocks and stairs that affect deliveries and rubbish removal.
- Parking restrictions in busy areas like Crows Nest, Neutral Bay and North Sydney.
- Heritage considerations in some parts of Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby.
We take all of this into account when planning and quoting, so your renovation runs smoothly.
Popular Lower North Shore projects
- Harbour view kitchen renovations with islands and stone benchtops
- Apartment bathroom renovations with strata approval
- Main bathroom and ensuite renovations in family homes
- Walk in wardrobes and entertainment units through our custom joinery
- European laundries in apartments, see laundry renovations
Planning a renovation on the Lower North Shore? Request a free quote and we'll arrange a time to visit.
