Art of Kitchens

What Art of Kitchens does

Art of Kitchens is a Sydney-based custom kitchen design, manufacturing, and renovation company founded in 1988 by David Bartlett and co-owned with Ingrid Bartlett. The firm serves residential homeowners undertaking kitchen renovations and broader home joinery projects across Sydney, including Northern Beaches, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, and North Sydney. It also acts as a joinery partner to architects and quality builders on high-end residential projects. The company designs, manufactures, and installs all joinery in-house at its purpose-built Mt Kuring-gai facility, which combines computer-driven manufacturing with traditional craftsmanship and includes in-house polyurethane and hand-painted finishing capability to Australian Standards. It holds Builder's Licence 35772C, enabling structural work and full project management beyond what typical kitchen manufacturers can legally perform.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, sales-led go-to-market anchored on its Mt Kuring-gai showroom, where customers move through consultation, 3D-rendered design presentation, check measure, and full installation. Project-based, quote-driven pricing applies, with the company's own budget tiers of $25,000-$35,000, $35,000-$50,000, and $50,000+ broadly aligned with the cited Sydney kitchen renovation industry range of $22,000-$40,000. Revenue is generated entirely from one-time custom projects (kitchens plus adjacent joinery such as wardrobes, laundries, outdoor kitchens, wine cellars, vanities, home offices, and entertainment units) and from licensed building/project management services.

The company differentiates through vertical integration (in-house design, manufacture, spray finishing, and installation), 98% on-time completion, a fixed-cost guarantee under an HIA-governed contract, and consecutive award recognition from HIA, ACFA, CMDA, and KBDI. The firm is privately held, has raised no external capital, employs a team that includes designers, cabinetmakers, and approximately 40 trained apprentices over its history, and serves only the Australian market.

Name

Art of Kitchens

Legal name

Art of Kitchens

Website

https://artofkitchens.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Art of Kitchens is a Sydney-based custom kitchen and home joinery manufacturer founded in 1988, serving residential homeowners and architects/builders with in-house design, manufacturing, installation, and licensed building services from its Mt Kuring-gai facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Kitchen Design and Renovation Services

NAICS

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (337110), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kitchen Cabinets & Custom Millwork Showrooms (CRAIAFAA), Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management (HSAPAAAK), Kitchen Island & Custom Storage Solutions (HSAPAAAH)

Keywords

• Custom kitchen design
• Kitchen renovations
• Custom joinery
• Cabinet making
• Kitchen manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mt Kuring-Gai

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Kitchen Design, Manufacturing and Installation: One-time project-based revenue for fully customised designer kitchens. The company designs, manufactures, and installs custom joinery, handling the complete kitchen renovation from initial consultation through final handover. Pricing varies based on kitchen size, materials, finishes, and complexity.
2. Custom Joinery for Other Living Spaces: Additional revenue from custom joinery for laundries, wardrobes, outdoor kitchens, living rooms, studies, cellars, and other home joinery needs. Often sold as part of whole-home projects alongside kitchen work.
3. Licensed Building Services: Full building service including project management for kitchen renovations and other living space projects. Includes coordination of trades such as plumbers, electricians, and tilers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Art of Kitchens designs, manufactures, and installs fully customised kitchens and home joinery in its own Mt Kuring-gai factory. Offerings span contemporary and traditional kitchen designs, custom joinery for laundries, wardrobes, outdoor kitchens, studies, cellars, bathrooms, and entertainment units, with in-house polyurethane and hand-painted finishes. The company also provides licensed building work and full project management covering trade coordination, old-kitchen removal, and installation.

Product overview

Art of Kitchens is a Sydney-based custom kitchen design, manufacturing, and renovation company offering a vertically integrated service. The core product is Custom Kitchen Design and Manufacturing featuring contemporary/modern and traditional/classic styles with in-house polyurethane finishes and natural stone benchtops. This is complemented by Custom Joinery for laundries, outdoor kitchens, wardrobes, living rooms, studies, cellars, bathrooms, and entertainment units. The company provides full Kitchen Renovations services with licensed building and project management capabilities, handling all trades coordination from design through installation. Additional offerings include scullery/butler's pantry spaces, walk-in wardrobes, bathroom vanities, wine cellars, outdoor BBQ joinery, laundry/mudroom solutions, home office furniture, and entertainment units—all manufactured in-house using the same quality standards. The product portfolio is unified by in-house manufacturing capabilities, licensed builder expertise, and a showroom experience with Certified Kitchen Designers. Services span all Sydney regions including Northern Beaches, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, and North Sydney.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Kitchen Design, Manufacturing and Installation Award-winning custom kitchen design, manufacturing, and installation service with in-house production capabilities for Sydney homeowners. Offers contemporary/modern and traditional/classic kitchen styles with polyurethane cabinetry, natural stone benchtops, and integrated appliances, manufactured in the company's own Mt Kuring-gai factory.
• Custom Home Joinery Custom joinery solutions designed and manufactured in-house for laundries, outdoor kitchens, wardrobes (including walk-in wardrobes), living rooms, studies, cellars (including wine cellars with integrated refrigeration), bathrooms (vanities), entertainment/media units, and home offices. Built to match interior finishes and lifestyle requirements of Sydney homeowners, often as part of whole-home projects alongside kitchen work.
• Kitchen Renovations Service Complete kitchen renovation service for Sydney homeowners across Northern Beaches, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, and North Sydney. Includes design, demolition and removal of old kitchens, licensed building work, coordination of plumbers, electricians, and tilers, and installation with a single point of contact throughout the project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of kitchens complete on time due to in-house manufacturing capability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kinsman: Premium Australian kitchen brand with showrooms in Sydney (and other major cities). Closely comparable on premium positioning, custom kitchen design, and showroom-led sales model serving the same affluent homeowner segment.
• Freedom Kitchens: One of Australia's largest kitchen manufacturers and retailers with multiple showrooms. Directly competes with Art of Kitchens in custom kitchen design and installation across Sydney and beyond, though operating at significantly larger scale and via franchise network.
• The Kitchen Maker: Sydney-focused custom kitchen design and installation company with comparable showroom-and-trade approach. Overlaps directly in target geography (Sydney metro) and customer profile (premium residential renovations).

Others

• Hume Doors & Timber: Large Australian timber and door manufacturer serving the building products supply chain. Comparable as an Australian vertically integrated wood-product manufacturer, though operating in adjacent rather than directly competing kitchen categories.
• Polytec: Major Australian manufacturer of decorative panels and cabinetry components used by kitchen manufacturers. Adjacent supplier relationship to Art of Kitchens' manufacturing operations, sharing the same end market and customer ecosystem.

Regional players

• Carpet Court Kitchens: Australian kitchen retailer with showroom network across multiple states. Comparable in offering kitchen design and installation services, though distributed nationally rather than concentrated in Sydney premium suburbs like Art of Kitchens.

Emerging players

• Kaboodle (by F&P): Flat-pack/modular kitchen brand distributed via Bunnings and independent retailers across Australia and NZ. Represents the digital-first, price-competitive alternative threatening traditional custom kitchen manufacturers like Art of Kitchens.
• Bunnings Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation: Bunnings' growing kitchen and bathroom renovation service offers a value-tier alternative combining flat-pack with installation. Threatens Art of Kitchens at the lower-budget end of the Sydney renovation market.

Broad incumbents

• IKEA Kitchens (Australia): Global incumbent with Sydney-area kitchen planning and installation services. Competes on price point and configurator experience at the value tier rather than fully custom premium, but pressures the lower end of Art of Kitchens' range.
• Laminex: Major Australian manufacturer of decorative surfaces and cabinetry panels. While not a direct kitchen retailer, Laminex supplies materials to the same kitchen industry and competes indirectly via house brands and trade partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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