May 22, 2026 — 7:14pmOnce viewed primarily for their practicality and functionality, kitchens are now often viewed as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and shared, where families connect and guests are entertained.They can also bring a wow factor to a home’s overall style and design.Here are five of our favourite Sydney homes with knockout kitchens.20 Lea Avenue, Russell LeaThis new house, designed by EMK Architecture, features advanced technology to create a multi-sensory experience over its three levels.The kitchen is a standout feature. It includes a showstopping grey Verde Georgio marble island bench and splashback, dark wood cabinetry, a modern feature light and V-Zug/PITT appliances.Complementing the kitchen is the practical butler’s pantry/caterers’ kitchen with a secure, private entry.An al fresco area has an outdoor kitchen servicing the heated saltwater pool and the entertaining area, which also includes a cabana.The Harbour Bridge and city skyline views captured by the master bedroom are also spectacular.186a Flood Street, Leichhardt, NSWContemporary and sculptural, this new two-story home in Leichhardt features a dramatic living pavilion with 3.65-metre ceilings and full-height double-glazed windows that capture the northern light.At the centre of the large living and dining pavilion is the state-of-the-art kitchen, with hardwood oak floors and underfloor heating, a Ceppo Breccia Rossa island, smoky joinery and Smeg appliances.The kitchen also includes a cocktail bar with a service window to an al fresco and pool area, perfect for summer entertaining.10 Elliott Street, North Bondi, NSWLocated in a tightly held North Bondi cul-de-sac, this new residence creates a resort-style feel at home.The open-plan kitchen is light and bright, with Venetian plaster finishes, designer lighting and natural light captured by the skylights, a light well and glass sliding doors, which also create seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.Thoughtfully planned, the kitchen has a butler’s pantry, underfloor heating, Miele appliances and stylishly lit storage.7 Botanic Road, Mosman, NSWThe designer gourmet kitchen is positioned at the heart of this double-storey Mosman home.It is appointed with premium appliances and a striking Caesarstone island that serves as both a functional workspace and an elegant gathering point.The open-plan kitchen, living and dining area flow to an al fresco area with an in-built barbecue, conveniently located next to the kitchen zone. The area overlooks the in-ground pool and lush, established gardens.The home creates a sense of coastal luxury, further enhanced by its location, only blocks away from Balmoral Beach and the dining precinct.29 Water Street, Wahroonga, NSW‘The Gatehouse’, a circa 1895 residence that once served as the gatehouse for a larger estate, combines traditional charm with modern enhancements.The luxury kitchen adjoins the open-plan living and dining, set under soaring skylights and framed by picture windows and louvres. It features a deluxe marble-topped island kitchen with a breakfast bench, a Barazza gas cooktop, a Smeg oven and steam oven, a Liebherr integrated fridge/freezer and a climate-controlled 535-bottle wine cellar located off the family room.The property also has a double-storey pool house with a kitchenette, underfloor heating and a bedroom loft upstairs.More:NSW residential propertyProperty pricesLuxury propertyRussell LeaProperty listingsFrom our partners