With Covid restrictions still in place, our backyards have become sanctuaries and retreats. Making the most of your outdoor space is now one of the most valuable home improvement projects you could undertake. When Bob and Merinda needed a dedicated creative hub, they had a Melwood installed. “We needed a space that […]
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A Work From Home Studio Built to Last
As working from home becomes the new norm, the trend is here to stay. According to McCrindle Research, the future of work is likely to be hybrid, with 61 percent of Australians looking for a mix of working from home and in the office. “It’s fantastic; I wouldn’t be without it.” Melwood customers Heather and […]
6 Reasons a Pool Cabana is the best way to Create Poolside Shade
A lot of homeowners realise (after putting in a pool) that they don’t have any shaded area poolside! We all know the feeling of hot bricks or tiles under the Aussie summer sun. It’s definitely not somewhere you want to lie down! It’s important to create a cool, shaded area where […]
Lucy’s 2-in-1 Garden Room: Storage & Playroom
Lucy recently sent us this beautiful photo of her Melwood cabana – and doesn’t it look fantastic! “We built our Melwood cabana 5 years ago and we recently added an awning n lights. We are attaching a photo- it looks amazing!– Lucy and Christos” Multi-purpose Space: The cabana is split into 2 – […]
Editors Pick: Our Top 5 Mod Garden Rooms (and the story behind each one)
Looking for some inspiration for a modern backyard re-do? We’ve hand-picked our Top 5 Mod Garden Rooms of all time to give you a little inspiration. Scroll down to see the famous five, and read the story behind each one. 1. Claire’s Black Pool Cabana (Mod No.18) By adding a Mod No.18 and a […]
Need more space? Read this before you move house
“This is the best decision we’ve made in ten years and it now means we’re no longer looking to move house.” With a full house and even fuller schedule, Matt’s family were desperate for more space. “There are six of us — two adults and four kids between 10-19 years plus a beloved canine. The […]
Kids at Home? Create Space with a Study Room in the Backyard
Whilst we all #stayathome to help flatten the curve – we can’t help but think of all the amazing parents out there who suddenly find themselves doing a double-full-time job; parenting and schooling their children! The challenges of all working/learning in such close quarters takes some adjusting to. Aussie families are turning to their backyards […]
Claire’s Must-See Backyard Transformation (with a stunning pool & modern black cabana)
There’s nothing we love more than a good before & after! The lovely Claire of @theshabbychick, (aka queen of furniture transformations) recently applied her skills to her entire backyard. By adding a Melwood Pool Cabana, and a pool to her backyard, Claire has transformed a bare patch of grass (‘dead space’) into a stylish poolside […]
Top 9 cabana photos of 2018 – as voted by you!
The results are in! Here’s our top 9 photos from 2018, as liked and chosen by you. Scroll down for the story behind each photo. 1. Espace garden room becomes a sleek & stylish Bat Hospital This sleek and sophisticated Espace Garden Room is more than just a statement in the backyard. It’s now […]
From the Archives: An Art Studio for renowned Australian Artist Keith Looby
Taking a look through the Archives at our Head Office recently, we came across a fascinating #melwoodartstudio from the early 90’s. It was the art studio we created for Renowned Australian Artist Keith Looby! #honoured Keith, who won the Archibald Prize in 1984 for his portrait of Max Gillies, is famous for his multi-layered painting style, […]