As we find ourselves in lockdown once again, many families are feeling the strain. With the rise of spending more time at home, so comes the demand for more space. For these Melwood customers, timing was everything. Their garden rooms have given them space to break away from the family unit while still […]
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This Beautiful Garden Room Uplifted a Family in Hard Times
“It’s been a tough six months, but we felt so blessed to have this addition. It couldn’t have come at a better time.” Last year, at the height of the pandemic, Annabel was also going through a health battle. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” “During all the chemo and radiation process, it was really […]
An award-winning artist’s backyard art studio
Kathrin Longhurst is a contemporary German-born Australian figurative artist whose work is celebrated both nationally and internationally. Known for her compelling and evocative pieces, her work is widely exhibited and collected around the world. As the winner of the 2021 Archibald Packing Room Prize and a finalist in numerous prestigious awards, Longhurst has established herself […]
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 […]
How this family added space to their home in just weeks
Most people need more space and don’t know how they can achieve it. This has become a major problem particularly in and around Sydney, where the ever-inflating property market means that many families cannot afford to move to a bigger home. The Nichols* family from Sydney’s Lower North Shore added this stunning outdoor room to […]
Jan & Andrew’s his & hers backyard studio
Jan & Andrew’s Melwood structure serves two purposes: a studio for Jan, and a workshop for Andrew. By requesting an internal wall in their order, they were able to divide the structure into the two main areas. Jan’s area has been lined, painted and decorated to create a cozy, comfortable studio space. Andrew has added shelving, storage cupboards, drawers, a pegboard and a sturdy workbench to his workshop.
Bertie’s Rural Art Retreat
Dutch artist Bertie paints beautiful portraiture in her Melwood Art Studio in rural NSW. Bertie says “I love the fact that there was an empty space in the morning and then there was the fully erected cabin in the afternoon. I just wished Patrick was as quick in lining it but he has done a beautiful job. It gives me inspiration.”
David’s Art Studio
Step into the shoes of an artist and enter David’s world of colour. Situated neatly in the backyard, David uses his new Melwood ‘Art Studio‘ Cabana as the perfect space for him to pursue his passion and profession! Whether you pursue art or another passion, as a hobby or profession, a specialised art space is the […]