Country, coast or city, there’s a Melwood for every backyard Sometimes your backyard is the great Australian countryside. And when it comes to our Melwood range of garden rooms, there are no rules! So, if you’ve ever dreamed of a peaceful weekender nestled among gum trees or a stylish studio overlooking rolling hills, there’s a […]
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A backyard cabin: the perfect granny flat
Providing support and care for aging parents while offering them the dignity of independence and privacy can be a delicate balance. Installing a Cedarspan cabin was the win-win backyard granny flat solution for Emma and her mother, Elma, creating a comfortable haven close to her loving family. “She felt ready to live a bit more […]
St Clements Cottage: A Greenspan cabin trifecta
David and Karen loved their Cedarspan cottage and Greenspan experience so much, they came back for more! Now, their European-inspired Oberon property boasts an in-demand Airbnb, a potting shed in an English-style country garden, and a rustic ‘log cabin’ dayroom and sleepout. So come along and choose your own adventure! St Clements Cottage Karen’s Potting […]
The ultimate his and hers WFH office space
Emily and her husband needed to create a shared work-from-home office space. But they were lacking room in the house and the solution needed to be quick, affordable and long-term. The recommendation of a Melwood was the answer they needed, satisfying both of their remote work needs. “It was quick, easy and very straightforward…and the […]
9 outdoor rooms to inspire your backyard living space
Beat the heat with a garden retreat Outdoor living is a quintessential part of the Aussie lifestyle. Sun-drenched gardens, sparkling pools…we love entertaining friends over a barbie and relaxing with family in the backyard oasis we’ve created. But our harsh Australian summers, with high temperatures and damaging UV rays, often make spending extended time outside […]
Tiny homes, big dreams: How our PreCrafted barns, cabins and cottages create compromise
The tiny house movement Across the world, and here in Australia, the tiny home movement has grown in popularity over the past decade. More and more people are downsizing their lives and homes to embrace simplicity, affordability, and sustainability. Tiny homes challenge traditional notions of what a home needs to be. They are typically smaller […]
Prefabrication – a Sustainable solution for your Rural Lifestyle Dream!
At Cedarspan, we care for the environment just as much as you do. Which is why our range of rural cabins, barns & wooden sheds are made from sustainably-sourced renewable plantation timber, where at least one new tree is planted for every one that is harvested. There are many benefits of prefabricated construction, however we […]
Gifting independence with a small country cabin
Where Tim went, his dog went too. But when he headed off to university, this caused a huge problem. But this big issue could be overcome with a small country cabin and the gift of independence. “It was a wonderful experience.” A dog and a dilemma It was 2008 and Carol and Ian’s son was […]
Classic country cottage perfection
23 years ago, David built a country cottage. Over two decades later, this wonderful weekender brims over with special memories of quality time spent with family and friends. “It was a weekender and we spent a lot of time up there…we made a lot of use of it.” A Weekend Escape: Private and picturesque An hour […]
A garden studio wellness retreat
Dianne needed more space, fast! After sifting through countless granny flat and cabin offerings on the market, and even considering extending her house, everything was proving too hard, too costly, and too long. Then she discovered the Melwood range from Greenspan. “It’s a beautiful space for me to de-stress and decompress.” An urgent need for […]