From a standard house in the ‘burbs to a cosy cottage on acreage, Ben and his family are thrilled with their brand new Cedarspan. Serving as a multi-purpose space complete with a parent’s bedroom, retreat and walk-in-robe, teen rooms plus a media room, Ben and his wife Jess couldn’t be happier with the result. “My […]
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Peter’s cabin in the making: “It is absolutely solid – even through storms, rain and wind.”
A Country Oasis, a Tree Change Dream
It’s the perfect place to escape from city life. Set on 224 acres, this rural oasis adjoins a national park. Making a move from Sydney to Laguna, Alistair planned a prefab Cedarspan™ project for his rural property. For ten years, he and his wife called it home. “It was a beautifully designed cabin. Everything fitted […]
Tony and Julie’s Stunning Getaway with 4 Luxury Cedarspan Cabins
For two decades, this has been a family-owned working farm but since Tony and Julie acquired 20 acres of sprawling country plains in 2018, it’s been a popular destination for holiday-makers. And it’s where four Cedarspan™ Loft Cabins shape a stunning country venue, garnering 5-star reviews on Google. “They are all part of Lake Oberon […]
Two wooden cabins in a tranquil country retreat
When Bill took delivery of two portable wooden cabins in the Southern Highlands, he had great plans in mind for a spiritual retreat centre where many gather to refresh and reflect. Armed with a fresh vision for expansion, Bill acquired two Melwood Verandah Designs and converted them into self-contained portable villas named ‘Champagnat’ and ‘Maria.’ […]
Keith and Rowena’s Lakeside Cabana Project
“It’s been the most pain-free building experience we’ve ever had, and we’ve done a lot of building and renovations in our lifetimes.” Part fishing shack. Part art studio. This lakeside garden room is nothing short of idyllic. “We didn’t know we had fish in our dam. Keith caught some fish, which was a surprise to […]
Teenage Retreat and Private Space for Growing Kids
As teenagers mature into young adults, they desire greater independence and the discovery of their unique identity. This can be sad or worrying for many parents as their children become more distant. While it may be difficult to take a step back, giving them their own space can help them mature. When your child understands […]
How Backyard Cabins Increase Your Property Value
With the rise in the cost of living, construction prices and house prices, backyard cabins are becoming an increasingly popular solution. They can transform your backyard by adding an extra room or two, without the expense and challenges of building an extension to your home – nor do you need to buy a new home […]
Julie’s Multi-Purpose Backyard Cabin
Creating customised backyard cabins is what we do here at Melwood. One of our recent clients, Julie, originally wanted her own space for educational purposes, yet once she began the process she realised that she could do much more with her cabin! “Initially, I wanted to build a studio to have a space for Engish […]