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.’ […]
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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 […]
Ellen’s Peaceful Holiday Cabin
Lachlan’s Backyard Office and Relaxation Room
Lachlan’s motivation to add a garden room to his property was simple. “I realised I enjoyed the working from home lifestyle, so I changed jobs to allow me to work from home.” But, there was one problem. “I found that our 3-bedroom home wasn’t quite big enough for me to do that full-time.” So […]
A Country Cabin to Inspire Your Airbnb Project
Now that Summer is upon us, holidaymakers are flocking to the regions, skipping traditional hotels, and opting for cosy homes. Cedarspan™ customers David and Karen share how they turned their cabins into successful Airbnb stays. Welcome to St Clement’s Cottage in Oberon. This eye-catching cabin is a custom-made Cedarspan™ surrounded by English gardens on six […]
Laura’s Versatile Backyard Studio
“I love it. It has been amazing. It’s my space.” “It’s my little sanctuary.” Here in this backyard sanctuary, Laura enjoys her dedicated creative space away from all distractions. “I’m an artist, so we needed a studio for me.” “Also, because we have a small garden, we needed something that was going to fit.” “Having […]
Tony’s Horse Stables and Guest Accommodation
“We love it, and everyone comments on how great they look.” Two Cedarspan™ structures stand side by side, adding both value and charm to this rural property. “From our perspective, having them in there looks appealing, and part of the joy of having a horse property is being able to put beautiful buildings on there.” […]