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Award-winning Artist Takes Us Inside Her Backyard Studio

Award winning Sydney based artist, Kathrin takes us through her Melwood Art Studio, home to her famous portrait of Kate Ceberano, and many more awe-inspiring pieces. Kathrin chose the Melwood Mod design, a favourite for art studios. The fixed highlight windows at the top of the front wall provide an ideal light-filled space to work […]

Secrets to Make Your Backyard a Warm and Happy Place

  “Immense value of immense happiness.” That’s the worth Gitte places on her garden room. The South Sydney resident had her Melwood installed in 2017. Back then, the motive was simple; to dampen out the sound of her husband playing the guitar. “It’s just his hobby. It hasn’t always sounded as good as it does […]

Boost Productivity with an Outdoor Studio

  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 […]

A Multi-Purpose Space for a Growing Family

  As Covid-19 continues to impact our lives, the need for more room and multi-functional spaces is in higher demand than ever before. “This is only a 600 square metre block, so it’s a small block when you think that we have a front yard, the house, and the pool.” Long before the pandemic, France, […]

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 […]

All-white inspiration for a summery garden room

When you want to make a statement in your backyard, a crisp, white garden room is a sure winner. We’ve seen it used in all of our designs, from modern to traditional, and gathered up our favourite photos to inspire you. Scroll down to take a look at some of our favourite all-white Melwood garden […]

How to Plan a Pool Cabana for Your Backyard

If there’s one backyard upgrade Aussies love, it’s a swimming pool!   A lot of pool owners face a common problem though: no poolside shade to relax in and dry off after a swim. The solution? Pool Cabanas.   These popular structures are easy to install, and the best way to make sure you get […]

Rethinking the Garden Shed: How to Create a Backyard Bar

Imagine enjoying footy finals, cocktail competitions, trivia contests (and the best mojito you’ll ever try)…all, right in your own backyard! It’s time to transform the humble garden shed into an epic backyard bar so you can enjoy happy hour at home. No curfews, no driving, no worries. Ready to find out how? We’ve listed the […]

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 – […]

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