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Tag: garden room
Do I need a Concrete Slab for my Garden Room?
One of the most common questions we’re asked is “Do I need a concrete slab for my Garden Room?”. The good news is, most Melwood Garden Rooms don’t require a concrete slab! Unless you’re using the garden room for exceptionally heavy machinery or equipment, a raised timber floor is the recommended choice. What is […]
How to Choose the right Garden Room for Your Property
A garden room is a property investment. Selected carefully, and built to last, it will be enjoyed by your family for years to come. To ensure the design is spot on, you need to get its position, size and look just right. Here’s how: 1. Find the perfect spot Garden rooms can be positioned […]
More than just a garden room
A garden room doesn’t just have to be a place to store unused tools or furniture – it can be an oriental tea-house, a dedicated music room or even a pottery studio! Recent years have seen a boom in stylish garden rooms. Fitted with all the modern comforts, these outdoor structures become a place to […]
Top Tips for Designing Your Art Studio
Your Questions, Answered!
This month on the blog, we chat with our product & interior stylist to get answers to some of your most-asked questions! Q. How many windows can I have? You can add as many doors and windows to your Melwood Cabana as you like! You can also choose where they will go. Our friendly & knowledgeable […]
3 Reasons why Teenage Retreats are Popular with Parents
As kids grow, the family home can feel more and more crowded. Parents are solving this problem with a teenage retreat in the backyard. Designed to give teens the space they need, whilst keeping them nearby, teen retreats are a win-win for parents & teens. Here are 3 reasons why teenage retreats work so […]
How Danielle transformed her backyard from barren to beautiful
Photos of Danielle’s newly-transformed backyard have us in awe! With a busy work-from-home schedule, Danielle desperately needed more space. By adding a Melwood cabana to her property, she has transformed a rocky, unuseable area of her backyard into a cozy, chic and useful space! In Danielle’s own words, “It’s also a great space for relaxing […]
HSC Study Tips to help your teen succeed
The countdown is on, and this year’s HSC exams are nearly here! We’ve gathered together some top-of-the-class tips from former students to get your child a step ahead! Parents of teens in their final year, as well as those of us who have done the HSC, will remember what a stressful, taxing time it is. […]
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 […]