“We had a valuation more recently by a Real Estate Agent, and he said it added about $100,000.” Since having her Melwood installed, Jessica and her family now enjoy more space and a significant boost to their property value. “We definitely know we got our money back and more. From a resale point of […]
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A Cost-Effective Way to Increase Your Property Value
Data reveals that many of us are spending more time at home, sparking a boom in home improvement and renovations. In fact, Australians have invested more money on home renovations during the pandemic years than at any other time since records began 50 years ago¹. According to Suncorp lending data, Victorians were the biggest spenders, […]
How to create a backyard home office space
Working from home. Sounds great, right? Until you’re on an important call and the vacuum starts up. Or you need to pack up your laptop, screen, keyboard and stationary because another household member needs to use the dining table. Surely, there has to be more a more productive way to work from home! With more […]
Amanda’s coastal office, a peaceful place for clients and guests
This all-white garden room is a striking backyard feature. It’s also Amanda’s work from home studio. “It’s been very beneficial for us.” “It’s lovely to have a separate space for the clients I have.” Since 2020, the number of Australians working from home has almost doubled in 2022, making a home office essential rather […]
Malcolm’s Stylish Hobby Room
After recently selling his home, Malcolm says his garden room added exceptional value. “Having sold my property in a week, there was no doubt that a major selling point was that I had a studio where other similar properties did not.” The extra space away from the main dwelling was a highlight for prospective […]
Essential Work from Home Solution to Make Your Family Happy
“I army crawled in there.” “He was always on Zoom meetings.” Dodging daily video calls was not a game Jamie enjoyed playing. “I’d have to duck and try and get past the camera view to get what I had to get.” “It’s not a way to live. I couldn’t get dressed in there. He would […]
Essential Stay-at-Home Studios, a Solution to Lockdown Stress
As we find ourselves in lockdown once again, many families are feeling the strain. With the rise of spending more time at home, so comes the demand for more space. For these Melwood customers, timing was everything. Their garden rooms have given them space to break away from the family unit while still […]
Two Siblings, Two Playrooms, a Grandma’s Huge Gift
When Marie bought a Melwood cubby house for each of her granddaughters, it wasn’t just a gift but also a life lesson she was hoping to impart. Kristie, the mother of the two girls, recounts being at the Neutral Bay display centre with her mum. “She said one of them would be great, and then […]
Study Room: Create a Library State of Mind with a Melwood
Study Rooms Want to have a study room available for individual study, group study, or as a reading room? There’s no need for a library card or the need to book a study room online when you have a study room in your backyard! Time to Get Productive! Create your own focus room at home […]
This Beautiful Garden Room Uplifted a Family in Hard Times
“It’s been a tough six months, but we felt so blessed to have this addition. It couldn’t have come at a better time.” Last year, at the height of the pandemic, Annabel was also going through a health battle. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” “During all the chemo and radiation process, it was really […]