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 […]
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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 […]
5 New Ways You Can Use a Garden Room This Summer
Summer’s nearly here and we’re all looking forward to spending more time outdoors with family & friends. This Summer, Aussies are investing in their own outdoors: garden rooms, entertainment areas and backyard pools; to create the Resort Feel at Home. We take a look at 5 unique & inspiring ways you can use the humble […]
Top 5 Melwood Pool Cabanas (and how to create your own)
The weather’s warming up & holidays are on their way; which means it’s time for some Pool Cabana Inspiration. “The best thing about Pool Cabanas? They create space the whole family can use, year-round.” We’re sharing our Top 5 Melwood Pool Cabanas of all time, PLUS all the details to help you create your own. […]
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 – […]
Thinking of setting up an office in the backyard?
A backyard office gives you a clear, defined place to get work done. Unlike working inside the home, where you’re at the beck and call of everything vying for your attention, the backyard office brings you greater calm and focus, while promoting productivity and creativity. What’s more, today’s backyard offices can be designed with all […]
You won’t believe how little a space is needed for a garden office
A Home Office in the backyard is sounding more and more appealing to all of us who have had to work from home. However, it can be hard to work out what size garden room you need, or how much will fit inside. To help you picture this, we’ve curated a few of our favourite […]