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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A backyard office that helped sell a home
When Joy added a Melwood garden studio to her home in Duffy, ACT, she was looking for a private, quiet space to work and unwind. What she got was all of that – and an unexpected edge when it came time to sell. “We’ve just sold our house at auction, and the studio was one […]
Need more space? Read this before you move house
“This is the best decision we’ve made in ten years and it now means we’re no longer looking to move house.” With a full house and even fuller schedule, Matt’s family were desperate for more space. “There are six of us — two adults and four kids between 10-19 years plus a beloved canine. The […]
5 ways a garden room can benefit your business
Whether it’s an office, storage space, a workroom/studio or a private space for meeting clients, there are endless ways that a garden room can benefit your business. And – with the Australian Government’s Instant Asset Incentive; your new garden room could also reduce your tax bill! Assets (up to the value of $150k) purchased for […]