Working from home used to be a rare perk, but it’s quickly becoming the new normal across many industries. Progressive companies are realising the many benefits for both staff and the bottom line. Employees gain greater work-life balance and autonomy. Allowing staff to work remotely – whether full-time or a hybrid mix – provides more […]
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Belinda’s backyard multi-use Melwood
In just four short years, this family’s Melwood has had multiple makeovers, proving its versatility and value as a multi-use garden room. “We love our cabana…It has definitely been a positive addition to our home.” Time to reimagine living space What started as a creative lockdown solution for remote working has evolved into a multi-use […]
A garden studio wellness retreat
Dianne needed more space, fast! After sifting through countless granny flat and cabin offerings on the market, and even considering extending her house, everything was proving too hard, too costly, and too long. Then she discovered the Melwood range from Greenspan. “It’s a beautiful space for me to de-stress and decompress.” An urgent need for […]
Do I need council approval for a shed or garden room?
So, you want to add a shed or non-habitable* garden room to your backyard? If so, you are probably wondering if you need to obtain planning approvals to do so. Overview to exemptions Each state and territory has its own requirements. But as a very general rule, most councils will allow a non-habitable structure to […]
The missing puzzle piece
For Nick and Charmayne, a Melwood didn’t just create extra space; it reshaped their entire home-buying journey. And it allowed them to secure a dream home they would otherwise have to forget.
The shed upgrade game-changer
What if you could transform a dull old space into stylish storage, an inspiring home office, or a vibrant hangout space for the kids and their friends. What if you could add visual appeal to the backyard and increase property value?
Better still, what if you could achieve all of the above?
After years of longing…the dream pool room
After years of longing, the Tuckers’ dream of adding a Melwood came to life effortlessly when the opportunity finally arrived. The wait was over, and they could finally dive into their pool room! Several years on, the family’s Melwood Mod is a hub of activity.
Changing lives in changing times
Jamie’s initial purchase of two Melwoods, one for storage and the other for her Macramé workshop, has evolved. Also a WFH space and a sanctuary during COVID, transitioning into a gaming area and an occasional bedroom in 2023, and is now set to become her home office for a new job.
The Melwood Mod, a space filled with natural light
Brooke personalised her Melwood by adding large glass sidelights & doors across the front, mirroring the rear façade of her home. Opening on to the manicured lawn behind the pool, this Melwood has given Brooke and her family the extra space they need to enjoy their beautiful backyard.
Pool cabana, home office & overflow accommodation all in a Melwood!
It’s been a few years now since Belinda had her Melwood installed in her Western Sydney backyard. With covid more or less behind us, the Melwood has become the centre piece to Belinda’s backyard pool setting, providing a space for the whole family to enjoy!