Your Guide into the World of Pool-Side Living A pool house isn’t just a space to fill your backyard, it completes it visually. It becomes the one-stop-shop for all your outdoor lounging and makes hosting a fun summer party a lot more enjoyable. This collection of 5 pool houses covers a wide range of styles and designs, […]
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Ian’s Hamptons Style Teen Retreat
“They love it.” “You can’t get them out of it.” “It keeps them away from the house.” When Ian’s home suddenly became a full house again, he found a solution. “My daughter and her three teenage kids were returning home after a divorce.” To give his family more space, Ian added a teen retreat to […]
This Pool Cabana is a Family’s Happy Space
In and around this pool cabana, a family of four creates special memories. “Our garden wouldn’t be the same without it.” “We’ve had plenty of pool parties, so it gets good use during get-togethers.” Berni says it’s proving to be a valuable and versatile space for her family’s changing needs. “Initially, it was a […]
Anastasia’s Stylish Poolside Garden Room
“We love it. We’re so happy with it.” “Everyone in our family uses it in their special way.” Anastasia was considering an extension on her home before finding an economical solution. “Instead of putting on a second level, I decided it would be a cost-effective way of getting extra space.” She and her husband chose […]
Belinda’s Lockdown Garden Room Project
“It has definitely been a positive addition to our home.” “It was an affordable way to add extra space.” For Belinda and her family, the garden room has come at a perfect time. “Our Melwood has kept us busy during lockdown. We have been painting and doing all the fitting out ourselves.” “We plan to […]
Claire’s Backyard Office, a Peaceful Lockdown Retreat
Once a pool cabana, now a home office. This garden room has evolved to meet a family’s changing needs. When lockdown set in, Claire’s husband Ralph turned the garden room into a backyard office. “If we didn’t have that, and he had to be in our living space, that would be very hard for him.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two Cedarspan Cabins, a Red Door and One Spectacular View
Here on this Southern Highlands property, a red door joins two Cedarspan™ cabins. Nordic inspiration sets the scene where classic charm meets minimalism. It was 1996 when the first cabin was built, inspiring its new owners to replicate it. “We moved here nine years ago, and it was always here.” “We thought it’s easy […]
A Multi-Purpose Space for a Growing Family
As Covid-19 continues to impact our lives, the need for more room and multi-functional spaces is in higher demand than ever before. “This is only a 600 square metre block, so it’s a small block when you think that we have a front yard, the house, and the pool.” Long before the pandemic, France, […]