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 […]
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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. […]
A Visual Guide to Your Garden Room Options
When selecting the options for your new Garden Room, it can be difficult to know which one to choose, or how they’re going to look in person. To help you with this, we’ve created a visual guide to your Garden Room options. Scroll down to see exactly what our different cladding types, windows, doors and […]
Editors Pick: Our Top 5 Mod Garden Rooms (and the story behind each one)
Looking for some inspiration for a modern backyard re-do? We’ve hand-picked our Top 5 Mod Garden Rooms of all time to give you a little inspiration. Scroll down to see the famous five, and read the story behind each one. 1. Claire’s Black Pool Cabana (Mod No.18) By adding a Mod No.18 and a […]
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 […]
A healing haven, the heart of this family’s home
When Annabel was diagnosed with breast cancer at the height of the pandemic in late 2020, it felt like her world was crumbling. But in her backyard, a recently installed garden studio became a haven for her healing. “It has brought us a lot of joy. Its the best possible use of our back garden.” […]
Coming in hot: Pool Cabana Inspiration (just in time for Summer)
Pool Cabanas are the new must-have that Aussie families are splashing out on. They’re stylish, functional and guaranteed to make you get your money’s worth out of your pool. We’ve rounded up our Top 6 Pool Cabanas for you. Scroll down for serious backyard envy inspiration. Claire’s stylish black pool cabana […]
Claire’s Must-See Backyard Transformation (with a stunning pool & modern black cabana)
There’s nothing we love more than a good before & after! The lovely Claire of @theshabbychick, (aka queen of furniture transformations) recently applied her skills to her entire backyard. By adding a Melwood Pool Cabana, and a pool to her backyard, Claire has transformed a bare patch of grass (‘dead space’) into a stylish poolside […]