Scotland Island, off Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is reached only by boat or barge, with steep bush blocks, unsealed tracks and no stores. So how do you build there? Meet three islanders, a boatbuilder, a family chasing sunshine, and a couple working from the woods, whose Melwoods were barged across the water as modular panels and built on site in places conventional construction couldn’t.
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A complete country lifestyle, one barn at a time
Michael nearly threw away the flyer. Instead, it became the start of a complete country homestead built from two matching Cedarspan barns, one at a time, helped by their own hands.
A barn built for today, designed for tomorrow
Today, this generous Cedarspan barn is a garage and workshop. But when John designed it, he was thinking of a very different future. What is now a car enthusiast’s dream space for housing and storing his automotive classics could be something entirely different tomorrow. And that’s the plan. “We are pleased with the barn and […]
Behind the scenes – A tiny yet mighty home office
Many of our customers don’t stop at one Greenspan building – a testament to their experience and satisfaction with the end result. Les and Katrina are no exception. Four years after installing their first, mid-size Mod, they came back for more – this time a micro version. And it’s an unbelievable use of space. “…the […]
A woodshop whispering tales of timber and time
No one appreciates the craftsmanship and design detail that goes into a quality building quite like an architect. It’s why Harold chose a Melwood Mod when he needed a new woodshop. And it’s why he couldn’t just stand by and watch properties that were packed to the rafters with historic character get torn down. Instead, […]
A story of synergy and strength
When Wayne and Carol set out to replace a rundown old garage on their property in Sydney’s Upper North Shore, they had options – a cheap and cheerful basic steel shed or invest in something more durable and aesthetically pleasing. Like every harmonious marriage, they came to a compromise. And boy, are they glad they […]
A DIY workshop too good for tools
When hobby tinkerer, David, was gifted his father’s cherished collection of tools, he found himself in need of a place to store and use them. It was the perfect excuse to dive into an exciting new project…and build his very own DIY workshop! But the end result turned out to be a little too good! […]
A wooden workshop for working with wood
We say our timber garden studios are built to last and it’s a claim we can proudly back up with evidence. Like this cute as a button Melwood Verandah, going strong and still very much loved 22 years later. “It’s fantastic; I wouldn’t be without it.” A lasting legacy For Heather and Patricia, their timber […]
Shed Insulation Melwood Insulated Shed
Melwood cabanas and garden rooms are better insulated than most houses these days. Roof insulation and sarking are standard features of all Melwood prefab structures, providing comfort all year round. 50mm Anticon insulation is included in the roof, keeping out the summer heat and stopping the warmth from leaving your garden room in winter. With […]
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 […]