At Garden Studios, we had the privilege of collaborating with a truly special client. Who had already created the perfect garden space, yet felt that something was missing. After dedicating…
Today, we're excited to share the journey of a client whose dream of creating the perfect interior and exterior design for their Degre Granny Flat became a reality. From the…
Today, we want to tell you about an exciting project we recently completed. We took on the challenge of building a shed on a steep slope. The clients desire, well,…
Whether you’re seeking a cost-effective home office or have the desire of building it yourself, GardenStudios in Melbourne offers the best of both worlds. Additionally, leave the foundation and building…
Are you a homeowner with a growing family? Or perhaps you have a parent or dependent who requires care and an additional bathroom? In either case, a bathroom extension could…
We Dreamed a Home Office Studio to Life – Then called it Thinkpod!
The idea for this home office studio originated during the Covid pandemic, when limited supplies and restricted access to construction sites sparked creativity. Creating Functional Spaces: We collaborated with U-Build…
If you're a mother who recently transitioned her office to her home, you might initially feel like you've hit the jackpot. Working from home saves you time on commuting, and…
Introducing our Gorgeous Granny Flat "Foster", the perfect customizable living space for seniors and teenagers. Our thoughtfully designed granny flats offer a comfortable experience with a spacious living room/bedroom, modern…
Choosing a Home Office Builder in Melbourne When choosing a home office builder in Melbourne it’s essential to work with a team that will ensure your office addition is not…
The Top Benefits of Investing in a Garden Office Pod
When your home is feeling a little bit too cramped, and you need some extra space to concentrate and get your work done, there’s a perfect solution that won’t require…
Discover the remarkable transformation of Jim Grant's small garden space into a functional and inspiring home office, made possible by the innovative "Sensei" a Think Pod by Garden Studios. Explore…
Alice Stolz, a devoted homeowner, had never given much thought to modifying her beloved house. However, the unexpected events of last year's lockdown posed a significant challenge for her family.…
Can I Add a Prefabricated Extension to My Home? And Other Common Questions
You're tired of having your kids running around in the background while taking work calls. Or maybe you are finally ready to take back up your beloved hobby of painting.…
This is a very interesting studio designed for a husband-and-wife team. The husband originally contacted me with a request to build a homeopathic home office for his wife, who’s a homeopath…
Work Smarter - Build a Garden Office Pod Working smarter means optimizing what you have. And nothing maximizes your space, your time, or your talents better than a garden office…
"We often find ourselves making excuses in life. We say we don't have...- time- money- knowledge- the right connections to pursue our dreams.But deep down, we know that the real…
Embark on a journey of discovery as our articles feature the irresistible charm of garden studios. Would our ancestors be shocked at the "horrors" of modern architecture? - Interesting read. Prefab…
Solve your living space problems with 100% Australian prefabricated houses.
From the pandemic, Australia learns the importance of self-sufficiency, reducing reliance on overseas supplies, like from China, and promoting manufacturing within the country, including prefabricated houses in Australia. The alternative…
The number of ‘kidults’ (young adults) living at home with their parents in Australia is on the rise. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, 43% of 20-24 year-olds…
Why Modular Home Extensions are Better The idea of building conventionally (where a builder turns up with his tools in his truck and then waits for his chippies, labourers and…
The archaic reason why Melbourne granny flats need to be relocatable Granny flats have been around since the 1950s. Back then, local governments in Melbourne freely supplied asbestos-sheeted structures for…
Prefabricated Home Extension A great example of how to have your cake and eat it. This home extension takes advantage of the high roof line in the main house and…
A Garden Shed for when you are in heaven. This Studio was built on a solid steel subfloor using structurally insulated panels with an R rating of 2.9. French windows…
When a pool room can add over $ 100'000 to your home. #Poolrooms can be an excellent way to increase value to a property. The main consideration is how relevant…
Garden Room Extension 4.6 x 6.8m In the world of home improvements, there's often an inherent desire to maximize space without compromising style or the harmony of the existing structure,…
This is how we construct a concrete free sub floor at Garden Studios , because the foundation is one of the most critical aspects. Traditionally, a concrete sub floor has…
Prefabricated house in Warragul, assembled with precision and care. It took us 11 days with the help of two skilled carpenters, to assemble this prefabricated house, and the secret to…
Introducing the Opus C, our latest prefabricated studio that enters the world. At Garden Studios, we understand the importance of time. That's why we're excited to tell you that Opus…
Why Build A Granny Flat? Get 4 Perfectly Good Reasons Why.
Everyone and their, well, granny, seems to be building a granny flat these days— or picking out granny flat designs, or looking for granny flat builders in Melbourne, the rest…
House Extension Solutions from Garden Studios Spotlighted on Houzz
A tired, three-bedroom house one day; a stylish and spacious, house extension, the next step. Made possible by Garden Studios Project Team (Inna Schelov and Joseph Cade), this transformation brought…
The way things are going, if you're not a granny flat owner in Melbourne or elsewhere in Australia, you probably know someone who is. Even if you're not sure what…
Granny flat living is a lifestyle choice. Agree? Because when you choose to build or live in a granny flat, you choose a hip, trendy, free-spirited, dare we say ‘fashionable’…
Buy a Granny Flat? Here’s Our Buyers’ Guide in Melbourne
If you've considered buying or building a granny flat, you're not alone. The soaring housing costs in Australia have led many to find more affordable places to live. Granny…
Choosing Your Designer Granny Flats in Victoria or Melbourne
So many designs, so little time. There are lots of us who can’t wait to move into granny flats in Victoria, or build their own granny flats in Melbourne, but…
Millennial Housing Crisis? Granny Flats Are The Answer
A millennial navigating the complexities of the millennial housing crisis while living in a granny flat. Is it really still a granny flat if I lived there, already fed up…
What Is The Solution To Affordable Housing? Garden Studios
A solution to affordable housing in this country does exist. In fact, it would be true to say that it has existed for decades. In the 1950’s, a fibro shed…
You've probably heard of them, but have you ever thought 'what exactly is a granny flat?' and 'why would I need one?' Think of a granny flat as a second…
5 Minimalistic Home Extension Designs for Granny Flats
With the population growing at an increasing rate, more and more people each day are turning to granny flats Melbourne for living space. They can be beautifully designed, however, when the…
House Extension Ideas: Why A Modular Extension Is Best
Looking for house extension ideas and designs? A modular extension is the best option. Also known as flat-pack extensions, prefab extensions, or modular granny flats, they are becoming increasingly popular, not…
7 Tips On How to Choose the Most Reliable Granny Flat Builder
Choosing the right person or company as your granny flat builder is extremely important to get right first time. With so many things that can go wrong, from the planning…
The affordability of property in Melbourne has become an important issue of late, with many governments trying to lower the costs of this important asset. However, many people in Melbourne…
The perception of what granny flats are has definitely changed over the years. From one room bungalows in the backyard to the stylish, five-star resort type granny flats of these modern times,…
Pei Granny Flat Design by Garden Studios Building permits for granny flats, swimming pools, or pretty much any structure that you can think of should be the main consideration prior to…
So what are the top reasons to build a granny flat? Granny flats are springing up across the nation's suburbs as property owners convert their backyards for more living space.…
Local governments have indicated that more and more people are building on their blocks of land, as subdivisions or granny flats. These granny flats are not only a substantial source…