The idea of prefabricated extensions in a post 1950's World became much more real with the advent of Mid Century modern architecture. Streamlined walls with minimal decoration and large windows…
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 studio for his wife, who’s a homeopath but has…
Put the ‘Oh’ in Office with a Garden Office Pod Working smarter means optimizing what you have. And nothing maximizes your space, your time, or your talents better than a…
"Most of the excuses I made...- not enough time- not enough money- not enough knowledge- not the right connections...were just ways to avoid the real bottleneck: Not enough courage.There was…
Would our ancestors be shocked at the "horrors" of modern architecture? - Interesting read. Prefab Townhouse Brimming With Character - Houzz featuring our large showers. The Dos and Don'ts of Designing an…
How to solve your living space problems (and help Australia at the same time)
There are many lessons Australia can take out of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the most important should be our need to become more self-sufficient. We need to reduce our…
The number of ‘kidults’ (young adults) living with their parents in Australia is on the rise. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, 43% of 20-24 year-olds and 17%…
The idea of building conventionally (where a builder turns up with his tools in his truck and then waits for his chippies, labourers and material deliveries before building everything from…
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 This contemporary and modest garden room extension is only 4.6 x 6.8m. It accommodates a bathroom with a toilet and kitchenette in an open…
This is how we construct a concrete free sub floor at Garden Studios. The biggest advantages of using this method are that you will not have to bring concrete into…
Our latest prefabricated studio the Opus C enters the World. Build time approx 4 days. We are trying to shorten the construction time to 3 days. Priced at $ 14'900…
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, extended home, the next. Made possible by Garden Studios Project Team (Inna Schelov and Joseph Cade), this transformation brought…
At the rate we’re going, if you don’t own or live in a granny flat in Melbourne or anywhere else in Australia, chances are you know someone who does. And…
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’…
Shopping for a Granny Flat? Here’s Our Buyers’ Guide in Melbourne
If it has ever crossed your mind to buy or build a granny flat, you are definitely not alone. The skyrocketing cost of housing in Australia has pushed many…
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 living in a granny flat. Is it really still a granny flat if I lived there, already fed up with the concept of sharing houses, before my twenty-second…
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…
