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 the zillions of design options out there can make it tough to get started.
“How big should it be?”
“What can I do with that much space?”
“What colours should I use?”
In answering these and the myriad other questions you have, there are just as many things that have to be considered. For starters, there’s who’ll be using the granny flat, what they’ll be using it for, how much space you have, and how much you plan on spending. And depending on the kind of granny flat you choose, there will be granny flat laws you’ll have to comply with.
To help make the decision process little easier for you, here are five designer granny flat options along with the advantages of choosing each. We’ll also tell you how you can make each design your own, and make the most of your new granny flat or garden studio.
Fashionable Foster
For larger spaces of up to 42 square metres, the Foster Garden Studio may be the design for you. You’ll be able to fit one or two residents in it, comfortably, at a time in the Foster’s multiple rooms which consist of a bed, bath, and kitchen. The kitchen even comes complete with a bench top, single-bowl sink and tap.
You’ll have your choice of a carpeted or timber-look floor, and the plaster-clad interior walls will be painted. But no matter what colour you choose, it is possible to make this granny flat look bigger by using just one colour scheme throughout all of the rooms. Even if that colour is white, using tints or shades of that one colour can add variety without deviating from the scheme.
If monochromatic just isn’t your style, try a two-colour palette that puts darker, more solid colours below eye-level, and lighter, more muted colours above. Or, if you prefer mostly neutrals for your interiors, painting your door frames, skirting and architraves in a bright colour can make your studio’s overall look “pop”.
Timeless Desing for Modern Living
The ALSOP Granny Flat combines timeless design with practical living. Available in 45m² and 60m², it offers a smart, comfortable layout that’s ideal for family, guests or rental accommodation.
Featuring clean lines, contemporary cladding and thoughtfully positioned glazing, the ALSOP creates a bright, stylish and functional second dwelling that suits a wide range of properties.
Architectural Style Meets Everyday Living
The CÉSAR Granny Flat blends modern architecture with practical living. Available in 48m² and 60m², it offers a spacious, functional layout for family, guests or rental use.
With its striking façade, dual rooflines and thoughtfully designed floor plan, the CÉSAR maximises natural light, space and everyday comfort while delivering a distinctive architectural look.
Big, Beautiful Bawa
As big as most granny flats can get, the Bawa Garden Studio can cover up to 88 square metres, giving you enough room for two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, dining room, and a kitchen-cum-study. Not only would people be able to live in this granny flat full time, but they would be able to have friends over for a flat-warming party, as well.
Choosing a Bawa means getting to choose the cladding you want for the exterior, and choosing between carpeting or laminated floating floorboards. Now that you have the maximum amount of space to “play with”, try expressing yourself with multiple, well-chosen, and carefully arranged wall-bound art pieces.
If you’re not the artsy type, you might want to explore contrasting colour schemes by placing light-coloured furniture pieces, let’s say, against dark-coloured walls. Used in small quantities, black can also be a powerful design element that brings an entire space together. One way to use it would be to paint the ceiling black while leaving the walls and all else in the room, white.
When you consider that a garden studio of any size or design is a potential long-term investment, choosing a designer granny flat in Victoria or Melbourne can be a real challenge. The good news is it’s a challenge you don’t have to face alone. We’ve helped many happy garden studio-owners build the studio of their dreams, and we can help you, too.
Get in touch with us at Garden Studios and let’s get started on your designer studio, today.
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