Mentioning Colorbond cladding in classic Cottage Green reminds most people of traditional Federation colour schemes. What’s so exciting about this practical 4.5m x 7m craft workshop near Newcastle is Cottage Green used in a modern way with contrasting cream-beige aluminium window frames and the inclusion of louvre-style windows for extra ventilation.
Not all Backyard Pods are intended as nice-looking granny flats, home offices, or studios. Many are for purposes where functionality is more important than appearance. This 4.5m x 10m flatpack project under construction in Queanbeyan NSW, near Canberra, is an industrial-looking storage facility and darkroom on residential land.
The ‘extra space’ dilemma is solved on a rural acreage in Central West, NSW when a DIY Backyard Pod features many energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly materials and is powered ‘off-the-grid’ to become a potential combination guest sleep-out and home office. Background The property was unusual as it featured a partly-restored community hall and adjacent amenities room which…
Discover how this Sunbury VIC local built an ultimate ‘man-cave’ with veranda to enjoy his hobbies in his own backyard on a low budget. You won’t believe the amazing atmosphere created inside by the proud owner with his collection of pinball machines and other eclectic vintage items.
Granny flats Blue Mountains – how a customer at Katoomba easily built a low-cost backyard garden studio apartment or granny flat. But “don’t call it a granny flat,” he said of his deluxe ‘bachelor pod’ shared with his Golden Retriever. N4 wind rating for Backyard Pods complied with the Blue Mountains building regulations.
