Grand Designs Australia

ODE TO THE aussie shed

There’s no doubt Aussies are a hardworking bunch. Whether you are kid wrangling or organising corporate takeovers, there’s nothing quite like a long cool drink and relaxing in your own happy place when the day is done. Creating a space to call your own is important. Whether it’s a custom-designed shed, a pool room to playfully hustle your friends or a family games room to make lasting memories, the choice is yours. Australians love creating warm intimate spaces at home that are a unique reflection of who they are.

THE MAN CAVE

The traditional man cave has come a long way from the classic shed, where you’d find lads with their heads under the bonnet of a car, cold brew in hand. Classic man caves are filled with memorabilia, treasures sourced from far-away places, and often a collection of

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