Unique Granny Flat Uses You Haven’t Thought Of

Are you dreaming of a stylish space to entertain pool party guests? How about room for an epic movie night? Or a quiet, kid-free retreat?

Luxury living doesn’t have to cost the earth. Like many homeowners, you’d probably love to have your own home cinema or a dedicated space to run your home business. Granny Flats are the ultimate solution to gaining more space in your home—for whatever reason you need it. Flexible and convenient, Granny Flats aren’t just for Granny anymore. They give you the extra space you require and can be designed to meet your unique needs.

Let’s explore some unique opportunities a backyard Granny Flat can provide.

Unique Granny Flat Ideas

Gourmet Kitchen or Private Chef’s Space

Whether you’re obsessed with your smoker, you spend hours crafting creative hors d’oeuvres or you run your own catering business from your current home kitchen, a Granny Flat that serves as a gourmet kitchen will make you the talk of the town. For those who take their home entertaining seriously, having enough space to prepare, clean up and even serve gourmet meals is a dream come true.

Pool House

From easy clean up after a poolside barbecue, to somewhere for the kids to retreat to after a long, hot day in the sun, a Granny Flat pool house allows you to make the most of your outside living space without having to venture into the main home to use the bathroom or grab a drink. A pool house Granny Flat is a place to relax and entertain all year round, adding value to your property as a flexible space where you can store chemicals, pool toys and towels.

Home Gym or Wellness Retreat

If you struggle to be human without hitting the gym or the yoga mat in the morning, why not build a Granny Flat to give you the extra space you need so you don’t even have to leave home to complete your morning routine? Free up your garage space for your car with a secondary dwelling custom-designed to accommodate all your exercise equipment and motivate you to move.

Creative Studio or Office

Need more room for creative pursuits? A Granny Flat or a backyard studio make an ideal workspace for art, crafts or hobbies, with plenty of room to store all of your supplies. Trying to run a business minus the cost of renting office space? A Granny Flat build makes it easy to work and earn money without having to leave home. A Granny Flat office can be customised to meet your specific demands so that you can create a backyard studio for work or play.

Short-Term Rental Income

Wouldn’t it be great to use your existing land to provide you with extra income? A Granny Flat building project is a way to earn rental income without having to pay off an investment property for the rest of your life. Using short-term rental sites like Airbnb where tiny homes and detached Granny Flats are in high demand, potential tenants can easily find you. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the higher rental yields a Granny Flat provides.

Kids’ Playroom or Teen Hangout

When you have kids, you could always do with the extra room a Granny Flat provides. Whether you need a playroom to get the toys out from under your feet, or some peace and quiet away from the sounds of gaming, a Granny Flat is a flexible option that will grow with your family as your requirements change.

Guest House or Extended Family Living

Have somewhere nice and quiet ready for when elderly relatives come to stay by giving them their own guest house away from the main property. Build a Granny Flat and get Granny out of the cramped, claustrophobic spare room for good. Offering a sense of privacy and independence that’s hard to find when living under one roof, Granny might just decide to stay on as a permanent babysitter.

Home Movie Theatre or Games Room

A kitchenette complete with a popcorn maker and a slushie machine, surround sound, a projector screen and luxurious seating—welcome to your very own home cinema. Kit out your Granny Flat with soundproofing and heavy curtains and you’ll have a place to watch movies, play billiards or host family board game nights whenever you like.

Tips For Building A Secondary Dwelling That’s Right For You

Planning: Building a Granny Flat requires a certain amount of planning to ensure it meets all building and legal requirements. You can make the process of gaining approval or dealing with your local council easier by finding a builder that lets you be as involved as you like. For example, at Granny Flat Solutions, we offer three levels of participation to cater for all needs.

Design: You don’t need to hire a home designer or interior designer for a great-looking Granny Flat. Granny Flat Solutions has a designer range of Granny Flats designed to suit any block or budget. However, if you want full creative control, we can build you a custom Granny Flat to suit your needs and tastes.

Price: When looking for the right builder, a cheaper price won’t always be the best option. Check what’s covered in your construction contract as inclusions and what are upgrades. Also, think about what you want to achieve.

At Granny Flat Solutions, we offer superior Granny Flats. As the only Granny Flat company that’s won awards for both Granny Flat design and construction, you can rest assured you’re getting a new build of the highest quality.

Our Granny Flats Are As Unique As You Are

If you’re looking to build a Granny Flat in New South Wales, Granny Flat Solutions are construction industry leaders, winning 8 straight years of Master Builder’s Association Awards for our work. But don’t just take our word for it, visit one of our display homes and see the difference for yourself or call us on 1300 160 320.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have more than 1 Granny Flat on my property?

You can’t have more than one secondary dwelling on one property. However, you can have a studio as well as a Granny Flat. A studio is defined as a non-habitable space so it can’t have a kitchen or laundry, but it can have a bathroom and living space.

Do I need approval for a Granny Flat?

In New South Wales, you may not need council approval for your Granny Flat, provided it meets certain requirements. You can read more about Granny Flat rules for each state of Australia here.

How much value does a Granny Flat add in Australia?

According to CoreLogic, an extra 2 bedrooms and a bathroom can add more than 30% to the value of an existing home.