--- title: "Building Granny Flats News Australia | Designs (2) : Backyard Grannys" description: Designs | Keep up to date with all the latest granny flat news with Backyard Grannys. Read about recent builds, building regulations and investment information. (2) --- Menu [Floor plans](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/granny-flat-designs) [Featured builds](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/granny-flats-portfolio) [How it works](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/how-it-works) [Price guide](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/pages/price-guide) [Investor guide](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/investors-information) [Contact](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/contact) [About us](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/about-us) [Showroom locations](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/locations) [Meet our team](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/our-team) [Awards](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/awards) [Resources](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources) [FAQs](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/faq) # Backyard Grannys: News Stay up to date with the latest news, client stories and industry updates on our blog. The News section is designed to be a wealth of knowledge for our clients and is suitable for all stages of granny flat research. We focus on design and style, family housing and investment, building technique and construction industry updates, decor and backyard living. 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For those seeking a contemporary look and maximum use of space, it is no wonder [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/allambie-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) ![Clever 2-Bedroom Granny Flat Design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Elanora%20%E2%80%93%202%20bedroom%20granny%20flat%20design/ra_elanora_13-watermarked-copy.jpg) ### [The Elanora – 2 bedroom granny flat design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/elanora-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) The Elanora separates the two bedrooms and bathroom from the entertaining zone to allow for harmonious family living. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/elanora-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) ![Building a two storey granny flat: Site Preparation](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/21-balaclava-1.jpg) ### [Building a two storey granny flat: Site Preparation](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-site-preparation) This is the 2nd blog in a series of 6 about the process of building a two storey granny flat. In Australia, there’s been an increase in homeowners and investors building granny flats within their yards. A lot of property owners have seen the benefits of having one, including additional accommodation for extended families [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-site-preparation) ![Smart 3-Bedroom Granny Flat Design - The Yarra](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Yarra%203%20Bedroom%20Granny%20Flat%20Design/ra_yarra_10-copy.jpg) ### [The Yarra 3 bedroom granny flat design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/yarra-3-bedroom-granny-flat-design/) The Yarra granny flat design provides smart and contemporary living solutions for investors or for a burgeoning family. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/yarra-3-bedroom-granny-flat-design/) ![The Bardo Design Granny Flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Bardo%20Design%20Granny%20Flat/editra_bardo_07-1.jpg) ### [The Bardo Design Granny Flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/bardo-design-granny-flat) Think it’s time to spruce up your backyard? We have a wide array of granny flat designs ideal for any blocks, orientations, budgets and requirements. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/bardo-design-granny-flat) ![The Myall Designer Granny Flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Myall%20Designer%20Granny%20Flat/the-myall-1.jpg) ### [The Myall Designer Granny Flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/myall-designer-granny-flat) If a relaxing, beach feel is something you’d like, our designer granny flat the Myall is the perfect option for you. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/myall-designer-granny-flat) ![The Orana Designer Granny Flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Orana%20Designer%20Granny%20Flat/ra_orana-shape-2-bed-watermarked-1.jpg) ### [The Orana Designer Granny Flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/orana-designer-granny-flat) There’s no denying that designer granny flats provide one of the best compact and practical living solutions, whilst still being within an affordable price. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/orana-designer-granny-flat) ![Designer Granny Flats – the next evolution of backyard buildings](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Designer%20Granny%20Flats%20%E2%80%93%20the%20next%20evolution%20of%20backyard%20buildings/the-neat-two-storey-build-was-a-budget-project.jpg) ### [Designer Granny Flats – the next evolution of backyard buildings](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/designer-granny-flats-next-evolution-backyard-buildings) We enjoyed reading a recent article in Domain (full article here) about ‘backyard buildings’, aka a granny flat, because it echoed what we are hearing from our clients. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/designer-granny-flats-next-evolution-backyard-buildings) ![Did you know you could build two-storey granny flats?](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Did%20you%20know%20you%20could%20build%20two-storey%20granny%20flats/fullerton-st-stockton-main.webp) ### [Did you know you could build two-storey granny flats?](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/did-you-know-you-could-build-two-storey-granny-flats) Find out how our clients get a two-storey customisable, turnkey solution in 12 weeks. With Backyard Grannys the sky isn’t the limit! [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/did-you-know-you-could-build-two-storey-granny-flats) [1](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs/page/1) [2](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs/page/2) Designs | Keep up to date with all the latest granny flat news with Backyard Grannys. Read about recent builds, building regulations and investment information. 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