Welcoming back the San Marino: Refreshed and Reopened

Find out how you can create the perfect summer coastal home and be inspired by the real life examples at the McDonald Jones Homes Displays across NSW and ACT.Coastal style remains one of the most popular interior design styles of the past 5 years. This style evokes feelings of long summer holidays and calming ocean breezes, signifying our love for the beauty we see in our natural coastal environments - no matter where you live.

Welcome to the McDonald Jones Homes Japandi Material Guide, designed to help you choose the right elements for your Australian home.

Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse – A Builder’s Perspective on the Perfect PalettePantone’s announcement of Mocha Mousse as the Colour of the Year for 2025 has certainly sparked excitement. This soft, earthy hue—blending the warmth of brown with creamy undertones—presents a sophisticated yet inviting tone perfect for modern homes.

We bring you a great variety of design inspiration and advice, especially with the latest trends in Japandi Australian homes, inspired by Japanese minimalism and contemporary Scandinavian functionality.

Discover how to achieve the classic modern farmhouse look with insights from Nadine Latunin, Head of Interior Design at McDonald Jones.

McDonald Jones Home is an established leader in Australian sustainable home design. Explore your options with the bet luxury home builders in Sydney.

The top country home builders can bring your modern farmhouse dreams to life. Learn more about acreage house plans from McDonald Jones Homes in NSW and ACT.

Create a calming, clutter-free space that celebrates nature. With the Japandi style concept on the rise in homes across NSW and ACT, now’s the time to embrace Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian style functionality. As a beautiful blend of both cultural designs, Japandi is a fun, light-filled option for decorating your home and making your living spaces feel more Zen. Check out our step-by-step guide to incorporating key Japandi elements like natural materials, clean lines and muted tones.

At McDonald Jones Homes, our NSW and ACT home builders proudly bring you the latest updates in house design trends. Today we will dive into the concept of Japandi style, which is making waves across Australia thanks to its clean lines and cool comfort. This design trend takes the minimalism of Japanese style and the simplicity of Scandinavian interiors to create elegant living areas rich in natural warmth. Dive into our full guide with top tips on incorporating Japandi style into home décor.