Understanding CONTEMPO Style

When you build with McDonald Jones, you have access to the inspiring MyChoice Design Studio, a space that allows you to select every design element of your home under one roof. From brick colour to the direction of the handles in the ensuite, our dedicated team of fully qualified Interior Design Consultants will support and guide you through every selection step.

At MyChoice Design Studio, our team has simplified the selection process by creating six styles, each complete with four substyles, with the goal of allowing each customer to easily identify their unique personal style. By understanding and embracing your lifestyle, our team can help you choose a palette that truly reflects your personality and passions.

With six options on offer, it can be difficult to know which is best suited to you and your home design. We want you to enjoy the selection process and not be overwhelmed by the hundreds of leading products offered by MyChoice Design Studio, so let's explore our Contempo style and its four substyles.

What is CONTEMPO Style?

Exciting and appealing, the Contempo style borrows from many periods to pull together a home that reflects your unique style while remaining striking and practical. A modern look that is constantly evolving which embraces balance and functionality across your favourite elements.

CONTEMPO Substyles

The four substyles of Contempo are: Modern, Minimalist, Mid-Century Modern & Scandi.

Modern

The focus of modern homes is simplicity. This style has the base principles of the overarching Contempo syle. This style suits many people as it has an on-trend element but also can mix furniture items from different modern eras as this is most people’s comfort zone.

Get the look with things like:

1. Crisp white walls with contrasting feature walls.
2. Black fixtures to add dramatic accents to tap and hardware.
3. Warm timber tones and paneling.

Explore this style in the Miami 16 on display Sovereign Hills.

Minimalist

Minimalist homes are free of any clutter, they only contain key pieces of furniture that are essential for functional living. Minimalist interiors have a focus on simplicity, essentially the dream of any Marie Kondo fan. Rooms are generally monochromatic, usually featuring muted neutrals, soft greys, and whites.

Get the look with things like:

1.    Bright white and neutral colours.

2.    Timber accents and features.

3.    Cool-toned corner lamps for lighting.

Explore this style in the Havana Encore on display HomeWorld Marsden Park.

Mid-Century Modern

Mid-century-modern design is still popular today for many reasons. Its characteristics make it a perfect fit for today's contemporary, modern, and eclectic home décor styles. With its clean lines and cool vibe, mid-century has continued to rise and its connection to minimalism and the incorporation of natural materials is a core feature that fuels its following. It’s the perfect style for a casual lifestyle in open floor plans.

Get the look with things like:

1.    Use natural materials for feature furniture, e.g. timber.

2.    Pair unique curved or rounded couches and armchairs with more angular or geometric coffee tables, light fixtures, and artwork.

3.    Aim for simplicity.

Explore this style in the Miami Grande on display at Hereford Hill.

Scandi

Scandinavian design is about combining beauty, simplicity and functionality. The harsh climates of northern Europe, particularly in the winters, had long influenced the Scandinavian people to take pride in practicality, far above decoration, and simplicity would follow naturally as part of that equation.

Get the look with things like:

1.    Aim for neutral interiors with pops of colours. 

2.    Warm-toned low-hanging lighting. 

3.    Unique art and furnishing. 

Explore this style in the Lucia on display at Huntlee.

With a world of options, The MyChoice Design Studio team looks forward to working with you to define your personal style and create the home of your dreams. Take the style quiz and follow our Pinterest for more interior inspiration. 

Take a virtual tour of our MyChoice Design Studios and visit our displays to see this beautiful style in person!