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Inspiration & Style

Classic Modern Farmhouse Styling with Head of Interior Design

The modern farmhouse aesthetic has transformed interior design by fusing traditional warmth with contemporary elegance. This style offers an ideal blend of nostalgic comfort and modern refinement, perfect for creating a welcoming, stylish home.

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Home Designs

NSW & ACT House Floorplans: Architecural New Home Designs

As an award-winning company leading the way for house design in Australia, McDonald Jones Homes brings architectural home plans to life in NSW and ACT. If you're looking for modern home designs with open-plan layouts, our expert team would be happy to help.

Inspiration & Style

Best Builders for House and Land Packages in Sydney

McDonald Jones Homes has decades of experience in Sydney home building, and we are pleased to bring you an incredible array of customisable floor plans for new homes. If you’re looking for a Sydney builder who can bring your ideal house and land package to life, look no further.

Inspiration & Style

Best Country Home Designs by NSW and ACT Acreage Builders

Looking for an acreage, country-style home from one of Australia’s most trusted home builders? McDonald Jones Homes delivers the best selection of sustainable acreage homes for country builders in Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, South Coast, Canberra, and the ACT region.

Hints & Tips

7 Clever Storage Space Tips

After sorting through your belongings for the move, things just seem to multiply at your new home and the storage space battle just never seems to end. If you’re struggling to find space in your home, check out our clever storage ideas for both existing and new homes below.

7 Clever Storage Space Tips

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Customer Stories

Home Made Story - Mid North Coast Portillo

Recently, our customers Pip and Tom from Port Macquarie sat down with the team at Focus Magazine to share their build journey with us and their overall experience building their dream McDonald Jones Home, the Portillo.

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Home Designs

Home Office in NSW

As remote work and at-home learning become more common, having a functional and inspiring workspace has never been more important. Whether you’re working from home or need a space for your kids to focus, creating a well-designed workspace is essential for productivity.

Home Office in NSW

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Inspiration & Style

5 Easy Steps to Bring Japandi Style to Your Australian Home

Create a calming, clutter-free space that celebrates nature. Now’s the time to embrace Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian style functionality.

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Inspiration & Style

What is Japandi Style? Finding Zen in Australian Homes

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.

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Home Designs

Introducing two brand new designs

Explore these two brand-new designs from our Everyday by McDonald Jones collection - The Ventura and the Nevada.

Introducing two brand new designs

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Inspiration & Style

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.

Understanding CONTEMPO Style

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Hints & Tips

Everything About Downsizing Your Home for Retirement

Deciding when to downsize your home is a significant decision, particularly as retirement approaches. We help retirees transition into smaller, more manageable homes that suit their changing needs. If your current home feels too large, costly to maintain or challenging to navigate, it may be time to consider downsizing.

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Hints & Tips

Creating Your Dream Master Bedroom: Essential Dos and Don'ts

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refresh your current setup, these tips will guide you in designing a master bedroom that truly feels like your own personal retreat.

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Inspiration & Style

Trend Alert! Modern Farmhouse

The modern farmhouse aesthetic has taken the interior design world by storm, blending rustic charm and contemporary elegance.

Trend Alert! Modern Farmhouse

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Inspiration & Style

Get the look: CLASSIC Style

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.

Get the look: CLASSIC Style

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Inspiration & Style

Get the look: COASTAL 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.

Get the look: COASTAL Style

Hints & Tips

Before You Buy: The Checklist For The Successful First-Home Buyer

Before going through with the sale of your first home, ensure you’re happy with your must-haves or compromises on aspects such as property size, number of bedrooms, garden, location, local community and public transport options. Consider how your lifestyle could change in the future, such as having children. Below we look at some other important things to check before you buy.

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Finance & Investment

How to save while you build with MyChoice Home Loans

The great Australian dream of building a new home is an exciting and rewarding experience, and we understand how important it is to work out your finances, from the cost of building your new home to the ongoing repayments of your home loans.