Expert home building advice, styling tips & industry insights

Welcome to your ultimate hub for residential building inspiration. Whether you are searching for the latest interior design trends, evaluating house and land packages across NSW and the ACT, or seeking stress-free construction finance advice, our expert resources are here to guide you. From navigating your first floor plan to stepping inside our award-winning display homes, explore practical guides designed to give you the confidence and clarity to build a home that perfectly transforms your lifestyle.

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Multigenerational Living - Soria one house design
Home Designs

Multi generational homes - Everything you need to know.

Multigenerational living arrangements — where several generations of a family live under one roof — have been popular in countries worldwide for millennia. It's only in recent times that the lifestyle has been gaining traction among Aussie households.
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Multi generational homes - Everything you need to know.
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Great Southern House and Land

Our House & Land Packages take the stress out of building. If you’re looking for an easier solution and peace of mind on the price, then McDonald Jones House & Land Packages in New South Wales are just what you're looking for.
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Great Southern House and Land
San Marino Executive 16 House Design Living Kitchen in Classic style
Building Process

What why and how: A guide on floating flooring

Flooring plays a pivotal role in defining the ambiance and aesthetics of a home. It's not just about providing a surface to walk on; it sets the tone for the entire living space. When it comes to choosing the right flooring option, homeowners often find themselves confronted with a huge range of choices. Among these, floating flooring is a popular and versatile option.
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What why and how: A guide on floating flooring
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Home Designs

Single or Double Storey - What's Right for You?

You’ve decided on some serious life decisions recently. You’re going to build a new home. You’ve picked the neighbourhood, the block of land, the builder. Now to decide on whether you want a single or a double storey home.
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Single or Double Storey - What's Right for You?
Bragado house design with byron facade
Home Designs

Two Homes in one, the Bragado

Dual occupancy homes are two dwellings on one lot or bock of land that offer owners two separate homes. Each dwelling is designed to have its own entrance and amenities, but the overarching structure is considered to be one house.
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Two Homes in one, the Bragado
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Home Designs

Could a Dual Occupancy Home Work for You?

Dual occupancy homes are great for the modern family that wants the option of self-contained accommodation or a property investment. Whether it be for an ageing parent, grandparents, a child or a friend, you can now have two households in one!
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Could a Dual Occupancy Home Work for You?
bayswater encore house design alfresco - Minimalist Style
Outdoors

Must-Haves for Outdoor Family Entertainment

A safe, family-friendly backyard is as important as ever here in Australia. With people and families spending more time at home and wanting to relax with loved ones outside, investing in the perfect outdoor entertainment area will go on to benefit you and the family for years to come.
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Must-Haves for Outdoor Family Entertainment
Luka One house design with Sierra facade
Home Designs

New House & Land - Central Coast and Newcastle

House and Land packages are a great option to secure your new home or investment without having to go through the challenge of actually finding a block of land, dealing with land developers and then finding the perfect design for that block.
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New House & Land - Central Coast and Newcastle
Seaview house design bathroom - Urban Organic
Inspiration & Style

The Urban Home Designs of Your Dreams

Here at McDonald Jones Homes, we know home design. When it comes to your new home, whether you’re looking for a single storey home design or a double storey home design, urban home design is becoming a very popular trend for home buyers in NSW.
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The Urban Home Designs of Your Dreams
New Display Homes in Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast
Inspiration & Style

Is Your Home Style More Classic Traditional or Modern?

When choosing a home’s style, interiors and architecture, first home buyers, first home builders, experienced home owners and investors will come to realise which styles they prefer. When it comes to taste in New South Wales homes, McDonald Jones are the experts in all things classic traditional and modern.
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Is Your Home Style More Classic Traditional or Modern?
San Marino Encore House Design Alfresco Dining Kitchen in Coastal style
Inspiration & Style

Coastal Styling For Your Dream Home

Coastal style is 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.
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Coastal Styling For Your Dream Home