Welcome light and air back into your home with open arms
For many Australian homeowners, renovation is about more than updating finishes or adding extra space. Increasingly, it’s about…
The Big Cottage with a Small Footprint
Vickie and John had a vision for their new home. Taking aesthetic inspiration from the historic Californian bungalow…
Introducing Birchwood 24 – McLachlan Homes’ latest Foundation Collection home
Designed for first and second home buyers who value thoughtful design, quality inclusions, and enduring appeal, Birchwood 24…
Unveiling the 2026 Sustainable Design Trends Magazine: Your Guide to Future-Ready Homes
Australia’s design landscape is evolving faster than ever, and sustainability has shifted from a buzzword to a cornerstone…
Multi-Award-Winning Builders
O’Shea & Sons were the talk of the town at the 2025 Master Builders Awards O’Shea & Sons…
Discover the McLachlan Homes Difference
As we prepare to step confidently into 2026, we’re excited to continue doing what we love most—helping families…
Grand Designs Australia: Rural bliss
With sweeping grand views of its hilly verdant surrounds and an environmentally conscious design, this home near Coffs Harbour is an ideal country retreat
Grand Designs Australia: Back to basics
This unique beachside cabin on New Zealand’s North Island is a relocatable design that embodies the essence of simple holiday living — all in 40sqm
Cool, tropical and contemporary home design
We step inside designer Kenneth Cobonpue’s family home — a creative haven that celebrates indoor-outdoor living in style
Sustainable Design: The Butterfly House
Part art installation and part holiday home, this light and playful creation feels as though it may take flight at any moment
Home project: Re-imagined tradition
An interweaving of contemporary aesthetics with the ancient Hindi principals of vastu shastra
Stunning inside-out: knock-down rebuild project
From an unplanned, ad hoc patchwork to a beautifully integrated, contemporary residence, this home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches is a triumph of thoughtful design
A new eco-friendly design that works
This home is suitable for any size site, including cottage blocks, with its standout elements being its small footprint and flexible orientation.
Grand Designs Australia: Ilford Sheep Station
Featured on the LifeStyle Channel’s Grand Designs Australia— True blue and not your typical country homestead, this new build in regional NSW fuses country charm and modern living
Grand Designs Australia: King Island Whale Tail
Featured on the LifeStyle Channel’s Grand Designs Australia — Nestled into a sand dune on Tasmania’s King Island, this well-designed home is all about location and connection to the environment
10 Questions to ask your builder BEFORE signing a building contract
Making sure you ask your builder the right questions before signing a building contract can save you a…