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…
Building with… Mud bricks
With the environment becoming an increasingly more concerning issue for new home builders, using environmentally low-impact building materials such as mud bricks has transformed sustainable housing design.
REAL HOME: Modern home design with a mid-century twist
Architect and Grand Designs Australia TV presenter Peter Maddison drew on the surrounding area’s 1950s heritage to design a modern home with mid-century influences.
Expert advice: Conventional vs alternative home design
From the traditional brick veneer to architectural marvels and eco-inspired innovations, architect Robert Harwood shares his thoughts on conventional vs alternative home design.
REAL HOME: Glamorous façade meets modern interior
A unique and bejewelled artistic design creates a stylish and glittering home with a modern interior.
REAL HOME: Compact Art House
Take a look inside artist and designer Kylie Mitchellâ??s ultimate project â?? a home that truly combines her love of visual arts, compact design and sustainability.
Grand Designs Australia: Barossa Valley House
Featured on the LifeStyle Channel's Grand Designs Australia, Barossa Valley House is a deceptively complex and environmentally intelligent home.
Expert advice: Space planning
According to The Blockâ??s Shaynna Blaze the difference between a good space and a great space is all in the way you plan it.
In the kitchen with… Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver, one of the worldâ??s most engaging, entertaining and passionate chefs, chats about his must-have kitchen appliances and his checklist for a dream kitchen.
Island kit home design
Although they’re avid travellers at heart, the owners of this residence always love returning home to their stunning…
Building with… Straw bale
Straw bale is an aesthetic, environmentally friendly, alternate way to build your home. Using what was â?? until recently â?? merely a waste product of the grain industry, this method is now becoming popu ...