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…
7 factors to help first home buyers into their own home
These 7 factors can cause a huge difference in helping first home buyers into their own home.
Queensland home: a modern, memorable design
A memorable Queensland home that takes a leaf out of the book of American modernism
True North: the unexpected new Queenslander home
This residence is one of the most elevated properties in the Brisbane suburb of Nundah — and for
good reason. Complex and simple all at once, the house redefines the notion of a classic Queenslander.
Paradise found: a balinese-style Noosa project
A Balinese-style home in Noosa’s hinterland owes its timeless charm to the understated stylishness of the Madison roof…
A pleasant view for all: revisiting a past home project
This builder returned to a past home project to redevelop it for new owners, and got to fall in love with this house all over again.
Sydney dream home: a seamless luxury build
Realising years of planning, a Sydney family of four build their luxury dream home from the ground up.
Contemporary customisation: a versatile luxury home
A versatile luxury abode that works beautifully for many different lifestyles.
The ultimate family haven: a unique Gold Coast home design
Tackling a tricky site is achievable with the right team, as was proven in this home project on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Creating a ‘passive house’: designing the house of the future
Today, terms such as eco and sustainable are being used to describe houses where thermal performance and effects on the natural environment have been taken into consideration. Now a new term is being used to define these — passive house — and although it appears to be relatively new here in Australia, Passive house has been used in Europe for many years.
Grandeur and opulence: a classic Queenslander ‘Small House’
An award-winning Queenslander, 'Small House' exudes heritage charm and boasts breathtaking views