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Home design is constantly evolving to meet the shifting needs and lifestyles of families. Some changes come about because of factors outside our control, such as the need to work from home due to COVID-19 restrictions; some result from changing aspirations or increased expectations about what a home should be. We asked home builder McDonald Jones to take us through some of the top design trends that are emerging in new homes around Australia.

STREET CRED

How our home looks from the street has always been important to us, which is why building companies typically offer such a broad range of facades. What is emerging is a stronger focus on rooflines to add visual interest and make an impact.

“The roofline

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