Scandi barn chic

McDonald Jones is showcasing one of the hottest new styling trends of Melbourne
and inner city Sydney: the clean lines and warm, earthy tones of Scandi Barn.

With a focus on clean, simple lines Scandi barn style effortlessly reconciles functionality and beauty, embracing a less is more philosophy with minimal ornamentation. The use of natural timber and stone sets a subtle contrast with the neutral colour scheme of soft, muted shades of white, grey and beige for a calming, serene environment.

It’s a style that emphasises connection to our natural surrounds with large windows and glass doors. And despite its avowed minimalism, it manages to ooze warmth and comfort through the use of cosy cushions, throws or rugs.

Award-winning project home builder McDonald Jones is showcasing the trend with their Miami Grande design at Lochinvar. With a striking barn-style façade in matte black, it exudes sophisticated streetscape appeal.

We have asked Nadine Latunin, Display Home Interior Design Manager at McDonald Jones, how she created the home’s distinct Nordic inspired style.

What are the key design considerations for a Scandi barn style home? Combining natural materials and clean lines with easy functionality is always the starting point with this style. We then introduced darker walnut shades to give the home maturity, class and a nod to the mid-century. Internally the monochromatic base, white walls and floor-to-ceiling glass doors create a light and airy feel that balances the strong lines and dark tones of the exterior.

Which tones, colours and materials are the top choices for a Scandi barn style home? For this Miami Grande display home, we have used Monument Matt for the roof (Colorbond Monoclad Profile) and exterior paint (Taubmans Monument CB). It contrasts superbly with the brick feature stack in Gertrudis Brown by Austral Bowral Dry Press.