McDonough Design

13/02/2026

A couple of treatment rooms and reception areas completed in a medical centre fit-out just before Christmas. Designed and installed by Spacetech Design. Manufactured by McDonough Design.

08/02/2026

Set of wall-hung bathroom vanities completed across three spaces.

Finger-pull drawers, LED undermount lighting, and a laminated curved end for a clean, modern finish.

Captured mid-construction. Cabinetry finished and in place, surrounding works still ongoing.

13/12/2025

🎄🎁 GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS 🎁🎄
Beginner Woodworking Course — link in bio!

Ready to become a Novice Woodworker in just 9 days?
Join MCD’s Beginner Woodworking Course, taught by Brendan Mcdonough, a professional Australian woodworking teacher who actually knows how to teach, not just film YouTube videos.

And the best bit…
It’s 50% off until Christmas Eve - only $75 AUD!

Why everyone loves it:
• No prior experience needed
• Learn at your own pace
• Hand tools only
• No workshop required
• Affordable tools
• Stop endless Googling
• Learn from home
• Private community support
• One payment and you’re in for life

Give the gift of making… or finally start your own woodworking journey!

🪵 For all your woodworking, timber, and epoxy supplies, shop online at HammerRoo.com.au or drop by our Brisbane store at: 🏠 Unit 5, 17 Cairns St, Loganholme, Brisbane, QLD

⏰Store Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-1:30pm

13/12/2025

Proud to have our MCD Courses "Novice in 9 Days" beginner woodworking course officially listed on of Australia's leading woodwork supplies website. Hammer Roo

Thanks go out to Nathan and his team 👍🏻

🎄🎁 GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS 🎁🎄
Beginner Woodworking Course — link in bio!

Ready to become a Novice Woodworker in just 9 days?
Join MCD’s Beginner Woodworking Course, taught by Brendan Mcdonough, a professional Australian woodworking teacher who actually knows how to teach, not just film YouTube videos.

And the best bit…
It’s 50% off until Christmas Eve - only $75 AUD!

Why everyone loves it:
• No prior experience needed
• Learn at your own pace
• Hand tools only
• No workshop required
• Affordable tools
• Stop endless Googling
• Learn from home
• Private community support
• One payment and you’re in for life

Give the gift of making… or finally start your own woodworking journey!

🪵 For all your woodworking, timber, and epoxy supplies, shop online at HammerRoo.com.au or drop by our Brisbane store at: 🏠 Unit 5, 17 Cairns St, Loganholme, Brisbane, QLD

⏰Store Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-1:30pm

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Housing Joints

Learn what a housing joint (also called a dado joint) is and why it's one of the most important joints in woodworking. Perfect for beginner woodworkers looki...

21/08/2025

Some photos of a recent install completed. I had some fun putting some of the old woodwork skills to use to make a hardwood feature open shelf component. Continuous LED track under and above the overhead units really ties everything together nicely.

16/08/2025

Spotted gum veneer overheads, classic white base cabinets, and solid spotted gum battened bar back. (Or maybe this was Aston white 🤔 I can't quite remember)

Pretty sweet combination anyway.

Manufactured by from the design specifications supplied by our partnership company.

16/08/2025

Rebate Joints

The basics of the rebate joint - The rebate joint is one of the simplest and most useful woodworking joints. It forms a strong foundation for beginner woodwo...

14/08/2025

Some more angles of the American oak kitchen. Cabinetry and pocket door built by me, with doors custom-made by another subcontractor. Finished with a stone benchtop for a simple, modern look.

13/08/2025

Butt Joint Basics: Woodworking’s Easiest Joint

If you’re brand new to woodworking, the butt joint is the perfect place to start. In this short, beginner-friendly info video, I explain exactly what a butt ...

11/08/2025

Another kitchen I was subcontracted to build.

At this stage in my cabinetry journey, 99% of my work comes in via subcontract. It just makes sense for now trying to start a company this late in life. I just have to focus on what works financially until I can start establishing a base of my own clients. It is a great situation to be in to be honest.

I built all the cabinets for this job but the doors were outsourced and custom made by another company that specialises in hardwood doors.