
Lynda MacDonald Interior Design is a full service interior design studio based on the Gold Coast, creating considered, highly personalised homes for clients who want more than a one size fits all approach.
We work closely with our clients to design spaces that reflect how they live, not just how a home looks. From major renovations to new builds and full home interiors, our work balances thoughtful design, practical solutions and those quiet wow moments that elevate a home from good to exceptional.
Design is a journey of discovery
Specialising in residential interiors, we guide our clients through a seamless and considered design process, from first ideas to final details. From one room to full home renovations and new builds, we take care of every layer so the experience feels clear, enjoyable and thoughtfully resolved. The result is a home that allows you to exhale, feeling restored and deeply connected to the place you live.
Meet Lynda
Founder & Creative Director
With over 20 years in the design industry, Lynda MacDonald brings a calm confidence and a highly refined eye to every project. Her style has evolved over time, blending contemporary interiors with a modern organic approach to create homes that feel welcoming, layered, and genuinely liveable.
A Gold Coast interior designer, Lynda’s work has been featured multiple times in Home Beautiful, she has contributed as a guest writer for Bunnings Magazine, and her Maison Cruz project was featured on Dream Homes Australia in 2025.
Lynda has a natural ability to truly understand her clients, how they live, what they’re drawn to, and what they need from their home. This insight allows her to design spaces that feel instantly right, while also introducing ideas and possibilities her clients may not have considered. It’s this balance of listening, experience and creative guidance that transforms uncertainty into clarity, resulting in homes that feel considered, effortless and beautifully resolved.


For Lynda, the best part of the job is getting to know her clients and designing them a space that enhances their daily lives - one they can’t wait to come home to every day.
Lynda has a knack for asking the right questions to get to know her clients and feel as though she’s a part of the family.
And if you have any furry friends, she will greet them as if they are her own. Most days, Lynda can be found on site, exploring new furniture stores or in her studio with her two fur babies sitting under the desk while she works on creating your dream home.
Love Notes
Lynda has a vision like no other, her attention to detail and design flare turns a home into a work of art. She created above and beyond what we could have imagined. We could not be happier with our new home! Lynda is such a joy to be around which makes the project so much fun to be a part of. We would never do another renovation without her!
Deon & Rebecca Carter
Lynda was an absolute pleasure to work with. She has the perfect balance of professionalism and yet understanding and connecting with you like a best friend. We have worked with a number of designers before but Lynda was by far the best in her understanding, advice, and wisdom. The results speak volumes to the quality of her work. She has a natural talent and ability in translating our words and feelings into quality furnishings, finishes and renovated spaces. We felt completely at ease entrusting Lynda with the design, selections, overseeing the construction, and craftsmanship with the tradespeople and placing all the details for our final reveal. I cried on seeing our dream spaces come to life, exceeding our expectations in every way. Thank you Lynda for all you do, we are so very grateful.
Jenna
Lynda was and is a fantastic interior designer which made the renovation journey a breeze, especially during the Covid pandemic. Lynda was able to marry our personalities into her designs and we love what she produced. Lynda also has a great team behind her which also made the process smooth as expected. I highly recommend Lynda McDonald Interior Design and would definitely use her expertise again. Thank you Lynda Not only does Lynda deliver a beautiful product but she is always happy and fun to work with! I could not recommend Lynda enough to any Builders and clients who want to engage with an Interior Designer service. Photo's do not do justice for the quality of design and aesthetic that she creates for her clients.
C & S Yiallouros
We are in the process of renovating our home into our “forever/dream” home and we honestly could not have done it without Lynda. Lynda’s attention to detail, professionalism and ability to understand a brief and the bring it to life is impeccable. Lynda is not only always punctual but nothing is ever too much for her. We highly recommend Lynda from The Design Chaperone for any of your interior design needs!
Josephine Ackers





