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The Riviera by Metricon: the display home of the year

The Riviera by Metricon has been crowned as the Display Home of The Year in the 2021 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, confirming its status as officially the best display home in Australia. Let’s take a look at why! The Riviera design has now won an incredible nine awards nationally, with its opulence, functionality, and carefully considered […]

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New premium Metricon designs set luxury benchmark

Sponsored by Metricon Award-winning home builder Metricon is redefining luxury with the New South Wales debut of its impressive Signature Residences. They’re pushing the boundaries of conventional home design with a collection of homes, from French chateau to Hamptons style, that truly depict what luxury means to Australians. The eight architecturally inspired designs can be completely […]

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Hamptons meets Gatsby in Brighton East with Metricon

Sponsored by Metricon Long gone are the days when you could spot a project home a mile off; far from it! Pick the right builder and today’s homes are as stylish and well designed as any other! Leading home builder Metricon have certainly invested in their designs. One of the latest and most impressive is […]

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Bali vibes: interior designer helps create retreat-like home

Jane and Ash’s vision for their dream home was simple – create a fresh, family home inspired by coastal blue elements and their travels to Bali with natural weave details. And interior designer Tara Daniels of Oliv Studios embraced the challenge! The project, which took over a year to complete, is located in the suburb […]

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House facade ideas 2021: making the best first impression

Sponsored by Metricon Making the best first impression Is so important when building or renovating your home. A fine balance should be struck between what appeals to you personally, what’s on trend and your streetscape and surroundings, according to the experts at home builder Metricon. They spend a serious amount of time developing the options […]

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Unlikely hero: Red marble fireplace stars in Melbourne reno

Located in Melbourne’s leafy Brighton East, this Tudor Revival residence underwent a pretty incredible makeover recently under the watchful eye of architect Alexandra Ansari. While the home had beautiful original brickwork, it had last been renovated in the 90’s and the south-facing living room was dark, the kitchen outdated, the laundry lacked storage and the […]

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New Hunter Valley display homes reflect regional popularity

Sponsored by Metricon Homes There’s no denying that regional areas have seen a boost in popularity since the emergence of COVID-19. Coupled with the housing affordability crisis in the capital cities, the interest in regional Australia has never been greater; and that is particularly so for the burgeoning Hunter region of NSW.  “We have seen, […]

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Is this the ultimate lifestyle home design?

Sponsored by Metricon The experts say yes! Metricon’s Riviera recently won the title of Hunter Region Display Home of the Year as well as the Hunter Display Home over $500,001 category in the 2020 HIA-CSR NSW Housing Awards. And it’s not hard to see why. You certainly wouldn’t need to twist my arm to move […]

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Home office ideas: tips for a stylish and productive space

Sponsored by Metricon Home offices used to be a nice-to-have and these days, in the wake of the pandemic, they’re more of a must-have! And if you ask me, one of the main benefits of working from home is your space can be a lot more stylish than corporate! But the same practicalities, like storage […]

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Building stimulus package: largely disappointing for renovators

There was much excitement when news of the government’s building stimulus package started circulating, but once the finer details were confirmed last week, that excitement mostly turned to disappointment for would-be renovators. For those wanting to build a new home though, things look a lot brighter, providing you can do it for under $750k. In […]

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First things to do when you buy a house

You made an offer on a house and it has been accepted. A deposit has been paid, you have your pre-approved loan and a contract of sale is being drawn up by the solicitors to finalise the sale. Congratulations on making the first step to owning your home. But now it’s time to tick off […]

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Choosing aircon: some things to consider

With temperatures rising well above average this summer, Australians are relying on air conditioning to escape the heat during the day, and to help them sleep at night. For those thinking of buying a new system to provide relief from the summer heat, it’s important to choose the correct system so your home is cooled […]

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Timeless home design: how to nail a look that lasts

Sponsored by Metricon Timeless style has to be one of the holy grails of home design and it’s an important one to get right if you want to make sure your investment lasts for many years without becoming the dreaded D word: dated! In my own experience and from what I’ve learned from some of […]

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How to pick the right exterior colour for your home

By Naomi Findlay Have you ever walked past a house and thought, “what were they thinking when they chose that colour?!”. Your design taste is on show before anyone even steps foot inside your house; it begins on the kerbside. Inside, you have the freedom to express your personality and creativity in each and every […]

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The future is here with virtual reality display home tours

In an Australian first, Metricon Homes is set to transform the way that people experience and interact with display homes, with the use of virtual reality technology. Metricon Homes Denver display home – master bedroom The virtual display experience will be offered in select regional areas where people face the geographical challenges of visiting a […]

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Should you renovate or knock-down and rebuild?

It is a common dilemma, you live in a great location and want to stay put, yet your home is far from ideal. Do you renovate or do you demolish your house and start afresh? With various factors to consider, ranging from local council restrictions and your budget, through to design and logistics; the best way to […]