As Australia’s leading home builder, we have to keep our finger on the pulse of the latest trends when it comes to designing your contemporary dream home.
Whether you're flying solo or sharing your space with a partner, children, and/or furry companions, the first step is finding the perfect home design tailored to your specific needs. “Where do I even begin?” We hear you say. Rest assured, it's simpler than you might think. We’ll walk you through the key considerations so you can make that modern home vision a reality.
Sleep easy
Settling on the ideal number of bedrooms is a great starting point. If it’s just you and a partner, do you want to keep things cosy? Or is it worth planning ahead, if you think there’s a chance your family’s going to expand in the coming years?
Making a call on that room number isn’t only about where you'll catch those Zs. The work-from-home wave is still going strong, and while many of our contemporary home designs include study nooks in the living zone, you may want a dedicated space with a door you can close at the end of a long day.
And remember those pricey gym memberships we ditched during lockdowns? What if your spare room could pull double duty as a fitness zone? How's that for a multitasking dream?
First Impressions
One of the key traits of a contemporary home is spacious open-plan living that brings the outdoors in and maximises natural light to keep things bright and breezy. With a Metricon home, you’ll always feel that you’ve achieved maximum luxury no matter your budget, because we make a point of factoring in plenty of room to achieve your dreams.
But it's not just about personal satisfaction; it extends to impressing your guests. Opting for features that expand living areas adds that extra wow factor, making our modern homes ideal for entertaining. Elevate your home's style by reaching for the sky – towering voids provide a wonderfully generous way to open up your home, whether it's at the entrance or gracefully spanning over your dining area.
Front up
The exterior matters just as much, and at Metricon, we present a diverse array of stylish façade designs tailored to each home, ensuring no two builds are identical. Whether you lean towards the sleek, contemporary lines of the Lumiere or prefer to bask in the revived retro vibes of Las Palmas' mid-century modernism—because, let's face it, everything old is new again—your choice is uniquely yours.
Explore the wealth of options and gain valuable insights on selecting the perfect façade in this expert advice from Metricon Homes' Design Director, Adrian Popple, available here.
Nice and tidy
Whether you've got little ones already causing chaos, they're on the horizon, or you're blessed with furry friends that turn every walk into a muddy adventure, the idea of a mudroom is worth tossing into the mix. This clever addition to any modern home serves as an alternate entrance, ensuring that mud isn't traipsed through your home on freshly polished floors or pristine carpets. Imagine this: a space that leads right into the laundry, allowing you to tackle the dirt head-on. Food for thought.
You do you (but we’ll help too)
Your personal preferences should take the lead when choosing the traits that define your modern home.
Are you a cooking enthusiast? Consider splurging on your kitchen – maybe add a butler's pantry or even a home bar for that extra flair.
If Netflix is your go-to for laid-back evenings, why not indulge in a home theatre?
Prefer the great outdoors? No worries! Dive into the seamless designs by Metricon and prep your outdoor space for endless summer vibes.
For those overwhelmed by options, our expert design teams are ready to guide you through everything, from floor plans and façades to fixtures and finishes. And if you're aiming for the full dream home experience, opt for a design that includes a visit to Studio M.
Last but not least, when it comes to styling your modern haven, we can highly recommend our friends at Norsu Interiors, GlobeWest, Freedom, RJ Living, Life Interiors, Trit House, Interior Secrets, Fenton & Fenton, Huset and Jardan. They've got the magic touch to bring your modern home vision to life.
Have a look at some of our home designs and optional floor plans here and figure out which dream home fits your modern life.
Plus, here are some top tips on styling your contemporary home. Don’t just trust our word: our customers are full of great advice on modern home design too.