Winter Entertaining in Your Home

Posted: 14 September 2009 by Metricon Homes

Tags: fireplace, furniture, modern, outdoor, pools

Metricon, Victoria’s leading homebuilder, offers homebuyers a range of contemporary designs with indoor/outdoor entertaining areas that can also be enjoyed throughout the winter.

Metricon’s General Manager Marketing – Darren, said Metricon recognises that Australians like to entertain at home at any time of the year, particularly in winter when your home can be a warm, cosy haven to escape the cold weather.

“Our award-winning design team has created new and innovative single and double-storey home designs with the modern Australian family in mind. Our homes feature a stunning outdoor room that can serve as an ideal area to relax while you read a book or spend time with guests, enjoying a glass of wine and a good meal. This covered space can also easily be used during winter if you add a heater such as a chiminea or an outdoor decorative gas log fireplace.”

The Grandview features an impressive outdoor room that is easily accessible from the open plan kitchen, family, dining and rumpus area as well as the opulent master suite. The outdoor room has been designed to accommodate large, comfortable outdoor furniture and a beautiful water feature that creates a calming environment. This area serves as a great extension to the open plan living areas and a private space for mum and dad to enjoy.

“Customers that have viewed the Grandview love the living areas and stunning design elements that you would ordinarily see in plush resort hotels. Once you view this home you begin to understand why it is a favourite,” Darren offered.

The Grandview is a striking single storey home that features a number of indoor areas that are perfect for entertaining in the cooler months. The family room and rumpus room have been cleverly separated by a dual gas log fireplace, providing a practical yet romantic focal point.

“Mum and dad can read the weekend newspaper in front of the fireplace on a cold winter’s day or entertain with friends while the children watch their favourite DVD, play a game of pool or use the computer in the rumpus room.

Gone are the days when you arrived home to a chilly house. With state-of-the-art home automation also available, you can program the heating to come on just before you arrive home from work or when you return from holidays,” concluded Darren.

Metricon customers have access to Studio M, Metricon’s state-of-the-art specification and colour selection centre, where they are able to make many personal touches to their dream home.

Studio M offers a selection of colours, fixtures and fittings as well as the latest in design and technology. Home Décor Consultants are on hand to assist customers with their selection, including decorative gas log fireplaces and central heating. And, the service is free of charge.