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Zoned living at its finest

Zoned living at its finest

Posted: 05 May 2010 by Metricon

The trend towards zoned living is becoming more apparent as the housing industry continues to boom.
Metricon’s Residential Designer, Damian, suggests the beauty of zoned living within a home means all occupants have room and space to live simultaneously or separately.

Tags: children, layout, zones

Open Plan Living or Integrated Living?

Open Plan Living or Integrated Living?

Posted: 29 July 2009 by Metricon

In the “good old days” out houses were very different. We used to divide everything up into little boxes. One box for the living room. One for the dining room. One for the formal sitting room – often a “front room” that was kept for special visitors. Many people will remember a great aunt or grandma keeping everything covered in sheets and the curtains drawn so sunlight wouldn’t fade the best furniture! Woe betide any kid who sneaked into the front room for a look!

Tags: layout, modern, zones

To Cocoon Or Not To Cocoon, That Is The Question

To Cocoon Or Not To Cocoon, That Is The Question

Posted: 29 July 2009 by Metricon

Bedrooms use to be places to just crash in and grab some sleep day ready for a bright start to the morrow. But increasingly, they play a different role in our lives.

Tags: colours, fireplace, layout, lighting, modern, trends, zones

Looking Sharp

Looking Sharp

Posted: 29 July 2009 by Metricon

The quaintly named Byron has all the striking features that go with a minimalist and ultra contemporary home, including the clean, straight lines and the uncomplicated look inside and outside.

Tags: design, modern, zones

Create a Kids Retreat in Your Home

Create a Kids Retreat in Your Home

Posted: 27 July 2009 by Metricon

Melissa, Metricon’s Display Decor Manager, says that contemporary homes today are designed with zoned living, catering to the modern, Australian family.

Tags: layout, zones

Al fresco anyone?

Al fresco anyone?

Posted: 27 July 2009 by Metricon

While outdoor entertaining has always been a way of life in Australia, a revolution is underway that is changing how we live: architects, interior designers and builders are increasingly incorporating indoor-outdoor zones into house plans, making the outside an extension of the principal construction.

Tags: alfresco, outdoor, zones

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