DIY & Recipes

Fun cooking and DIY ideas for all the homemakers out there.

Diana Chan's favourite Lunar New Year recipes

Diana Chan's favourite Lunar New Year recipes

With a Chinese-Malaysian heritage, Diana's signature cooking style favours fresh, seasonal ingredients that are cooked simply but superbly. It's all about letting the produce shine on the plate. These are her exclusive recipes.

A taste of Diwali with MasterChef Winner Justin Narayan

A taste of Diwali with MasterChef Winner Justin Narayan

To mark Diwali this year, we opened the doors to our stunning Doulton 56 show home in Burwood East for a festive afternoon filled with colour, conversation and incredible food, cooked by MasterChef Australia winner Justin Narayan. If you’re looking to bring a little Diwali sparkle (and spice) to your next gathering, these recipes are the perfect place to start.

Step into the Christmas spirit with Metricon’s beautiful new display home

Step into the Christmas spirit with Metricon’s beautiful new display home

Christmas display home styling ideas from Metricon Homes show festive home styling in the Marion 42 display home at Armstrong Creek. See the Christmas décor.

Raise your glass to these glamorous home bar ideas

Raise your glass to these glamorous home bar ideas

Small space or grand plan, Metricon’s home bar ideas offer flexible solutions that still feel luxe. Take a look and try one of these setups in your home.

How to treat your mum to the best Mother’s Day ever

How to treat your mum to the best Mother’s Day ever

Mum’s are worth their weight in gold and deserve to be showered in love every single day of the year. But there’s no harm in going completely over the top and making it an extra special big deal once a year on Mother’s Day.

Transform your home with a fresh lick of paint this Autumn

Transform your home with a fresh lick of paint this Autumn

New season, new vibes? Check out this autumn painting guide from Metricon Homes to see how rich reds, dusky purples and calm creams bring new energy home.

Metricon’s ho-ho hosting guide to the perfect Christmas soirée

Metricon’s ho-ho hosting guide to the perfect Christmas soirée

From menus to mocktails, Metricon Homes shares Christmas soiree ideas that keep stress low and spirits high. Find tips for planning, decorating and hosting.

Four Ways To Warm Up Your Interior This Winter

Four Ways To Warm Up Your Interior This Winter

Fall in love at frost sight with your home again with four interior styling tips to warm your soul – and your home – this chilly season

Lift happily ever after: How to create the perfect home gym

Lift happily ever after: How to create the perfect home gym

If you’re looking to get your sweat on at home, we're here to show you how to create a pumping home gym without blowing the budget.

Here are ten ideas to create an enviable butler’s pantry

Here are ten ideas to create an enviable butler’s pantry

If you’re looking to create a Pinterest-worthy pantry, Metricon’s Studio M Manager Marissa Bonacci is here to offer her top ten organisational tips to achieve pantry bliss.

Eight things to consider when designing a home office

Eight things to consider when designing a home office

The look and feel of your home office can affect everything from your mood to your productivity, so you want to get the design right. With working-from-home becoming the norm, the pressure is on to create a zone that merges form and function. These seven workspace essentials will help you on your journey.

Creating a home office or study in a small space

Creating a home office or study in a small space

Creating a home office in a small space is easy with these functional small home office ideas. Metricon can help you set up a stylish small study space today.