Make the most of your land with Metricon's clever small house designs. Our award-winning single-storey, two-storey, narrow block, and open-plan homes offer smart, energy-efficient living solutions for downsizers, first-home buyers, and granny flat projects across Australia.
Space is getting tighter, and so is the search for the perfect new home. Across Australia, many homeowners are balancing limited land with the need for comfort, style, and practicality. The challenge? Finding a home design that fits your block without sacrificing living space or functionality. That’s where Metricon Homes comes in.
As the country’s leading Australian home builder, we offer a wide range of small house designs that suit every lifestyle and budget. Whether you’re after a family home or something more compact, our clever small home designs and carefully planned small house floor plans are tailored to make the most of your space without compromise.
More people are rethinking what they actually need in a new home. Space still matters, but so does practicality, cost, and how well your home supports everyday life. That’s why smaller homes are becoming a popular choice across Australia.
Here’s why smaller house sizes make sense for many homeowners:
At Metricon, we take small house designs seriously. Our range of small house floor plans blends functionality, style, and flexibility so you can build a small home that truly works for your block, your lifestyle, and your future.
At Metricon, small house designs are built with real life in mind. If you're looking to downsize, working with a small block, or need a clever design for narrower lots, we offer smart solutions that maximise space without sacrificing comfort or style.
Perfect for simplicity and accessibility, our single-storey house designs make smart use of space across one level. These layouts are ideal for open-plan living, making your living areas feel larger and more connected. Wide windows welcome in natural light, and there's often room left for outdoor living, even on a tighter block.
If you're building on a compact site but still want more room to move, our two-storey home designs let you build up instead of out. You’ll gain more living space while keeping your lot width small. These homes are perfect for narrow block builds or urban locations like Melbourne or Sydney, where land is limited.
For sloping or uneven sites, our narrow-block and split-level homes are a smart way to work with your land. These designs use natural contours to separate zones and allow for more flexibility in layout and style, without adding unnecessary cost.
Looking for flexibility or future income potential? As part of The Metricon range, homes in the DualOcc by Metricon collection let you build two homes on a single block. It’s a great fit for extended families, investors, or those wanting to make the most of a narrow block in places.
Each design comes with a variety of facade styles, from clean modern lines to timeless Hamptons looks. No matter the size of your block, your lifestyle, or your vision for a small home, Metricon offers designs that make the most of every square metre.
Your dream home doesn’t need a big block, it just needs the right plan. With Metricon, home building is about making smart choices that suit your land, your lifestyle, and your budget. Whether you're building a two-bedroom home, working with a small home plan, or choosing a complete house and land package, we’ve got you covered.
Take a 3D virtual tour or walk through our display homes to see how good design makes a big difference. All our home designs come with thoughtful inclusions, flexible layouts, and clever use of space. Talk to us to learn more about how we can build a new house that feels open, functional, and completely yours.
