The Ultimate Guide To Designing A Beautiful Facade | Home Beautiful x Metricon Homes

What makes a home’s facade truly beautiful and how do you choose one you’ll still love in 20 years?  In this episode, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock chats to Metricon Homes’ National Design Director Adrian Popple about the art of creating a great first impression, from symmetry and proportion to colour, materials and landscaping. Adrian also shares a look at his own Mermaid Beach home, the design decisions he’d change, and his tips for building a facade that feels personal without trying too hard.  Plus, Adrian tackles a listener’s design dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look?  This episode covers:  How to choose a facade that will stand the test of time  The importance of symmetry, proportion and balance  The exterior materials and colour palettes shaping Australian homes  How landscaping can transform the look of a facade  Adrian’s own Mermaid Beach home and what he’d change  How to create a connection between your home’s exterior and interior  Adrian’s advice for building a facade you’ll love for years to come  A listener dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look?  This episode was brought to you in partnership with Metricon Homes www.metricon.com.au  Thank you for listening ❤️ before you leave…    🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts   Listen and follow on Spotify   👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube   Watch full episodes   Credits:     Host Elle Lovelock     Guest Adrian Popple   Edited by Thomas Crnkovic    Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain    With thanks to our fabulous Home Beautiful team.    Learn More: The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.