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Farmhouse Range of home designs

Want to know if our Farmhouse Range of home designs suit you? Here at the Rural Building Company, we have five ranges of new home designs including single, double and loft houses all designed to suit your lifestyle and needs. Our most iconic range of homes, the Farmhouse Range captures the classic features of the true Australian homestead – long homes with open spaces, large rooms, high ceilings and traditional verandahs. These homes go back to the roots of the country Australian lifestyle, where the nearest neighbour is a mile away and the rainwater tank is tucked up against the ...

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Carbon-neutral zone

The Urban Retreat is a chameleon to the needs of a modern day family with efficient use of space and forward thinking design methods. From the outstanding elevation and skillion roof the Rural Building Company is renowned for, to the multi generational floorplan, the design will be at equally at ...

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2015 South West MBA Awards

The 2015 South West MBA Awards took place on 28th March, recognising the best builders based exclusively on their building excellence and quality of workmanship. We are very excited to announce that we did well coming away with more awards than any other builder, as listed below:Project Builder of The ...

Winter design colour trends for your rural home

Warm up your home The winter season is a great time for cozy nights by the fire while reading your favourite book. We've put together five beautiful winter design colour trends to warm up your home on these cold days.      1. Frosted Pastels Pastels have come along ...

The Boyd

Natural selection

Introducing The Boyd A stunning home designed to suit today’s modern lifestyle, uncomplicated and refined in layout and presentation. The Boyd is similarly a demonstration on alternate construction and its benefits.  The design takes advantage of the sloping block with a split level floorplan. The split level design ...

the Bletchley Loft living space

Featured home design: The Bletchley Loft

Modern design in a rural setting The Bletchley Loft takes everything that is unique about a Rural Building Company home and incorporates it in a very modern design to suit either a rural or suburban setting. This spacious two-storey family home boasts a striking elevation that casts a unique angular ...

home office space

Top 7 tips to design your dream home office

Creating an appealing, practical office space While it might seem contrary to talk about a home office and a creative space in the same breath, it is definitely a growing trend. The days of the dreary room with furniture such as a white melamine desk, wire waste paper basket, bulky ...

living room of the marri view by rural building company

The Marri View

Shop the look Shop the look here: BJ's Timber Flooring French Oak Wattyl Alta Sierra wall paint Laminex Smoky Sapelle Cabinetry Essastone French Nougat Benchtop Freedom Leather Sofa

Step inside our stunning beach side home

The Quedjinup captures the epitome of a down south dream home, with surf breaks close by and a serenity unrivalled by city living. The neutral palette extends throughout with splashes of teal blue and orange for an uber chic take on a beach side interior.  There's a ...

bright open plan living room with raked ceilings, big windows and coloured accessories

How to brighten up your country home this winter

Shorter winter days can feel a little dark and gloomy, but here are some ways to brighten up your country home this winter and increase the cozy factor all at once! Lighting Soft lighting is warm and inviting and can give help give your home a welcoming feel. You can ...

External home design the capricorn

Rural Living

Shop the look Shop the look here: Matt Blatt pendant lights Freedom sofa Matt Blatt rug Kemlan fire place Matt blatt console table Adairs scatter cushions

bright open plan living room with raked ceilings, big windows and coloured accessories

The Quedjinup

Shop the look  Shop the look here: Matt Blatt rug Freedom armchair Freedom print Freedom leather sofa Milan Direct coffee table Target cushion Target throw

Shop the look the Marri view interior design mood board

The Marri View

Shop the look Shop the look here: Matt Blatt deer head Bunnings pendant lights Freedom leather sofa Scandinavian Design Centre cushions Freedom Rug Milan Direct coffee table Freedom dining stools Milan Direct industrial coffee table

Video Library

Looking for home design inspiration? Our display home videos make choosing your new home even easier. Take a virtual walk through our range of display homes from the comfort of your home at a time convenient to you.

We have included a comprehensive range of videos that will delight your new home aspirations. You’ll find the latest design trends and styles suited to rural locations across Western Australia. From rustic rural retreats to classic country hideaways, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

We understand that for many of our clients, living in the country means you simply can’t get to a display home. What are you waiting for? View our video display home tours below and get your new home building journey underway.

Bindoon’s endless skies and sweeping landscapes - there isn’t a better spot to build a Rural Building Co. home. 

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Taste of Chittering is your chance to slow down and savour fresh local produce, dishes from guest chefs, and award-winning wines and brews - all in the heart of the Chittering Valley.

Wander market stalls, meet the makers, enjoy live music and take in the relaxed atmosphere of this unique country experience. It's all happening today, on Bindoon Oval. 

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Framed by the trees, this Baskerville farmhouse balances natural textures and simple lines to create a home that feels perfectly grounded in its picturesque landscape.

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Trees as far as the eye can see, and fresh air to fill your senses. These are the locations we love to build in. 🌳 

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The rain’s coming down sideways and the wind’s found every gap in the fence - but inside, it’s all warmth and stillness.

There’s something about a fire on a day like this: not just heat, but a kind of calm that settles into surroundings. 

That's why we build spaces that hold you through every season.

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Spring may be just around the corner but - truthfully - we'll miss cosy winter days by the fireside. Our homes are just made for these wintery moments. 

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