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10 interior design tips for country living

 Below are 10 interior design tips we believe you should keep consistent throughout your country style home. Finish. Use only one timber finish or colour in your home for the floors, cabinetry and furniture. Details. Keep doorframes and architraves the same throughout. Colour. Stick to a colour scheme or at ...

The marri view by rural building company

Together, apart

The Marri View features a central kitchen and free form living area with the master suite, home office and home theatre to one side, and the kids' bedrooms and activity room to the other. The floor plan is ideal for families with older children who are reluctant to leave providing ...

open plan living dining area with statement rug

The perfect floor rug to suit your home design

A guide to help you purchase the perfect rug for your home Rugs help define spaces and are particularly useful in providing softness and comfort in open living spaces that have hard flooring. We have put together a guide that will help you purchase the perfect rug for you home! ...

Country home patio area

Top 7 tips to prepare your garden for winter

Let the clear up begin! Autumn is a busy time in the garden, clearing away decaying vegetation from the summer and preparing the garden before cold weather hits. Clean up your garden by removing dried leaves or unwanted growth. Use a rack to aerate mulch, as this will allow water ...

How to add colour and pattern to your rural retreat

Here are some useful tips to add colour and pattern to your rural retreat home! Do limit the number of colours you use. White provides the perfect canvas for layering colours. Aim for two neutral colours and two hues then add one extra accent colour to make the other colours ...

The 6 hottest home trends for 2015

2015 is shaping up to be a colourful year for interiors with pastels, metallics, matte finishes, bold floral prints, feature lights and concrete all taking centre stage. Here are the top trends you should know about. 1. Pastels This year we will be seeing a diverse range of colours, in particular gentle ...

open plan living with neutral colours and high ceilings and windows

5 ways to add contrast to your rural home

Playing with juxtaposition can be fun and rewarding. Here are a few simple steps you can try to add contrast to your rural home. 1. Bring monochrome into the mix Black and white is the ultimate contrast which you can introduce into your home. You can do this by painting walls ...

double vanity bathroom

Tips for designing your bathroom

Designing a bathroom involves numerous considerations. We have put together these design tips and ideas which we believe you should keep in mind when planning your dream bathroom! Discover the best layouts, bath features and effective storage solutions. 1. Vanity When designing your bathroom layout you will need to consider the ...

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5 tips for a low maintenance garden

1. Pick the best plants for your garden This is very important for the upkeep and cost of maintaining your garden. Not only is it important to choose plants that look good, plants must also be suitable for the elements in which they are exposed to whether it is sun, shade, ...

living room of the marri view by rural building company

Best of both worlds

Introducing the Marri View From our Views Range of home designs. Within the spacious free form living and dining areas is the stunning kitchen. The kitchen features a separate fully appointed scullery with additional sink and walk in pantry, perfect for hiding kitchen appliances and the initial preparations of family ...

living room with raked ceilings

How to keep your country home cool

It's been a hot summer so far! We know the power bill can take a beating with the airconditioner or fans on all the time so here are some other tips to help keep your home country cool! 1. Keep curtains or blinds closed in the middle of the day to ...

outdoor view of a rural building company home at sunset

Tips to save water

Saving water, especially in summer is really important. Not only does it mean you care about the environment but you save on your bills! Here are some simple tips to try. 1. Turn off the tap when you are brushing your teeth 2. Check your toilet for leaks, this can save up ...

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.

From first sketches to scribbles on-site - this is where a home start to take shape. Every line on this floorplan represents a decision made with purpose: how the home will sit on the land, how the light will move through each space, and how our clients want to live, day to day.

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From above, The Darlington is all sharp angles and strong lines - distinctly modern, yet unmistakably rural. Inspired by the character of its namesake in WA, this home reimagines the classic Australian farmhouse for contemporary living.

It’s a home made for big skies, long afternoons, and quiet pockets of space. We'd love you to visit. 

📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
🕙Wednesday 2pm-5pm, and Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm

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If you're looking for an excuse to slow down and soak up some colour this winter, @nannupgardenfestival is calling. From 8-17 August, the town transforms with more than 20,000 tulips in bloom - plus more than 80 events and workshops to explore.

Tickets are available from nannupgardens.org.au/tickets

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From the orientation to the material choices, every last detail of this Hay farmhouse was carefully considered. The end result is a rural hideaway that responds to the way our clients live - and the landscape they live in.

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At The Rural Building Co., we understand winter days well spent - rugged up against the weather with wellies and waterproofs, enjoying quality family time together. Our homes are built for these moments. 

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