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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 lock out the heat and retain the cool air. 2. Turn your TV off when you aren't in the room - tv's give off heat! 3. Avoid cooking hot meals in the oven. 4. Check what the overnight temperature will be before you go to bed, if it is lower open the windows ...
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 ...
Plants that repel mosquitoes
In summer we Aussies are renowned for our barbecues, especially with Australia Day coming up! Unfortunately, this outside tradition comes with a downside of flies and mosquitoes. Here are some plants that repel mosquitoes (or so we've been told!) 1. Lemongrass- Apparently they don't like the citrus scent! As an added ...
How to to design a his/her bedroom you will both enjoy
Sometimes it’s difficult compromising on the interior design of your new home, particularly a personal room such as the master suite. Here are some tips to help keep it gender neutral (and keep the peace!) Design a his/her bedroom you will both enjoy! 1. Colour scheme Ensure you opt ...
Award Winning – The Urban Retreat
The Urban Retreat had the honour of receiving two awards this month including: GreenSmart Display Home of the Year 2014 and Energy Efficiency Award 2014. The Urban Retreat is unique in nature being that is achieves a 100% carbon neutral outcome through material selection, innovation in design, careful product selection. The house was ...
Heat your new rural home efficiently
Heat proof your home this winter Winter took a while to kick into full force but it’s definitely here now! Here are some tips on how to heat proof your home this winter! This one may seem a little obvious but check your home for drafts. The easiest way ...
How to best light your bathroom
Check out some of the below tricks demonstrating how to best light your bathroom! Eye level mounted light either side of the mirror will help to reduce shadows on the face Be sure to add a dimmer to your lighting in case you do want to take a relaxing bath ...
Tips to colour your home
Check out our top 5 tips to colouring your home below! 1. Dark grey and charcoal can have a dramatic effect for a feature wall. This trend has been around for a few years and still going strong. Alternatively use a light grey for a more relaxing calmer feel. Ensure to enhance ...
What is a smart home?
What is smart wiring and why is it beneficial to you? You have probably come across the term before, but what does Smart Wiring actually mean and why is it beneficial to you? If you are looking to build or are currently building, listen up! Basically a smart wired home ...
How to best care for your rural home in winter
A few things to think about when it comes to how to best care for your rural home in winter! 1. Reverse your ceiling fans. This will create an updraft and push heated air down into the room.This is especially helpful in rooms with high ceilings, and it might ...
Rainwater tanks for your rural home
Reduce your mains water use Rainwater tanks are used to collect and store rainwater runoff typically from rooftops. Rainwater tanks are installed to store rainwater for later use and to reduce the mains water use for economic and environmental reasons. Stored water may be used for watering gardens, agriculture, flushing ...
The benefits of solar power
Looking for ways to reduce you electricity bill? Want to reduce you electricity bill by up to $800 a year? It's simple; all you have to do is install a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System in your home today. Not only will you be saving money, but you will also ...
Rural bathroom design upgrades you won’t regret!
Sometimes an upgrade is necessary when it comes to designing your bathroom. Consider the following rural bathroom design upgrades to your build - here's why! 1. An extra vanity - to keep the sanity! This one is pretty self explanatory but having your own space in the bathroom is essential! 2. Larger ...
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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.
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Our two display homes reopen their doors today, after the festive break. We`d love to see you at The Darlington or The Gelorup Retreat from 1pm.
📍The Darlington, 81 Darlington Road, Darlington
📍The Gelorup Retreat, 4 Olearia Court, Gelorup
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The award-winning Oldbury residence is a masterful expression of modern rural architecture, defined by exceptional craftsmanship and a richly layered palette of timber, stone and concrete.
The precision of the 4.5-metre floor-to-ceiling tiled entry walls, the seamlessly aligned castellated timber cladding and integrated barn doors, and the meticulously crafted stone fireplace demonstrate exceptional workmanship throughout.
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Based on our Hinterland design, this award-winning home in Marbelup combines rustic charm and relaxed, contemporary rural living.
With its expansive raking ceilings, lofty glazing, and numerous outdoor living areas, this home sits perfectly in the surrounding landscape.
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Wherever you are in this spectacular state of ours, we wish you all the best for 2026. Happy New Year, from The Rural Building Co. team across Western Australia.
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Seeking a lifestyle immersed in nature, Darren and Michelle chose Parkerville, where they embraced a tree change that transformed their everyday. Darren tells us that he absolutely love every moment of their new, nature-infused life.
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Sitting on a sprawling Bullsbrook block, this magnificent custom home was designed to take full advantage of the surrounding hills and beyond.
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However your Christmas preparation is going, and whatever you have planned, we wish you the most beautiful day with family and friends, from everyone at The Rural Building Co. 🥮🤶
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With its classic mix of rich weatherboard cladding, and our trademark timber poles, The Pinehill is a quintessentially rural home designed for urban settings. It`s one of eight home designs in our new Urban Range.
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