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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 also assessed for its carbon footprint, both for the construction phase and the life cycle phase. The design was then refined to achieve a 90% improvement against the benchmark. Material embodied energy was considered throughout the home. The Urban Retreat is a framed construction allowing for a 66% reduction of building waste ...
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 ...
Kitchen design tips for your country home
Are you ready to design your dream kitchen? The kitchen is often referred to as the 'heart of the home'. It is where the family interact, where meals are prepared and it's where guests migrate when you're entertaining at home. That's why your kitchen must be both beautiful and functional. ...
Top 10 tips to decorating your home
So you've finished building your home and now you need to decorate, but where to start? Here is a mini checklist we've set up for you! 1. Create a budget, sometimes the toughest thing to stick to but always best to start with! 2. Sketch a floorplan of your furniture layout, know ...
Declutter your country style home
Minimalistic, modern and fresh. That's the trend and it's here to stay. Regardless of your everyday activities, decluttering your home is effectively decluttering 80% of your life (stats from an unknown source). It can often be an overwhelming process so here is how we suggest you declutter your country style home. 1. ...
Bletchley Loft Featured in Houzz
Find inspiration when building your home We are so excited to have the Bletchley Loft featured on the latest edition of Houzz. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. ...
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.
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A modern country retreat, the Gelorup`s kitchen blends rustic charm with modern elegance.
📍4 Olearia Court, Gelorup, WA 6230
🕙Wednesday 2pm-5pm, and Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm
Proud member of the @jwhgroup
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Every corner of The Darlington captures the sweeping beauty of its namesake hills.
With wraparound verandahs and a timeless farmhouse-inspired façade, this home is made for those who love the outdoors as much as the comfort within.
Come explore the view for yourself.
📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
🕑 Wednesday 2pm - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm
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#ruralbuildingcompany #weunderstand #jwhgroup
Set against a spectacular Pink Lake backdrop, this home is all about rethinking the classic country lifestyle.
Based on our Evolution Farmhouse design, this home features clean lines, minimalist edges, and a dash of urban styling.
📸@photographicabykirstensivyer
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Situated in the picturesque Oldbury region of WA, this beautifully crafted home is a true sanctuary.
From first impressions, the elevation offers all the romance of a traditional Rural Building Co. home, with feature bush pole supports and a generous verandah accompanied by an impressive alfresco area.
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“We wanted a warm, generous, welcoming home – and that’s exactly what they gave us.”
Naomi and her family wanted a home that felt part of the Gidgegannup landscape: spacious, relaxed and perfect for entertaining. We were proud to deliver this.
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From the sleek mixers in the ensuite to the statement tapware in the main bathroom, guest bathroom, and kitchen, @aldertapware’s signature blend of form and function perfectly complement the Daintree Retreat’s earthy palette and architectural detail.
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With all the traditional hallmarks of The Rural Building Co., our Gelorup Retreat display blends rustic charm with modern elegance.
📍4 Olearia Court, Gelorup, WA 6230
🕙Wednesday 2pm-5pm, and Saturday, & Sunday 12pm-5pm
Proud member of the @jwhgroup
#RuralBuildingCompany #WeUnderstand #JWHGroup
Master suite dreams come true in our Darlington display, where the light works its magic at all hours of the day.
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