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The building process guide
Understanding your building journey Part of the building process is to meet new people along the way. At The Rural Building Company there is approximately 35 staff including construction supervisors, new homes consultants through to drafting and estimating. When building with The Rural Building Company, at one stage or another they will impact your home whether it is your design, floorplan or contract. Here is a short summary of what each department in the company does and how it impacts your home in order to help you understand and be a part of the journey. At the very beginning of your ...
Alfresco design tips
Maximise your living space These days, alfrescos are often seen as an outdoor extension to your indoor living room. Alfrescos can be used as an external dining room to have a sit down meal, an entertainment area for guests or a quiet place to enjoy a book on a warm ...
Tips to enhance your cinematic experience
Recreating the ultimate home theatre Home theatres are designed to recreate an authentic cinematic experience, sound quality is a large component of this. Most living rooms are not designed to make the most of the latest in surround sound devices. This may be due to the size, shape or features ...
Things to think about when designing a room
Size Think about how long the person will be living in the room. If it is a long period of time it might be better to have 2 bigger rooms in addition to the master bedroom, as opposed to 3 smaller rooms (in addition to the master). A primary school ...
What is greywater?
Grey water is the waste water stream from all sources other than the toilet and kitchen because this water contains sewage, oil, fats and food scraps which will not break down easily and will cause blockage in filters and pipes. Most houses can easily re-use Greywater from their laundry’s ...
Australian bushfire protection advice for your Rural home
Protect your home from potential damage During summer the risk of bush fires drastically increases. Even if you don’t live in a high risk area it is always a good idea to protect your home from potential damage. Please have a read of the following Australian bushfire protection advice ...
The advantage of an open floor plan
What is an open floor plan? First of all, what is an open floor plan? A home with this layout has one common larger room, in some cases the combination of the kitchen, living and dining room areas. Here are our top 3 advantages to open plan living. 1. Open floor plans ...
How to design a functional laundry
To design a functional laundry layout, it is important to identify the different 'zones'. There are three main zones in any laundry; 1. The Dirty Area2. The Clean Area and;3. The Workspace Each of these areas will differ in size depending on how your home is organised. The dirty area is ...
The ultimate kitchen layout
Key guidelines to remember when creating your dream kitchen In every house, guests and family alike are drawn to the kitchen. It is the source of energy in a home, quite literally when it comes to food. Most kitchens vary quite significantly as they are designed to fit the personality ...
Top tips for DIY painting your home
How to get the professional look Painting a room doesn’t have to be complicated. If you take the right steps then you can finish a room in about a day. You can also get a professional look by taking a few extra steps. Here's are some steps to DIY ...
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
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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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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
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#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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