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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 toilets, in washing machines and to wash cars. Below are three main reasons why rainwater tanks are very useful; Save Money: As the cost of living seems to be increasing day by day, many Australians are turning to rainwater tanks to reduce their water bill. Rainwater tanks can reduce the ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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Step by step, our Daintree Retreat is coming to life in North Dandalup. This magical home has been a joy to build.
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Drawing inspiration from two of our most popular designs, The Karroo is an elegant home with all the quintessential Australian features that you`d expect from a Rural Building Co. creation.
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Building Troy`s home in Oldbury was very much a collaborative process - we took his ideas, values and vision and worked alongside him to build the perfect house.
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Our clients chose the prettiest spot in Roleystone to build the Karridale Retreat. We`re thrilled to see this beautiful home close to completion.
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Timber floorboards, feature fireplace, raked ceilings and highlight windows to invite the sunshine in - our Argyle home has all the rural essentials.
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The roof is on our Bayview home in York! This classic design, with its traditional features, fits perfectly in the surrounding landscape.
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Our Bushview with raked ceilings looks like it was made for this pretty spot in Brookton!
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With its considered spaces, natural materials and effortless connection to the south-west landscape, our Yalyalup Retreat display home shone at the 2026 @wa.hia_au Regional Housing Awards.
The Yalyalup Retreat won Lightweight Housing $700,000 to $900,000, and was named as a finalist for Display Home Over $700,000, and Lightweight Housing of the Year.
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