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Why Build a Loft Home?
When you’re thinking about building a new home, chances are you’ll naturally gravitate towards either single-storey designs or two-storey designs. But there is another option. The loft home. Loft homes don’t often get the attention they deserve, but they’re a great choice for all sorts of locations, from the country and the coast, to a brand new estate close to the city. So what exactly is a loft home? A loft design makes use of a steeply-pitched roof, allowing an upstairs living or bedroom area to be constructed within the roof space. The ceilings usually ...
A step by step process on the Government Building Grants
There is no better time to build a home in Western Australia with historically low interest rates and a range of Federal and State government incentives available, making building a home a lot more affordable. The process can take months, so you will need to act fast to ...
Who’s afraid of a sloping block?
Building a new home on a sloping block doesn’t faze us, but we can understand why it might cause some homebuyers to think twice. But why reject a fabulous block if you don’t need to? Why say no to views or a prime location just because ...
A rural escape
The Kalgup Retreat display has something for just about everyone, offering several different areas for comfortable seasonal living. Read the full article here.
At Home On The Coast
A complex Yanchep block no hurdle for The Rural Building Company when constructing this custom home, designed to offer the pinnacle of Australian coastal living. Read more about the Yanchep custom home in New Homes here.
10 Home Design Tips for a Rural View
Take full advantage of your view If you’ve invested in a block with a glorious view, it makes sense to look for a house design that allows you to enjoy that view as much as possible, indoors and out. But what should you look for when it comes to ...
10 Design Features for a Rural Retreat
Big, bold and adaptable There are some things that just naturally go hand in hand. Like bacon and eggs, footy and meat pies, campfires and marshmallows. It’s a bit like our favourite rural retreats. Recycled brick and a roaring fire, sunsets and drinks on the deck, Sunday lunch ...
Eclectic family escape
A sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, our Hinterland Retreat display features plenty of room for a large family to grow, with the option for a self-contained apartment, perfect for an older child who wants more privacy. Read the full article here
5 outdoor seating trends you need in a 2020 home
On a large, rural property where space is abundant, you may as well make the most of your outdoor space. Instead of one main outdoor living area, why not embrace the natural beauty of your property and set up multiple seating areas for every occasion. Below are five valuable outdoor ...
A change of scenery
Living in a vast state such as Western Australia has its perks, with a smorgasbord of lifestyles available to residents. Read the full article here.
9 Top Bathroom Trends of 2019
Stay up-to-date with the most modern designs We’ve seen many innovative and bold bathroom trends this year, with some here to stay and others being merely a fad. With the industry constantly changing, The Rural Building Company prides itself on staying up-to-date with the most modern, value-adding designs, whilst ...
Embracing your country lot
The way a home interacts with the land it's built on can be key to embracing the inside-outside lifestyle so many Western Australians hold dear. Read the full article here.
Heart and style proves golden blend
A newly crowned award winner, the Blaxland Retreat offers an innovative mix of contemporary and traditional styles. Read the full article here.
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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At The Rural Building Co., we build homes that sit beautifully in the surrounding landscape.
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Built in a serene Yallingup Siding location, this custom home is a true rural hideaway, with spaces to relax, work and spend that all-important time with family and friends.
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We understand that it`s not about the Michelin stars and fine dining - it`s about family moments spent together.
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At this Bullsbrook home, an infinity pool seems to extend out across the sweeping landscape, offering magical sunsets and unforgettable moments.
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We were honoured to be recognised at the 2025 HIA TRUECORE® steel Perth Housing Awards, for this very special home in Oldbury.
This beautifully crafted residence won Project Home of the Year.
Sitting effortlessly in the picturesque landscape, this extraordinary home was also awarded Project Home over $650,000.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the design and creation of this exceptional home.
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Built for comfortable family living, the Darlington features those must-have spaces that we didn`t know we needed, but can`t live without.
📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
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On a vast block in the Great Southern, this characterful home exudes rural charm and country warmth.
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In our Darlington display home, the den offers a space of tranquil retreat.
Designed to inspire thought and relaxation, the den features a hand-painted mural by local artist @brentonsee
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