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How to choose the right splashback for your kitchen

Common splashback choices There is an overwhelming amount of choices out there for kitchen splashbacks. Here is some information on popular varieties to help you narrow down which splashback is the right choice for your new kitchen. Pick your benchtop first Best practice is to first select your benchtop first before deciding on a splashback. Generally, there are less material and colour options for benchtops, compared to your limitless choices of splashbacks. This will immediately narrow down your material and colour choices. Depending on you benchtop choice, you can decide whether you want it to take centre stage, in which ...

walk in wardrobe with mirror

Designing your Walk-in wardrobe

What to consider when designing and organising your walk-in wardrobe Building and designing your new home is an exciting experience, you can have exactly what you want in your new house. So have you thought about including the ultimate walk in wardrobe in your building plans? Walk-in wardrobes are what ...

Karri creek traditional home with open plan kitchen

An Aussie Favourite

Introducing our new display home - Karri Creek Our new display home the Karri Creek Traditional speaks volumes of our relaxed Australia lifestyle and our love for the great outdoors. The home features a simple and refined layout and like many of our Rural Building Company display homes, it doesn't ...

natural light filled moodboard

Natural-light Filled Retreat

Shop the look Get the look here: Beacon Lighting pendant light Adair's tribal scatter cushions Freedom patterned floor rug Freedom indoor plant Sokol wishbone chair Click here to view more photos of this home.

freestanding bath

Freestanding or in-built bath tub: Which should you choose?

Which bath style is right for you? A beautiful bath can take bathing to new heights of sophistication as well as add elegance and a distinctive edge to any bathroom. Over the past few decades, bathtubs have gone from being a purely functional fixture to having the capacity to be ...

Your guide to create a unique country interior

Achieve a rustic look in your home Have you just completed building your dream country haven? Maybe you’ve got farmhouse fever? When done well, a country interior style can bring warmth to monochromatic spaces, add timeless profiles to contemporary designs and allow you to create eclectic spaces that reflect ...

Devils ivy in a pot

Your guide to indoor plants

If you’re looking for that single, finishing touch to add to your home we have your answer - indoor plants. The humble indoor plant is well and truly back on trend. Studies show that decorating with greenery indoors can reduce stress and create a general feeling of wellbeing. On ...

spring flatlay

Step into Spring

Shop the look Get the look here: Freedom pendant light Temple and Webster linen sofa Zara Home timber stool

The marri view article

Rural Accent

Introducing our Marri View display home Romantic, elegant and impressive, our Marri View display home is a traditional Australian home with a rural accent. The beautiful Marri View was designed to encapsulate the blocks surrounding views from all living areas of the home including the kitchen. Views are captured in ...

Winning Winter Palette

Shop the look Get the look here: Beacon Lighting pendant lights Freedom pillows and throws Dulux dark colour palettes Freedom indoor plants

overhanging lights above a kitchen island

7 must know kitchen design tips

How to make a beautiful and functional kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where birthday cakes are decorated, dinners are prepared, Christmas lunch is served and where all the best family secrets are spilled! But what if your kitchen isn’t practical? When it comes ...

Black is Back

Shop the look Shop the look here: Freedom clam bowl Ikea cow hide skin rug Freedom ebony floor rug Freedom coffee buffet Ikea black velvet chair Freedom coffee table Freedom prints

Double brick vs brick veneer construction

Practical implications of double-brick structures and timber-framed structures In Perth, it is assumed that double brick construction is the best construction method due to its popularity, however this isn’t necessarily the case. The best construction method for your new home depends on a number of factors including your block ...

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.

Tapware is often considered a smaller design choice, but it can be just as important as tiles or benchtops. In fact, the finish of your tapware can influence the tone, texture and personality of your space.

It's for this reason we've featured @aldertapware and their EEVA2 Collection in three of our display homes - including The Darlington. In the kitchen, the angular tapware adds structure, while the brushed nickel finish softens the space and adds a sense of charm. 

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From first sketches to scribbles on-site - this is where a home start to take shape. Every line on this floorplan represents a decision made with purpose: how the home will sit on the land, how the light will move through each space, and how our clients want to live, day to day.

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From above, The Darlington is all sharp angles and strong lines - distinctly modern, yet unmistakably rural. Inspired by the character of its namesake in WA, this home reimagines the classic Australian farmhouse for contemporary living.

It’s a home made for big skies, long afternoons, and quiet pockets of space. We'd love you to visit. 

📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
🕙Wednesday 2pm-5pm, and Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm

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If you're looking for an excuse to slow down and soak up some colour this winter, @nannupgardenfestival is calling. From 8-17 August, the town transforms with more than 20,000 tulips in bloom - plus more than 80 events and workshops to explore.

Tickets are available from nannupgardens.org.au/tickets

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From the orientation to the material choices, every last detail of this Hay farmhouse was carefully considered. The end result is a rural hideaway that responds to the way our clients live - and the landscape they live in.

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At The Rural Building Co., we understand winter days well spent - rugged up against the weather with wellies and waterproofs, enjoying quality family time together. Our homes are built for these moments. 

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