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A home at one with its surroundings
Taking its name from the picturesque town it sits in, The Darlington Display is the quintessential Australian farmhouse, reimagined for today’s modern family. This is a home that somehow manages to sit effortlessly in its picturesque surroundings; The Darlington Display looks as though it has grown and blossomed, rather than been built by The Rural Building Co. The Darlington Display Home The external elevation is completely at one with its setting: a steep-pitched metal roof with tall, standing gabled ends is clad in both lapped weatherboards and patterned profile shingles; tall, full-width glazing makes a striking statement. The front ...
Modern Country House Design: Blending Classic Rural with Contemporary Elements.
Comfortable elegance and natural elements Demonstrating The Rural Building Company’s nous for holistic homebuilding, this custom country house design and build encapsulates the ethos of the client’s lifestyle aspirations. The Rural Building Company Principal Designer Robert Kirkovski said the brief was to create an escapist retreat to embrace ...
Add a splash of colour and a cup of originality
Enhance the importance of a room At the heart of the home lies the bustling kitchen, where meals, moments and memories are created. What better way to reflect the vibrancy of a dinner party or games night than by injecting bold and happy colours into the space? The Rural Building ...
Talk about being the centre of attention
Statement pieces Whether it is a gracefully hanging chandelier, a bold furniture item or a powerful artwork, there is a sure way to turn heads in any room – a statement interior design piece. According to The Rural Building Company Principal Designer Robert Kirkovski, what transforms a regular item into a ...
Our Clients and Teams Shine Across the State
2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards Friday 15 September 2023 When our homes win awards, it rewards not just us, but also our clients. Because when you are choosing a builder for a new home, it’s important to have access to a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality design, construction, and exceptional customer ...
The Rural Building Co. Sweeps 2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards with Multiple Wins
A leading name in the regional home construction industry Monday 11 September 2023 The Rural Building Co. is thrilled to announce its outstanding success at the 2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards over the weekend. The company walked away with several prestigious awards, cementing its reputation as a leader in custom home design, impeccable ...
10 top country home design features
Our favourite design features for rural hideaways What does your idea of a rural retreat look like? Maybe you’re picturing a winter escape with a roaring fire, a roast in the oven and card games with the kids. Cosy blankets, hot chocolate and the latest bestseller. Or maybe ...
Time for a change in 2021?
Redefine your work-life balance Disillusioned by too many years spent in the city or the suburbs? Ready to fast-track those plans to retire to the country? Yearning for a slower pace of life, the call of the surf or the freedom of the great outdoors? Retiring baby-boomers may be leading ...
Interior design trends for 2021
Keep up to date with the most recent trends Trend-watchers and interior design enthusiasts have been busy predicting the hot new looks for 2021. There are surprises, along with one or two old favourites. We’ve taken a peek at a few of the forecasts and projections and condensed them ...
What does work-life balance look like?
Less doing, more just being. Building a home in the country or by the coast is the perfect opportunity to define what a healthy work-life balance might look like for you. If 2020 got you thinking about re-balancing things, you’re not alone. As a result of the pandemic, more ...
Want a break from tradition? Here’s how
A contemporary take on a timeless style Is it possible to love the classic country homestead, but still want to break free of tradition? You bet it is! Take the Evolution Farmhouse, for example. True to its name, this stand-out design is a contemporary take on a timeless style ...
3 Ingredients for a great dinner party
With recent events forcing us to rethink our options for dining out, it seems the dinner party is being welcomed back with open arms. From guest lists and table decorations, to tantalising hors d’oeuvres and trendy cocktails, we’re planning and prepping dining experiences at the hottest restaurant in ...
Gas Fire or Wood Fire? How to choose
Did you know the saying “home is where the heart is” is an adaptation of the phrase “home is where the hearth is”? From cooking over an open flame to heating water for that end-of-the week bath, the fireplace truly was the focal point – the heart – of the ...
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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.
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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This custom home is all about slowing down, with wide verandahs, warm brickwork, and sweeping bushland views that never get old. It`s built to embrace the landscape and make the most of every sunset.
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When asked what they enjoy about their new Pemberton home, Arthur and Melissa explain that it’s a peaceful retreat in an idyllic part of the world.
“We still wake up every morning and say this is fantastic,” Arthur says. “You come to an environment like this, and you recognise that there’s so much more to life.”
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Lakeside views, wide open space, and an outdoor area built for long lunches and quiet evenings. This home is all about enjoying the best of rural living.
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A smaller frontage bedecked with weatherboard cladding and stylish render announces The Evergreen, an innovatively designed urban home.
The Evergreen is one of eight new designs in our new Urban Range - a collection of home that capture the magic of rural living, while being perfectly suited to suburban settings.
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This Yarloop custom home celebrates natural materials, with feature bushpoles and stone cladding adding timeless character and a strong connection to the landscape.
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A rural build designed to sit comfortably in its Dalyallup landscape: clean lines, open space, and plenty of room to breathe. We can’t wait to see this one come to life.
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A new Rural Building Co. display home is coming soon to Yalyalup. The Yalyalup Retreat reflects a rural way of life adapted to an urban setting.
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The colours of a Middleton Beach sunrise remind us why place matters.
At The Rural Building Co., we create homes that honour their surroundings - beautifully, deliberately, and without compromise.
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