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Design trends for 2018: Create the perfect country retreat
Keep up to date with what's in and out Colour Warm and earth colours will replace the more minimal palette that we have been seeing in previous seasons. This will include tones of sienna, tan, terracotta as well as rust and russet on walls, furniture and home décor. Kitchens Marble continues to be the preferred material for kitchens, however we are expecting to see more green and brown marble used in 2018. 40 or 60mm thick stone benchtops will be replaced with thin marble benchtops using a shark-nose profile to appear to float over kitchen cabinets. Another popular look will be ...
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 ...
Step into Spring
Shop the look Get the look here: Freedom pendant light Temple and Webster linen sofa Zara Home timber stool
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
Retreat Range of Home Designs
Single, double and loft house designs Here at the Rural Building Company, we have five ranges of new home designs including single, double and loft houses all designed to suit your lifestyle and needs. Imagine a home that felt like you were on a permanent holiday and allowed your lifestyle ...
Top 10 home trends for 2016
After a year as stylish as 2015, you may be left wondering what’s next? We have done our research to bring you our top 10 home trends for 2016. 1. Mixed materials in kitchen In 2016, we will see kitchens move away from the perfect polished look to a more ...
Tips to prepare your home for Christmas
We all know Christmas comes at the same time every year, yet somehow most of us still end up frantically shopping, cooking and cleaning minutes before Santa’s arrival. We have put together a guide to help you improve your pre-party preparation so the big day is a breeze. ...
Celebrate a magical Christmas in your backyard
Shop the look Shop this look: Adairs mirror star (gold & silver) Adairs provincial festive wreath Zara home ladder Freedom lanterns Zara home round sticks stool
5 tips to create a beach house feel
Create a paradise all year round Beach house style is not just for the summer time! Beach house style can be adapted to ensure a beautiful warm feel in the winter as well as a cool comfort in summer. Work with subtle colour changes and natural textures to create a ...
Protecting your property from bushfires
Tips to protect your home Bushfires are a serious risk in many parts of Western Australia, particularly in the warmer months. If you are living in or near bushland, it is important to protect your property from bushfires. Here are some tips to protect your home this summer. Prepare a ...
Kitchen design: The Kitchen Triangle
Are you in the process of designing the kitchen in your new home? It's likely you’ve heard about the kitchen work triangle. Although it’s often hailed by designers as the best way to set up a kitchen, the concept of the working triangle alone is not enough. To ...
The ultimate entertainers kitchen
Our display home, The Marri View features the ultimate entertainers kitchen. The spacious kitchen is recessed to the side of the living area, with the breakfast bar positioned adjacent to the dining area creating the perfect space for socialising with kids or interacting with guests. Workflow in and out of ...
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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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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We understand that a healthy home starts with the water you use every day.
That’s why we’ve partnered with @completehomefiltration to offer Rural Building Co. clients cleaner, healthier water from every tap – for drinking, cooking and everything in between.*
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*Please note the Complete Home Filtration System is not offered in the Mid West or Great Southern Region.
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In Baldivis, this expansive custom home features soaring raked ceilings, and an outdoor area that seamlessly connects to the living space. The end result? An idyllic family home that sits beautifully in its location.
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Tucked into the landscape of Willyung, this home is a celebration of raw, honest materials and handcrafted detail.
From gnarled timber cabinetry and striking bush poles to expansive windows that frame the view, every element has been thoughtfully chosen to reflect its natural surroundings.
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