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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 ...

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 ...

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Step into Spring

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

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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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.  ...

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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

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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 ...

alfresco area in a country home

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 ...

Marri view entertainers kitchen

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.

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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