Design

Welcome to our blog! We created this forum to explore the many avenues of building and design. We hope you find our tips and advice useful. If you would like an article on a specific topic, please send us an enquiry.


9 Top Bathroom Trends of 2019

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 also making sure we understand your own preferences and style. To help you […]


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Greatness in the Great Southern

Congratulations to our Albany division on winning Project Home of the Year in the 2018 HIA Great Southern Awards. Featuring the beautiful Marri View design. Read the full article here.


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Winter Room Essentials

As we progress into the cooler months, the winter room becomes a focal point of the home. Whether it be a unique, year-round space of the home or a multi-seasonal living room that adjusts accordingly – it is important to have it developed as winter approaches. Unique Space As seen in the Karridale Retreat, a […]


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Fire Pit Envy

As we venture into Autumn and the weather begins to slowly cool down, it is the perfect time of year to consider a fire pit addition to the backyard, allowing multi-seasonal use of the external space. THE FIREPIT In essence a fire pit is simply a small enclosed area that contains an open fire, which […]


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Achieving Sustainable Living

Considering the environment and sustainability in your house design is something that will not only make your home feel great, but will also reduce your day to day running costs. A comprehensive way of achieving this is through correct orientation and by implementing a design that is solar passive. Ensuring the design has inclusions that […]


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Designing a Chefs Kitchen

We spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether it’s for cooking, socialising or doing work, you can’t deny that the kitchen is the heart of all homes. A kitchens layout is very much a question of personal preference but if you want to take your cooking and entertaining experience next level, then consider […]


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The ultimate alfresco: Outdoor entertaining

So you like to entertain? More and more households are moving their living rooms outside, so why not make sure you do it the right way. Outdoor entertaining is part of the Australian lifestyle, so here is our guide to designing the ultimate alfresco. Layout Before you get started, think about how you plan to […]


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Design trends for 2018: Create the perfect country retreat

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.


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Designing 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?


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