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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 your personality. The beauty of country interiors is that they age gracefully and take a relaxed and practical approach to decoration. We have put together some tips to help you achieve this rustic look in your own home. By adding a few key elements you can easily and cost-effectively transform ...

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 ...

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

Rustic charm flatlay

Rustic Charm

Shop the look Shop this look: The Design Hunter Artwork Domayne Copper Pendant Light Curious Grace Cushions Freedom Copenhagen Armchair Freedom Della Ceiling Pendant Boyd Blue Dining Table Village Stores Brooklyn Barstool

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The perfect floor rug to suit your home design

A guide to help you purchase the perfect rug for your home Rugs help define spaces and are particularly useful in providing softness and comfort in open living spaces that have hard flooring. We have put together a guide that will help you purchase the perfect rug for you home! ...

How to add colour and pattern to your rural retreat

Here are some useful tips to add colour and pattern to your rural retreat home! Do limit the number of colours you use. White provides the perfect canvas for layering colours. Aim for two neutral colours and two hues then add one extra accent colour to make the other colours ...

The 6 hottest home trends for 2015

2015 is shaping up to be a colourful year for interiors with pastels, metallics, matte finishes, bold floral prints, feature lights and concrete all taking centre stage. Here are the top trends you should know about. 1. Pastels This year we will be seeing a diverse range of colours, in particular gentle ...

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5 ways to add contrast to your rural home

Playing with juxtaposition can be fun and rewarding. Here are a few simple steps you can try to add contrast to your rural home. 1. Bring monochrome into the mix Black and white is the ultimate contrast which you can introduce into your home. You can do this by painting walls ...

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How to to design a his/her bedroom you will both enjoy

Sometimes it’s difficult compromising on the interior design of your new home, particularly a personal room such as the master suite. Here are some tips to help keep it gender neutral (and keep the peace!) Design a his/her bedroom you will both enjoy! 1. Colour scheme Ensure you opt ...

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How to best light your bathroom

Check out some of the below tricks demonstrating how to best light your bathroom! Eye level mounted light either side of the mirror will help to reduce shadows on the face Be sure to add a dimmer to your lighting in case you do want to take a relaxing bath ...

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Tips to colour your home

Check out our top 5 tips to colouring your home below! 1. Dark grey and charcoal can have a dramatic effect for a feature wall. This trend has been around for a few years and still going strong. Alternatively use a light grey for a more relaxing calmer feel. Ensure to enhance ...

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Rural bathroom design upgrades you won’t regret!

Sometimes an upgrade is necessary when it comes to designing your bathroom. Consider the following rural bathroom design upgrades to your build - here's why! 1. An extra vanity - to keep the sanity! This one is pretty self explanatory but having your own space in the bathroom is essential! 2. Larger ...

Bright open plan kitchen with wooden beams

Top tips for DIY painting your home

How to get the professional look Painting a room doesn’t have to be complicated. If you take the right steps then you can finish a room in about a day. You can also get a professional look by taking a few extra steps. Here's are some steps to DIY ...

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.

Every corner of The Darlington captures the sweeping beauty of its namesake hills. 
With wraparound verandahs and a timeless farmhouse-inspired façade, this home is made for those who love the outdoors as much as the comfort within.⁠
⁠Come explore the view for yourself.⁠

📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
🕑 Wednesday 2pm - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm
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Set against a spectacular Pink Lake backdrop, this home is all about rethinking the classic country lifestyle.

Based on our Evolution Farmhouse design, this home features clean lines, minimalist edges, and a dash of urban styling.

📸@photographicabykirstensivyer

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Situated in the picturesque Oldbury region of WA, this beautifully crafted home is a true sanctuary. 
From first impressions, the elevation offers all the romance of a traditional Rural Building Co. home, with feature bush pole supports and a generous verandah accompanied by an impressive alfresco area.

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“We wanted a warm, generous, welcoming home – and that’s exactly what they gave us.”
Naomi and her family wanted a home that felt part of the Gidgegannup landscape: spacious, relaxed and perfect for entertaining. We were proud to deliver this. 

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With all the traditional hallmarks of The Rural Building Co., our Gelorup Retreat display blends rustic charm with modern elegance.

📍4 Olearia Court, Gelorup, WA 6230
🕙Wednesday 2pm-5pm, and Saturday, & Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Master suite dreams come true in our Darlington display, where the light works its magic at all hours of the day. 

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