Building a new home on a rural block opens up many opportunities to apply design and style choices which may not suit an urban setting. It allows you to build a home that reflects true Australian country living and this is the perfect chance to live in a home that is spacious and natural. A home in a rural area allows you to add all the comfortable features and rooms you desire, to make the most of the beautiful surroundings and reconnect with nature. Here are some of our favourite house design ideas for rural blocks.
Long homes
When you build on a large, open block of land you can build a big home, in any layout and with enough room for your family and visitors. Many home builders are opting for the classic, yet stylish features of a long home. With this design you can position almost all your rooms to face the best view or to make the most of the sun. Some people also add a long terrace in front of the home, which they can access from any of the rooms to better enjoy the outdoors.
Outdoor living spaces
Another trend in rural home designs is to extend the indoors to the outdoors, by adding an al fresco kitchen, dining area and/or lounge area. Rural blocks are often surrounded by striking natural landscapes or a big, beautiful garden and these extensions of the home give people the freedom to enjoy the view or entertain guests outside, without leaving the comfort of their homes.
Open plan living
Many people choose to move to rural areas to escape from the busy city life and live a more relaxed and easy-going lifestyle –new country home designs reflect this choice. These homes are not designed with convenience and efficiency in mind, but rather focus on quality free time, ultimate comfort and easy interaction between family and friends. An informal open plan dining, kitchen and living area instantly creates a relaxed atmosphere and makes entertaining guests much simpler and more enjoyable.
Two-storey homes
Homes in rural areas are traditionally designed as single storeys that take up a large amount of floor space, but more and more home builders are opting for large two-storey homes. Not only does a second storey create space for more rooms or additional living areas, it makes the most of any views there may be around the home. Many country homes are surrounded by farms, mountains and other natural elements which can be better enjoyed from a balcony where nothing blocks the view.
Eco-friendly designs
When people live closer to nature they often become more aware of the impact that they are making on their natural surroundings. In an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, people are often opting to integrate eco-friendly features into their home designs. Double glazed windows, energy-efficient appliances, solar panels and water harvesting are just some methods that people are using to save valuable natural resources.
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Do you need some assistance in planning, designing and building the perfect home on a rural block? Then contact the team of experts at Ross North Homes today. We are home builders in Perth with over 40 years of experience in building homes with quality and style that will suit all your requirements and budget. Our designers, tradesmen and supervisors are committed to building a superb home and providing you with the utmost level of support. For more information call 9431 8150 to speak to our friendly building consultants.
