# House Rules season 5

The fifth season of Australian reality television series House Rules began airing on 30 April 2017. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules and is hosted by Johanna Griggs.
Applications for the fifth season of House Rules were open between 1 June and 30 July 2016 on the House Rules official network seven website. Johanna Griggs announced the series is in pre-production and that she is returning as host for season 5. Season 5 was officially confirmed in October 2016.
This season of House Rules will consist of new teams renovating each other's homes and further challenges for the ultimate prize of $200,000.

## Format Changes

New Judges - This season will introduce two new judges, international design stylist, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and award-winning Australian architect and builder, Drew Heath, who will both be joining Wendy Moore. Judge of previous seasons, Joe Snell, will not be returning.
Ultimate Prize - The winners of this season will receive the ultimate prize of $200,000, as opposed to all previous seasons where the winners had received a full mortgage payment.
Bonus Room - During the Interior Renovations, one team is given the Bonus Room, which has its own rule but has to be finished in the same duration as the renovation. The team has the decision to keep it or give it to another team. The room is a "pass" or "fail" room only judged by the homeowners, meaning if they like it, the team receives 5 bonus points to their total score, but if they do not, they lose 5 points from the total score.
Grand Final - This will be the first season to not have a Live Grand Final, meaning the team with the highest score from the judges will win unlike previous seasons where the winners are decided by a combination of the judges score and the viewers vote.

## Contestant Teams

This season of House Rules introduced six new teams. All teams are from different states in Australia.
| Team | Team | Ages | House | Relationship | Status |
| 1 | Aaron & Daniella Winter | 31 & 38 | Gold Coast, QLD | Gold Coast Couple | Winners |
| 2 | Kate Whiting & James “Harry” Harris | 29 & 32 | Adelaide, SA | Teacher & Chippie | Runners-up |
| 3 | Andrew & Jono King | 27 | Mandurah, WA | Geek Twins | Eliminated (Charity Unit Makeover) |
| 4 | Sean Mackay & Ella Cuthbert | 24 | Hobart, TAS | Engaged Ambos | Eliminated (Gardens & Exteriors) |
| 5 | Fiona Taylor & Nicole Prince | 44 | Lake Fyans, VIC | Best Friends | Eliminated (24 Hour Fix-Up) |
| 6 | Troy Campbell & Bec Herning | 46 & 39 | Heckenberg, New South Wales | Battlers | Eliminated (Interior Renovation) |

## Elimination history

Teams' progress through the competition :
| Phase: | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Phase 2 | Exteriors (Phase 3) | Exteriors (Phase 3) | Exteriors (Phase 3) | Phase 4 | Grand Finale | Grand Finale |
| Phase: | VIC | SA | WA | NSW | TAS | QLD | Round Total (out of 200) | 24 Hour Fix-Up | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round Total (out of 60) | Charity Unit Makeover | Secret Room | Secret Room |
| Team | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 200) | Round Total (out of 30) | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 60) | Round Total (out of 30) | Round Total (out of 30) | Result |
| Aaron & Daniella | 24 | 16 | 31 | 31 | 30 | — | 2nd (132) | 3rd (20) | 21 | 20 | 3rd (41) | 2nd (24) | 27 | Winners |
| Kate & Harry | 20 | — | 33 | 16 | 34 | 27 | 3rd (130) | 4th (18) | 21 | 24 | 1st (45) | 1st (30) | 25 | Runners-up |
| Andrew & Jono | 16 | 27 | — | 28 | 31 | 27 | 4th (129) | 1st (28) | 21 | 23 | 2nd (44) | 3rd (22) | Eliminated (Episode 34) | Eliminated (Episode 34) |
| Sean & Ella | 22 | 28 | 32 | 25 | — | 32 | 1st (139) | 2nd (21) | 17 | 18 | 4th (35) | Eliminated (Episode 30) | Eliminated (Episode 30) | Eliminated (Episode 30) |
| Fiona & Nicole | — | 18 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 5th (107) | 5th (17) | Eliminated (Episode 26) | Eliminated (Episode 26) | Eliminated (Episode 26) | Eliminated (Episode 26) | Eliminated (Episode 26) | Eliminated (Episode 26) |
| Troy & Bec | 18 | 22 | 21 | — | 20 | 25 | 6th (106) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) |

## Competition details
### Phase 1: Interior Renovation

The six teams travel around the country to completely renovate each other's home. Every week, one team hands over their house to their opponents for a complete interior transformation. A set of rules from the owners are given to the teams known as the 'House rules' which need to be followed to gain high scores from the judges and the homeowner team.

#### Victoria: Fiona & Nicole

* Episodes 1 to 3
* Airdate — 30 April to 2 May
* Description — Teams head to their first renovation in Lake Fyans, Victoria, the hometown of Fiona & Nicole, to renovate Fiona's house. Two of the bedrooms belong to Fiona's children; Keanan, 11 years old and Bannon, 14 years old. For the first time in House Rules history, the original house will be knocked down and a new house will be completely rebuilt from the ground up.
Renovation 1 :
| Lake Fyans, Victoria ||||||||
| House Rules ||||||||
| Rule 1 | Style our shack contemporary country | Style our shack contemporary country | Style our shack contemporary country | Style our shack contemporary country | Style our shack contemporary country | Style our shack contemporary country | Style our shack contemporary country |
| Rule 2 | Go glam with feminine sparkles in the master suite & lounge | Go glam with feminine sparkles in the master suite & lounge | Go glam with feminine sparkles in the master suite & lounge | Go glam with feminine sparkles in the master suite & lounge | Go glam with feminine sparkles in the master suite & lounge | Go glam with feminine sparkles in the master suite & lounge | Go glam with feminine sparkles in the master suite & lounge |
| Rule 3 | Compliment blues with pops of red | Compliment blues with pops of red | Compliment blues with pops of red | Compliment blues with pops of red | Compliment blues with pops of red | Compliment blues with pops of red | Compliment blues with pops of red |
| Rule 4 | Showcase metallics, chunky timber and stone fireplaces | Showcase metallics, chunky timber and stone fireplaces | Showcase metallics, chunky timber and stone fireplaces | Showcase metallics, chunky timber and stone fireplaces | Showcase metallics, chunky timber and stone fireplaces | Showcase metallics, chunky timber and stone fireplaces | Showcase metallics, chunky timber and stone fireplaces |
| Rule 5 | Splash the family bathroom with stripes | Splash the family bathroom with stripes | Splash the family bathroom with stripes | Splash the family bathroom with stripes | Splash the family bathroom with stripes | Splash the family bathroom with stripes | Splash the family bathroom with stripes |
| Bonus Room Rule | Embrace the grampians with an entertainers outdoor room | Embrace the grampians with an entertainers outdoor room | Embrace the grampians with an entertainers outdoor room | Embrace the grampians with an entertainers outdoor room | Embrace the grampians with an entertainers outdoor room | Embrace the grampians with an entertainers outdoor room | Embrace the grampians with an entertainers outdoor room |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1) |
| Aaron & Daniella | Bannon's Bedroom & Kitchen | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 24 / 40 |
| Sean & Ella | Family Bathroom & Dining Room | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 22 / 40 |
| Kate & Harry | Ensuite & Lounge Room | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 20 / 40 |
| Troy & Bec | Laundry, Hallway & Keanan's Bedroom | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 18 / 40 |
| Andrew & Jono | Entry, Master Bedroom, Mud Room & Bonus Room | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 16 (21-5) | 16 / 40 |
| Fiona & Nicole | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

##### Notes

*^1 Andrew & Jono received the bonus room and decided to keep it. The bonus room was an Outdoor Entertainment Room. Fiona & Nicole judged it as a fail and the boys lost 5 points, meaning their score of 21 dropped to 16 taking them from 3rd place to bottom place.

#### South Australia: Kate & Harry

* Episodes 4 to 7
* Airdate — 3 to 8 May
* Description — Teams head to Kate & Harry's home in Adelaide, South Australia for the second renovation. One of the bedrooms belong to their 2 year old son, Xavier
** Previous winner's advantage: Aaron & Daniella — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Andrew & Jono — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 2 :
| Adelaide, South Australia ||||||||
| House Rules ||||||||
| Rule 1 | Wow us with black and white boho | Wow us with black and white boho | Wow us with black and white boho | Wow us with black and white boho | Wow us with black and white boho | Wow us with black and white boho | Wow us with black and white boho |
| Rule 2 | Keep it real with no faux | Keep it real with no faux | Keep it real with no faux | Keep it real with no faux | Keep it real with no faux | Keep it real with no faux | Keep it real with no faux |
| Rule 3 | Place patterned tiles and turquoise in the family bathroom | Place patterned tiles and turquoise in the family bathroom | Place patterned tiles and turquoise in the family bathroom | Place patterned tiles and turquoise in the family bathroom | Place patterned tiles and turquoise in the family bathroom | Place patterned tiles and turquoise in the family bathroom | Place patterned tiles and turquoise in the family bathroom |
| Rule 4 | Add a touch of pastels | Add a touch of pastels | Add a touch of pastels | Add a touch of pastels | Add a touch of pastels | Add a touch of pastels | Add a touch of pastels |
| Rule 5 | Black out a "speccy" kitchen | Black out a "speccy" kitchen | Black out a "speccy" kitchen | Black out a "speccy" kitchen | Black out a "speccy" kitchen | Black out a "speccy" kitchen | Black out a "speccy" kitchen |
| Bonus Room Rule | Have fun with a playroom for boys of all ages | Have fun with a playroom for boys of all ages | Have fun with a playroom for boys of all ages | Have fun with a playroom for boys of all ages | Have fun with a playroom for boys of all ages | Have fun with a playroom for boys of all ages | Have fun with a playroom for boys of all ages |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 & 2) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 & 2) |
| Sean & Ella | Kitchen, Entry & Study Nook | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 50 / 80 |
| Andrew & Jono | Dining Room & Ensuite | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 43 / 80 |
| Troy & Bec | Xavier's Bedroom & Family Bathroom | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 40 / 80 |
| Fiona & Nicole | Lounge Room & Laundry | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 18 / 40 |
| Aaron & Daniella | Master Bedroom, Hallway, Linen & Bonus Room | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 (21-5) | 40 / 80 |
| Kate & Harry | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 / 40 |

##### Notes

*^2 Aaron & Daniella received the bonus room and decided to keep it. The bonus room was a Playroom for boys of all ages. Kate & Harry judged it as a fail and the couple lost 5 points, meaning their score of 21 dropped to 16 taking them from 4th place to bottom place.

#### Western Australia: Andrew & Jono

* Episodes 8 to 11
* Airdate — 9 to 15 May
* Description — Teams head to Andrew & Jono's home in Mandurah, Western Australia for the third renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Sean & Ella — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Aaron & Daniella — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 3 :
| Mandurah, Western Australia ||||||||
| House Rules ||||||||
| Rule 1 | Bring bursts of colour and a retro vibe | Bring bursts of colour and a retro vibe | Bring bursts of colour and a retro vibe | Bring bursts of colour and a retro vibe | Bring bursts of colour and a retro vibe | Bring bursts of colour and a retro vibe | Bring bursts of colour and a retro vibe |
| Rule 2 | Dial up the quirk factor with geek chic style | Dial up the quirk factor with geek chic style | Dial up the quirk factor with geek chic style | Dial up the quirk factor with geek chic style | Dial up the quirk factor with geek chic style | Dial up the quirk factor with geek chic style | Dial up the quirk factor with geek chic style |
| Rule 3 | Surprise us with a secret speakeasy bar | Surprise us with a secret speakeasy bar | Surprise us with a secret speakeasy bar | Surprise us with a secret speakeasy bar | Surprise us with a secret speakeasy bar | Surprise us with a secret speakeasy bar | Surprise us with a secret speakeasy bar |
| Rule 4 | Get graphic with pop art | Get graphic with pop art | Get graphic with pop art | Get graphic with pop art | Get graphic with pop art | Get graphic with pop art | Get graphic with pop art |
| Rule 5 | Give us a steampunk bathroom | Give us a steampunk bathroom | Give us a steampunk bathroom | Give us a steampunk bathroom | Give us a steampunk bathroom | Give us a steampunk bathroom | Give us a steampunk bathroom |
| Bonus Room Rule | Hide a Silicon Valley inspired study | Hide a Silicon Valley inspired study | Hide a Silicon Valley inspired study | Hide a Silicon Valley inspired study | Hide a Silicon Valley inspired study | Hide a Silicon Valley inspired study | Hide a Silicon Valley inspired study |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 3) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 3) |
| Kate & Harry | Andrew's Bedroom & Laundry | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 33 | 53 / 80 |
| Sean & Ella | Bathroom & Dining Room | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32 | 82 / 120 |
| Aaron & Daniella | Lounge Room & Ensuite | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 31 | 71 / 120 |
| Fiona & Nicole | Entry, Hallway, Bar & Bonus Room | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 23 (18+5) | 41 / 80 |
| Troy & Bec | Jono's Bedroom & Kitchen | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 61 / 120 |
| Andrew & Jono | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 / 80 |

##### Notes

*^3 Sean & Ella received the bonus room but decided not to keep it and gave it to Fiona & Nicole. The bonus room was a Hidden Study. Andrew & Jono judged it as a pass and the team received 5 bonus points, meaning their score of 18 rose to 23 taking them from bottom place to 4th place.

#### New South Wales: Troy & Bec

* Episodes 12 to 15
* Airdate — 16 to 22 May
* Description — Teams head to Troy & Bec's home in Heckenberg, New South Wales for the fourth renovation. Two of the bedrooms belong to Bec's children; Hayley, 14 years old & Josh, 11 years old
** Previous winner's advantage: Kate & Harry — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Fiona & Nicole — Although Troy & Bec were the lowest scoring team in the previous week, they do not participate in the renovation of their own home, therefore the loser's tent was given to the second-lowest scorer.
Renovation 4 :
| Heckenberg, New South Wales ||||||||
| House Rules ||||||||
| Rule 1 | Create an ultra-modern castle to be proud of | Create an ultra-modern castle to be proud of | Create an ultra-modern castle to be proud of | Create an ultra-modern castle to be proud of | Create an ultra-modern castle to be proud of | Create an ultra-modern castle to be proud of | Create an ultra-modern castle to be proud of |
| Rule 2 | Make a master suite fit for a king and queen | Make a master suite fit for a king and queen | Make a master suite fit for a king and queen | Make a master suite fit for a king and queen | Make a master suite fit for a king and queen | Make a master suite fit for a king and queen | Make a master suite fit for a king and queen |
| Rule 3 | Wash the home with a watery colour palette | Wash the home with a watery colour palette | Wash the home with a watery colour palette | Wash the home with a watery colour palette | Wash the home with a watery colour palette | Wash the home with a watery colour palette | Wash the home with a watery colour palette |
| Rule 4 | Celebrate Bec's love of V8s with unique pieces | Celebrate Bec's love of V8s with unique pieces | Celebrate Bec's love of V8s with unique pieces | Celebrate Bec's love of V8s with unique pieces | Celebrate Bec's love of V8s with unique pieces | Celebrate Bec's love of V8s with unique pieces | Celebrate Bec's love of V8s with unique pieces |
| Rule 5 | Give "the coat hanger" pride of place in the lounge | Give "the coat hanger" pride of place in the lounge | Give "the coat hanger" pride of place in the lounge | Give "the coat hanger" pride of place in the lounge | Give "the coat hanger" pride of place in the lounge | Give "the coat hanger" pride of place in the lounge | Give "the coat hanger" pride of place in the lounge |
| Bonus Room Rule | Use Kim Kardashian as inspiration for 14 year-old Hayley's bedroom | Use Kim Kardashian as inspiration for 14 year-old Hayley's bedroom | Use Kim Kardashian as inspiration for 14 year-old Hayley's bedroom | Use Kim Kardashian as inspiration for 14 year-old Hayley's bedroom | Use Kim Kardashian as inspiration for 14 year-old Hayley's bedroom | Use Kim Kardashian as inspiration for 14 year-old Hayley's bedroom | Use Kim Kardashian as inspiration for 14 year-old Hayley's bedroom |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 4) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 4) |
| Aaron & Daniella | Dining Room & Laundry | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 102 / 160 |
| Andrew & Jono | Master Bedroom & Kitchen | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 71 / 120 |
| Sean & Ella | Josh's Bedroom & Ensuite | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 107 / 160 |
| Fiona & Nicole | Lounge Room & Walk-In Robe | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 61 / 120 |
| Kate & Harry | Front Stairs, Entry, Hallway, Bathroom & Bonus Room | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 (21-5) | 69 / 120 |
| Troy & Bec | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 / 120 |

##### Notes

*^4 Kate & Harry received the bonus room and decided to keep it. The bonus room was Hayley's Bedroom. Troy & Bec judged it as a fail and the team lost 5 points, meaning their score of 21 dropped to 16 taking them from 4th place to bottom place.

#### Tasmania: Sean & Ella

* Episodes 16 to 19
* Airdate — 23 to 29 May
* Description — Teams head to Sean & Ella's home in Hobart, Tasmania for the fifth renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Aaron & Daniella — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Kate & Harry — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 5 :
| Hobart, Tasmania ||||||||
| House Rules ||||||||
| Rule 1 | Keep calm with an "industrial Scandi" home | Keep calm with an "industrial Scandi" home | Keep calm with an "industrial Scandi" home | Keep calm with an "industrial Scandi" home | Keep calm with an "industrial Scandi" home | Keep calm with an "industrial Scandi" home | Keep calm with an "industrial Scandi" home |
| Rule 2 | Feature concrete and marble in the kitchen and bathroom | Feature concrete and marble in the kitchen and bathroom | Feature concrete and marble in the kitchen and bathroom | Feature concrete and marble in the kitchen and bathroom | Feature concrete and marble in the kitchen and bathroom | Feature concrete and marble in the kitchen and bathroom | Feature concrete and marble in the kitchen and bathroom |
| Rule 3 | Get creative with cowhide and texture | Get creative with cowhide and texture | Get creative with cowhide and texture | Get creative with cowhide and texture | Get creative with cowhide and texture | Get creative with cowhide and texture | Get creative with cowhide and texture |
| Rule 4 | Bring in soft pink and lots of greenery | Bring in soft pink and lots of greenery | Bring in soft pink and lots of greenery | Bring in soft pink and lots of greenery | Bring in soft pink and lots of greenery | Bring in soft pink and lots of greenery | Bring in soft pink and lots of greenery |
| Rule 5 | Be bold with a big upcycled piece in each room | Be bold with a big upcycled piece in each room | Be bold with a big upcycled piece in each room | Be bold with a big upcycled piece in each room | Be bold with a big upcycled piece in each room | Be bold with a big upcycled piece in each room | Be bold with a big upcycled piece in each room |
| Bonus Room Rule | Create a Nordic hideaway in the guest bedroom | Create a Nordic hideaway in the guest bedroom | Create a Nordic hideaway in the guest bedroom | Create a Nordic hideaway in the guest bedroom | Create a Nordic hideaway in the guest bedroom | Create a Nordic hideaway in the guest bedroom | Create a Nordic hideaway in the guest bedroom |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 5) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 40) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 5) |
| Kate & Harry | Ensuite & Dining Room | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 34 | 103 / 160 |
| Andrew & Jono | Master Bedroom & Laundry | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 102 / 160 |
| Aaron & Daniella | Entry & Kitchen | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 132 / 200 |
| Fiona & Nicole | Lounge Room & Hallway | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 86 / 160 |
| Troy & Bec | Bathroom, Study & Bonus Room | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 (25-5) | 81 / 160 |
| Sean & Ella | — | — | — | — | — | — | 107 / 160 |

##### Notes

*^5 Aaron & Daniella received the bonus room but decided not to keep it and gave it to Troy & Bec. The bonus room was the Guest Bedroom. Sean & Ella judged it as a fail and the team lost 5 points, meaning their score of 25 dropped to 20 taking them from equal bottom place (with Fiona & Nicole) to bottom place.

#### Queensland: Aaron & Daniella

* Episodes 20 to 23
* Airdate — 30 May to 5 June
* Description — Teams head to Aaron & Daniella's home in Gold Coast, Queensland for the sixth and final interior renovation. Two of the bedrooms belong to their children; Jaxon, 3 years old & Brooklyn, 8 months old. The lowest scoring team overall will be eliminated
** Previous winner's advantage: Kate & Harry — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Troy & Bec — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 6 :
| Gold Coast, Queensland ||||||||
| House Rules ||||||||
| Rule 1 | Create a luxury tropical oasis | Create a luxury tropical oasis | Create a luxury tropical oasis | Create a luxury tropical oasis | Create a luxury tropical oasis | Create a luxury tropical oasis | Create a luxury tropical oasis |
| Rule 2 | Brighten our lives with GC bling | Brighten our lives with GC bling | Brighten our lives with GC bling | Brighten our lives with GC bling | Brighten our lives with GC bling | Brighten our lives with GC bling | Brighten our lives with GC bling |
| Rule 3 | Impress us with timber and wallpeper in every zone | Impress us with timber and wallpeper in every zone | Impress us with timber and wallpeper in every zone | Impress us with timber and wallpeper in every zone | Impress us with timber and wallpeper in every zone | Impress us with timber and wallpeper in every zone | Impress us with timber and wallpeper in every zone |
| Rule 4 | Take us to the Bahamas in our living spaces | Take us to the Bahamas in our living spaces | Take us to the Bahamas in our living spaces | Take us to the Bahamas in our living spaces | Take us to the Bahamas in our living spaces | Take us to the Bahamas in our living spaces | Take us to the Bahamas in our living spaces |
| Rule 5 | Spoil us with a 5 star hotel master suite | Spoil us with a 5 star hotel master suite | Spoil us with a 5 star hotel master suite | Spoil us with a 5 star hotel master suite | Spoil us with a 5 star hotel master suite | Spoil us with a 5 star hotel master suite | Spoil us with a 5 star hotel master suite |
| Bonus Room Rule | Give Aaron a place to pump iron | Give Aaron a place to pump iron | Give Aaron a place to pump iron | Give Aaron a place to pump iron | Give Aaron a place to pump iron | Give Aaron a place to pump iron | Give Aaron a place to pump iron |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 40) | Final Total (Reno 1 to 6) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 40) | Final Total (Reno 1 to 6) |
| Sean & Ella | Lounge Room, Laundry & Hallway 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 1st (139) |
| Aaron & Daniella | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2nd (132) |
| Kate & Harry | Kitchen, Playroom & Hallway 1 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 3rd (130) |
| Andrew & Jono | Bathroom, Dining Room & Pantry | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 27 | 4th (129) |
| Fiona & Nicole | Ensuite & Brooklyn's Bedroom | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 5th (107) |
| Troy & Bec | Entry, Master Bedroom, Jaxon's Bedroom & Bonus Room | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 25 (20+5) | 6th (106) |

##### Notes

*^6 Kate & Harry received the bonus room but decided not to keep it and gave it to Troy & Bec. The bonus room was a Gym. Aaron & Daniella judged it as a pass and the team gained bonus 5 points, meaning their score of 20 rose to 25 taking them from 5th place to 4th place, but their overall score had them eliminated.

### Phase 2
#### 24 Hour Fix-Up

* Episode 24 & 25
* Airdate — 6 & 11 June
* Description — All teams head back to their own homes and must fix and redo one of the zones in 24 hours. Teams need to recreate the space/s to reflect their own style and also to impress the judges. All teams received the same set of five rules for the challenge. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Renovation summary :
| 24 Hour Fix-Up ||||||
| House Rules ||||||
| Rule 1 | Choose one zone | Choose one zone | Choose one zone | Choose one zone | Choose one zone |
| Rule 2 | Make this zone your own | Make this zone your own | Make this zone your own | Make this zone your own | Make this zone your own |
| Rule 3 | Showcase your skills with a statement piece | Showcase your skills with a statement piece | Showcase your skills with a statement piece | Showcase your skills with a statement piece | Showcase your skills with a statement piece |
| Rule 4 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 |
| Rule 5 | Stay together at all times | Stay together at all times | Stay together at all times | Stay together at all times | Stay together at all times |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 30) |
| Team | Zone | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Round Total (out of 30) |
| Andrew & Jono | Entry, Hallway & Bar | 9 | 9 | 10 | 28 |
| Sean & Ella | Lounge Room & Hallway | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Aaron & Daniella | Entry, Master Bedroom & Jaxon's Bedroom | 7 | 5 | 8 | 20 |
| Kate & Harry | Lounge Room & Laundry | 6 | 5 | 7 | 18 |
| Fiona & Nicole | Laundry, Hallway & Keanan's Bedroom | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17 |

### Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors

The top four teams are challenged to transform the exteriors and gardens of each other's homes. Two teams are allocated to a home (that do not belong to them) and must renovate either the front or back yards, as well as improving the house exterior. They are held over two rounds, covering all houses of the current teams. After both rounds are complete, the lowest scoring team is eliminated.

#### Round 1

* Episodes 26 & 28
* Airdate — 12 & 18 June
* Description — In round 1 of the exterior renovations, the 4 remaining teams head to the Gold Coast and Hobart to transform the gardens and house exterior in 4 Days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Aaron & Daniella's or Sean & Ella's
Renovation summary :
| Round 1 |||
| House Rules | Aaron & Daniella's (QLD) | Sean & Ella's (TAS) |
| Rule 1 | Make every day a holiday with a tropical resort garden | Keep it simple with a no fuss Scandi garden |
| Rule 2 | Pimp our pool area | Make the most of the view with an entertainers' deck |
| Rule 3 | Go OTT with GC style at the entry | Give us an edible garden out the back |
| Rule 4 | Be playful with a space for our boys out the back | Warm us up with a fire pit out the front |
| Rule 5 | Choose your zone: front or back | Choose your zone: front or back |
| Team | House | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Round 1) |
| Team | House | Zone | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Round 1) |
| Aaron & Daniella | Sean & Ella's (Hobart, TAS) | Frontyard - Driveway, Fire Pit & Upper and Lower Deck | 8 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 21 / 30 |
| Andrew & Jono | Sean & Ella's (Hobart, TAS) | Backyard - Edible Garden, Entry, Outdoor Lounge | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 21 / 30 |
| Kate & Harry | Aaron & Daniella's (Gold Coast, QLD) | Frontyard - Carport, Driveway, Entry & Outdoor Lounge | 5 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 21 / 30 |
| Sean & Ella | Aaron & Daniella's (Gold Coast, QLD) | Backyard - Exercise area, Cubby House & Pool | 6 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 17 / 30 |

##### Notes

*^7 During the renovation at Aaron & Daniella's House, the clock was stopped and the teams and crew had to leave the house due to the weather conditions caused by Cyclone Debbie.

#### Round 2

* Episodes 29 & 30
* Airdate — 19 & 25 June
* Description — In round 2 of the exterior renovations, the 4 remaining teams head to Mandurah and Adelaide to transform the gardens and house exterior in 4 Days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Andrew & Jono's or Kate & Harry's house. The lowest scoring team overall is eliminated.
Renovation summary :
| Round 2 |||
| House Rules | Andrew & Jono's (WA) | Kate & Harry's (SA) |
| Rule 1 | Get colourful with a modern native garden | Give us a relaxed boho garden |
| Rule 2 | Bring the façade into the 21st century | Use stone and texture |
| Rule 3 | Give us a geek chic beer garden out the back | Make a tribal play area for Xavier |
| Rule 4 | Create a place to shoot hoops | Create a lush vertical garden |
| Rule 5 | Choose your zone: front or back | Choose your zone: front or back |
| Team | House | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Final Total (Round 1 & 2) |
| Team | House | Zone | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Final Total (Round 1 & 2) |
| Kate & Harry | Andrew & Jono's (Mandurah, WA) | Backyard - Basketball Court, Beer Garden & Deck | 7 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 1st (45) |
| Aaron & Daniella | Andrew & Jono's (Mandurah, WA) | Frontyard - Architectural Garden, Driveway & Entry | 8 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 3rd (41) |
| Andrew & Jono | Kate & Harry's (Adelaide, SA) | Backyard - Deck, Play Area & Outdoor Lounge | 6 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 2nd (44) |
| Sean & Ella | Kate & Harry's (Adelaide, SA) | Frontyard - Driveway, Entry, Play Area & Vertical Garden | 5 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 4th (35) |

### Phase 4
#### Charity Unit Makeover

* Episodes 31 to 34
* Airdate — 26 June to 4 July
* Description — The 3 remaining teams have 7 days to renovate 3 units in The Bezzina House in St George, Sydney where cancer patients stay during treatment. The teams are given a unit each and they must follow the rules that are, for the first time, given by the judges', each team are only given one judges' rules to follow. Each team must also renovate a zone in the Common Area. The lowest-scoring team will be eliminated & the top 2 will advance into the live Grand Final.
** Previous winner's advantage: Kate & Harry — Allocating a judges' rules to each of the teams and themselves
Renovation summary :
| Charity Unit Makeover ||||||
| Drew's Rules ||||||
| Rule 1 | Get back to nature with 'easy modern' style | Get back to nature with 'easy modern' style | Get back to nature with 'easy modern' style | Get back to nature with 'easy modern' style | Get back to nature with 'easy modern' style |
| Rule 2 | Be inspired by the colours of sunsets | Be inspired by the colours of sunsets | Be inspired by the colours of sunsets | Be inspired by the colours of sunsets | Be inspired by the colours of sunsets |
| Rule 3 | In every room make one thing do two things | In every room make one thing do two things | In every room make one thing do two things | In every room make one thing do two things | In every room make one thing do two things |
| Laurence's Rules ||||||
| Rule 1 | Charm me with neoclassical style | Charm me with neoclassical style | Charm me with neoclassical style | Charm me with neoclassical style | Charm me with neoclassical style |
| Rule 2 | Colour with coral, paprika, silver and mother of pearl | Colour with coral, paprika, silver and mother of pearl | Colour with coral, paprika, silver and mother of pearl | Colour with coral, paprika, silver and mother of pearl | Colour with coral, paprika, silver and mother of pearl |
| Rule 3 | Indulge my love of antiques and taxidermy | Indulge my love of antiques and taxidermy | Indulge my love of antiques and taxidermy | Indulge my love of antiques and taxidermy | Indulge my love of antiques and taxidermy |
| Wendy's Rules ||||||
| Rule 1 | Bring back the best of art deco | Bring back the best of art deco | Bring back the best of art deco | Bring back the best of art deco | Bring back the best of art deco |
| Rule 2 | Mix indigo and emerald tones | Mix indigo and emerald tones | Mix indigo and emerald tones | Mix indigo and emerald tones | Mix indigo and emerald tones |
| Rule 3 | Create spaces for quiet moments of private healing | Create spaces for quiet moments of private healing | Create spaces for quiet moments of private healing | Create spaces for quiet moments of private healing | Create spaces for quiet moments of private healing |
| Common Area Rules ||||||
| Rule 1 | Freestyle - you decide | Freestyle - you decide | Freestyle - you decide | Freestyle - you decide | Freestyle - you decide |
| Rule 2 | The style must flow through all 3 zones | The style must flow through all 3 zones | The style must flow through all 3 zones | The style must flow through all 3 zones | The style must flow through all 3 zones |
| Rule 3 | Choose your zone | Choose your zone | Choose your zone | Choose your zone | Choose your zone |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 30) |
| Team | Zone | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Round Total (out of 30) |
| Kate & Harry | Laurence's Rules Unit & Common Area Living Room | 9 | 10 | 10 | 30 (29 + 1) |
| Aaron & Daniella | Wendy's Rules Unit & Common Area Dining Room | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 |
| Andrew & Jono | Drew's Rules Unit & Common Area Kitchen | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 |

##### Notes

*^8 Each team had to submit a statement piece to be judged, the winners were Kate & Harry who received 1 bonus point which will go towards their total score

### Grand Final

* Episode 35
* Airdate — 9 July
* Description — The final 2 teams complete one final challenge at their opponent's home. This will be the first season to not have a live Grand Final and the winners of will only be decided by the judges' scores. The team that receives the highest score will win the season and receive $200,000.
Renovation summary :
| Grand Final |||
| House Rules | Aaron & Daniella's (QLD) | Kate & Harry's (SA) |
| Rule 1 | Celebrate Vegas with a pool party cabana | Create the ultimate boho blokes' hangout |
| Rule 2 | Give us glamour with a cocktail bar | Get creative with a tool shed for Harry |
| Rule 3 | Keep the Aussie flavour with a BBQ area | Indulge our green thumbs throughout the space |
| Team | Area | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Final Result |
| Team | Area | Drew | Laurence | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Final Result |
| Aaron & Daniella | Blokes' Hangout, Sanctuary & Tool Shed | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | Winners |
| Kate & Harry | Cocktail Bar, BBQ Area & Pool Cabana | 8 | 9 | 8 | 25 | Runners-up |

## Ratings
### Colour key

    – Highest rating during the season
    – Lowest rating during the season
| Wk. | Ep no. | Episode titles by stage of season | Episode titles by stage of season | Episode titles by stage of season | Episode titles by stage of season | Air date | Viewers (millions) | Nightly rank |
| 1 | 1 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Fiona & Nicole) | Introduction | Introduction | Sunday, 30 April | 1.000 | #6 |
| 1 | 2 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Fiona & Nicole) | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Monday, 1 May | 0.606 | #16 |
| 1 | 3 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Fiona & Nicole) | House Reveal | Judges Scores | Tuesday, 2 May | 0.767 | #10 |
| 1 | 4 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Fiona & Nicole) | House Reveal | Homeowners Scores | Tuesday, 2 May | 0.788 | #8 |
| 2 | 5 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Kate & Harry) | Introduction | Introduction | Wednesday, 3 May | 0.645 | #10 |
| 2 | 6 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Kate & Harry) | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Thursday, 4 May | 0.630 | #11 |
| 2 | 7 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Kate & Harry) | House Reveal | Judges Scores | Sunday, 7 May | 0.799 | #4 |
| 2 | 8 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Kate & Harry) | House Reveal | Homeowners Scores | Monday, 8 May | 0.874 | #7 |
| 3 | 9 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Andrew & Jono) | Introduction | Introduction | Tuesday, 9 May | 0.795 | #7 |
| 3 | 10 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Andrew & Jono) | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Wednesday, 10 May | 0.751 | #7 |
| 3 | 11 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Andrew & Jono) | House Reveal | Judges Scores | Sunday, 14 May | 0.927 | #4 |
| 3 | 12 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Andrew & Jono) | House Reveal | Homeowners Scores | Monday, 15 May | 0.901 | #7 |
| 4 | 13 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Troy & Bec) | Introduction | Introduction | Tuesday, 16 May | 0.812 | #7 |
| 4 | 14 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Troy & Bec) | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Wednesday, 17 May | 0.807 | #7 |
| 4 | 15 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Troy & Bec) | House Reveal | Judges Scores | Sunday, 21 May | 1.049 | #4 |
| 4 | 16 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Troy & Bec) | House Reveal | Homeowners Scores | Monday, 22 May | 1.026 | #5 |
| 5 | 17 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Sean & Ella) | Introduction | Introduction | Tuesday, 23 May | 0.914 | #6 |
| 5 | 18 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Sean & Ella) | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Wednesday, 24 May | 0.936 | #5 |
| 5 | 19 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Sean & Ella) | House Reveal | Judges Scores | Sunday, 28 May | 1.186 | #2 |
| 5 | 20 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Sean & Ella) | House Reveal | Homeowners Scores | Monday, 29 May | 1.272 | #1 |
| 6 | 21 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Aaron & Daniella) | Introduction | Introduction | Tuesday, 30 May | 1.145 | #1 |
| 6 | 22 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Aaron & Daniella) | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Wednesday, 31 May | 0.585 | #15 |
| 6 | 22 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Aaron & Daniella) | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Thursday, 1 June | 0.446 | #18 |
| 6 | 23 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Aaron & Daniella) | House Reveal | Judges Scores | Sunday, 4 June | 1.279 | #1 |
| 6 | 24 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Aaron & Daniella) | House Reveal | Homeowners Scores | Monday, 5 June | 1.218 | #2 |
| 7 | 25 | Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Introduction | Introduction | Tuesday, 6 June | 1.087 | #4 |
| 7 | 26 | Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Reveal & Elimination | Reveal & Elimination | Sunday, 11 June | 1.089 | #2 |
| 8 | 27 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 1 | Introduction | Introduction | Monday, 12 June | 0.999 | #6 |
| 8 | 28 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 1 | Reveal | Reveal | Sunday, 18 June | 1.108 | #3 |
| 8 | 29 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 2 | Introduction | Introduction | Monday, 19 June | 1.019 | #6 |
| 8 | 30 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 2 | Reveal & Elimination | Reveal & Elimination | Sunday, 25 June | 1.118 | #3 |
| 9 | 31 | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Introduction | Introduction | Monday, 26 June | 0.965 | #6 |
| 9 | 32 | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Sunday, 2 July | 1.009 | #6 |
| 9 | 33 | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Renovation Continues | Renovation Continues | Monday, 3 July | 0.949 | #6 |
| 9 | 34 | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Phase 4: Charity Unit Makeover | Reveal & Elimination | Reveal & Elimination | Tuesday, 4 July | 0.976 | #5 |
| 10 | 35 | Grand Final | Grand Final | Final Rooms & Judging | Final Rooms & Judging | Sunday, 9 July | 1.007 | #5 |
| 10 | 35 | Grand Final | Grand Final | Winner announced | Winner announced | Sunday, 9 July | 1.142 | #4 |
| Episode | Episode | Air date | Viewers (millions) | Nightly rank | Source |
| Special | House Rules: Top 10 Reveals | Tuesday, 13 June | 0.771 | #9 | |
$^a$ Ratings data used is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the five largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide).