# House Rules season 1

The first season of Australian reality television series House Rules, also known as House Rules 2013, was commissioned in 2012 and began airing on 14 May 2013. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules and is hosted by Johanna Griggs.
House Rules places six teams renovating each other's homes and further challenges for the ultimate prize of a full mortgage payment.

## Contestant Teams

This season of House Rules introduced six new teams. All teams are from different states in Australia.
| # | Team | Ages | House | Relationship | Mortgage |
| 1 | Carly Schulz & Leighton Brow | 31 & 32 | Adelaide, SA | Couple Two Years | $460,000 |
| 2 | Michelle & Steve Ball | 48 | Sydney, NSW | Married 27 Years | $629,000 |
| 3 | Jemma & Ben Van Ryt | 26 & 27 | Perth, WA | Just Married | $545,000 |
| 4 | Nick & Chris Stavropoulos | 22 & 27 | Melbourne, VIC | Brothers | $524,000 |
| 5 | Amy Garrett & Sean Cornish | 30 & 26 | Brisbane, QLD | Engaged | $300,000 |
| 6 | Jane Polley & Plinio Taurian | | Hobart, TAS | Married with children | $315,000 |

## 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) | Grand Finale | Grand Finale |
| Phase: | WA | TAS | VIC | SA | QLD | NSW | Round Total (out of 150) | 24 Hour Fix Up | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round Total (out of 40) | Viewers Choice |
| Team | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 150) | Total (out of 20) | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 40) | Result |
| Carly & Leighton | 25 | 19 | 14 | — | 21 | 28 | 1st (107) | 1st (18) | 13 | 18 | 1st (31) | Winner |
| Michelle & Steve | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 28 | — | 4th (97) | Tie 2nd (15) | 15 | 15 | 2nd (30) | Runner-Up |
| Nick & Chris | 20 | 20 | — | 17 | 15 | 18 | 5th (90) | 3rd (12) | 11 | 15 | 3rd (26) | Eliminated (Episode 27) |
| Jemma & Ben | — | 15 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 2nd (106) | Tie 2nd (15) | 14 | 11 | 4th (25) | Eliminated (Episode 27) |
| Amy & Sean | 10 | 21 | 25 | 20 | — | 22 | 3rd (98) | 4th (11) | Eliminated (Episode 25) | Eliminated (Episode 25) | Eliminated (Episode 25) | Eliminated (Episode 25) | Eliminated (Episode 25) |
| Jane & Plinio | 19 | — | 20 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 6th (89) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) |

## Competition Details
### Phase 1: Interior Renovation

For the interior renovation round, all 6 teams had their homes transformed by each other through a rotation round format over a course of 6 weeks. At the end of each renovation, the highest scoring team received an advantage for the next renovation, and lowest scoring receiving a disadvantage. At the end, all scores were tallied up and the team with lowest overall total was eliminated from the competition.

#### Western Australia: Jemma & Ben

* Episodes 1 to 4
* Airdate — 14 to 20 May 2013
* Description — Teams head to the first renovation at Jemma & Ben's 1950s home in Perth, Western Australia.
Renovation 1 :
| Perth, Western Australia |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Make it feel 'now' with an edge | Make it feel 'now' with an edge | Make it feel 'now' with an edge | Make it feel 'now' with an edge | Make it feel 'now' with an edge | Make it feel 'now' with an edge |
| Rule 2 | Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in | Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in | Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in | Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in | Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in | Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in |
| Rule 3 | Style a beauty room fit for a princess | Style a beauty room fit for a princess | Style a beauty room fit for a princess | Style a beauty room fit for a princess | Style a beauty room fit for a princess | Style a beauty room fit for a princess |
| Rule 4 | No bright annoying colours | No bright annoying colours | No bright annoying colours | No bright annoying colours | No bright annoying colours | No bright annoying colours |
| Rule 5 | Give us leather and chandeliers | Give us leather and chandeliers | Give us leather and chandeliers | Give us leather and chandeliers | Give us leather and chandeliers | Give us leather and chandeliers |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1) |
| Carly & Leighton | Master Bedroom & Ensuite | 8 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 25 / 30 |
| Nick & Chris | Kitchen & Dining Room | 7 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 20 / 30 |
| Jane & Plinio | Bathroom & Laundry | 6 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 19 / 30 |
| Michelle & Steve | Lounge & Spare Bedroom | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 17 / 30 |
| Amy & Sean | Hallway & Beauty Room | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 10 / 30 |
| Jemma & Ben | — | — | — | — | — | — |

#### Tasmania: Jane & Plinio

* Episodes 5 to 8
* Airdate — 21 to 27 May 2013
* Description — Teams head off to the second renovation at Jane & Plinio's 1930s home in Hobart, Tasmania. Two bedrooms belong to their children Jarra, 16 years old & Nina, eight years old.
** Previous winner's advantage: Carly & Leighton — They got to decide on which zone they wanted to renovate
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Amy & Sean — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 2 :
| Hobart, Tasmania |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Make us an entry to remember | Make us an entry to remember | Make us an entry to remember | Make us an entry to remember | Make us an entry to remember | Make us an entry to remember |
| Rule 2 | Show off our books in a study nook | Show off our books in a study nook | Show off our books in a study nook | Show off our books in a study nook | Show off our books in a study nook | Show off our books in a study nook |
| Rule 3 | Give us a family-friendly kitchen | Give us a family-friendly kitchen | Give us a family-friendly kitchen | Give us a family-friendly kitchen | Give us a family-friendly kitchen | Give us a family-friendly kitchen |
| Rule 4 | Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist | Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist | Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist | Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist | Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist | Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist |
| Rule 5 | Keep it eco friendly | Keep it eco friendly | Keep it eco friendly | Keep it eco friendly | Keep it eco friendly | Keep it eco friendly |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 & 2) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 & 2) |
| Amy & Sean | Nina's Bedroom & Bathroom | 8 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 31 / 60 |
| Nick & Chris | Lounge, Dining & Entry | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 40 / 60 |
| Carly & Leighton | Kitchen & Family Room | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 44 / 60 |
| Michelle & Steve | Master Bedroom, Study & Hallway | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 36 / 60 |
| Jemma & Ben | Jarra's Bedroom, Toilet & Laundry | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 15 / 30 |
| Jane & Plinio | — | — | — | — | — | 19 / 30 |

#### Victoria: Nick & Chris

* Episodes 9 to 12
* Airdate — 28 May to 3 June 2013
* Description — Teams travel to Nick & Chris's 1970s home in Melbourne, Victoria for the third renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Amy & Sean — They got to decide on which zone they wanted to renovate
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Jemma & Ben — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 3 :
| Melbourne, Victoria |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Give us MAD MEN cool | Give us MAD MEN cool | Give us MAD MEN cool | Give us MAD MEN cool | Give us MAD MEN cool | Give us MAD MEN cool |
| Rule 2 | Colour our palette moody and murky | Colour our palette moody and murky | Colour our palette moody and murky | Colour our palette moody and murky | Colour our palette moody and murky | Colour our palette moody and murky |
| Rule 3 | Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge | Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge | Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge | Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge | Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge | Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge |
| Rule 4 | Style our kitchen bold and dramatic | Style our kitchen bold and dramatic | Style our kitchen bold and dramatic | Style our kitchen bold and dramatic | Style our kitchen bold and dramatic | Style our kitchen bold and dramatic |
| Rule 5 | Take some risks | Take some risks | Take some risks | Take some risks | Take some risks | Take some risks |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 3) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 3) |
| Jemma & Ben | Lounge & Entrance Hall | 8 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 43 / 60 |
| Amy & Sean | Kitchen, Family & Meals | 6 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 56 / 90 |
| Jane & Plinio | Chris' Bedroom & Ensuite | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 39 / 60 |
| Michelle & Steve | Bathroom & Laundry | 4 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 52 / 90 |
| Carly & Leighton | Nick's Bedroom, Centre Hall & Den | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 58 / 90 |
| Nick & Chris | — | — | — | — | — | 40 / 60 |

#### South Australia: Carly & Leighton

* Episodes 13 to 16
* Airdate — 4 to 10 June 2013
* Description — Teams head to Carly & Leighton's 1950s home in Adelaide, South Australia for the fourth renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Jemma & Ben — They got to decide on which zone they wanted to renovate
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Michelle & Steve — Although Carly & Leighton were the lowest scoring team in the previous week, they do not participate in the renovation of their own home and because Jemma and Ben got the highest score they got to choose who went into the tent and they chose Michelle and Steve.
Renovation 4 :
| Adelaide, South Australia |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Use stone and wood but don't give us rustic | Use stone and wood but don't give us rustic | Use stone and wood but don't give us rustic | Use stone and wood but don't give us rustic | Use stone and wood but don't give us rustic | Use stone and wood but don't give us rustic |
| Rule 2 | Make a "splash" in the entry | Make a "splash" in the entry | Make a "splash" in the entry | Make a "splash" in the entry | Make a "splash" in the entry | Make a "splash" in the entry |
| Rule 3 | Draw a palette from nature | Draw a palette from nature | Draw a palette from nature | Draw a palette from nature | Draw a palette from nature | Draw a palette from nature |
| Rule 4 | Give us a versatile island we can dine at | Give us a versatile island we can dine at | Give us a versatile island we can dine at | Give us a versatile island we can dine at | Give us a versatile island we can dine at | Give us a versatile island we can dine at |
| Rule 5 | Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace | Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace | Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace | Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace | Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace | Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 4) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 4) |
| Jemma & Ben | Kitchen, Meals, Halls & Linen | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 66 / 90 |
| Amy & Sean | Ensuite & Walk-in-robe | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 76 / 120 |
| Nick & Chris | Bathroom & Family Room | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 57 / 90 |
| Michelle & Steve | Guest Room & Entry | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 69 / 120 |
| Jane & Plinio | Master Bedroom, Laundry & Study | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 55 / 90 |
| Carly & Leighton | — | — | — | — | — | 58 / 90 |

#### Queensland: Amy & Sean

* Episodes 17 to 20
* Airdate — 11 to 17 June 2013
* Description — Teams travel to Brisbane, Queensland to renovate Amy & Sean's 1950s home for the fifth renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Jemma & Ben — They got to decide on which zone they wanted to renovate
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Jane & Plinio — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 5 :
| Brisbane, Queensland |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Give our Queenslander heritage charm | Give our Queenslander heritage charm | Give our Queenslander heritage charm | Give our Queenslander heritage charm | Give our Queenslander heritage charm | Give our Queenslander heritage charm |
| Rule 2 | Style us "modern country" with clean lines | Style us "modern country" with clean lines | Style us "modern country" with clean lines | Style us "modern country" with clean lines | Style us "modern country" with clean lines | Style us "modern country" with clean lines |
| Rule 3 | Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth | Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth | Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth | Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth | Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth | Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth |
| Rule 4 | Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches | Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches | Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches | Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches | Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches | Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches |
| Rule 5 | Make it warm, welcoming and positive | Make it warm, welcoming and positive | Make it warm, welcoming and positive | Make it warm, welcoming and positive | Make it warm, welcoming and positive | Make it warm, welcoming and positive |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 5) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 5) |
| Michelle & Steve | Kitchen, Meals & Deck | 8 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 97 / 150 |
| Jemma & Ben | Master Bedroom & Ensuite | 6 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 90 / 120 |
| Carly & Leighton | Study, Bathroom & Hall | 5 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 79 / 120 |
| Jane & Plinio | Living, Laundry & Exercise Area | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 74 / 120 |
| Nick & Chris | Entry, Spare Bedroom & Porch | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 72 / 120 |
| Amy & Sean | — | — | — | — | — | 76 / 120 |

#### New South Wales: Michelle & Steve

* Episodes 21 to 24
* Airdate — 18 to 24 June 2013
* Description — Teams travel to Sydney, New South Wales to renovate Michelle & Steve's 1950s family home in the sixth and final interior renovation. Two bedrooms belong to their children; daughter Alex, 20 years old & son Jesse, 18 years old. The lowest scoring team overall will be eliminated.
** Previous winner's advantage: None - Michelle & Steve came first in the last renovation, but due to this renovation being their home they are not involved in the renovation, therefore there is no winner advantage.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Nick & Chris — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 6 :
| Sydney, New South Wales |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Create a relaxed family beach house | Create a relaxed family beach house | Create a relaxed family beach house | Create a relaxed family beach house | Create a relaxed family beach house | Create a relaxed family beach house |
| Rule 2 | Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors | Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors | Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors | Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors | Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors | Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors |
| Rule 3 | Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles | Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles | Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles | Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles | Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles | Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles |
| Rule 4 | Bring Waikiki in our kitchen | Bring Waikiki in our kitchen | Bring Waikiki in our kitchen | Bring Waikiki in our kitchen | Bring Waikiki in our kitchen | Bring Waikiki in our kitchen |
| Rule 5 | Give us a deep spa bath to relax in | Give us a deep spa bath to relax in | Give us a deep spa bath to relax in | Give us a deep spa bath to relax in | Give us a deep spa bath to relax in | Give us a deep spa bath to relax in |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Final Total (Reno 1 to 6) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Final Total (Reno 1 to 6) |
| Carly & Leighton | Lounge Room & Deck | 10 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 1st (107) |
| Jemma & Ben | Master Bedroom, Hall, Entry & Stairs | 3 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 2nd (106) |
| Amy & Sean | Jesse's Bedroom, Porch & Toilet | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 3rd (98) |
| Michelle & Steve | — | — | — | — | — | 4th (97) |
| Nick & Chris | Alex's Bedroom & Bathroom | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 5th (90) |
| Jane & Plinio | Kitchen & Dining Room | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 6th (89) |

### Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up

* Episode 25
* Airdate — 25 June 2013
* Description — Each team returned to their own home and had to re-invent one of the zones in 24 hours. Teams must stick to a budget of $5000 and must stay together at all times. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Renovation summary :
| 24 Hour Fix-Up |||||
| House Rules |||||
| Rule 1 | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours |
| Rule 2 | You have a budget of $5000 | You have a budget of $5000 | You have a budget of $5000 | You have a budget of $5000 |
| Rule 3 | You may work on one zone only | You may work on one zone only | You may work on one zone only | You may work on one zone only |
| Rule 4 | Make the zone reflect your style | Make the zone reflect your style | Make the zone reflect your style | Make the zone reflect your style |
| Rule 5 | You must stay together at all times | You must stay together at all times | You must stay together at all times | You must stay together at all times |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 20) |
| Team | Zone | Joe | Wendy | Round Total (out of 20) |
| Carly & Leighton | Master Bedroom, Laundry & Study | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Michelle & Steve | Kitchen & Dining Room | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Jemma & Ben | Hallway & Beauty Room | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Nick & Chris | Nick's Bedroom, Centre Hall & Den | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Amy & Sean | Entry, Spare Bedroom & Porch | 6 | 5 | 11 |

### Phase 3: Gardens and Exteriors

The top 4 teams are challenged to transform the exteriors and gardens of each other's homes. Two teams are allocated to a home (that does not belong to them) and must renovate either the front or back yards, as well as improving the house exterior. For each house, the owners also left an exclusive item that must be used in the zone. The semifinals are held over two rounds and after both rounds are complete, the two lowest scoring team are eliminated.

#### Round 1

* Episode 26
* Airdate — 26 & 27 June 2013
* Description — In round 1 of the exterior renovations, the 4 remaining teams head to Sydney and Adelaide to transform the gardens and house exterior in 3 and a half days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Michelle & Steve's or Carly & Leighton's house.
Renovation summary :
| Round 1 |||
| House Rules | Michelle & Steve's (NSW) | Carly & Leighton's (SA) |
| Rule 1 | Give us a resort-style entrance | Give us a year-round outdoor entertainment area |
| Rule 2 | Build a BBQ deck in the backyard | Create a secluded haven in our backyard |
| Rule 3 | Make a memorial at Grandpa's chair | Modernise our front yard and extend the carport |
| Rule 4 | Light up our nights with a fire pit | Create an outdoor cinema |
| Rule 5 | Choose your zone: front or back | Choose your zone: front or back |
| Team | House | Zone | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 20) | Running Total (Round 1) |
| Team | House | Zone | Jim | Wendy | Total (out of 20) | Running Total (Round 1) |
| Carly & Leighton | Michelle & Steve's (Sydney, NSW) | Back Yard | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 / 20 |
| Jemma & Ben | Michelle & Steve's (Sydney, NSW) | Front Yard | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 / 20 |
| Michelle & Steve | Carly & Leighton's (Adelaide, SA) | Back Yard | 7 | 8 | 15 | 15 / 20 |
| Nick & Chris | Carly & Leighton's (Adelaide, SA) | Front Yard | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 / 20 |

#### Round 2

* Episodes 27
* Airdate — 30 June 2013
* Description — The teams continue on to round 2 of the exterior renovations in Perth and Melbourne to transform the gardens and house exterior in 3 and a half days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Jemma & Ben's or Nick & Chris' house. At the end of this round, the two lowest scoring teams will be eliminated.
Renovation summary :
| Round 2 |||
| House Rules | Jemma & Ben's (WA) | Nick & Chris' (VIC) |
| Rule 1 | Design a private backyard entertainment area | Modernise our Californian Bungalow |
| Rule 2 | Create a welcoming front garden | Give us a modern low maintenance garden |
| Rule 3 | Revive the tired exterior | Build the ultimate café-style courtyard |
| Rule 4 | Give our lions pride of place | Plant a veggie patch |
| Rule 5 | Choose your zone: front or back | Choose your zone: front or back |
| Team | House | Zone | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 20) | Final Total (Round 1 & 2) |
| Team | House | Zone | Jim | Wendy | Total (out of 20) | Final Total (Round 1 & 2) |
| Carly & Leighton | Jemma & Ben's (Perth, WA) | Front Yard | 9 | 9 | 18 | 1st (31) |
| Nick & Chris | Jemma & Ben's (Perth, WA) | Back Yard | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3rd (26) |
| Michelle & Steve | Nick & Chris' (Melbourne, VIC) | Front Yard | 8 | 7 | 15 | 2nd (30) |
| Jemma & Ben | Nick & Chris' (Melbourne, VIC) | Back Yard | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4th (25) |

##### Note

* ^1 - The exterior garden renovations were judged by landscape designer, Jim Fogarty along with Wendy Moore.

### Grand Final: Final Renovation and Australia's Vote

* Episode 28
* Airdate — 1 July 2013
* Description — The final two teams completed one final challenge at their opponent's home, renovating a spare/secret room as a blank canvas, though they were not scored on these rooms. The Australian public voted for their favourite team to win. The winner was decided by the public votes.
Renovation Summary :
| Grand Final ||||
| House Rules | Carly & Leighton's (SA) & Michelle & Steve's (NSW) | Carly & Leighton's (SA) & Michelle & Steve's (NSW) |
| Rule 1 | Find the blank canvas in need of renovation | Find the blank canvas in need of renovation | Find the blank canvas in need of renovation |
| Rule 2 | Give your opposition the space of their dreams | Give your opposition the space of their dreams | Give your opposition the space of their dreams |
| Rule 3 | Think outside the box | Think outside the box | Think outside the box |
| Rule 4 | Make your room the ultimate design statement | Make your room the ultimate design statement | Make your room the ultimate design statement |
| Rule 5 | You only have 3 days | You only have 3 days | You only have 3 days |
| Team | Zone | Final Result |
| Carly & Leighton | M&S Spare Room - Entertainment Area | Winners |
| Michelle & Steve | C&L Spare Room - Garden Studio | 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 | Air date | Viewers (millions) | Nightly rank |
| 1 | 1 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | WA Renovation (Jemma & Ben) | Introduction | Tuesday, 14 May | 0.803 | #11 |
| 1 | 2 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | WA Renovation (Jemma & Ben) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 15 May | 0.784 | #11 |
| 1 | 3 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | WA Renovation (Jemma & Ben) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 16 May | 0.687 | #12 |
| 1 | 4 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | WA Renovation (Jemma & Ben) | House reveal | Monday, 20 May | 1.036 | #7 |
| 2 | 5 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | TAS Renovation (Jane & Plinio) | Introduction | Tuesday, 21 May | 0.954 | #9 |
| 2 | 6 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | TAS Renovation (Jane & Plinio) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 22 May | 0.900 | #11 |
| 2 | 7 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | TAS Renovation (Jane & Plinio) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 23 May | 0.898 | #9 |
| 2 | 8 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | TAS Renovation (Jane & Plinio) | House reveal | Monday, 27 May | 1.072 | #6 |
| 3 | 9 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | VIC Renovation (Nick & Chris) | Introduction | Tuesday, 28 May | 0.908 | #11 |
| 3 | 10 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | VIC Renovation (Nick & Chris) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 29 May | 0.951 | #8 |
| 3 | 11 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | VIC Renovation (Nick & Chris) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 30 May | 1.007 | #4 |
| 3 | 12 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | VIC Renovation (Nick & Chris) | House reveal | Monday, 3 June | 1.306 | #4 |
| 4 | 13 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | SA Renovation (Carly & Leighton) | Introduction | Tuesday, 4 June | 0.908 | #11 |
| 4 | 14 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | SA Renovation (Carly & Leighton) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 5 June | 0.630 | #17 |
| 4 | 15 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | SA Renovation (Carly & Leighton) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 6 June | 1.066 | #4 |
| 4 | 16 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | SA Renovation (Carly & Leighton) | House reveal | Monday, 10 June | 1.365 | #6 |
| 5 | 17 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | QLD Renovation (Amy & Sean) | Introduction | Tuesday, 11 June | 1.093 | #6 |
| 5 | 18 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | QLD Renovation (Amy & Sean) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 12 June | 1.139 | #5 |
| 5 | 19 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | QLD Renovation (Amy & Sean) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 13 June | 1.236 | #4 |
| 5 | 20 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | QLD Renovation (Amy & Sean) | House reveal | Monday, 17 June | 1.390 | #4 |
| 6 | 21 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | NSW Renovation (Michelle & Steve) | Introduction | Tuesday, 18 June | 1.059 | #3 |
| 6 | 22 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | NSW Renovation (Michelle & Steve) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 19 June | 1.130 | #4 |
| 6 | 23 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | NSW Renovation (Michelle & Steve) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 20 June | 1.219 | #3 |
| 6 | 24 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | NSW Renovation (Michelle & Steve) | House reveal & Elimination | Monday, 24 June | 1.540 | #1 |
| 7 | 25 | Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Renovation & Elimination | Tuesday, 25 June | 1.474 | #1 |
| 7 | 26 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 1: SA and NSW | Wednesday, 26 June | 0.713 | #16 |
| 7 | 26 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 1: SA and NSW | Thursday, 27 June | 0.485 | #18 |
| 7 | 27 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 2: VIC and WA & Elimination | Sunday, 30 June | 1.280 | #5 |
| 8 | 28 | Grand Final | Grand Final | Live episode | Monday, 1 July | 1.530 | #2 |
| 8 | 28 | Grand Final | Grand Final | Winner announced | Monday, 1 July | 1.837 | #1 |
| Season Average - 1.194 ||||||||
$^a$ Ratings data used is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide).