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
Rule 2
Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in
Rule 3
Style a beauty room fit for a princess
Rule 4
No bright annoying colours
Rule 5
Give us leather and chandeliers
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
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
—
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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
Rule 2
Show off our books in a study nook
Rule 3
Give us a family-friendly kitchen
Rule 4
Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist
Rule 5
Keep it eco friendly
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 & 2)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
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
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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
Rule 2
Colour our palette moody and murky
Rule 3
Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge
Rule 4
Style our kitchen bold and dramatic
Rule 5
Take some risks
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 to 3)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
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
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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
Rule 2
Make a "splash" in the entry
Rule 3
Draw a palette from nature
Rule 4
Give us a versatile island we can dine at
Rule 5
Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 to 4)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
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
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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
Rule 2
Style us "modern country" with clean lines
Rule 3
Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth
Rule 4
Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches
Rule 5
Make it warm, welcoming and positive
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 to 5)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
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
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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
Rule 2
Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors
Rule 3
Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles
Rule 4
Bring Waikiki in our kitchen
Rule 5
Give us a deep spa bath to relax in
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Final Total (Reno 1 to 6)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
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
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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
Rule 2
You have a budget of $5000
Rule 3
You may work on one zone only
Rule 4
Make the zone reflect your style
Rule 5
You must stay together at all times
Team
Zone
Scores
Round Total (out of 20)
Joe
Wendy
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.
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.
^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.
aRatings 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).