The third season of Australianreality television series House Rules, also known as House Rules 2015, was confirmed in 2014 and began airing on 5 May 2015. The series was produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules and was hosted by Johanna Griggs.
This season of House Rules places six new 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.
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: Bronik & Corrine
Episodes 1 to 4
Airdate — 5 to 10 May 2015
Description — Bronik and Corrine from Melbourne, Victoria are the first team to hand over their keys for renovation. For the first time, unlike the normal five House Rules in previous seasons, both Bronik and Corinne each had their own set of three 'His and Hers' House Rules, which meant that teams had to work with two sets of rules that conflicted with each other.
Renovation 1
Melbourne, Victoria
His House Rules
Rule 1
Deck out our place in black steel and timber
Rule 2
Deliver hipster hotel in the master suite
Rule 3
Make a statement with inner-city artwork
Her House Rules
Rule 1
Style our house in chalky pastels
Rule 2
Throw in quirky touches and delicate delights
Rule 3
Feature geometric elements throughout
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
Karina & Brian
Ensuite & Living Room
9
5
6
20
20 / 30
Steve & Tiana
Bathroom & Dining Room
6
6
7
19
19 / 30
Ben & Danielle
Kitchen, Linen, Halls & Entry
7
4
6
17
17 / 30
Ryan & Marlee
Master Bedroom & Laundry
8
3
5
16
16 / 30
Cassie & Matt
Guest Bedroom, Walk-in-Robe & Deck
6
4
5
15
15 / 30
Bronik & Corrine
—
—
South Australia: Ryan & Marlee
Episodes 5 to 8
Airdate — 11 to 17 May 2015
Description — Teams head to Ryan and Marlee's home in Adelaide, South Australia for the second renovation. Teams had to allocate the five zones amongst themselves as an additional twist.
Previous winner's advantage: Karina and Brian — A secret house rule which they could choose keep secret or share with the others.
Previous loser's disadvantage: Cassie and Matt — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 2
Adelaide, South Australia
House Rules
Rule 1
Make our house upbeat sleek
Rule 2
Hit us with a 'Bam!' in every room
Rule 3
Serve up happiness and sunshine in our kitchen
Rule 4
Create a man cave with a big day out feel
Rule 5
Give our bedrooms cheeky attitude
Secret Rule
Give us a throne fit for a King (Karina and Brian's advantage)
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 & 2)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
Cassie & Matt
Kitchen & Dining Room
7
8
8
23
38 / 60
Karina & Brian
Master Bedroom, Ensuite & Deck
7
7
8
22
42 / 60
Ben & Danielle
Guest Bedroom & Bathroom
8
5
6
19
36 / 60
Bronik & Corrine
Living Room, Laundry, Hallway & Entry
5
5
5
15
15 / 30
Steve & Tiana
Man Cave, Porch & Deck
6
3
4
13
32 / 60
Ryan & Marlee
—
16 / 30
New South Wales: Steve & Tiana
Episodes 9 to 12
Airdate — 18 to 24 May 2015
Description — Teams head to Sydney, New South Wales to completely renovate Steve and Tiana's family home. Two of the bedrooms belong to Steve's sons; 23 year old, Andrew and 5 year old, Rory.
Previous winner's advantage: Cassie and Matt — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
Previous loser's disadvantage: Bronik and Corrine — Although Steve and Tiana 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 3
Sydney, New South Wales
House Rules
Rule 1
Style our house like an award-winning display home
Rule 2
Dazzle us with leather and concrete
Rule 3
Add shiny bling to the master bedroom
Rule 4
Give us black, white and red all over
Rule 5
Go over the top in the boys' bedrooms
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 to 3)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
Ben & Danielle
Living Room & Andrew's Bedroom
9
6
7
22
58 / 90
Bronik & Corrine
Dining Room & Bathroom
6
7
8
21
36 / 60
Cassie & Matt
Rory's Bedroom & Laundry
7
6
7
20
58 / 90
Ryan & Marlee
Kitchen, Entry & Hallway
7
6
6
19
35 / 60
Karina & Brian
Master Bedroom, Toilet & Linen
3
3
4
10
52 / 90
Steve & Tiana
—
32 / 60
Queensland: Ben & Danielle
Episodes 13 to 16
Airdate — 25 to 31 May 2015
Description — Teams head to Brisbane, Queensland the transform Ben and Danielle's old brick home and is the first home so far to feature a second storey area. It also happened to have been filmed during the 2014 Brisbane hailstorm.
Previous winner's advantage: Ben and Danielle — As the winners from last week and the owners of this week's house, their advantage was to give each room a special item which teams must use within the design of the room.
Previous loser's disadvantage: Karina and Brian — For coming last, they are given the loser's tent, camping in the yard for the duration of the renovation.
Renovation 4
Brisbane, Queensland
House Rules
Rule 1
Style our house preppy eclectic
Rule 2
Deliver us a mix of old and new one-off pieces
Rule 3
Make our entry quiet, but showy
Rule 4
Retain a hint of 'ski chalet' in the living room
Rule 5
Give us a dressing room to die for
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 to 4)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
Cassie & Matt
Living Room & Bathroom
9
10
9
28
86 / 120
Ryan & Marlee
Dining, Ensuite & Dressing Room
8
8
10
26
61 / 90
Karina & Brian
Kitchen, Art Studio & Stairs
6
7
7
20
72 / 120
Bronik & Corrine
Entry, Laundry & Guest Bedroom
7
6
6
19
55 / 90
Steve & Tiana
Master Bedroom, Back Entrance & Butler's Pantry
6
6
6
18
50 / 90
Ben & Danielle
—
58 / 90
Tasmania: Cassie & Matt
Episodes 17 to 20
Airdate — 1 to 7 June 2015
Description — The teams head to Hobart, Tasmania for a retro revival as Cassie & Matt ask their competitors to merge the old with the new. As an additional challenge, every team must also incorporate an up-cycled feature in their zones that fits with the house rules.
Previous winner's advantage: Cassie & Matt — As the owners of this house, they gave each team a special item that must be used within their zones.
Previous loser's disadvantage: Steve & Tiana — Camping in the loser's tent for the duration of the renovation.
Description — Teams headed to Karina and Brian's home in Geraldton, Western Australia for the final interior renovation. Being in such a remote location, teams had only limited time to purchase items from Perth. Karina and Brian's children also had their bedrooms renovated, for 6-year-old Lara, 15-year-old Bailey and 16-year-old Daniel. It was anticipated that the lowest scoring team overall was to be eliminated, however in a pre-determined twist, all teams remained safe and progressed into the next round.
Previous winner's advantage: Ben & Danielle — They were able to decide whether to sleep in a hotel room or join the other teams in the tents.
Previous loser's disadvantage: All teams — All other teams slept in tents this week as part of them being in the outback to have the experience. Karina and Brian were the lowest scoring team from last week.
Renovation 6
Geraldton, Western Australia
House Rules
Rule 1
Style our house desert coastal
Rule 2
Bring the outside in with texture and tone
Rule 3
Give nature's treasures pride of place
Rule 4
Add brass and copper to our kitchen
Rule 5
Make our kids' bedrooms #totes epic
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 30)
Running Total (Reno 1 to 6)
Homeowner
Joe
Wendy
Bronik & Corrine
Main Bathroom & Daniel's Bedroom
7
10
10
27
105 / 150
Cassie & Matt
Master Bedroom, Ensuite & Halls
9
9
8
26
112 / 150
Ben & Danielle
Dining Room & Lara's Bedroom
6
7
8
21
103 / 150
Ryan & Marlee
Entry, Walk-in Pantry, Living Room & Laundry
6
7
7
20
102 / 150
Steve & Tiana
Kitchen, Linen Closet & Bailey's Bedroom
7
6
7
20
91 / 150
Karina & Brian
—
88 / 150
24 Hour Fix-Up
Episodes 25 to 26
Airdate — 15 to 16 June 2015
Description — After the first six full house interior renovations, 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. Scores are added to the current totals, where the lowest scoring team overall is eliminated. The winning team also received 5 extra points to their final tally.
Previous winner's advantage: Bronik & Corrine — As last week's winners, they received an additional $1000 to their budget
Renovation 7
24 Hour Fix-Up
House Rules
Rule 1
Choose one zone in your house to transform
Rule 2
Your budget is $5000
Rule 3
Take a risk with a hero piece
Rule 4
You must stay together at all times
Rule 5
The winner will receive five bonus points
Team
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 20)
Final Total (Reno 1 to 7)
Joe
Wendy
Cassie & Matt
Dining Room & Bathroom
8
8
16
1st (128)
Ben & Danielle
Master Bedroom, Back Entrance & Butlers Pantry
9
9
18 (+5)
2nd (126)
Bronik & Corrine
Bathroom & Dining Room
5
7
12
3rd (117)
Ryan & Marlee
Living Room, Laundry, Hallway & Entry
6
7
13
4th (115)
Steve & Tiana
Master Bedroom, Toilet & Linen
6
7
13
5th (104)
Karina & Brian
Entry, Walk-in Pantry, Living Room & Laundry
7
8
15
6th (103)
Phase 2: Holiday House
Episodes 27 to 30
Airdate — 21 to 28 June 2015
Description — In the biggest challenge in House Rules history, the five remaining teams renovate a disconnected run-down old house into the Ultimate dream holiday home which will be won through a home viewer competition. The house was transported and permanently placed on a block of land in Hervey Bay, Queensland. Each team was allocated an interior and exterior zone to complete, which include gardens and surrounding yard areas. At the end of the challenge, the lowest scoring team is eliminated.
Previous winner's advantage: Cassie & Matt — For coming first in the previous interior renovation phase, they were able to choose the zone they wanted.
Renovation summary
Holiday House - Hervey Bay, Queensland
House Rules
Rule 1
Revitalise this Queenslander with charm and character
Rule 2
Inspire with patterns and colours
Rule 3
Build a magical children's hide-away in the back yard
Rule 4
Add touches of luxury inside and out
Rule 5
Deliver the ultimate dream family holiday home
Team
Zone
Scores
Round Total (out of 20)
Joe
Wendy
Ben & Danielle
Guest Bedroom, Bathroom, Rear Deck & Exterior Zone 2
10
10
20
Bronik & Corrine
Living Room, Shower Room & Exterior Zone 4
10
10
20
Steve & Tiana
Master Bedroom, Laundry, Side Verandah & Exterior Zone 3
9
9
18
Ryan & Marlee
Front Deck, Entry, Dining Room & Exterior Zone 1
8
9
17
Cassie & Matt
Kitchen, Kids' Bedroom & Exterior Zone 5
8
8
16
Phase 3: Gardens & 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 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 31 to 32
Airdate — 29 to 30 June 2015
Description — In round 1 of the exterior renovations, the 4 remaining teams head to Brisbane and Sydney to transform the gardens and house exterior in 3 and a half days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Ben & Danielle's or Steve & Tiana's house.
Renovation summary
Round 1
House Rules
Ben & Danielle's (Qld)
Steve & Tiana's (NSW)
Rule 1
Style our yard French Riviera
Give us an angular contemporary yard
Rule 2
Feature hardy plants and rocks throughout
Dazzle us with fire and water
Rule 3
Use lots of levels to create interest
Use low maintenance plants throughout
Rule 4
Make a brave statement in the front entry-way
Create an alfresco dining area to share with the family
Rule 5
Choose your zone: front or back
Team
House
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 20)
Running Total (Round 1)
Joe
Wendy
Bronik & Corrine
Steve & Tiana's (Sydney, NSW)
Front Yard - Deck, Driveway, Carport
8
9
17
17 / 20
Ben & Danielle
Back Yard - Lawn, Shed, Dining Area
6
7
13
13 / 20
Steve & Tiana
Ben & Danielle's (Brisbane, QLD)
Front Yard - Entry, Pathway, Courtyard
7
7
14
14 / 20
Ryan & Marlee
Back Yard - Patio, Lounge Area
7
7
14
14 / 20
Round 2
Episodes 33 to 34
Airdate — 5 to 6 July 2015
Description — The teams continue on to round 2 of the exterior renovations in Adelaide 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 Ryan & Marlee's or Bronik & Corrine's house. At the end of this round, the lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Renovation summary
Round 2
House Rules
Ryan & Marlee's (SA)
Bronik & Corrine's (VIC)
Rule 1
Create a backyard perfect for an Australia Day party
Give us an urban cool back yard
Rule 2
Make the front bold and structured
Make the front sweet and simple
Rule 3
Give us an orchard to relax in
Surprise us with secret garden nooks
Rule 4
Surprise us with bursts of colour
Create a feature using climbing plants
Rule 5
Choose your zone: front or back
Team
House
Zone
Scores
Total (out of 20)
Final Total (Round 1 & 2)
Joe
Wendy
Bronik & Corrine
Ryan & Marlee's (Adelaide, SA)
Back Yard - Deck, Pergola, Cricket Pitch, Orchard
9
9
18
1st (35)
Steve & Tiana
Front Yard - Deck, Pathway, Driveway
7
7
14
3rd (28)
Ben & Danielle
Bronik & Corrine's (Melbourne, VIC)
Front Yard - Deck, Entry, Driveway
9
8
17
2nd (30)
Ryan & Marlee
Back Yard - Deck, Bar, Garden Nook
7
6
13
4th (27)
Phase 4: CareSouth Charity House
Episodes 35 to 38
Airdate — 7 to 14 July 2015
Description — The 3 remaining teams renovate a charity home for CareSouth who provide a safe place for children to live in. Zones were selected by choosing one of three random cards and each cover bedrooms, bathrooms and other living spaces. After one more team is eliminated, the top 2 advance into the live Grand Final.
Previous winner's advantage: Bronik & Corrine — For coming first in the Exteriors round, they were the first to choose their zone from the cards.
Renovation summary
Charity House - Shoalhaven, NSW
House Rules
Rule 1
Give our home a warm and cosy feel
Rule 2
Style our house modern rustic
Rule 3
Choose robust easy-care furniture
Rule 4
Deliver inspiring bedrooms that are bright and fun
Description — The final 2 teams complete one final challenge at their opponent's home, to renovate the garage into a new space and entertainment area. The Australian public vote for their favourite team to win and the winner is decided by a combination of the judges score, for the final project and overall viewer votes. The team with the best result win a complete mortgage payment and is announced live. In addition, the winning viewer of the completed Holiday House is also announced.
Renovation summary
Grand Final
House Rules
Ben & Danielle's (QLD)
Steve & Tiana's (NSW)
Rule 1
Transform our garage into an entertainers paradise
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).