House Rules | |
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Season 1 | |
No. of episodes | 28 |
Release | |
Original network | Seven Network |
Original release | 14 May 1 July 2013 | –
Season chronology |
The first season of Australian reality television series House Rules, also known as House Rules 2013, was commissioned in 2012[1] 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.
This season of House Rules introduced six new teams. All teams are from different states in Australia.
# | Team | Ages | House | Relationship | Mortgage |
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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 |
Phase: | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Phase 2 | Exteriors (Phase 3) | Grand Finale | |||||||||
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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 | Total (out of 20) |
Scores | 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) | ||||
Jane & Plinio | 19 | — | 20 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 6th (89) |
Eliminated (Episode 24) |
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.
Perth, Western Australia | ||||||
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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 | — | — |
Hobart, Tasmania | ||||||
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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 | — | 19 / 30 |
Melbourne, Victoria | ||||||
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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 | — | 40 / 60 |
Adelaide, South Australia | ||||||
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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 | — | 58 / 90 |
Brisbane, Queensland | ||||||
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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 | — | 76 / 120 |
Sydney, New South Wales | ||||||
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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 | — | 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) |
24 Hour Fix-Up | |||||
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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 |
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 | ||
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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 |
Team | House | Zone | Scores | Total (out of 20) |
Running Total (Round 1) | |
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Jim1 | Wendy | |||||
Carly & Leighton | Michelle & Steve's (Sydney, NSW) |
Back Yard | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 / 20 |
Jemma & Ben | Front Yard | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 / 20 | |
Michelle & Steve | Carly & Leighton's (Adelaide, SA) |
Back Yard | 7 | 8 | 15 | 15 / 20 |
Nick & Chris | Front Yard | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 / 20 |
Round 2 | ||
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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 |
Team | House | Zone | Scores | Total (out of 20) |
Final Total (Round 1 & 2) | |
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Jim1 | Wendy | |||||
Carly & Leighton | Jemma & Ben's (Perth, WA) |
Front Yard | 9 | 9 | 18 | 1st (31) |
Nick & Chris | Back Yard | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3rd (26) | |
Michelle & Steve | Nick & Chris' (Melbourne, VIC) |
Front Yard | 8 | 7 | 15 | 2nd (30) |
Jemma & Ben | Back Yard | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4th (25) |
Grand Final | |||
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House Rules | Carly & Leighton's (SA) & Michelle & Steve's (NSW) | ||
Rule 1 | Find the blank canvas in need of renovation | ||
Rule 2 | Give your opposition the space of their dreams | ||
Rule 3 | Think outside the box | ||
Rule 4 | Make your room the ultimate design statement | ||
Rule 5 | 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 |
Wk. | Ep no. | Episode titles by stage of season | Air date | Viewers (millions)[a] |
Nightly rank[a] |
Source | ||
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1 | 1 | Phase 1: Interior Renovations | WA Renovation (Jemma & Ben) |
Introduction | Tuesday, 14 May | 0.803 | #11 | [2] |
2 | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 15 May | 0.784 | #11 | [3] | |||
3 | Thursday, 16 May | 0.687 | #12 | [4] | ||||
4 | House reveal | Monday, 20 May | 1.036 | #7 | [5] | |||
2 | 5 | TAS Renovation (Jane & Plinio) |
Introduction | Tuesday, 21 May | 0.954 | #9 | [6] | |
6 | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 22 May | 0.900 | #11 | [7] | |||
7 | Thursday, 23 May | 0.898 | #9 | [8] | ||||
8 | House reveal | Monday, 27 May | 1.072 | #6 | [9] | |||
3 | 9 | VIC Renovation (Nick & Chris) |
Introduction | Tuesday, 28 May | 0.908 | #11 | [10] | |
10 | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 29 May | 0.951 | #8 | [11] | |||
11 | Thursday, 30 May | 1.007 | #4 | [12] | ||||
12 | House reveal | Monday, 3 June | 1.306 | #4 | [13] | |||
4 | 13 | SA Renovation (Carly & Leighton) |
Introduction | Tuesday, 4 June | 0.908 | #11 | [14] | |
14 | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 5 June | 0.630 | #17 | [15] | |||
15 | Thursday, 6 June | 1.066 | #4 | [16] | ||||
16 | House reveal | Monday, 10 June | 1.365 | #6 | [17] | |||
5 | 17 | QLD Renovation (Amy & Sean) |
Introduction | Tuesday, 11 June | 1.093 | #6 | [18] | |
18 | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 12 June | 1.139 | #5 | [19] | |||
19 | Thursday, 13 June | 1.236 | #4 | [20] | ||||
20 | House reveal | Monday, 17 June | 1.390 | #4 | [21] | |||
6 | 21 | NSW Renovation (Michelle & Steve) |
Introduction | Tuesday, 18 June | 1.059 | #3 | [22] | |
22 | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 19 June | 1.130 | #4 | [23] | |||
23 | Thursday, 20 June | 1.219 | #3 | [24] | ||||
24 | House reveal & Elimination | Monday, 24 June | 1.540 | #1 | [25] | |||
7 | 25 | Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up |
Renovation & Elimination | Tuesday, 25 June | 1.474 | #1 | [26] | |
26 | Phase 3: Gardens & Exteriors |
Round 1: SA and NSW | Wednesday, 26 June[b] | 0.713 | #16 | [27] | ||
Thursday, 27 June[c] | 0.485 | #18 | [28] | |||||
27 | Round 2: VIC and WA & Elimination | Sunday, 30 June | 1.280 | #5 | [29] | |||
8 | 28 | Grand Final | Live episode | Monday, 1 July | 1.530 | #2 | [30] | |
Winner announced | 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).