The teams struggled to transform Ben and Danielleโs tricky 70s split level homeย this week, with the house rules and the wild Queensland weatherย putting them to the test.ย The newlyweds left behind some interesting instructions such as โstyle our house preppy eclecticโ and โretain a hint of ski chalet in the living room,โ which led to some confusion amongst the teams (can’t say I’m surprised!).
Butย what did team Queenslandย and judges Wendy Moore andย Joe Snellย think?
Cassie and Mattย โ 28/30
Tasmania had no trouble deciphering the house rules to finish first for the second time this competition. Receivingย the highest combined score this series, judge Joe Snell gave them his first 10, lauding praise on their living room and bathroom. โI think the living room was the best example of meeting Ben and Danielleโs wish for a preppy eclectic home.ย The team had a great collection of pieces, filled with personality and history.โ
Ryan and Marlee – 26/30
Judge Wendy Moore also handed out her first 10 to South Australiaโs Ryan and Marlee. Their ensuite, dining room and particularly their dressing room wereย a massive hit. โThe dressing room made me go weak at the knees,โ said Wendy. โSuch a luxury of space and the amazing way you utilized that roof cavity was just inspired. You guys completely blew me away.โ
Karina and Brian – 20/30
WAโs Karina and Brian were scored down by both the judges and homeowners for the size of the kitchen, with Wendy saying they should have fought harder for more space: โIt was simply too small to be the true heart of the home.” While Danielle loved the art studio theyโd designed for her, it was criticised for its lack of functionality. โThere is no desk, no sink and no working space,โ said Joe.
Bronik and Corrine – 19/30
Victoriaโs Bronik and Corrine struggled this week and it showed in their zone. Their guest bedroom, laundry and entry underwhelmed with Wendy saying: โThere were too many directions and that made the rooms feel a bit confused.โ While the homeowners liked the rooms,ย they thought theย finishes letย them down.
Steve and Tiana – 18/30
NSW came last for the second time, with their lack ofย time management seeingย their butlerโs pantry left incomplete. โI just loved the space and the storage but itโs sad it wasnโt finished,โ said Danielle. The judges likedย the master bedroom and thought it wasย clean and inviting but that it didn’t hit the brief.
This weekย the teams are off to Tasmania to transform Cassie and Mattโs original 60s house in Hobart.ย House Rulesย airs Monday to Wednesday at 7:30pm with a new house reveal each week on Sunday at 7:00pm.
