House Rules season 1 explained

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Num Episodes:28
Network:Seven Network
Next Season:Season 2

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.

Contestant Teams

This season of House Rules introduced six new teams. All teams are from different states in Australia.

TeamAgesHouseRelationshipMortgage
1Carly Schulz & Leighton Brow31 & 32Adelaide, SACouple Two Years$460,000
2Michelle & Steve Ball48Sydney, NSWMarried 27 Years$629,000
3Jemma & Ben Van Ryt26 & 27Perth, WAJust Married$545,000
4Nick & Chris Stavropoulos22 & 27Melbourne, VICBrothers$524,000
5Amy Garrett & Sean Cornish30 & 26Brisbane, QLDEngaged$300,000
6Jane Polley & Plinio TaurianHobart, TASMarried with children$315,000

Elimination history

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Phase: Phase 2Grand Finale
WATASVICSAQLDNSWRound Total
Round Total
TeamScoresTotal
(out of 20)		ScoresResult
Carly & Leighton25191421281st
(107)		1st
(18)		13181st
(31)		Winner
Michelle & Steve17191617284th
(97)		Tie 2nd
(15)		15152nd
(30)		Runner-Up
Nick & Chris20201715185th
(90)		3rd
(12)		11153rd
(26)
(Episode 27)
Jemma & Ben15282324162nd
(106)		Tie 2nd
(15)		14114th
(25)
(Episode 27)
Amy & Sean10212520223rd
(98)		4th
(11)		colspan="5"
(Episode 25)
Jane & Plinio19201619 156th
(89)

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

Perth, Western Australia
House Rules
Rule 1Make it feel 'now' with an edge
Rule 2Create a kitchen/dining area we can party in
Rule 3Style a beauty room fit for a princess
Rule 4No bright annoying colours
Rule 5Give us leather and chandeliers
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
8 8 925 / 30
7 6 72020 / 30
6 7 61919 / 30
5 6 61717 / 30
3 3 410 / 30
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Tasmania: Jane & Plinio

Hobart, Tasmania
House Rules
Rule 1Make us an entry to remember
Rule 2Show off our books in a study nook
Rule 3Give us a family-friendly kitchen
Rule 4Deliver Danish design with an art deco twist
Rule 5Keep it eco friendly
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
8 7 631 / 60
5 7 82040 / 60
7 6 61944 / 60
5 7 71936 / 60
6 4 515 / 30
19 / 30

Victoria: Nick & Chris

Melbourne, Victoria
House Rules
Rule 1Give us MAD MEN cool
Rule 2Colour our palette moody and murky
Rule 3Put a retro divider between the entrance and the lounge
Rule 4Style our kitchen bold and dramatic
Rule 5Take some risks
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
8 10 1043 / 60
6 9 102556 / 90
7 7 62039 / 60
4 7 51652 / 90
5 4 558 / 90
40 / 60

South Australia: Carly & Leighton

Adelaide, South Australia
House Rules
Rule 1Use stone and wood but don't give us rustic
Rule 2Make a "splash" in the entry
Rule 3Draw a palette from nature
Rule 4Give us a versatile island we can dine at
Rule 5Fit out the family room with a sandstone fireplace
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
7 8 866 / 90
5 7 82076 / 120
7 5 51757 / 90
6 5 61769 / 120
4 6 655 / 90
58 / 90

Queensland: Amy & Sean

Brisbane, Queensland
House Rules
Rule 1Give our Queenslander heritage charm
Rule 2Style us "modern country" with clean lines
Rule 3Create an industrial-style kitchen with rustic warmth
Rule 4Incorporate wall panelling and fretwork arches
Rule 5Make it warm, welcoming and positive
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
8 10 1097 / 150
6 9 92490 / 120
5 8 82179 / 120
7 6 61974 / 120
6 4 572 / 120
76 / 120

New South Wales: Michelle & Steve

Sydney, New South Wales
House Rules
Rule 1Create a relaxed family beach house
Rule 2Make it bright and airy with lime-washed floors
Rule 3Add a touch of Morocco in artwork and tiles
Rule 4Bring Waikiki in our kitchen
Rule 5Give us a deep spa bath to relax in
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
10 9 91st (107)
3 7 6162nd (106)
7 7 8223rd (98)
4th (97)
4 7 7185th (90)
5 5 56th (89)

Phase 2: 24 Hour Fix-Up

24 Hour Fix-Up
House Rules
Rule 1You have 24 hours
Rule 2You have a budget of $5000
Rule 3You may work on one zone only
Rule 4Make the zone reflect your style
Rule 5You must stay together at all times
TeamZoneScores
JoeWendy
9 918
8 715
7 815
6 612
6 511

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

Round 1
House RulesMichelle & Steve's (NSW)Carly & Leighton's (SA)
Rule 1Give us a resort-style entrance
Rule 2Build a BBQ deck in the backyard Create a secluded haven in our backyard
Rule 3Modernise our front yard and extend the carport
Rule 4Light up our nights with a fire pit Create an outdoor cinema
Rule 5Choose your zone: front or back
TeamHouseZoneScores
JimWendy

(Sydney, NSW)		6 71313 / 20
7 71414 / 20

(Adelaide, SA)		7 815 / 20
5 611 / 20

Round 2

Round 2
House RulesJemma & Ben's (WA)Nick & Chris' (VIC)
Rule 1Modernise our Californian Bungalow
Rule 2Create a welcoming front garden
Rule 3Revive the tired exteriorBuild the ultimate café-style courtyard
Rule 4Give our lions pride of placePlant a veggie patch
Rule 5Choose your zone: front or back
TeamHouseZoneScores
JimWendy

9 9181st (31)
7 8153rd (26)

8 7152nd (30)
6 54th (25)
Note:

Grand Final: Final Renovation and Australia's Vote

Grand Final
House Rules
Rule 1Find the blank canvas in need of renovation
Rule 2Give your opposition the space of their dreams
Rule 3Think outside the box
Rule 4Make your room the ultimate design statement
Rule 5You only have 3 days
TeamZone
Winners

Ratings

Colour key:
  • – Highest rating during the season
  • – Lowest rating during the season
    Wk.Ep no.Episode titles by stage of seasonAir dateViewers
    		Nightly
    rank    		Source
    1 1Phase 1: Interior RenovationsWA Renovation
    (Jemma & Ben)    		IntroductionTuesday, 14 May0.803
    1. 11
    		[2]
    2Renovation continuesWednesday, 15 May0.784
    1. 11
    		[3]
    3Thursday, 16 May0.687
    1. 12
    		[4]
    4House revealMonday, 20 May1.036
    1. 7
    		[5]
    25TAS Renovation
    (Jane & Plinio)    		IntroductionTuesday, 21 May0.954
    1. 9
    		[6]
    6Renovation continuesWednesday, 22 May0.900
    1. 11
    		[7]
    7Thursday, 23 May 0.898
    1. 9
    		[8]
    8House revealMonday, 27 May 1.072
    1. 6
    		[9]
    39VIC Renovation
    (Nick & Chris)    		IntroductionTuesday, 28 May0.908
    1. 11
    		[10]
    10Renovation continuesWednesday, 29 May0.951
    1. 8
    		[11]
    11Thursday, 30 May 1.007
    1. 4
    		[12]
    12House revealMonday, 3 June1.306
    1. 4
    		[13]
    413SA Renovation
    (Carly & Leighton)    		IntroductionTuesday, 4 June0.908
    1. 11
    		[14]
    14Renovation continuesWednesday, 5 June0.630
    1. 17
    		[15]
    15Thursday, 6 June1.066
    1. 4
    		[16]
    16House revealMonday, 10 June1.365
    1. 6
    		[17]
    517QLD Renovation
    (Amy & Sean)    		IntroductionTuesday, 11 June1.093
    1. 6
    		[18]
    18Renovation continuesWednesday, 12 June1.139
    1. 5
    		[19]
    19Thursday, 13 June1.236
    1. 4
    		[20]
    20House revealMonday, 17 June1.390
    1. 4
    		[21]
    621NSW Renovation
    (Michelle & Steve)    		IntroductionTuesday, 18 June1.059
    1. 3
    		[22]
    22Renovation continuesWednesday, 19 June1.130
    1. 4
    		[23]
    23Thursday, 20 June1.219
    1. 3
    		[24]
    24House reveal & EliminationMonday, 24 June1.540
    1. 1
    		[25]
    725Phase 2:
    24 Hour Fix-Up    		 EliminationTuesday, 25 June1.474
    1. 1
    		[26]
    26Phase 3:
    Gardens & Exteriors    		Round 1: SA and NSW0.713
    1. 16
    		[27]
    Thursday, 27 June0.485
    1. 18
    		[28]
    27Round 2: VIC and WA & EliminationSunday, 30 June1.280
    1. 5
    		[29]
    828Grand FinalLive episodeMonday, 1 July1.530
    1. 2
    		[30]
    Winner announced1.837
    1. 1
    Season Average - 1.194

    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).

    Notes

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: House Rules for Seven strategy. Knox. David. TV Tonight. 23 August 2012. 21 May 2017.
    2. Web site: Tuesday 14 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 15 May 2013 . 15 May 2013.
    3. Web site: Wednesday 15 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 16 May 2013 . 16 May 2013.
    4. Web site: Thursday 16 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 17 May 2013 . 17 May 2013.
    5. Web site: Monday 20 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 21 May 2013 . 21 May 2013.
    6. Web site: Tuesday 21 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 22 May 2013 . 22 May 2013.
    7. Web site: Wednesday 22 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 23 May 2013 . 23 May 2013.
    8. Web site: Thursday 23 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 24 May 2013 . 24 May 2013 .
    9. Web site: Monday 27 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 28 May 2013 . 28 May 2013.
    10. Web site: Tuesday 28 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 29 May 2013 . 29 May 2013.
    11. Web site: Wednesday 29 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 30 May 2013 . 30 May 2013.
    12. Web site: Thursday 30 May 2013 . Knox . David . . 31 May 2013 . 31 May 2013.
    13. Web site: Monday 3 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 4 June 2013 . 4 June 2013.
    14. Web site: Tuesday 4 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 5 June 2013 . 5 June 2013.
    15. Web site: Wednesday 5 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 6 June 2013 . 6 June 2013.
    16. Web site: Thursday 6 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 7 June 2013 . 7 June 2013.
    17. Web site: Monday 10 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 11 June 2013 . 11 June 2013.
    18. Web site: Tuesday 14 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 15 June 2013 . 15 June 2013 .
    19. Web site: Wednesday 15 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 16 June 2013 . 16 June 2013 .
    20. Web site: Thursday 16 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 17 June 2013 . 17 June 2013 .
    21. Web site: Monday 17 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 18 June 2013 . 18 June 2013.
    22. Web site: Tuesday 18 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 19 June 2013 . 19 June 2013.
    23. Web site: Wednesday 19 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 20 June 2013 . 20 June 2013.
    24. Web site: Thursday 20 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 21 June 2013 . 21 June 2013.
    25. Web site: Monday 24 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 25 June 2013 . 25 June 2013.
    26. Web site: Tuesday 25 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 26 June 2013 . 26 June 2013.
    27. Web site: Wednesday 26 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 27 June 2013 . 27 June 2013.
    28. Web site: Thursday 27 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 28 June 2013 . 28 June 2013.
    29. Web site: Sunday 30 June 2013 . Knox . David . . 1 July 2013 . 1 July 2013.
    30. Web site: Monday 1 July 2013. Knox . David . TV Tonight. 2 July 2013. 2 July 2013.

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