House Rules season 4 explained

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Num Episodes:35
Network:Seven Network
Prev Season:Season 3
Next Season:Season 5

The fourth season of Australian reality television series House Rules, also known as Crowded House Rules, began airing on 27 April 2016.[1] The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules and is hosted by Johanna Griggs.

Season 4 of the program was officially announced in 2014 and was originally due to air in late 2015,[2] however the Seven Network delayed the season until 2016 due to an overload of renovation shows that had aired in 2015 as well as lower than expected ratings for the third season.[3]

This season of House Rules will consist of new teams renovating each other's homes and further challenges for the ultimate prize of their mortgage being paid off.[4]

Contestant Teams

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

TeamAgesHouseRelationshipMortgage
1Luke & Cody Cook23Dalby, QLDCountry Twin Brothers$120,000
2Claire Lintzeris & Hagan Rice28 & 27Mornington Peninsula, VICHairdresser & Plumber$269,000
3Fil & Joe45 & 48Melbourne, VICExperienced Renovators$568,000
4Brooke & Michelle Fogden43 & 42Adelaide, SALandscaper & Graphic Designer$426,000
5Nancy & Daniel FrilaySydney, NSWReno Rookies$500,000
6Rose & Rob Plater29 & 41Rockingham, WANavy Parents$342,000

Elimination history

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Phase:Interior Renovation (Phase 1)Phase 2
VICSANSWQLDWAVICRound Total Round Total
TeamScoresTotal
ScoresTotal
Final Results
Luke & Cody26231722301st
(118)
2nd
(16)
17161st
(33)
1st
(17)
17Winners
Claire & Hagan16212030185th
(105)
3rd
(15)
15133rd
(28)
2nd
(15)
19Runners-up

Joe
16222228282nd
(116)
4th
(13)
16142nd
(30)
3rd
(13)
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(Episode 34)

Michelle
21162525233rd
(110)
1st
(17)
13134th
(26)
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(Episode 30)
Nancy & Daniel18192323244th
(107)
5th
(12)
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(Episode 26)
Rose & Rob22152324196th
(103)

Competition details

Phase 1: Interior Renovation

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: Fil & Joe

Melbourne, Victoria
House Rules
Rule 1Give us Hamptons - "Revenge" style
Rule 2Be bold: go black & white in the kitchen
Rule 3Glam up our master suite with Hollywood Deco
Rule 4Create a laidback teenage hideaway
Rule 5Go OTT with a five star wet room
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
9 9 826 / 30
8 7 72222 / 30
7 7 72121 / 30
6 6 61818 / 30
5 5 616 / 30

South Australia: Brooke & Michelle

Adelaide, South Australia
House Rules
Rule 1Play up the elegant charm of our period home
Rule 2Add a funky, modern living area
Rule 3Give Michelle a tough luxe workspace with guest bed
Rule 4Surprise with a playful piece in every zone
Rule 5Make our bathroom a turquoise delight
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
9 7 749 / 60
8 6 72137 / 60
7 6 61937 / 60
6 5 51616 / 30
5 5 537 / 60
21 / 30

New South Wales: Nancy & Daniel

South Sydney, New South Wales
House Rules
Rule 1Create an A-Lister's entertainer
Rule 2Style it coastal chic
Rule 3Wash the living room with a wave of colour
Rule 4Float some timber into the bathrooms
Rule 5Give our master suite a shot of pizzazz
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
9 7 761 / 90
7 7 82238/ 60
8 6 62057 / 90
6 5 61766 / 90
5 5 637 / 60
37 / 60

Queensland: Luke & Cody

Dalby, Queensland
House Rules
Rule 1Add city shine to our country gem
Rule 2Give luke a classic gentleman's master suite
Rule 3Channel George Clooney in Cody's room
Rule 4Bloke it up with blue and put stone in every zone
Rule 5Throw in a porch to yarn on
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
10 10 1087 / 120
8 9 82562 / 90
7 8 924 84 / 120
9 7 72360 / 90
6 7 960 / 90
66 / 90
Notes

Western Australia: Rose & Rob

Rockingham, Western Australia
House Rules
Rule 1Style our home retro revival
Rule 2Splash around parika, teal & mustard
Rule 3Show off our art in the living room
Rule 4Go 'Shagadelic' in the bathroom
Rule 5No white walls or wallpaper
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
9 9 1088 / 120
7 9 92587 / 120
8 8 72383 / 120
6 8 82288 / 120
5 7 6105 / 150
84 / 120

Victoria: Claire & Hagan

Peninsula, Victoria
House Rules
Rule 1Stamp it 'warehouse raw'
Rule 2Choose an industrial palette
Rule 3Break it up with bold graphics & bites of colour
Rule 4Upcycle materials from the Peninsula
Rule 5Squeeze in a play space
TeamZoneScores
HomeownerJoeWendy
10 10 101st (118)
9 9 10282nd (116)
8 8 723 3rd (110)
7 9 8244th (107)
5th (105)
6 7 66th (103)

Phase 2

24 Hour Fix-Up

24 Hour Fix-Up
House Rules
Rule 1Choose one zone
Rule 2Rework it in your style
Rule 3Get creative with DIY
Rule 4Your budget is $5000
Rule 5Stay together at all times
TeamZoneScores
JoeWendy
8 9
8 816
7 815
6 713
6 6

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

Round 1
House RulesBrooke & Michelle's (SA)Claire & Hagan's (VIC)
Rule 1Style our garden coastal cool
Rule 2
Rule 3Add a living pantry for Brooke the cookFeature a fireplace and pop-up kitchen
Rule 4
Rule 5Choose your zone: front or backChoose your zone: left or right
TeamHouseZoneScores
JoeWendy

(Adelaide, SA)
8 917 / 20
7 81515 / 20

8 81616 / 20
6 713 / 20
Notes

Round 2

Round 2
House RulesLuke & Cody's (QLD)Fil & Joe's (VIC)
Rule 1Plant a no-fuss modern country garden
Rule 2Tie it together with timberCreate a classy water feature out front
Rule 3Warm our hearts with a family fire pit
Rule 4
Rule 5Choose your zone: Front or Back
TeamHouseZoneScores
JoeWendy

(Dalby, QLD)
77 142nd (30)
76 3rd (28)

8 81st (33)
674th (26)

Phase 4

Charity Unit Makeover

Charity Unit Makeover
House Rules
Rule 1Create a home away from home
Rule 2Choose a warm and cheerful palette
Rule 3Style it relaxed and comfy
Rule 4
Rule 5Install clever storage and a desk nook
TeamZoneScores
JoeWendy
8 9
7 815
6 7
Notes

Grand Final

Spa Area and Australia's Vote

Grand Final
House RulesLuke & Cody's (QLD)Claire & Hagan's (VIC)
Rule 1Create the look of a coastal cabana
Rule 2Incorporate a spa and pergola
Rule 3Use stone to beef up the bush settingGet inspired by our local beach boxes
Rule 4Feature native plants and grasses
Rule 5You have four days
TeamScores
JoeWendy
8 917Winners
9 1019Runners-up
Notes

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
    11Phase 1:
    Interior Renovation
    VIC Renovation
    (Fil & Joe)
    IntroductionWednesday, 27 April0.718
    1. 10
    [5]
    2Renovation ContinuesThursday, 28 April0.686
    1. 10
    [6]
    30.542
    1. 16
    4House RevealSunday, 1 May0.830
    1. 10
    [7]
    25SA Renovation
    (Brooke & Michelle)
    IntroductionMonday, 2 May0.666
    1. 16
    [8]
    6Renovation ContinuesTuesday, 3 May0.702
    1. 13
    [9]
    7Wednesday, 4 May0.813
    1. 8
    [10]
    8House RevealSunday, 8 May0.864
    1. 6
    [11]
    39NSW Renovation
    (Nancy & Daniel)
    IntroductionMonday, 9 May0.765
    1. 10
    [12]
    10Renovation ContinuesTuesday, 10 May0.729
    1. 11
    [13]
    11Wednesday, 11 May0.786
    1. 8
    [14]
    12House RevealSunday, 15 May0.920
    1. 4
    [15]
    413QLD Renovation
    (Luke & Cody)
    IntroductionMonday, 16 May0.730
    1. 10
    [16]
    14Renovation ContinuesTuesday, 17 May0.825
    1. 9
    [17]
    15Wednesday, 18 May0.787
    1. 8
    [18]
    16House RevealSunday, 22 May1.030
    1. 4
    [19]
    517WA Renovation
    (Rose & Rob)
    IntroductionMonday, 23 May0.801
    1. 8
    [20]
    18Renovation ContinuesTuesday, 24 May0.746
    1. 11
    [21]
    190.834
    1. 8
    [22]
    20House RevealSunday, 29 May1.240
    1. 3
    [23]
    621VIC Renovation
    (Claire & Hagan)
    IntroductionMonday, 30 May0.915
    1. 8
    [24]
    22Renovation ContinuesTuesday, 31 May0.865
    1. 8
    [25]
    230.480[26]
    Thursday, 2 June0.428[27]
    24House Reveal & EliminationSunday, 5 June1.207
    1. 4
    [28]
    725Phase 2:
    24 Hour Fix-Up
    IntroductionMonday, 6 June0.872
    1. 9
    [29]
    26Reveal & EliminationTuesday, 7 June1.016
    1. 6
    [30]
    827Phase 3:
    Gardens & Exteriors
    Round 1IntroductionSunday, 12 June0.956
    1. 3
    [31]
    28RevealMonday, 13 June0.990
    1. 5
    [32]
    29Round 2IntroductionTuesday, 14 June0.917
    1. 6
    [33]
    30Reveal & EliminationSunday, 19 June1.084
    1. 3
    [34]
    931Phase 4:
    Charity Unit Makeover
    IntroductionMonday, 20 June0.963
    1. 6
    [35]
    32Renovation ContinuesTuesday, 21 June0.911
    1. 7
    [36]
    33Sunday, 26 June1.019
    1. 3
    [37]
    34Reveal & EliminationMonday, 27 June1.051
    1. 6
    [38]
    1035Grand FinalLive episodeSunday, 3 July 1.144
    1. 4
    [39]
    Winner announced1.193
    1. 3
    Season Average - 0.888

    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

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    2. Web site: Seven 2015 highlights: House Rules x 2, Restaurant Revolution, Gibney / Thomson dramas . 29 October 2014. 18 March 2016. David. Knox.
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    4. Web site: Seven Upfronts 2016: Jessica Mauboy drama, Live streaming of all channels . 21 October 2015. 18 March 2016. David. Knox.
    5. Web site: Knox. David. Wednesday 27 April 2016. 28 April 2016. 28 April 2016.
    6. Web site: Knox. David. Thursday 28 April 2016. 29 April 2016. 29 April 2016.
    7. Web site: Knox. David. Sunday 1 May 2016. 2 May 2016. 2 May 2016.
    8. Web site: Knox. David. Monday 2 May 2016. 3 May 2016. 3 May 2016.
    9. Web site: Knox. David. Tuesday 3 May 2016. 4 May 2016. 4 May 2016.
    10. Web site: Knox. David. Wednesday 4 May 2016. 5 May 2016. 5 May 2016.
    11. Web site: Knox. David. Sunday 8 May 2016. 9 May 2016. 9 May 2016.
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    17. Web site: Knox. David. Tuesday 17 May 2016. 18 May 2016. 18 May 2016.
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    22. Web site: Knox. David. Wednesday 25 May 2016. 26 May 2016. 26 May 2016.
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    25. Web site: Knox. David. Tuesday 31 May 2016. 1 June 2016. 1 June 2016.
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