The second season of Australian reality television series House Rules, also known as House Rules 2014, was confirmed in 2013 and began airing on 30 April 2014. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules and is 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.
# Team House Relationship Mortgage 1 Adam Dovile & Lisa Lamond Melbourne, VIC Engaged $520,000 2 Carole & Russell Bramston Perth, WA Empty Nesters $290,000 3 Candy Stuart & Ryan Pusic Sydney, NSW Partners $400,000 4 Maddi Carter & Lloyd Wright Townsville, QLD Soon to be married $369,000 5 Michael Bamford & Mel Chatfield Adelaide, SA Newly Dating $380,000 6 Brooke Strong & Grant Lovekin Huon Valley, TAS Partners, 7 kids $258,000
Elimination history + Teams' progress through the competitionPhase: Phase 2 and 3 Phase 5 Grand Finale NSW WA VIC TAS QLD SA Round Total Round Total Total Team Scores Scores Scores Total(out of 20) Final Results Adam & Lisa 12 20 19 30 24 2nd(105) 15 12 3rd(27) 17 13 1st(30) 1st(18) 17 Winners Carole & Russell 23 16 23 23 22 1st(107) 14 14 2nd(28) 14 14 3rd(28) 2nd(17) 19 Runners-up Candy & Ryan 17 19 22 25 20 3rd(103) 19 15 1st(34) 13 16 2nd(29) 3rd(16) colspan="2" (Episode 36) Maddi & Lloyd 15 24 22 21 19 4th(101) 12 15 3rd(27) 11 12 4th(23) colspan="3" (Episode 32) Bomber & Mel 17 19 23 20 18 5th(97) 8 10 5th(18) colspan="6" (Episode 28) Brooke & Grant 18 15 16 19 23 6th(91) colspan="9" (Episode 24)
Competition Details
Phase 1: Interior Renovation
The interior renovation round followed similar rules to season 1. New advantages such as being able to allocate zones for the other teams or receiving additional hints from the owners through an online chat or video, were awarded to the top scorers of the week. Also for the first time, judges scored and critiqued in front of the teams rather than receiving a recap of the comments from the host (Jo). The team with the lowest combined score is eliminated as the other teams progress to the next stage of the competition.
New South Wales: Candy & Ryan Episodes 1 to 4 Airdate — 30 April to 5 May 2014 Description — Candy & Ryan from Emu Plains, New South Wales are the first team to hand over their keys for renovation.
+ Renovation 1 Emu Plains, New South Wales House Rules Rule 1 Style our home edgy & arty Rule 2 Deliver one-off pieces and graphic patterns Rule 3 Showcase the bath in the master suite Rule 4 Dish up citrus & concrete in our kitchen Rule 5 Give Candy crazy colour in a fun laundry Team Zone Scores Homeowner Joe Wendy 9 7 7 23 / 30 6 6 6 18 18 / 30 7 5 5 17 17 / 30 6 4 5 15 15 / 30 5 3 4 12 / 30 colspan="5" —
Western Australia: Carole & Russell Episodes 5 to 8 Airdate — 6 to 12 May 2014 Description — Carole & Russell from Perth Hills, Western Australia are the second team to hand over their keys for renovation. Previous winner's advantage: Carole & Russell — As it was there renovation, they got to choose one luxury item to add to the house, they chose a spa. Previous loser's disadvantage: Adam & Lisa — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
+ Renovation 2 Perth Hills, Western Australia House Rules Rule 1 Style us industrial chic Rule 2 Create a butler's pantry with a barn door Rule 3 Give us a stunning al fresco dining room Rule 4 Vintage luxe our bedrooms Rule 5 Shower our bathrooms in champagne and chocolate Team Zone Scores Homeowner Joe Wendy 8 8 8 39 / 60 6 7 7 20 32 / 60 6 6 7 19 36 / 60 5 6 6 17 17 / 30 7 4 4 33 / 60 colspan="5" 23 / 30
Victoria: Adam & Lisa Episodes 9 to 12 Airdate — 13 to 19 May 2014 Description — Adam & Lisa from Melbourne, Victoria are the third team to hand over their keys for renovation. Previous winner's advantage: Maddi & Lloyd — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams. Previous loser's disadvantage: Brooke & Grant — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
+ Renovation 3 Melbourne, Victoria House Rules Rule 1 Create a modern showstopper Rule 2 Deliver a wow statement in every room Rule 3 Give us earthy tones and pops of patterns Rule 4 Glam it up with mirrors and wallpaper Rule 5 Make our bedroom a moody boudoir Team Zone Scores Homeowner Joe Wendy 8 7 8 59 / 90 7 7 8 22 61 / 90 6 6 7 19 36 / 60 5 5 6 49 / 90 6 5 5 39 / 60 colspan="5" 32 / 60
Tasmania: Brooke & Grant Episodes 13 to 16 Airdate — 20 to 26 May 2014 Description — Brooke & Grant from Huon Valley, Tasmania are the fourth team to hand over their keys for renovation. Their house is the first in House Rules history to receive an extension. Four bedrooms belong to their children Hayden, Logan, Oliver, Patrick, Harrison, Riley & Mihayla. Previous winner's advantage: Bomber & Mel — They got to decide on which zone they wanted to renovate and an online call to the homeowners regarding the styling direction of the renovation Previous loser's disadvantage: Carole & Russell — Although Brooke & Grant and Carole & Russell both came equal last, Brooke & Grant do not participate in the renovation of their own home, therefore the loser's tent was given to the equal-lowest scorer.
+ Renovation 4 Huon Valley, Tasmania House Rules Rule 1 Style us 'country farmhouse' with rustic charm Rule 2 Delight our kids with fantasy bedrooms Rule 3 Come up with creative storage solutions x 7 Rule 4 Calm us all down with olive and miss tones Rule 5 Indulge us with a claw foot slipper bath Team Zone Scores Homeowner Joe Wendy 7 8 8 62 / 90 5 8 9 22 58 / 90 5 8 8 21 82 / 120 7 7 6 20 79 / 120 6 6 7 51 / 90 colspan="5" 49 / 90
- For the Tasmania home renovation, there were a few minor changes made to the usual competition format. Unlike other renovated homes, a majority of the existing internal layout remained the same, meaning teams did not need to mark out their zone spaces. This house was also given an extension to accommodate a family of 9. Zones and room spaces for the extension were also pre-decided. During this renovation, some teams were allocated a kids' bedroom in their zone, and were given additional hints to what the kids want in their rooms, on top of the main five house rules.
Queensland: Maddi & Lloyd Episodes 17 to 20 Airdate — 27 May to 1 June 2014 Description — Maddi & Lloyd from Townsville, Queensland are the fifth team to hand over their keys for renovation. Previous winner's advantage: Carole & Russell — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams. Previous loser's disadvantage: Adam & Lisa — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
+ Renovation 5 Townsville, Queensland House Rules Rule 1 Give us laid-back coastal paradise Rule 2 Add a splash of the Bahamas Rule 3 Furnish our kitchen with a dream island Rule 4 Layer in texture instead of colour Rule 5 Keep it organic Team Zone Scores Homeowner Joe Wendy 10 10 10 81 / 120 8 8 9 25 83 / 120 8 7 8 23 85 / 120 6 6 7 19 68 / 120 6 6 6 97 / 150 colspan="5" 82 / 120
- Adam and Lisa were awarded the first ever perfect score in the interior rounds for this renovation.
South Australia: Bomber & Mel Episodes 21 to 24 Airdate — 3 to 9 June 2014 Description — Bomber & Mel from Adelaide, South Australia are the sixth and final team to hand over their keys for the interior renovation phase. Four bedrooms belong to their children Abby, Kaitlin, Ethan & Jordan. The lowest scoring team overall will be eliminated. Previous winner's advantage: Adam & Lisa — A secret brief from the homeowners relevant to their zone Previous loser's disadvantage: Brooke & Grant — Although Bomber & Mel were the lowest scoring team in the previous week, they do not participate in the renovation of their own home and because it was their own home they got to choose who got the tent and they chose Brooke and Grant.
+ Renovation 6 Adelaide, South Australia House Rules Rule 1 Style us 'junk-shop chic' Rule 2 Give our family room a warehouse feel Rule 3 Create kids' bedrooms that inspire creativity Rule 4 Bring a 'Whisky & cigar vibe' to our lounge Rule 5 up-cycle everything in our shed Team Zone Scores Homeowner Joe Wendy 7 7 8 22 1st (107) 7 8 9 2nd (105) 6 7 7 20 3rd (103) 6 6 7 4th (101) colspan="5" 5th (97) 8 7 8 23 6th (91)
During this renovation, some teams were allocated a kids' bedroom in their zone, and were given additional hints to what the kids want in their rooms, on top of the main five house rules. Abby was a clear favourite to bomber and mel. Bomber and mel have now split up and Mel and her daughter Abby live together in the house and Bomber and Jordan live together in a rental house, while Ethan and Kaitlin are living with their mum.
Phase 2 and 3
Teams competed in two challenges. To make it a level playing field, all scores from the previous round were wiped clean. After both challenges were complete, scores are combined and the lowest scoring team is eliminated.
Phase 2: Unit makeover Episodes 25 & 26 Airdate — 10 & 11 June 2014 Description — Teams were each required to renovate a unit apartment in four days. The homeowners of the units each filmed a video brief for the teams to follow, outlining the styles and theme they wish to have in their homes. Teams must stay together during this challenge, meaning team's partners could not leave without the other. At the end, the highest scoring team will gain an advantage at the next challenge.
+ Renovation summary Unit Makeover House Rules Rule 1 Clear out the clutter Rule 2 Amaze us with smart solutions for small spaces Rule 3 Go for high impact design Rule 4 Follow our video briefs Rule 5 You have four days Team Unit Owner's brief Scores Joe Wendy 9 10 19 / 20 7 8 15 15 / 20 7 7 14 14 / 20 6 6 12 12 / 20 4 4 8 / 20
Phase 3: 24 Hour Fix-Up Episodes 27 & 28 Airdate — 15 & 16 June 2014 Description — For this challenge, teams headed back to their renovated homes and must fix or re-do one of the zones in 24 hours. With a $5000 budget, teams need to recreate the space/s to reflect their own style and also to impress the judges. Previous winner's advantage: Candy & Ryan — Received an additional $1000 to their budget.
+ Renovation summary 24 Hour Fix-Up House Rules Rule 1 Choose just one zone to work on Rule 2 Impress with a unique vision Rule 3 Make is reflect your style Rule 4 Your budget is $5000 Rule 5 You have 24 hours Team Zone Scores Joe Wendy 7 8 1st (34) 7 7 14 2nd (28) 6 6 12 3rd (27) 8 7 3rd (27) 5 5 5th (18)
Phase 4: 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 do 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 lowest scoring team is eliminated.
Round 1
Episodes 29 & 30 Airdate — 17 to 22 June 2014 Description — In round 1 of the exterior renovations, the 4 remaining teams head to West Sydney and Perth Hills to transform the gardens and house exterior in days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Candy & Ryan's or Carole & Russell's house.
+ Renovation summary Round 1 House Rules Candy & Ryan's (NSW) Carole & Russell's (WA) Rule 1 Make our garden sleek & modern Create a Bali-inspired bush haven Rule 2 Make it safe for our grandkids Rule 3 Give us shades of green, no flowers! Carve out tranquil relaxing spaces Rule 4 Rule 5 Choose your zone: front or back
Team House Zone Scores Joe Wendy (Perth, WA) 8 9 17 / 20 Back Yard 6 7 13 13 / 20 (Sydney, NSW) 6 8 14 14 / 20 Front Yard 5 6 11 / 20
Round 2
Episodes 31 & 32 Airdate — 23 to 24 June 2014