House Rules season 2 explained

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Num Episodes:	37
Network:	Seven Network
Prev Season:	Season 1

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^[1]	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

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Phase:								Phase 2 and 3						Phase 5	Grand Finale
NSW	WA	VIC	TAS	QLD	SA	Round Total			Round Total			Total
Team	*Scores*						*Scores*		Round Total	*Scores*		Total	Total (out of 20)	Final Results
Adam & Lisa	12	20		19	30	Round Total	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)

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.

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
Team	Zone	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
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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.

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
Team	Zone	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
	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.

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
Team	Zone	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
	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.

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
Team	Zone	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
	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.

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
Team	Zone	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
	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.

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
Team	Zone	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)
	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.

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
Team	Unit Owner's brief	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.

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
Team	Zone	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.

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
Team	House	Zone	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
Description — The teams continue on to round 2 of the exterior renovations in Townsville and Melbourne to transform the gardens and house exterior in days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Maddi & Lloyd's or Adam & Lisa's house. At the end of this round, the lowest scoring team will be eliminated.

Round 2
House Rules	Maddi & Lloyd's (QLD)	Adam & Lisa's (VIC)
Rule 1	Make our garden 'Palm Springs cool'
Rule 2	Deliver a statement entrance	Add character with brick and fretwork
Rule 3		Delight us with a modern fresco backyard
Rule 4
Rule 5	Choose your zone: front or back

Team	House	Zone	Scores
Team	House	Zone	Joe	Wendy
			6	7	13	1st (30)
		7	7	14	3rd (28)
	(Melbourne, VIC)	Front Yard	8	8		2nd (29)
	Back Yard	6	6		4th (23)

Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House

Episodes 33 to 36
Airdate — 25 June to 2 July 2014
Description — The top 3 teams give this old charity house a new interior makeover. The house belongs to the Barnardos Australia charity and is used as a holiday home for foster families. Rules for this challenge are very similar to the first interior renovations, where each team must renovate an allocated zone. This was selected through a random card draw. The winning two teams advance to the Grand Final, as one more is eliminated.

Charity House - Shellharbour, NSW
House Rules
Rule 1	Delight us with a fun, family beach house
Rule 2	Make it safe and friendly for kids
Rule 3	Go for a relaxed, retro feel
Rule 4	Keep it bright with 'pops' of colour
Rule 5	Find creative, easy-care options
Team	Zone	Scores
Team	Zone	Joe	Wendy
		9	9	18
		8	9	17
		8	8	16

Grand Final: Final Renovation and Australia's Vote

Episode 37
Airdate — 6 July 2014
Description — The final two teams completed one final challenge at their opponent's home, renovating a spare/secret room into a themed bar and spa area. The Australian public also voted for their favourite team to win. The winner was decided by a combination of the judges score, for the final project and overall viewer votes.

Grand Final
House Rules	Adam & Lisa's (VIC)	Carole & Russell's (WA)
Rule 1
Rule 2	Add a spa where we can party
Rule 3	Give it James Bond style	Give us six star Bali luxury
Rule 4
Rule 5	You only have 4 days

Team	Scores
Team	Joe	Wendy
	8	9	17	Winners
	9	10	19	Runners-Up

Note:

- Final result combines both the judge's scores and the results from Australia's vote.

Ratings

Colour key:

– Highest rating during the season

– Lowest rating during the season

Wk.	Ep no.	Episode titles by stage of season			Air date	Viewers	Nightly rank	Source
1	1	Phase 1: Interior Renovation	NSW Renovation (Candy & Ryan)	Introduction	Wednesday, 30 April	1.183	2	^[2]
	2			Renovation continues	Thursday, 1 May	0.987	8	^[3]
	3			Renovation continues	Sunday, 4 May	1.093	6	^[4]
	4				Monday, 5 May	1.085	8	^[5]
2	5		WA Renovation (Carole & Russell)	Introduction	Tuesday, 6 May	0.951	8	^[6]
	6			Renovation continues	Wednesday, 7 May	0.964	8	^[7]
	7			Renovation continues	Sunday, 11 May	1.058	5	^[8]
	8			House reveal	Monday, 12 May	1.292	2	^[9]
3	9		VIC Renovation (Adam & Lisa)	Introduction	Tuesday, 13 May	1.029	6	^[10]
	10			Renovation continues	Wednesday, 14 May	1.072	5	^[11]
	11			Renovation continues	Sunday, 18 May	1.276	5	^[12]
	12			House reveal	Monday, 19 May	1.487	2	^[13]
4	13		TAS Renovation (Brooke & Grant)	Introduction	Tuesday, 20 May	1.146	6	^[14]
	14			Renovation continues	Wednesday, 21 May	1.272	2	^[15]
	15			Renovation continues	Sunday, 25 May	1.264	4	^[16]
	16			House reveal	Monday, 26 May	1.658	1	^[17]
5	17		QLD Renovation (Maddi & Lloyd)	Introduction	Tuesday, 27 May	1.312	1	^[18]
	18			Renovation continues		0.640	16	^[19]
	18				Thursday, 29 May	0.498	20	^[20]
	19				Sunday, 1 June	1.301	4	^[21]
	20			House reveal	Monday, 2 June	1.652	1	^[22]
6	21		SA Renovation (Bomber & Mel)	Introduction	Tuesday, 3 June	1.446	1	^[23]
	22			Renovation continues	Wednesday, 4 June	1.377	1	^[24]
	23			Renovation continues	Sunday, 8 June	1.170	3	^[25]
	24			House reveal & Elimination	Monday, 9 June	1.793	1	^[26]
7	25	Phase 2: Unit makeover	Introduction	Tuesday, 10 June	1.402	1	^[27]
7	26	Reveal	Wednesday, 11 June	1.527	1	^[28]
8	27	Phase 3: 24 Hour Fix-Up	Introduction	Sunday, 15 June	1.407	4	^[29]
8	28	Reveal & Elimination	Monday, 16 June	1.572	1	^[30]
9	29	Phase 4: Gardens & Exteriors	Round 1	Introduction	Tuesday, 17 June	1.484	1	^[31]
	30		Round 1	Reveal	Sunday, 22 June	1.515	2	^[32]
	31		Round 2	Introduction	Monday, 23 June	1.473	1	^[33]
	32		Round 2	Reveal & Elimination	Tuesday, 24 June	1.630	1	^[34]
10	33	Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House	Introduction	Wednesday, 25 June	1.375	1	^[35]
	34	Renovation continues	Monday, 30 June	1.491	1	^[36]
	35	Renovation continues	Tuesday, 1 July	1.514	1	^[37]
	36	Reveal & Elimination	Wednesday, 2 July	1.518	1	^[38]
11	37	Grand Final	Live episode	Sunday, 6 July	1.730	2	^[39]
11	37	Winner announced	1.988	Sunday, 6 July	1		^[39]
Season Average - 1.248

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

Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth only
Sydney & Brisbane only

Notes and References

Web site: House Rules 2014: Meet the Teams!. Knox . David . . 4 May 2014 . 17 May 2016.
Web site: Wednesday 30 April 2014 . Knox . David . . 1 May 2014 . 10 May 2014.
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Web site: Sunday 6 July 2014 . Knox . David . . 7 July 2014 . 7 July 2014.