Dream Home (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Reality television |
| Founded | May 26, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Dr Chris Brown (presenter) |
| Products | Reality TV show |
Dream Home is an Australian reality television program inspired by New Zealand's Mitre 10 Dream Home. It debuted on 26 May 2024 on the Seven Network. The format involves teams from different states renovating each other's residences, with the team achieving the highest score receiving a $100,000 reduction on their mortgage. The series is presented by Dr Chris Brown.
Although the show was not renewed during Seven’s November 2024 upfronts, there remains potential for its return in the future. The series was quietly put on hold due to high production expenses.
Production
Casting for a new renovation program was announced by Endemol Shine Australia on 11 May 2023. By 16 May 2023, it was confirmed that the Seven Network would broadcast the adaptation titled Dream Home in 2024. In June 2023, Dr Chris Brown was revealed as the host. The judging panel, announced in March 2024, includes buyer’s agent Simon Cohen, interior designer Rosie Morley, and Lana Taylor from Three Birds Renovations.
Teams
| Team | Relationship | House location | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys & Liam Almond | Brothers | Deception Bay, Queensland | Tradesmen | Winners |
| Lara & Peter Bird | Married with children | Belrose, New South Wales | Wedding florist & marine electrician | Runners-up |
| Taeler & Ellie Jordan | Sisters | Watsonia North, Victoria | Architect & HR advisor | Third place |
| Hannah & Jonny | New parents | Coorparoo, Queensland | Digital marketing specialist & DJ | rowspan=3 Template:Eliminated |
| Brad & Mel Pinto | Married with children | Northcote, Victoria | Songwriter/musician & shopping centre delivery manager | |
| Jacinta & Jordan | Married with children | Punchbowl, New South Wales | Brow specialist and tax accountant |
Elimination history
| Phase: | Interior renovations | Grand Finale | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIC Houses | QLD Houses | NSW Houses | Round Total (out of 180) |
Backyard | |||||
| Team | Scores | Round Total (out of 40) |
Result | ||||||
| Rhys & Liam | 26 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 3rd (149) |
37.5 | Winners |
| Lara & Peter | 22.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 28.5 | 23.5 | 24.5 | 1st (152) |
37 | Runners-Up |
| Taeler & Ellie | 24.5 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 2nd (149.5) |
31 | Third Place |
| Jacinta & Jordan | 23 | 25.5 | 23 | 19 | 25.5 | 29 | 4th (145) |
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| Hannah & Jonny | 23.5 | 22.5 | 24.5 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 5th (144.5) | ||
| Brad & Mel | 20 | 25.5 | 22 | 25.5 | 25 | 20.5 | 6th (138.5) | ||
Property appraisal
During the complete house unveiling, each residence undergoes a fresh valuation to determine an updated market price.
| Interior Renovation Property Appraisal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Valuation | Value Added | |
| Prior to Renovation | Post Renovation | ||
| Taeler & Ellie | $800,000 | $1,300,000 | $500,000 |
| Brad & Mel | $1,400,000 | $2,800,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Hannah & Jonny | $900,000 | $1,900,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Rhys & Liam | $600,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Lara & Peter | $2,250,000 | $2,950,000 | $700,000 |
| Jacinta & Jordan | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Show format
A total of six teams participate in refurbishing the interiors and front exteriors of one another's homes over two stages. The initial stage has three teams working on designated rooms following homeowner design instructions within a period of two and a half weeks. The second stage requires completing the remaining rooms within seven days. The top three scoring teams proceed to the final backyard makeover round; the highest scorer receives a mortgage reduction prize of $100,000.
Stage 1
- Episodes 1 through 4
- Broadcast dates — 26 May to 2 June
- Overview — Three teams renovate Taeler and Ellie's residence in Watsonia and Brad and Mel's home in Northcote based on provided design briefs. Each room must be completed within two and a half weeks. Winners for this stage earn a reward of $5,000.
| Team | Property | Assigned Rooms | Judges' Scores | Total (out of 30) |
Cumulative Score (VIC Stage 1) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lana | Rosie | Simon | |||||
| Hannah & Jonny | Brad & Mel's (Northcote, VIC) |
Living Room & Second Bedroom | 8 | 7.5 | 8 | 23.5 | 23.5 / 30 |
| Taeler & Ellie | Bathroom & Fourth Bedroom | 8.5 | 8 | 8 | 24.5 | 24.5 / 30 | |
| Jacinta & Jordan | Dining Area & Kitchen | 8 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 23 / 30 | |
| Rhys & Liam | Taeler & Ellie's (Watsonia, VIC) |
Kitchen, Dining Room, Pantry & Laundry | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5 | Template:HRTotalTop | 26 / 30 |
| Lara & Peter | Living Room & Second Bedroom | 8 | 7.5 | 7 | 22.5 | 22.5 / 30 | |
| Brad & Mel | Main Bedroom & Bathroom | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | Template:HRTotalBottom | 20 / 30 | |
Round 2
- Episodes 5 through 7
- Airdate — 3 to 9 June
- Overview — Teams revisited Taeler and Ellie's residence in Watsonia along with Brad and Mel's home in Northcote to refurbish additional rooms. Each team completed spaces according to the homeowners' design specifications within a week. The victorious team received a prize of $5,000.
| Team | Residence | Assigned Rooms | Judges' Scores | Total (max 30) |
Cumulative Score (VIC rounds 1 & 2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lana | Rosie | Simon | |||||
| Hannah & Jonny | Brad & Mel's (Northcote, VIC) |
Hallway & Second Girls Bedroom | 7.5 | 7 | 8 | 22.5 | 46 / 60 |
| Taeler & Ellie | Facade & First Girls Bedroom | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 26 | 50.5 / 60 | |
| Jacinta & Jordan | Laundry, Master Bedroom & Walk-in Closet | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 25.5 | 48.5 / 60 | |
| Rhys & Liam | Taeler & Ellie's (Watsonia, VIC) |
Study, Bedroom Hallway & Ensuite | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 20 | 46 / 60 |
| Lara & Peter | Main Hallway & Facade | 9.5 | 8 | 9 | 26.5 | 49 / 60 | |
| Brad & Mel | Master Bedroom & Walk-in Closet | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 25.5 | 45.5 / 60 | |
Round 1
- Episodes 8 through 10
- Airdate — 10 to 16 June
- Overview — Three teams undertook renovations at Hannah and Jonny's property in Coorparoo and Rhys and Liam’s home in Deception Bay, completing rooms based on the homeowners' briefs within two and a half weeks. The winning team was awarded $5,000.
| Team | Residence | Assigned Rooms | Judges' Scores | Total (max 30) |
Cumulative Score (VIC round 1 to QLD round 1) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lana | Rosie | Simon | |||||
| Hannah & Jonny | Rhys & Liam’s (Deception Bay, QLD) |
Kitchen & Guest Bedroom | 8 | 8.5 | 8 | 24.5 | 70.5 /90 |
| Brad & Mel | Dining Room & Bathroom | 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 22 | 67.5 /90 | |
| Jordan & Jacinta | Living Room & Laundry | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8 | 23 | 71.5 /90 | |
| Rhys & Liam | Hannah & Jonny’s (Coorparoo, QLD) |
Living Room & Laundry | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 27 | 73 /90 |
| Taeler & Ellie | Bathroom & Dining Room | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 80.5 /90 | |
| Lara & Peter | Kitchen & Guest Bedroom | 9 | 9 | 8.5 | 26.5 | 75.5 /90 | |
Round 2
- Episodes 11 to 13
- Broadcast Dates — 17 to 23 June
- Overview — The teams revisit the residences of Hannah and Jonny in Coorparoo as well as Rhys and Liam in Deception Bay. Each group is tasked with completing their outstanding rooms in alignment with the homeowners' design specifications within a seven-day timeframe. The victorious team in this round was awarded $5,000.
| Team | Residence | Assigned Rooms | Judges' Scores | Total (maximum 30) |
Cumulative Score (VIC round 1 to QLD round 2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lana | Rosie | Simon | |||||
| Hannah & Jonny | Rhys & Liam’s (Deception Bay, QLD) |
Facade & Downstairs Bathroom | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9 | 28 | 98.5 / 120 |
| Brad & Mel | Nursery & Ensuite | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 25.5 | 93 / 120 | |
| Jordan & Jacinta | Master Bedroom, WIR & Entry | 6.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 19 | 90.5 / 120 | |
| Rhys & Liam | Hannah & Jonny’s (Coorparoo, QLD) |
Bathroom, Facade & Balcony | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 100 / 120 |
| Taeler & Ellie | Master Bedroom, WIR & Entry | 8 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 106.5 / 120 | |
| Lara & Peter | Nursery, Wallway & Ensuite | 9.5 | 9 | 10 | 28.5 | 104 / 120 | |
Round 1
- Episodes 14 to 16
- Broadcast Dates — 24 to 30 June
- Overview — Three competing teams focus on Jacinta and Jordan's home in Punchbowl along with Lara and Peter’s property in Belrose, completing their initial room assignments based on the homeowners’ briefs within a two-and-a-half-week period. The team achieving the highest score secured a $5,000 prize.
| Team | Residence | Assigned Rooms | Judges' Scores | Total (max. score of 30) |
Cumulative Score (VIC round 1 to NSW round 1) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Round 2
- Episodes 17 through 19
- Broadcast dates — 1 to 8 July
- Overview — Contestants revisited the homes of Jacinta and Jordan in Punchbowl, as well as Lara and Peter in Belrose, to finalize the remaining rooms according to each homeowner's design specifications within a seven-day timeframe. The team with the highest score was awarded $10,000. The three lowest-ranked teams faced elimination, while the leading teams progressed to the concluding backyard renovation challenge.
| Team | Residence | Assigned Rooms | Judges' Scores | Total (maximum 30) |
Cumulative Score (VIC round 1 to NSW round 2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lana | Rosie | Simon | |||||
| Lara & Peter | Jacinta & Jordan’s (Punchbowl, NSW) |
Bathroom & Children's Bedroom | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 24.5 | 1st (152) |
| Hannah & Jonny | Facade & Entry Hall | 8 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 5th (144.5) | |
| Taeler & Ellie | Living Room & Children's Bedroom | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 2nd (149.5) | |
| Jacinta & Jordan | Lara & Peter’s (Belrose, NSW) |
Facade & Entryway | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | Template:HRTotalTop | 4th (145) |
| Rhys & Liam | Bathroom & Children's Bedroom | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 3rd (149) | |
| Brad & Mel | Living Room & Children's Bedroom | 7 | 7 | 6.5 | Template:HRTotalBottom | 6th (138.5) | |
Backyard Renovation Challenge
- Episode 20
- Broadcast date — 9 July
- Summary — The final three teams undertook renovations of their own backyard spaces, resetting the competition standings. Previously eliminated teams returned to collectively evaluate each backyard project. The victorious team earned a $100,000 mortgage reduction.
| Team | Team Residence Location | Backyard Features | Judges' and Peer Scores | Total (out of 40) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lana | Rosie | Simon | Eliminated Teams | ||||
| Rhys & Liam | Deception Bay, QLD | Deck, pool, cubby house, and firepit | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | Template:HRTotalTop |
| Lara & Peter | Belrose, NSW | Mediterranean-style entertainment area and pool | 9.5 | 9 | 9 | 9.5 | 37 |
| Taeler & Ellie | Watsonia North, VIC | Deck, alfresco zone, firepit, and spa | 8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8 | Template:HRTotalBottom |
- Notes
- Since Liam’s residence was renovated during the series, Rhys was awarded the $100,000 mortgage prize.
Ratings
20 Grand Finale (Backyard renovations) Renovation, reveal and winner announcement 9 July, Tuesday,7:30 pm 1.454 0.807 6| Week | Episode No. | Episode Titles by Season Phase | Broadcast Date | Air Time | National Reach (millions) | Total National Viewership (millions) | Nightly Ranking | Reference | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Victoria Houses (Brad & Mel's and Taeler & Ellie's) |
Round 1 | Opening | 26 May 2024 | Sunday 7:00 pm | 2.253 | 0.950 | 2 | ||
| 2 | Renovations in Progress | 27 May 2024 | Monday 7:30 pm | 1.464 | 0.632 | 7 | |||||
| 3 | Ongoing Renovations | 28 May 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1.272 | 0.602 | 8 | |||||
| 4 | Room Unveilings & Scoring | 2 June 2024 | Sunday 7:00 pm | 1.996 | 0.808 | 4 | |||||
| 2 | 5 | Round 2 | Opening | 3 June 2024 | Monday 7:30 pm | 1.437 | 0.582 | 9 | |||
| 6 | Renovations in Progress | 4 June 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1.308 | 0.535 | 7 | |||||
| 7 | Room Unveilings & Scoring | 9 June 2024 | Sunday 7:00 pm | 1.131 | 0.443 | 8 | |||||
| 3 | 8 | Queensland Houses (Hannah & Jonny's and Rhys & Liam’s) |
'Round 1' | Opening | 10 June 2024 | Monday 7:30 pm | 1.448 | 0.661 | 7 | ||
| 9 | Renovations in Progress | 11 June 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1.340 | 0.581 | 7 | |||||
| 10 | Room Unveilings & Scoring | 16 June 2024 | Sunday 7:00 pm | 1.876 | 0.788 | 5 | |||||
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Reception
David Knox from TV Tonight observed that the format is not particularly innovative, likening it to House Rules and The Block. A piece published by Yahoo! shared a similar viewpoint, although audiences still found the show enjoyable. Ben Pobjie of The Sydney Morning Herald pointed out that, in contrast to comparable programs, Dream Home prioritizes realizing personal aspirations over property market values, featuring teams renovating each other's homes with a strong focus on heartfelt narratives.