For the final home renovation, the teams headed to Gundaroo in the Southern Tablelands of NSW to renovate Katie and Alex’s rustic cottage.
And unlike some of the other homes, there was one key detail that the young parents-of-one wanted to get across.
“The eco lifestyle is important to us because it signifies the way we grew up, it’s something we’re really grateful for and can’t wait for our kids to experience as well,” says 29 year-old stay-at-home mum Katie.
Federal Police Officer Alex, 32, adds: “We do live the simple life. Eco doesn’t mean candles and peddling for our electricity. It just means sustainable innovative ways to give back to the environment.”
Katie and Alex’s house rules reflected the modern, eco life. Check them out below:
Build a 21st century country house
Keep it eco-friendly
Accent with modern pastels
Go calm & cosy in Hallie’s room
Bring a rainforest vibe to the bathroom
Keep scrolling to see the amazing work the teams did!
Entry before
There was so much potential for the entry.
Entry after
And Pete and Courtney certainly delivered!
Bathroom before
Before, the bathroom looked cramped and disorganised.
Bathroom after
But we’re getting a luxe eco feel now!
Bathroom after
They definitely brought that rainforest vibe.
WIR before
Pete and Courtney had quite a blank canvas for the walk in wardrobe…
WIR after
We’re so glad they kept the fireplace in.
Kids corner before
One year-old Hallie’s kids’ corner was pretty much non-existent.
Kids corner after
But now it’s a play haven!
Foyer before
Shayn and Carly were allocated the foyer.
Foyer after
Just stunning!
Guest bedroom before
The guest bedroom was ready to be made over.
Guest bedroom after
Look how light and bright it is now!
Guest bedroom after
Anyone else tempted to snuggle up in here?
Hallie room before
Hallie’s room was in need of some comfort and cosiness.
Hallie room after
And chippie brothers Tim and Mat definitely showed their softer side.
Hallie’s room after
The hidden house/fireplace is our favourite feature!
Lounge before
There wasn’t even a lounge before…
Lounge construction
But Tim and Mat not only created a whole new room…
Lounge after
…but a bright and beautiful haven.
Lounge after
Skylights and a hidden TV, what’s not to love?
Kitchen before
The kitchen before needed a bit of love from Lisa and Andy.
Kitchen after
But now it’s been shifted into the 21st century.
Kitchen
Look at that space!
Laundry before
Laundries are hardly an exciting place in the house.
Laundry after
But hey, we’d actually be keen to do our chores in here!
Bedroom before
Well this is just sad.
Bedroom after
But despite the judges’ comments, we think Lisa and Andy have made it beautiful.
Ensuite before
Mikaela and Eliza’s ensuite was small and had the added challenge of a curved roof.
Ensuite after
But the girls weren’t put off by those challenges.
Dining room before
The dining room was Mikaela and Eliza’s second room to renovate.
Dining after
That tiled wall lifts the room!
Tour this timber-clad sustainable house
