Tiler Rhys and carpenter Liam may be a Dream Home team but the house that got upgraded is Liam’s dated Queenslander in Deception Bay. It’s well-earned after Liam has spent years helping his older brother Rhys out with fixing up his home.
In the brief, Liam asked for a Scandi-coastal feel. Their fellow Dream Home contestants Brad and Mel, Hannah and Jonny (whose home was also just completed), and Jacinta and Jordan have nailed it.
It’s now valued at $1.6 million according to View. Here’s a look inside and some thoughts from Dream Home judges Lana Taylor, Rosie Morley and Simon Cohen…
“It’s just so coastal and fresh,” said Simon of the new facade by Hannah and Jonny. “Stone and timber is the perfect combination.” There’s even a swing for Liam’s daughter Remi to play on.
Working with a generous entrance proved a challenge for Jacinta and Jordan, who didn’t seem to know what to do with it. “It looks messy and cluttered,” said Rosie of the styling in the arch. She also wished they’d built something larger in the centre of the space.
The kitchen was an ambitious room to attempt, but Hannah and Jonny made it look effortless. “It’s got a great feel, everything about it,” said Rosie.
The warmth of the benchtop and splashback went down well.
The butler’s pantry by Hannah and Jonny continued the feeling in the kitchen. “It’s simple, stylish and warm – certainly a space I want to hang out in.”
The dining room by Brad and Mel benefitted from the natural light flooding in from above, but the compliments stopped there.
“It’s a lot of timber,” said Lana. “I would love to see a rug under this table to help soften it.” The judges also thought the artwork wasn’t right.
While the living room by Jacinta and Jordan had pros such as the colour palette and arch, it wasn’t all positive.
“It feels cramped for a family living room,” said Simon. “It only caters for three people watching TV.”
The main bedroom by Jacinta and Jordan failed to excite the judges. “It’s just a little bit bland for me,” said Lana.
The walk-in robe by Jacinta and Jordan roused emotions, but not the good sort. “That’s absolutely criminal,” said Rosie of the fake rattan that was applied like contact on school books.
Brad and Mel impressed the judges with the layout and restraint of their ensuite design. “I would happily have this bathroom in my house,” said Simon.
The guest bedroom by Hannah and Jonny underwhelmed with its minimalistic style. The rug was placed in a position where it made the door difficult to open, which also didn’t go down well.
Liam’s daughter got a pink wonderland nursery by Brad and Mel. “I think Remi’s going to love it,” said Rosie.
The main bathroom was Brad and Mel’s territory, and while Lana thought it was fabulous, the other judges weren’t so impressed.
“The planning is not great,” said Rosie of the layout, which had the shower positioned open towards the bathroom entry.
Redeeming themselves after the living room flop, Jacinta and Jordan’s laundry made a good impression with its practical layout (including a clothes steamer appliance) and arch detail.
With Liam working as a carpenter, the “tradie’s bathroom” was designed as a place for him to wash off when he first gets in the door. “Tradie bathrooms need to be A++ these days,” said Simon.
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This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
