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House Rules SA: What they got right

Our top 5 design takeouts from Jess & Jared's SA reno - by Lynne Testoni
  • 16 May 2018
House Rules SA: What they got right

Every House Rules reno gives us clever, actionable ideas. Here are our takeaways from Jess and Jared’s makeover in West Beach, SA.

1. Discover the building’s natural beauty

The contestants went back to basics by stripping out the interior cladding of Jess and Jared’s house to reveal the original brickwork. This authentic surface helped to create an industrial vibe and set the tone for the reno.

House Rules: what they got right | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

Norse three seater Outback lounge in Tan Leather, $3695, Matt Blatt

2. Bring in a design icon as the centerpiece of a room

House Rules judge Drew Heath is full of praise for the Aether fireplace from Aurora Suspended Fires, chosen by Leigh and Kristie for Jess and Jared’s living area. “That is a design icon,” he says. “That is just one of those things that will always be a classic. It's timeless; it's got beautiful shape.”

House Rules: what they got right | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

Flinders slat coffee table, $910, Oscar & Willow

3. Match the grout to the tiles

In the main bathroom Mel and Dave went with a modern take on warehouse style. They used dark grout with Dimensions porcelain tiles in Black Oxide, from Beaumont Tiles to create a dramatic, unbroken feature wall as a backdrop for the Eden Freestanding bath from Highgrove Bathrooms.

House Rules: what they got right | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

Dimensions Black Oxide wall tiles in, Belga Grey, Beaumont Tiles

4. Recycle found materials

The kitchen island bench was constructed using reused timber from Jess and Jared’s shed, thus adding to the sense of history in the house, while still keeping practicality in mind. Matched with vintage-style pendant lights, it becomes the centrepiece of the new dining and kitchen space.

House Rules: what they got right | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

Acacia bar stools, $99.50, Ishka

5. With artworks, go big or go home

There was controversy during the first renovation when two teams chose the same artwork in different areas, but all judges agreed that the larger sized art chosen for the living area worked best. When you have an image this strong, it’s best to go all out and make it a talking point.

House Rules: what they got right | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

'Breathless' canvas, $248, Urban Road

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