If you haven’t been keeping up to date on Channel 7’s Dream Home, all you need to know is there’s already been plenty of drama, divisive style choices and Dr Chris Brown consoling contestants. In other words, Australia’s latest reality reno show is ticking all the boxes.
As the competition between the six pairs of contestants continues to ramp up, Victorian sisters Taeler and Elle are taking every challenge in their stride and earning high praise from the judges.
Meanwhile, the sisters’ traditional 1960s merchant builder home in the Melbourne suburb of Watsonia North is getting the Dream Home treatment, with their fellow contestants renovating different rooms of the home.
Who are Dream Home’s Taeler and Elle?
Taeler, 33, and Elle, 29, are two sisters from Victoria who signed up to Dream Home to give Elle’s dated 1960s Melbourne home, which she bought with her boyfriend Brody back in 2022, a complete renovation. As for the competition side (with the enticing $100k prize), the pair are confident they have an edge over their competitors; Taeler is a graduate of architecture and a professional house flipper. Elle, an HR Advisor, says she’s happy to take the back seat and let Taeler’s creative side shine through.
As for the outcome of Elle’s home, the girls are hoping for a modern 70s aesthetic with rich tones and bold gestures.
Take a look inside Taeler and Elle’s Watsonia home so far.
Kitchen
Rhys and Liam’s transformation of Elle’s kitchen scored high, earning the top spot in Dream Home‘s first judging round. Warm and welcoming, the kitchen features a neutral palette of timber, stone and beige. The curved timber wall leading to the butler’s pantry, large island bench and invisible cooktop all garnered positive feedback from the judges too.
Butler’s pantry/laundry
Cleverly hidden behind the kitchen is a streamlined butler’s pantry and laundry space illuminated by soft downlights integrated into the cabinetry. While the area provides plenty of storage, a sink, and a washer and dry combo, judge Lana Taylor questioned whether an additional sink and dishwasher should have been included in the butler’s pantry space.
Living area
Keeping with the warm, neutral colour palette, the living area -which was executed by Lara and Peter- enjoys plenty of natural light streaming in through the home’s pitched skylight and large sliding doors. Curved decor and soft furnishings add to the warmth of the space alongside a wood heater.
Living area
Although the judges liked the colour palette, they agreed that the space felt tight, particularly with the size of the TV.
Guest bedroom
Lara and Peter’s warm and calming guest bedroom impressed the judges with its curved walls and ceiling.
Main bedroom
Keeping in with the neutral tones, Brad and Mel’s renovation of the main bedroom saw them incorporate plenty of storage and recessed lighting.
Main bathroom
A fluted freestanding bath, black tapware and curved timber bathroom vanity featured in Brad and Mel‘s bathroom, and while the space successfully achieves a sense of calm and warmth, judge Simon Cohen said some of the features were a little dated.
