House Rules Season 4 Episode 13 Episode 13 - QLD - Luke & Cody

Episode 13 of House Rules season 4 takes place in Queensland and features good mates, Luke and Cody. The episode starts off with the first impressions of the judges, Jamie Durie, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, and Wendy Moore, as they arrive at Luke and Cody's home to assess the progress of the renovation.

Luke, a machinist, and Cody, a carpenter, purchased their home with the dream of turning it into a grand Entertainer's den. However, the duo faced various challenges with their renovation plans, ranging from budget cuts to delays. Consequently, their home was far from ready for the judges' inspection.

As the judges walk through the house, they note unfinished parts of the renovation, such as the master bedroom and lounge. Additionally, Luke and Cody had built extra rooms at the back of the house, which the judges deemed mismatched.

Despite the unfinished work, the judges observe the house's essence and attempt to look past the flaws, leaving constructive feedback to guide the homeowners in completing their renovation.

The contestants then begin their next challenge, in which they build an entry that adds value to their homes using the new skills they had acquired from previous episodes. Luke and Cody take inspiration from their love of fishing and opt for a rustic entry similarly designed like a fishing boat. The judges applaud their creativity and resourcefulness.

The second challenge focuses on updating two bedrooms to add flair, function, and individuality. Luke and Cody choose to redesign their guest room and daughter's bedroom. The duo seeks to create unique spaces that reflect each person's personality.

In the guest room, they come up with a Bali-inspired mood board with hanging lamps and traditional wooden art that pays homage to their neighbors, Bali. They then finish up with a contemporary-style bathroom that complements the bedroom style. The judges compliment the beautiful finish and artistic creativity of Luke and Cody's designs.

In summary, the episode showcases Luke and Cody's story of overcoming various challenges to create their dream home. Although these challenges have translated into some noticeable flaws, the judges still recognize the contestants' work's quality. They commend the duo for the techniques acquired from previous episodes, which they apply in the two challenges, resulting in impressive and unique designs.