Former Block contestants Rachel and Ryan are back in the renovation game, but this time, it’s personal. Their new series, Holiday Home Makeover with Rachel & Ryan, continues Saturday at 7:30 PM on Channel 9 and 9Now, and Episode 4 finds the couple knee-deep in the most ambitious part of their project yet: a full gut renovation of their kitchen and dining space.
The 14-week timeline to transform a tired South Coast property into a luxe getaway is already proving a tight squeeze, and this week throws in a few extra curveballs. Juggling three young kids – Everleigh (6), Mila (4), and Tommy (2) – while simultaneously overhauling a kitchen, dining area, laundry, and hallway isn’t exactly a walk on the beach.
Rachel’s design sensibilities are on full display as she aims for a coastal aesthetic that balances family functionality with high-end style. Ryan, ever the tradie, puts his skills to the test to bring her vision to life. Adding fuel to the fire (or perhaps throwing water on it, depending on the feedback) are a panel of design influencers – Rebecca and Alliera (@HaAusDesign), Amy and Roy, Jono, and Simone Matthews – who weigh in on the finished product.
With the couple mortgaged up to their eyeballs and every last dollar of savings on the line, this project carries more weight than your average reno show. For Rachel, the build is the fulfillment of a childhood dream rooted in memories of family holidays.
Holiday Home Makeover with Rachel & Ryan airs Saturdays at 7:30 PM on Channel 9 and 9Now.
