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Renowned interior designers Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer take on the ultimate renovation challenge in 1 Euro House, as they transform a dilapidated one-euro property in the Italian village of Castronovo into a spectacular dream home.

In this series the duo passionately reinvent key spaces, infusing each one with unique character through clever styling and structural vision. No detail will be overlooked as they transform every corner of the home, teaming up with local Italian artisans to incorporate handcrafted designs and custom furniture to root the home in its stunning surroundings.

Much more than just a makeover program, 1 Euro House also explores the richness of Italian life, blending travel, culture and friendship. The series culminates in a joyous celebration and emotional reveal, proving that with creativity and community, the most forgotten spaces can be brought back to glorious life. Each episode features incredible transformations with room reveals showcasing the bold and beautiful outcomes of the rebuild.

1 Euro House is produced by Abode Entertainment for the 9Network.

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Still to come in 2026, renowned interior design powerhouses Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer are tackling their biggest makeover yet in 1 Euro House. Taking on the ultimate renovation challenge, the duo will transform a crumbling property they purchased for just one euro in the picture-perfect Italian village of Castronovo into a breathtaking dream home.

This is far more than a standard makeover show, it’s a celebration of Italian culture, craftsmanship and local community. Teaming up with native artisans to blend bespoke

design with regional tradition, Shaynna and Darren passion-fuel every space with structural vision and bold styling. Culminating in an emotional, grand reveal, 1 Euro House proves that with enough creativity, even the most forgotten ruins can be brought back to glorious life.

1 Euro House is produced by Abode Entertainment.

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SHAYNNA AND DARREN TAKE THE ULTIMATE ITALIAN GAMBLE IN 1 EURO HOUSE**

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, AT 8.40PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

Australia’s favourite design duo, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer, are trading the judging panel on The Block for power tools, hard hats and a monumental Italian challenge in 1 Euro House, premiering on Channel 9 and 9Now at 8.40pm Tuesday, October 6.

Across Europe, local councils are offering historic, abandoned houses for sale for a single euro to breathe new life into declining towns and villages.

Taking advantage of these innovative regeneration schemes, the powerhouse pair are putting their stellar reputations on the line after purchasing a dilapidated, multi-century-old property to restore in the historic Sicilian village of Castronovo, for the grand sum of one euro.

With no structural reports and complete uncertainty over what awaits behind the cracked plaster, Shaynna and Darren take on their most ambitious renovation project yet. For the first time, these experts who have spent years critiquing other people’s choices will have their own creative vision, design sensibilities and hands-on skills under the spotlight.

Navigating narrow, medieval Italian streets instead of local hardware stores, the duo face an unpredictable journey filled with tight budgets and timelines, frustrating language barriers, and unexpected structural disasters in a faraway land.

Shaynna Blaze said: “1 Euro House is unlike anything Darren and I have ever done. It’s exciting and completely unpredictable. We put our design skills and our sanity on the line in a foreign country, and watching this historic property transform amid the culture, chaos and beauty of Italy will be something very special for viewers to follow.”

Darren Palmer said: “We went into this thinking our years of design experience would prepare us for anything, but nothing truly prepares you for renovating in the ancient laneways of Italy. It is physically and mentally demanding, and for the first time, viewers will get to see what happens when we are the ones in the pressure cooker.”

Beyond the dust and demolition, 1 Euro House also takes viewers on a heartwarming journey of friendship, resilience and local discovery, featuring rich Sicilian food, deep-rooted traditions and stunning Mediterranean landscapes.

It’s big. It’s risky. And it has to be the ultimate international property transformation.

1 EURO HOUSE PREMIERES ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 8.40PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

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EPISODE 1 – THE ARRIVAL AND FIRST ROOM

Tuesday 6 October 8:45 PM

Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer arrive in Sicily to finally see the one-euro house they bought sight unseen, and the reality is far worse than expected.

As they explore the crumbling property for the first time, they begin transforming a neglected bedroom into a luxurious Sicilian-inspired retreat. Guided by local builder Scott, they tackle demolition, plastering, painting, and restoring original features by hand.

From bargain hunting at local markets to sourcing fabrics in Palermo, Shaynna and Darren begin falling in love with Sicily and the project itself. But with mounting pressure and endless surprises, can they pull off their first room reveal?