Matty J and Laura have revealed their most controversial reno choice yet
The Bachelor favourites have been renovating a retro seaside property on the South Coast of New South Wales since they purchased it at auction in June 2024 for $2.19 million.
The oceanfront house, known as ' Chante Mer house ' (sing the sea), has an Instagram account that charts updates with over 129,000 followers.
Since choosing to share their progress, fans of the couple have been all too willing to share their opinions on the design decisions - and this latest reveal has been no different.
Last month, Laura shared a post to the account with the caption, "Here is the great fireplace reveal for everyone who has been following along. The most controversial of all our reno choices and the heart of our little home."
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In the video, Laura explains that she chose the controversial "spew tiles" because they wanted a "bold and beautiful" choice for the heart of their home.
The Toni May jewellery designer said she couldn't "be more happy with how it's all turned out," and then urged followers to embrace fun when making design decisions.
"Here's your reminder that it's ok to do something really fun with your interiors."
Comments on the post were overwhelming positive with followers saying, "It's perfect", "Absolutely love it" and "Stunning".
Another big reveal from the couple was the before and after of the downstairs bedroom.
In the video, Matty J shares that he and Laura originally wanted a colour for the walls - alternating between yellow, green and salmon - but ultimately went for a neutral.
"Thank god we came to our senses and went with a warm white," he said in the post.
They choose a rattan bed frame, paired with toffee and green sheets, marble side tables, blue chair and a white floor rug.
Followers were very complimentary about the view and styling of the room saying, "Love it", "Looks fabulous", and "The view is too good."
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The couple also shared images of the foyer with polka dot sconce and marble console with the caption, "Making an entrance, our little foyer area full of personality."
This was a far cry from the opinions shared when the couple revealed their main bathroom.
Originally pink, the room was gutted and transformed to include a double shower, beige and bone subway stripe tiles and antique brass fittings.
While some enthused about the updates, "MY JAW DROPPED! I love it" and "It's amazing", others were far from keen "I love you guys but I hate this. Sorry just hurts my eyes" and "Ekkk sorry but way too much going on. Seems all over the place and doesn't match".
It seems followers are more on board with the more recent design decisions.
But these weren't the only exciting reveals to come from the couple recently.
In April, the parents-of-two shared that they were expecting a third child - another little girl to join the family.
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