From The Bachelor to The Block: Inside Laura Byrne and Matty J's $2m South Coast renovation as they reject 'millennial beige' trend READ MORE: Laura Byrne says she wants to 'move to Noosa' days after spending $2million on her 'dream' house in the NSW south coast By Mikaela Wilkes For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:17, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 08:37, 9 September 2024 e-mail View comments Laura Byrne and Matty 'J' Johnson are dividing fans by delving into one of the most controversial and divisive topics known to the internet - their own home renovation. The Bachelor power couple recently splashed out $2.19m on a rundown 'blue chip' home in a huge renovation project in Ulladulla, about 230 kilometres south of Sydney .
In two weeks, just shy of 80,000 curious Aussies have opted in to watch, and argue about, their journey on the project's Instagram account @chante.mer.house.
The reality TV stars turned entrepreneurs expanded their multi-million property portfolio by purchasing the dilapidated oceanfront home last month. The locale holds special meaning for the happy couple, as they tied the knot in 2022 at Cupitts Estate Winery, just down the road from their new holiday home. 'So I take it you don’t like the tiles,' Laura captioned a photo of her selection with a laugh-crying emoji.
The simple photo, that shows blush, deep purple, rust, and mustard coloured tiles intended to cover the living room fireplace, attracted thousands of fiery comments. Laura Byrne and Matty J h.