Kim Wolfe transforms 'embarrassing' home with stunning $200k renovation on Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?

Usually when someone buys their dream home, the feeling is often of elation, excitement and relief.

But for a select few there are times where a less than ideal question arises: "Why the heck did I buy this house?"

Turns out enough people have found themselves asking that question, that it's been turned into a TV show that's available to stream for free on 9Now. 

On Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? host Kim Wolfe – alongside her husband Bryan – finds property buyers who're disgruntled with their purchase, before helping them to renovate and redesign their home with consistently jaw-dropping results.

In Episode 1 Kim renovates Laura and Ned Hodge's home. The couple purchased the house after they fell in love with the backyard.

But as for the house, well, they hated it.

"It's embarrassing," Laura told Kim.

Laura then took Kim inside and revealed just why she isn't a fan of the house, showing her the messy loungeroom and cluttered spaces.

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"We feel very exposed," Laura added.

Kim noticed there was heaps of clutter throughout the house, and pointed out that overall Laura and Ned's home wasn't functional.

The kitchen in particular was very small and left Laura "frustrated" in the space. And for the record, "frustration" was a common theme for Laura and Ned as they gave Kim a tour of their chaotic home.

"It's a hodgepodge at the Hodges. Every room is a mixed-use room," Kim observed.

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Laura and Ned had saved $200,000USD ($320,000AUD) in order to overhaul their house.

Kim's plan to transform the home included creating designated spaces for a pantry, laundry and office, as well as adding an extension to allow for a master bedroom complete with a large ensuite.

She also planned to remove the large wall between the living and dining room, allowing for the kitchen to be expanded. In addition a huge glass door was to be installed in order to allow more natural light to flow into the space.

After around three months of renovations, Laura and Ned walked through their new home for the first time to see the incredible results.

Laura's first response was to just scream.

"What in the world… This is amazing," she said. "This is so warm and cosy and elegant."

The couple loved the new open plan that was filled with light, with the living and dining rooms now connected and the kitchen expanded with an abundance of additional counter space.

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In addition to the kitchen on show, there was also a butler's pantry that offered an incredible amount of additional storage.

"It's just this total 180 of joy and happiness and light and nature and us. It's very us," Laura said.

A fireplace was also added to the room, which Laura was also a huge fan of. She also noted that she didn't feel like the new space felt remotely like their old house.

Adjoining the living and dining areas was a gorgeous kids space complete with a vibrant jungle wallpaper.

"You've helped us capture our house again. We were just overloaded and overwhelmed," Laura said.

The office featured a much darker feel, which Ned – who had chosen the paint colour in the room – was so happy with.

"This is a place of my own that I can shut the doors, have my quiet time, get my work done. I love it," he said.

The new bedroom also wowed the couple. The new space features a gorgeous wooden feature wall and light, natural tones which created a really calm and relaxing escape.

Similarly the huge ensuite left a very positive impression on the couple.

"This is an upgrade in our marriage and an upgrade in our lives," Laura said.

Overall it's clear that the renovation was a huge success, and Kim explained that it was all completed within their budget – although it actually came in just below their expected amount at just $199,709.

The big ticket renovation prices included the addition, which costed $90,000, the kitchen was $45,000 and the living space, which came in at $12,000. 

You can see more of the renovation and how the space was transformed in Season 1 Episode 1 of Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Episodes are available to stream for free on 9Now.