Big House, Little House commissioned for Channel 4 Daytime

Channel 4 today announced Big House, Little House, a new 20 x 60 series for daytime from Scottish based indie Raise the Roof Productions following a successful pilot.

In every show, two families will tackle exactly the same kind of renovation project to their own homes - but on two VERY different budgets. From loft conversions to bathroom redesigns, side-returns and kitchen diners the series will allow viewers to take a peak into how different types of people spend their money - and getting some take out and inspiration for their own projects.

Keeping an eye on everything will be designer Aidan Keane. He is one of the UK’s most successful commercial designers – his company transforms hotels, restaurants, clubs and office spaces across the world with bases in London, Dubai and Singapore and major projects everywhere from Australia to the USA.

Aidan will use his design skills and tricks of the trade to help guide our families through their builds. He will advise on good design and where things can go wrong. Packed with take home information, the show will also explore the nightmares and joys of those doing the renovation themselves.

Each episode will end with two fantastic transformations and we’ll also reveal who’s been smart with their spending and has added the greatest profit percentage to their house. Every decision they will make will impact on the final valuation so we’ll see who followed Aidan’s advice and who’s over indulged.

Executive producer on the show is Andrew Jackson with Jonny Wharton as Series Producer. The series was commissioned for Channel 4 by David Sayer, Head of Daytime.

Andrew Jackson said of the commission “I can’t wait to dust down my overalls and join Aidan as he shares his vast expertise and experience with our families, and I’ll be intrigued to see who manages to not only do the best job, but who spends the wisest.”

David Sayer said ““we all love the before and after of a renovation project, and the inevitable challenges that come along the way. Seeing a renovation undertaken on two very different budgets sheds a light on what you really need to consider when improving your home, and what is pure indulgence. Big House, Little House is a great addition to our daytime schedule.”