The Big Stuff

Changing lives and turning dreams into a reality, Life Designer Sian Jaquet and Project Manager Gez Johns work miracles with their life changing strategies. With just 5 days to de-clutter their lives and save each family from drowning in their own possessions, we quickly see that it’s not just about the family’s stuff, it’s actually about them.

Episode 1.

The Perkins are a family whose possessions have taken over, which makes finding anything in this house impossible. Our duo, Life Designer Sian Jaquet & Project Manager Gez Johns have just five days to turn their house into the home they’ve always wanted.

Episode 2.

There’s Andy, dad, an engineer …Sarah, a full time mum … and Ashley who’s three… What used to be a reasonably sized three-bedroom home, now looks like an explosion in a toy shop … and as a result there’s no room left for the people who actually live here.

Episode 3.

Greta and Cameron Stringer are a couple trying to run a family, and a family business from home, but both are proving impossible, because everywhere you look in this house, there’s chaos. Sian Jaquet & Gez Johns have just five days to save the Stringers from drowning in their own possessions.

Episode 4.

The Dudas are a blended family who are having big problems squeezing all of their possessions into just one house. Nine months ago, their house was essentially a bachelor pad – not to mention home to one very large music archive.

Episode 5.

The Blakelys are a family who despite paying the mortgage, actually feel their home belongs to somebody else – the in-laws. Yes, even though they moved out a year ago, most of their stuff is still in the house which is why it’s is in absolute chaos. Life Designer Sian Jaquet & Project Manager Gez Johns have just five days to save the Blakelys from drowning in their own possessions and to finally make their house – their home.

Episode 6.

The Primes are a couple who’ve lived in the same house for 44 years, and in all that time they’ve never thrown anything away. Everywhere you look there’s people and there’s history. But there’s also an overwhelming collection of paperwork, clothes, and gifts – the result of more than four decades of marriage. Sian Jaquet & Gez Johns have just five days to save the Primes from drowning in their own possessions, and giving them back the home they used to have, before the stuff took over.

Episode 7.

The Parnells are a family whose home is literally disappearing under a mountain of stuff. There’s Stephen, dad, who’s an engineer for Fisher & Paykel,Elaine part time teacher, full time mum. And the kids. Our duo, Life Designer Sian Jaquet & Project Manager Gez Johns have just five days to save the Perkins from drowning in their own possessions, and turn their house into the home they’ve always wanted.

Episode 8.

The Dunns are a family who moved into their home two years ago because it had everything they needed. But today it’s bursting at the seams! And that’s because Mum has taken over every wardrobe and cupboard leaving no room for anyone else. And Dad has taken over the outdoors with all his toys, tools and collectables resulting in a backyard looking more like a mechanics workshop. Life Designer Sian Jaquet & Project Manager Gez Johns turn their house into the home they’ve always wanted.

Episode 9.

Ana Forbes & Jeremy Chapman four years ago moved into their very first house, after spending three years working and backpacking in Europe, though for some reason they still feel like they’re flatting.Jeremy is a rugby coach, and a sales manager for a brewery and Ana’s a property manager, and part-time student. Our duo, Life Designer Sian Jaquet & Project Manager Gez Johns have just five days to save Ana and Jeremy from drowning in their own possessions.

Episode 10.

The Dellabarca’s returned to New Zealand two years ago after living in Britain for several years – and brought with them a mountain of possessions, most of which are still sitting in boxes, or sitting on the floor. Meanwhile, routine has gone out the window, and everywhere you look, there’s chaos … which is why the Dellabarcas desperately need our help. Sian Jaquet & Gez Johns have just five days to save the Dellabarca’s from drowning in their own possessions.