BBC Worldwide France announced a new commission of Raise the Roof Productions’ format Fill Your House for Free for French network France 2.

This is the first international sale of the format which is set to be renamed Atelier Deco. In the UK it ranked within Channel 4’s top five highest rated Lifestyle programmes in 2013.

Confirmed to be hosting Atelier Deco is interior decorator Aurélie Hémar, widely known for the real-estate makeover series Maison à Vendre (House for Sale) and Ma Maison est la plus Originale (My House is the Most Original).

In Atelier Deco Aurélie Hémar meets families whose homes are in need of a makeover but are short on money to transform their property.  Aurélie will show that with a little imagination and an open mind they can update their homes by transforming, diverting or restoring their old furniture.

Jean-Louis Blot, Executive Managing Director, BBC Worldwide France said, “DIY and design programmes continue to grow in popularity in France and I’ve no doubt Atelier Deco will increase their appeal even further. With the hugely talented Aurélie Hémar on board sharing her tips and tricks, I’ve think our audiences will enjoy seeing how they can transform their own homes using her invaluable techniques.”

Atelier Deco will go out this September on Saturday afternoons airing two episodes back to back.

Other BBC Worldwide France commissions include Top Gear France, Dancing with the Stars (Danse avec  les Stars), The Great Bake Off (Le Meilleur Grand Patissier), Sewing Bee (Cousu Main), The Weakest Link (Le Maillon Faible) and Antiques Roadshow (Vos Objets Ont Une Histoire).