Do you sometimes get confused by the judging on The Block? I do. Last night the judges didn’t like rooms that I didn’t mind and they even disagreed with each other. It just proves that style is in the eye of the beholder. Last week on The Block, the teams had to finish their guest bedroom and ensuite. Usually on The Plumbette I just like to share the wet areas – bathroom, kitchen and laundry reveals, but I decided to reveal the bedrooms so that if you missed last night’s episode you can get your quick fix right here.
First up to be judged was Kingi and Caro with a guest bedroom and ensuite that came second in the leader board again. They lost points because of the way they styled their cushions on the bed. Everything else in the room got a big tick from the judges. Doesn’t the navy bedhead contrast well with the dark grey rendered feature wall?
The tram door was also a winner in this bedroom and fitted well with the modern, urban vibe Kingi and Caro are wanting to create in their apartment.
The ensuite was simple and made good use of a small space. Unfortunately the basin was installed back to front with the overflow installed at the back of the basin, rather than the front. The plumber should have picked that up straight away when the basin got plumbed in – not that they could have changed it once the basin was set into the vanity. The concrete vanity impressed the judges and was the key feature in the ensuite.
There were mixed reactions on Suzi and Vonni’s guest bedroom. The glass feature wall was a bit much for Shaynna and Neal, but Darren loved it. All the judges liked the styling of the bed. I personally found the feature wall and wood paneling too much and I do wonder if the glass feature wall will date. I remember seeing similar photographs in my grandparents house. You’d want to be a fan of Autumn if you stayed in that room.
The girls opted to keep the ensuite simple using black tiles and rose gold tapware. The judges liked this balance, but the lighting was in the wrong spot.
Andy and Whitney produced a room that was a mishmash of styles. Nothing really worked together and the judges weren’t impressed that no wardrobe was installed which Neal pointed out would be a deal breaker at auction time compared to the other apartments that did have wardrobes in their guest bedrooms.
The ensuite was well executed and the judges were impressed with this room, compared to the guest bedroom. Whitney and Andy installed the new toilets with the buttons on the back of the pan. All the elements worked well together. I didn’t like the white and chrome tapware. I think white tapware dates quickly and is a pain to service, but that’s just my experience.
Dean and Shay don’t seem to put a foot wrong in The Block. They produced a stunning guest bedroom and the judges commented on how well placed the cushions were on the bed. The only criticism was the un-user friendliness of the wardrobe.
The ensuite was spacious and felt high-end – perfect for a penthouse apartment. The judges noticed and appreciated the attention to detail by including a concrete/rendered shower head which was something new.
Poor Luke and Ebony didn’t get a great result again this week. I actually didn’t mind their room and thought it was clever the way they used the pressed metal paneling. I loved the bright blues in the bed linen and for a guest bedroom, I thought the room came together beautifully. But the judges didn’t think so. The judges thought the room felt cold and couldn’t understand the pressed tin feature panels. There was an issue with the doors opening and blocking the entrance past the bed to the ensuite. Unfortunately the bed can’t be pushed further into the room to avoid this because of the wall sconces.
The judges thought the ensuite was better than the guest bedroom but felt the tile choice was dated. The black tapware and underfloor heating got big thumbs up from the judges. Shaynna also liked the concealed drain in the shower. Unfortunately they couldn’t get over the floor tile choice.
Which guest bedroom and ensuite did you like the most? Were the judges fair on Luke and Ebony’s room? Am I the only one that loves to see a bit of colour on The Block or do you like it too?
