Week 6 – Master bedroom and walk-in closet
points: 23 ½
spend: $32,371
Judges’ comments:
“How good!” – Marty.
“This is art” – Darren on the ceiling.
“I think they sold the dream last week… While that doesn’t mean the dream is largely sold, it means we’re being selective.”
“This is where all the work fails” – Shaina walking in her robe.
“It feels dramatic and expensive.” – Darren in a bathrobe.
Week 5 – Living and Eating
Leah and Ash chose to switch up their living and dining spaces, and they put their all into their design, and it has definitely paid off. The judges loved the polarizing nature of this team’s design, and their boldness and confidence in their design choices.
points: 29
spend: $38,209
Judges’ comments:
“Wow! This hits you right between the eyes.” – Sheena.
“It’s extraordinary.” – Sheena.
“This is so hot” – Darren.
“I love it, I absolutely love it. But let’s be honest, it’s polarizing.” – Neil
“These guys are next level” – Sheena.
“We haven’t seen this aesthetic on The Block before.”
Week 4 – Bathroom downstairs
Bloc Leah and Ash had a turbulent week with some clashes with merchants and changing their floor plan, but they pulled it off and it definitely paid off. The judges loved their basement bathroom this week, but there are some concerns about the overall cost effectiveness and budget as the competition progresses.
points: 27 +1
spend: $25,389
Judges’ comments:
“It’s harmonious, and feels luxurious. I love this zigzag pattern.” – Darren.
“They are consistent in their use of stone, and that quality is now really evident. Every room we pass through has this element of distinctive marble” – Marty.
“I think they give themselves a little freedom which makes me feel more comfortable” – Shayna on the floor plan.
Week 3-Work from home
points: 22.5
spend: $37,586
Judges’ comments:
“We know you handled it worse, you could have been defeatist about it, but you kept moving forward and that’s a credit to both of you…that’s magic” – Shayna
“That’s a really big swing… We said be bold again, and it sure is bold” – Darren.
“They’re in a family area and we don’t have one bedroom on the ground floor…they’re sitting in a very dangerous alley” – Marty.
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Week 2 – Guest bedroom
points: 21
spend: $20,219
Judges’ comments:
“It’s a really weird placement of furniture, we have 5 side tables, we have 2 chairs and no one can talk to each other” – Shaina
“It gives me, no offense to you, like a real estate showroom kind of vibe.” -Darren
“The pull-out Murphy bed is actually the wrong choice.” -Darren.
Week 1 – Guest bathroom
points: 24.5
spend: $19,484
Judges’ comments:
“It’s like you’re in a nightclub…there’s a lot going on” – Marty.
“I love it! Love the details in here” – Darren.
“I definitely love love, but it can be polarizing. For me, I keep thinking I hope you know your market.” – Sheena
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