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Alisa and Lysandra win the coveted kitchen reveal on last night’s Block

By Jen Bishop •

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I don’t always agree with the judges, much as I like and respect all three of them, but last night I sure did. It would have been just wrong if the twins hadn’t won the kitchen room reveal. I thought their room was outstanding: brave, well thought out and expertly finished.

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It scored points for both style and practicality with all the judges. If you didn’t watch the show, make sure you catch up this week, because the photos don’t really do it justice. I loved the sophisticated look and mix of textures.

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As for the judges, they loved it. Shaynna said it was a chef’s kitchen and despite the fact the girls had been driving her mad with some of their rooms, they had really proven themselves this week. Darren was impressed with their foresight in putting the kitchen somewhere else entirely to the rest of the contestants and loved the void and ceiling height. Neale said it made sense of the whole space and he can’t wait to see what they do with their living and dining areas. He also said it was modern but not too trendy and would date well.

GET THEIR LOOK: Untitled landscape artwork by Sue Quinn | benchtops and cabinetry by The Good Guys Kitchens | Gus Stanley stools.

Kyal and Kara

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I loved this kitchen too but really wish it had a table or some better options for sitting and eating. That said, it is hard to judge without seeing it in the context of the living and dining area. The judges loved the huge pantry and storage with timber doors. Neale said it was his favourite thing this week. Darren loved the glass over exposed brick splashback (so did I!) and said he had never seen it done before. Shaynna commented on the great use of texture but said it was lacking in colour and felt a little too masculine.

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GET THEIR LOOK: Benchtops and cabinetry by The Good Guys Kitchens.

Chantelle and Steve

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I wasn’t crazy about this one. I’m not even sure why. There was a lot right with it and Chantelle and Steve certainly felt confident about their effort. It’s a little too industrial and quirky for me and I think it may polarise potential buyers.

The judges loved the lightbox-style poster art and Darren thought the island benchtop was great. Neale said it was a quirky and contemporary kitchen but Shaynna said it was too cluttered. Darren was also worried about how the lounge and dining areas will work with it but I guess that all remains to be seen!

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GET THIER LOOK: Manor Barn light shade | Saint Tropez stool | Custom orange juice art | Benchtops and cabinetry by The Good Guys Kitchens.

Brad and Dale

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The judges really weren’t too keen on this kitchen but I thought it was great. I agreed with Neale about the LED lighting being a bit over the top but I certainly didn’t think it felt 90s, like he did. I loved that curved bench, the lights, the brick wall and the floor. The bar stools made me cringe but on the whole I really liked it. And that artwork! Wow!

brad and dale kitchen 1

The judges described the art as both epic and divine! Neale said the floor was breathtaking but the room as a whole was really dated. While he loved some things about it, he said it reminded him of the 1990s when ice white kitchens were in. Darren said it felt too much like a showroom. And Shaynna said it didn’t feel warm. Try as she might to see what it looked like without the blue LED lighting, she couldn’t find the right switch, and there were a LOT of switches! Personally, I think this kitchen needs a few tweaks, different lighting (love the pendants though) and new tools and it’ll be HOT.

There’s no doubt about it, if it was the twins’ turn to feel hard done by last week, it was the boys’ turn this week.

GET THEIR LOOK: Droplet pendant lights | Brussels stools (please don’t!) | Benchtops and cabinetry by The Good Guys kitchens.

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  1. AvatarCarla Jones says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Hi Jen, I love your blog! Re: The Block kitchen reveals last night: what’s with all the ovens? It seems like everyone had 2 ovens + microwave + some other oven??? Do tell what it is. Maybe I’m lacking one in my life! I do love the Zipp taps though. Would make life more convenient.

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      March 10, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      I reckon they might be steam ovens. They seem to be all the rage at the moment!

      • AvatarTammy-Lee says

        March 11, 2014 at 5:20 pm

        Hi,
        The supers K’s do have a microwave, steam oven and conventional oven.
        The twins I think may have two ovens which to be honest come in very handy when entertaining and require different settings for heating etc!!
        I agree with Jen…steam ovens very popular!

  2. AvatarBeth says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I do love a window over the sink, so Kyle and Kara’s for me!

    • AvatarTammy-Lee says

      March 11, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      AGREE!!!!!

    • AvatarPenny Magro says

      March 12, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Agree with both whole heartedly….. a sink with a view to the garden…. transports me to another place. Boring I am, I agree with all your comments Jen and particularly loved the boys kitchen…. yes it needs warm lights and some colour. I think it`s 21st century wow!

  3. AvatarCaro says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Hi Jen. Thank you so much for the kitchen wrap up and – once again – including a link to the Printed Blind by Chair Candy in your direct links for Chantelle and Steve’s kitchen. It was a bit of a bummer that the judges didn’t recognise it as a blind and called it a lightbox-style poster, but the comment still speaks for the effect a sheer blind can have on a living area. Loved the write up! Caro

  4. AvatarTammy-Lee says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    I have to agree Jen.
    The twins had a definite winner and the super K’s deserved a close second.
    I think once the super K’s finish the adjoining rooms it won’t feel as masculine. Loved the timber and glass cover splashback too!

    I felt the boys kitchen to be out of character with all the effort they went to in creating a concrete industrial style floor.
    This kitchen felt a touch retro to me and a bit “Jetsons”.
    I was waiting for the voice over “beam me up Scotty” also!!!
    A nice kitchen in its own right but not in keeping with the look they have gradually been attaining.

    Chantelle & Steve’s kitchen seemed disjointed to me.
    It did not seem to flow and whilst it had some quirky features, the rest fixtures felt quite pedestrian.
    Cant wait for more of this season!!!!

    PS I did not realise the Good Guys had such nice options for their kitchens!
    I think it may be more of a Melbourne thing as I have not seen such a range in NSW unless its really a new thing.

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      March 11, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      I am super impressed by Good Guys Kitchens too!

  5. AvatarKat says

    March 13, 2014 at 12:44 am

    A stunning kitchen by the girls. I really liked their choice of flooring….
    Does anyone know what brand it possibly is?

    • AvatarJodie says

      April 9, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      Kat Ive been searching everywhere for an answer too! I do know that all their flooring is from Carpet Court..but Ive been wanting to know the name of the flooring in the girls kitchen – I WANT IT!!! I have asked on the Block facebook page too – but still waiting to hear back. Does anyone know?

  6. AvatarAli says

    March 15, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Great blog – I am loving the Block updates. Do you know if Alisa and Lysandra mentioned what kind of timber their breakfast area was? Thanks!

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      March 21, 2014 at 6:00 am

      I’m not sure but you could ask them on Twitter?

  7. AvatarMelissa says

    March 17, 2014 at 12:13 am

    Any idea who supplied the pendant lights in Alyssia and Lysandras Kitchen, or even the name of the lights. They are beautiful!! 🙂

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      March 20, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      Hi Melissa. there’s a full list of suppliers on The Block website by Channel nine

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