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Last night’s Block living room reveals

By Jen Bishop โ€ข 19 Comments

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Last night’s was an altogether calmer episode of The Block and we got to the room reveal action quickly, which is always good! The poor remaining contestants were so worn out, they tried to get away with sitting down for judging but Scotty was having none of it! Luke and Ebony reckon they’d only had about six hours’ sleep in more than 50 hours. Ouch. Onto the judging…

Tim and Anastasia. Came 4th and stayed in by the skin of their teeth.

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Shaynna Blaze, who was absent from last week’s judging, said it was beautiful, a knockout and an incredible start. Seriously, will the judges stop being so damn nice?! Neale Whitaker was wowed at what had been achieved inย 48 hours and both judges said the attention to detail was great. Neale said we’d never seen anything like this in an elimination round and it felt really lovely.

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There was criticism though: using a nest of occasional tables as the main coffee table, a wonky pelmet and no TV. The paper pendant light was a hit but Shaynna said there wasn’t enough lighting for the evening overall.

OUR PICK TO BUY: Kooper pedants.

Ayden and Jess. Came 2nd.

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Cabinet maker Ayden took a risk making his own table in limited time but it paid off. Neale said the couple had a great sense of fun, a bit of edge and cool. Both judges thought theย styling was simple and fun. The couch was a good size, the lightingย choices were spot on and it had aย Miami feeling. In fact, they struggled to find anything wrong.

OUR PICK TO BUY: Meridian console mirror (so handy!).

Aimee and Brooke came last and were sent home.

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I really liked this ditsy pair last week, but this week found them a bit too cocky and didn’t like the snide comments they made about Ebony and Luke’s pink wall. Neale said their look was consistent with last week’s bedroom and he liked the couch and artwork. Shaynna had a good first impression but on closer inspection thought the furniture’s proportions were all wrong with the too-chunky entertainment unit and too-small lounge. I’d have to agree.

OUR PICK TO BUY: Solid oak round coffee table (similar to theirs).

Ebony and Luke. Came 3rd.

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This brother and sister are growing on me all the time. They just seem like decent people who aren’t too full of themselves, even though they do seem to have a really good idea and more of a clue than some of the others. They came fourth last time so this was an improvement! Their calamine lotion pink wall was a risky move but personally I loved the overall look and how it worked with the Katie McKinnon art (which they also used in their bedroom). ย Shaynna said it was a very dividing colour but theyย more than pulled it off. Neale added: “The return of pink. Wow.” There were tiny criticisms like a few drips of paint on the wall and theย underneath of the pelmet being unfinished.

OUR PICK TO BUY: Katie McKinnon artwork (of course!).

Charlotte and Josh. Came 1st, second reveal in a row!

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Again, another risk that paid off, these two decided to exposed their brick wall. Even though it was a weird mustard colour, they recovered from it by painting it white and still making a real impact. You know Neale really likes something when you see a big grin rather than his more usual half-smile and this is what we saw last night. “Wow. Unbelievable. Stunning,” he said. I think we knew they were going to win! Shaynna said it was aย whole different look to the other rooms and ย Neale agreed they’dย taken a box of a room and given it soul, a “stroke of genius”. I didn’t like their artwork or the rug at an angle, which of course Shaynna couldn’t go past either!

OUR PICK TO BUY: Bone inlay coffee table.

So, what did you think? Love or hate the pink wall? Agree with the cousins going home? Who is your favourite couple at this early stage?ย 

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February 3, 2015

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  1. AvatarLiz @ I Spy Plum Pie says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:23 am

    I really liked the top three rooms, they’re definitely my picks for going on to the actual series. I actually have the same dining & coffee tables that Ebony & Luke picked (although in oval not round) so I was pretty happy when the judges spoke so highly of them!

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  2. AvatarLisa says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I’m rooting for Ebony and her bro. I love pink anything so no issue with the wall and art. I did enjoy the cousins but I may change my mind once I see the episode and the shenanigans they get up to. I have way to much stuff to live in this relaxed Aussie style though.

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    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      February 3, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      I really like them too!

      Reply
  3. AvatarDana says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I’m loving ebony and Luke’s rooms – very fashion forward in using pastels so perfectly. I’m surprised more wasn’t made of Tim and anastacia’s tiny, uncomfortable looking couch and the fact the table wasn’t centred under the pendant (yes, I’m picky!). But I’m glad the girls have gone – they were ditsy last week but seemed rude and cocky this week. They need to learn to accept constructive criticism with grace.

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    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      February 3, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Agree Dana, did not like the cocky attitude this week, after warming to them last week.

      Reply
  4. AvatarAJ says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Does anyone have any idea who the artist is of the artwork featured in Tim and Anastasia’s room? I’d love to find out, it’s great!

    On the rooms themselves, I like Tim and Anastasia’s style personally. It seems the most on-trend, without crossing the line of being divisive or too clever. (Maybe playing it too safe at this stage)

    There seems to be a lot of the same “Block”style rooms so far (with some exceptions) as previous seasons. The fans really are fans, paying close attention to past series. I hope it doesn’t stick too much and we something a little bit different this year too.

    I’m really looking forward to seeing how the styles evolve over the weeks and translate into the proper Block apartments.

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    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      February 3, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks for the comment AJ! Will see if I can track down the art. Jen

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      • AvatarJennifer says

        February 4, 2015 at 10:40 am

        Hi Jen
        I was wondering if you could also find out where Charlotte bought the rug in their bedroom, and Ebony the rug in their lounge room.
        Much appreciated ๐Ÿ™‚

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        • AvatarJen Bishop says

          February 4, 2015 at 10:53 am

          I’ll see what I can do!

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          • AvatarJennifer says

            February 4, 2015 at 1:44 pm

            Thank you

      • AvatarSilvia says

        February 4, 2015 at 11:53 pm

        Hi I would really like to know too where to source Tim and Anastasia’s artwork. Loved it!

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      • AvatarJane says

        February 8, 2015 at 10:18 am

        You can buy it on Matt Blatt website. And It’s on sale at the moment!
        Any chance you could find out where Tim and Anastasia’s chunky living room rug was from? Thank you!

        Reply
  5. Avatarchon says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    A lot to like about some of these contestants! Not afraid to be different so some of the styles look really fresh and new.

    Reply
    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      February 3, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks for your comment Chon!

      Reply
  6. AvatarRachel says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    I really liked Charlotte and Josh’s room! (Actually I liked all of them!) I really want to know where Tim and Anastasia’s rug and coasters are from! Any ideas?

    Reply
  7. AvatarSally says

    February 4, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Although I loved them all, josh and Charlotte are a level above everyone in style, they are classy!!

    Reply
  8. AvatarShae King says

    February 4, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Hi
    I really love the wall colour in Jess & Ayden’s room. Do you know where I can find out what the name of it is? Love your page!

    Reply
    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      February 4, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      I will ask for you Shae, thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  9. AvatarLisa says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    Do know where josh and Charlotte purchased their bull artwork

    Reply

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