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Shop their looks: the first Block bathroom reveals

February 17, 2014

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Brad and Dale won by a long shot in last night’s first bathroom reveals on The Block and I thought they did a gorgeous job. Personally, I found it hard to choose a favourite between their work and Alisa and Lysandra’s. If you want to get the look of any of the four couples, read on.

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Brad and Dale’s bathroom

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Get Brad & Dale’s look

Clockwise from top left: Hanging Garden planter globe, $360ย | Reece AXA H10 above counter basin, $573ย | Malmo pendant lights in natural wood, various sizes from $349 | Reece Mizu Drift overhead shower, $200.

Their tilesย are Excellence in Grey Textured from Beaumont Tiles.

Brad and Dale products

I loved the twins’ moody bathroom and outdoor shower. Sophisticated, luxurious and very very stylish. I love a brave, dark bathroom and think this looks particularly expensive. Ooooh, that black bowl basin! Love it!

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Alisa & Lysandra’s bathroom

These jelly moulds are definitely making hanging plants cool!

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Yes, you should be looking pleased with yourself, lady!

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Get Alisa and Lysandra’s look

Clockwise from top left: Reece Alape 360 Circa Vessel in matt black, $705 | Angus & Celeste jelly planters, $59 |ย Reece Mizu Drift overhead shower, $200ย | Reece Sussex Pol curved single sink mixer, $419.

Alisa Lysandra products

Kyal and Kara were, as the twins said, SMASHED by the judges with some harsh comments. I thought they took it all really well and will no doubt learn from the feedback. I wasn’t a fan of their outdoor water feature but there was a lot right with their bathroom, even if it wasn’t finished in time. I thought the hexagonal tiles and round basin were great, as was the use of timber.

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Kyal & Kara’s bathroom

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Get Kyal and Kara’s look

Clockwise from top left: Reece Alape Unisono counter basin 325, $754.99 | Reece Milli Axon basin set with black outlet, $699 | Beacon Lighting Harbour 2 light in copper, $89.95ย | Reece Hydrotherm Milan swivel heated towel rail, $850.

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Chantelle and Steve got mixed comments from the judges, who seemed to prefer their bathroom to their outside area, which Neale said didn’t look luxe enough. I loved the exposed brick in the bathroom but wasn’t sure about the furniture choices outside. I’m sure they’ll be changed come auction time!

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Chantelle & Steve’s bathroom

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Get Chantelle and Steve’s look

This Targa pendant light from Beacon Lighting is a steal at under $60.

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Which was your favourite bathroom? Do you think Brad and Dale deserved to win or are the twins still the bathroom queens? Or did you prefer one of the fans couples?

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PS. Does this win the most unflattering photo of me ever published? I think so! No lippy for a WEEK.
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  1. AvatarScrapbook of style says

    February 17, 2014 at 6:52 am

    I didn’t get to watch last night so thanks for sharing. Great bathrooms!

  2. AvatarNikki Tidd says

    February 17, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Desperately trying to find where Dale and Brad got their bathroom tiles from this week …can you please help!!??!!

  3. AvatarMichael Liira says

    February 17, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Such a shame the twins have used replica lighting in the bathroom.
    Here is the original Secto Design, Octo pendant from Finland.
    http://www.fredishere.com.au/cms-products/octo-4240-42.php

    • AvatarMichael Liira says

      February 18, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Sorry, Brad and Dale.

  4. AvatarJade bell says

    February 17, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    The judges loved Chantelle and Steve’s bathroom tap ware… But there not listed anywhere like the other teams. Can you tell us where they got them from? LOVED the boys bathroom… Awesome work! X

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      February 17, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Hi Jade, I’d suggest asking them on Twitter ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Avatarchris says

      April 8, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      This website is for the twins, not Chantelle and Steve.

      • AvatarJen Bishop says

        April 8, 2014 at 4:03 pm

        Which website? This blog? I’m not sure what you mean?

  5. AvatarRachel Chav says

    February 17, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Dale and Brad’s bathroom tiles, please, please, please provide details!

  6. AvatarBrooke says

    February 18, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Hi there,
    Also keen to know where Dale & Brads tiles were from?!?! Do you happen to know…?

    • Avataranisa says

      February 19, 2014 at 10:03 am

      If you go to the blocks website there is a list of all the suppliers that each team uses- literally down to the vase, cushion used in each room ! that will give you info on all the suppliers- FYI most of the tiles you will see on the block are from beaumonts tiles- brad and dales are called excellence grey

      • AvatarJen Bishop says

        February 19, 2014 at 3:27 pm

        Thanks Anisa!

  7. AvatarMinda says

    February 18, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Same as everyone else – would love to know where Dale & Brad’s tiles were from!

    • Avataranisa says

      February 19, 2014 at 10:02 am

      If you go to the blocks website there is a list of all the suppliers that each team uses- literally down to the vase, cushion used in each room ! that will give you info on all the suppliers- FYI most of the tiles you will see on the block are from beaumonts tiles- brad and dales are called excellence grey

  8. AvatarJulie says

    February 19, 2014 at 9:30 am

    As much as I loved Brad and Dale’s, I’d rather have a decent laundry space than a large bathroom for every bedroom.
    Energy ratings are out the window this year with only one team putting drying space on their drying terrace.

  9. AvatarEmily Meek says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:50 am

    Hi,
    Just in the process of picking tiles for our new house and would love to know the tile names/colours for brad and dales bathroom please? They are exactly what I want!

  10. AvatarLinds says

    February 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Hi All. Dale and Brad’s tiles are from Beaumont Tiles. They’re called Excellence – Grey Textured Rectified

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      February 19, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks Linds!

  11. AvatarBarbara Hermon says

    February 19, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Bravo to the boys, a great space.
    Love the Circo Mirrors in Alisa & Lysandra’s bathroom – part of the range at Hermon & Hermon.

  12. AvatarWillow says

    March 7, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Just refurbished my bathroom and got a nice discount on some cabinets from http://www.rackmart.com.au! recommend to anyone in Perth!

  13. AvatarEmma says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Hi
    Just wondering if you know the product the twins used for their faux concrete bench top?

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