If anything was going to motivate The Blockheads, it was the guarantee that finishing this bedroom also meant they finished their time as campers. And after a few hiccups in week one, all were out to show the judges how seriously they were taking this competition and what surprises they had in store.
The results were everything from a modern colonial guest room, to fun kids’ sanctuaries, and a stylish Deco-inspired or ‘neo-beach’ (whatever that is!) retreat, but who did the best job of winning over the judges?
Kristian and Mimi (First place)
Sleek, chic and the perfect complement to the bathroom next door, Kristian and Mimi’s bedroom could have been an “extra master for the house”, Marty said as he took in the asymmetrical design with Porta Timber feature, instagrammable styling (including the Marrunga Yubaa limited edition canvas print from Lizzy Stageman and perfect colour palette.
Shaynna was in love with the pendant and lamps, playing well off the Kinsman wardrobe colours, she said, while for Darren it was the oversized upholstered bedhead and base from Martini Furniture – he couldn’t keep his hands off it! It all added up, the judges agreed, to a room that was “next level” and stamped the couple as a powerhouse this year.
Shop the look: Lizzy Stageman art and B2C Furniture bedside tables
Courtney and Grant (2nd)
Colourful, playful and sure to impress young visitors, Courtney and Grant’s kids bedroom delivered personality in spades, Shaynna said as she took in the Owl, Koala and Wallaby works from Artist Lane.
And versatile too, Marty pointed out, noting that all it would take was a bed change and fresh artwork to turn this into an adult’s room. Darren however, loved it just the way it was, praising the pistachio and blue palette that played off the Grafico vertical stripe wallpaper.
The lack of a fan worried the judges however, with all three worrying buyers might be put off by having limited climate control in an area known for changes in the weather. Aside from that, Marty finished, it’s all “so damn cute!”
Shop the look: Stripe wallpaper and wallaby artwork
Jesse and Paige (3rd)
“Whoah!” said Shaynna when she walked into Jesse and Paige’s guest bedroom, this was a “phenomenal” room, filled with brave choices, starting with the bold striped linen Grafico wallpaper. “Very high end,” Marty agreed, “and beachy too!”
For Darren, it was the blend of traditional and contemporary that won him over, with square set ceilings, no cornices but home-style door handles. It all added up, he said, to a “Long Island feel” he just adored. With the Kinsman wardrobes wall-to-wall, Anna Blatman artwork from Artist Lane and wainscoting bringing it all together, this was a huge improvement on week one, they all agreed.
Shop the look: Anna Blatman artwork and bed frame
Ricky & Haydn (joint 4th)
Finally, Marty said when he entered Ricky and Hayden’s kids retreat, bunk beds! Matched with the huge Grafico Wild World Map wallpaper over the Kinsman wardrobes, a gaming centre and Disney+ on the wall-mounted TV, this was a space the judges felt was right at home in a holiday house – and bound to be a favourite with young visitors.
But are the B2C hardwood frame bunks facing the right way? Marty asked. Not only did placing them opposite the window make watching TV difficult, but it gave a claustrophobic feel. And despite a beautiful palette, Shaynna pointed out execution problems with the paint, plaster and door. Time to step things up, the boys were ordered!
Shop the look: Lamp and timber cabinet
Kylie and Brad (joint 4th)
Easy to clean floorboards, a fan overhead… now this is more like it Marty said as he took in Kylie and Brad’s kids room. The matching “Oh me” and Oh my” artworks from Artist Lane and Licia Mango Wood bedsides all helped make the room much better than previous weeks.
But Shaynna wasn’t convinced. This is still a very dark room, she said, with confused styling and it was all a bit too Art Deco for the area. “There’s nothing coastal about it,” she said. The blackout blind could have been a sheer, she suggested, and more “sass” was needed. Another miss for the Queensland couple, but not a total loss, Marty said, with the fundamentals of the room right, just a few changes needed to broaden the appeal.
Shop the look: Artwork and bedside tables
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