The Block 2019 Room Reveals: Hallway

It’s the biggest week ever, as our Blockheads race to complete their hallways, laundries, guest bedrooms and studies

Mitch and Mark Hallway Reveal
Score: 26/30 - Winners!

Mitch and Mark once again wowed the judges with their exceptionally executed hallway and guest bedroom, proving they truly are a force to be reckoned with - and they might just have what it takes to win The Block.
All three judges were awed as they walked through the front door, noting how well the house flowed through communal areas. Downstairs, Mitch and Mark chose a feature tile at the base of their stairway, then continued their light-oak flooring up the stairs, which also featured a thick wooden handrail and glass panels. Large statement artwork hung in their stairwell (hello, that amazing Galah print!), with other large pieces upstairs in the hallway. Completing the look were statement lights - back-lit circles in the stairwell and stunning mid-century-inspired spiked pendants hanging from above - which all three judges loved.



“I love how architectural these lights are,” Shaynna said. Darren agreed: “They’re a great focal point.” Neale said he loved how grand everything looked: “You just get a sense of the sheer scale,” he added.
As well as being impressed with their staircase and hallways, the judges also liked what the couple had done with their third all-important guest bedroom space. The simple, yet stylish, room featured a taupe bedhead, linen in greens, pinks and creams, two simple side tables, gold lights and a study desk - complete with Kate Moss print above!
“What a room,” Shaynna said upon stepping inside. “There’s loads of storage,” Darren noted, saying, “Kate would be able to hang several fur coats and lots of long gowns.”



Mitch and Mark also made a statement in the room with dark, navy carpet and more of those stunning mid-century lights - Neale was impressed. “How do they do it?” he asked. “How do they deliver a room to this level and this finish every week?”
Shaynna loved the use of a light well, designed to bring much-needed brightness to the bedroom and all three thought that Mitch and Mark had completed an exceptional house.
“Mitch and Mark came in from Day One with a bold vision,” Neale said. “They took risks and they stuck with it and now we are seeing the fruits of that. I think it’s really going to bring them success come Auction Day.”
High praise indeed. And we hope so too - well done, guys!

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Jesse and Mel Hallway Reveal
Score: 25.5/30 - Second place

Jesse and Mel had their work cut out for them this week, presenting a media room, study and hallway. But their biggest challenge was arguably moving their laundry from Level One to Level Two, and the fact that their closed-off formal living area meant they had the most surface area to work with by far. Never one to shy away from a challenge, the energetic couple gave it their all, producing several gorgeous, stylish spaces - and even including an amazing wine cellar on Level One. 
“Our house is stunning. I hope they see the beauty of it in its entirety,” said Mel. 



They did - the judges all thought the couple had done exceptionally well this week and fell in love with that amazing chevron timber floor...hand-laid by Jesse! This flooring worked perfectly with the brushed steel highlights of the stairwell, that large abstract art in the entrance, the hall table and the more modern choice of art they continued up the stairs and into the level two hallway. 
“I love the simplicity of that arch,” Shaynna said upon stepping inside. “And how beautiful does this formal room feel now?” Neale agreed: “I am the first person to admit that I didn’t particularly like that formal lounge. But now seeing it as a whole with this hallway, I think it works beautifully,” he said.
They were left speechless to find the wine cellar, with all three agreeing that it would be a huge drawcard come auction day. “Talk about knowing our market,” Shaynna said. 



Upstairs, they thought the chandelier was a nice touch and they loved the media room, which featured a plush velvet couch, wall unit, large abstract art, circular coffee table and that huge safe they won in Week One. They also thought moving the laundry to Level Two was a good touch. 
“As usual Jesse and Mel have been very clever in demonstrating how the space could be used,” Neale said. 
And we agree - well done guys!

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Andy and Deb Hallway Reveal
Score: 23/30 - Third place

This week Andy and Deb chose to deliver a number of spaces - a level two study, two toilets and hallway spaces in every level of their home. They ran out of time to finish, but, true to form, what they did present was impeccably finished.
In the hallways on Level Two and Three, Deb chose to place beautiful statement art, more of those lovely rattan pendant lights, a gorgeous cream-coloured hall runner, and an amazing African artwork at the base of Level Two.
Darren loved this. “Wow - there is a lot of impact here,” he said referring the piece.



Andy and Deb chose to soften their spaces and add extra interest by including different wall treatments, installing more of that lovely VJ wall panelling, and deciding to paint one of their brick walls white - something the judges thought was a nice touch.
Neale loved it: “I love the brickwork. I love the artwork - I love those basket weave pendants,” he said. “And I love this runner, which gives such a sense of length to the house.”



As well as these elements, the couple chose to include plenty of timber accents in their spaces, particularly in their study nook, which featured a long terrazzo bench, slatted timber balustrade, timber office organisers and was offset by two delightfully plush office chairs.
“I think it’s very simple, but it’s a nice, neutral palette,” Darren said.
“This has totally put a smile back on my face - I bloody love it,” Neale added, saying he thought the delightful study area would attract lots of high-end buyers who work from home.
And we agree - we love it!

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Matt and El'ise Hallway Reveal
Score: 21/30 - Fourth place

Matt and El’Ise chose to present their stairway and hallway this week as well as a powder room and laundry and self-contained study space upstairs. “We hope the judges will see this week the reason why we flipped our bathroom with our study,” El’ise said before Reveal.
Shaynna, Neale and Darren started out on Level One and were instantly impressed by the couple’s grand stairwell, which featured timber slats and gorgeous artwork in the landing of level one. They also loved their Level One powder room, which featured slate-grey mosaic tiles, a gorgeous black concrete sink, modern pendant light and shiny floor tiles.
“I don’t mind it at all,” said Neale. “It is very black, but I actually quite like it.”



Up on Level Two, the judges liked the couple’s use of wall sconces and their oversized hall runner. Their statement timber slats and wallpapered art wall were met with approval, and Shaynna was particularly impressed with the inclusion of their controversial laundry chute. 
But the big hit was that generous home office area, which featured timber cabinetry, gorgeous timber floors, a bench seat and more artwork.
“It’s a good, functional space, and there is actually room for three chairs there,” Darren noted. 



All three also thought it was clever to include a skylight in this tucked-away area, allowing light into what would have been an otherwise dark corner of the home.
“It’s not big, it’s not grand and it’s not like Andy and Deb’s, but any bit of natural light is welcome,” Darren added.
“This couple has created a home,” Neale said. 
And we agree - well done guys.

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Tess and Luke Hallway Reveal
Score: 20.5/30 - Fifth place

Tess and Luke chose to concentrate their efforts this week, delivering just their upstairs media room and a revamped formal living space - now changed to be a fully-functional formal dining area. But the biggest change was the inclusion of that enormous light well, and transparent ‘Viridian’ pane in their upstairs area, allowing light to pour into their kitchen/living area on the first floor.
“I don’t know what they will think of our media room - but we love our house,” Tess said before Reveal, admitting she was concerned about what the judges would make of their updated plans.



She needn’t have worried - all three loved the huge light well, which Darren thought allowed the house to “breathe again.”
“Connecting the amazing array of skylights through this glass is spectacular,” he explained, noting how it allowed light to travel to their downstairs space.
They all also loved how much better the kitchen/living area flowed now Tess and Luke had chosen to move their formal dining setting to the front of the house.
“What an improvement,” Neale said. “That blockage has been cleared, and it’s really changed the energy down here.
With a limited budget, Tess did exceptionally well furnishing all the rooms, including a large white overstuffed couch, large abstract artwork, circular coffee table, side table and bookshelf in the media area upstairs. A huge concrete table and plush chairs completed the new look in their front room. And though they were strapped for time to finish their stairway and hallway, the judges could see what they were trying to achieve, liking the large abstract art and dark hall runner rug they’d placed upstairs.



They also loved their media room. “This is an incredible space,” Neale said. And Darren agreed, saying he thought the way the light well had been used as an architectural feature was a great idea. “This ceiling is selling this whole house to me,” he said. “It’s so light and bright up here.”
Shaynna loved the use of dark bottle green wallpaper and the size of their enormous couch.
“It’s adding so much value to the house having this space,” Neale said.
And we agree - we absolutely LOVE your place, guys. Well done!

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