The Block 2022: Guest Bedroom Reveal

A single room to complete after Hellweek? This will be easy, the Blockheads thought, but as usual, not everything is as simple as it seems.

With most of the contestants deciding to use this week’s space for a kids’ bedroom – and one team making a bold statement about their home by opting for an extra living space instead – this quickly turned into a battle to capture the hearts of the judges with a room that shows not only what the teams can do, but how the eventual owners will live once they move in.

Jenny and Dylan

29 / 30 - First place

“Wow!” said Shaynna as she walked into Jenny and Dylan’s bedroom, taking in the whimsical festoon lighting over the bunk, a hanging chair, a zoo of stuffed toys and artwork to complement it all.

It’s authentic and genuine, Neale said… and hard to fault.

Aside from a scratch in the ceiling Darren spotted, this was a near-perfect finish, the judges added, with a natural palette and pops of colour all adding up to a space Darren just loved.

Functionally, the Kinsman wardrobe choice works well, with the styling touches leaving the judges wishing they could all pick a piece to take home. A hard room to beat, they said.

“Wow!” said Shaynna as she walked into Jenny and Dylan’s bedroom, taking in the whimsical festoon lighting over the bunk, a hanging chair, a zoo of stuffed toys and artwork to complement it all.

The whimsical wallpaper from Grafico sets the scene for this winning kids room, with timeless neutral bedding and fun pops of colour from Rhino Rhino rug and toys.

"It’s authentic and genuine," Neale said… and hard to fault.

Take a look at the full list of products featured in this whimsical and fun kids room here. Can we just take a moment for the Brass Hare Lamp and timeless timber toys... add to cart!

The judges agreed the styling touches left them wishing they could all pick a piece to take home. Neale's choice was Pinocchio.

To see Jenny and Dylan's house so far head here.

To shop Jenny and Dylan's whimsical kids room click here.

Rachel and Ryan

28.5 / 30 - Second Place

Huge, beautifully styled and in keeping with the rest of house 2’s contemporary country vibe, this was a children’s oasis, not just a bedroom, the judges announced.

From the whimsical Grafico wallpaper to the complementing Kinsman wardrobes a play area – complete with kid-friendly furniture -  this was a space designed to be enjoyed as much more than just sleeping in mind, the judges felt and one that showed a parent had designed it with a family in mind.

Chic, cute and tugging at the heart, the room, the judges declared, that will help Rachel and Ryan sell their home.

Huge, beautifully styled and in keeping with the rest of house 2’s contemporary country vibe, this was a children’s oasis, not just a bedroom, the judges announced.

Shaynna said this was her favourite Grafico wallpaper of the season, and we absolutely love the Blacklist artwork.

Chic, cute and tugging at the heart, the room, the judges declared, that will help Rachel and Ryan sell their home.

The judges felt Rachel and Ryan's kids room showed a parent had designed it with a family in mind. Complete with framed kids art, thanks to Rachel and Ryans own children, plush animal toys, timber musical instruments and beautiful ballerinas this room has a beautiful sense of style.

The judges loved the Kinsman wardrobe colour complete with timber handles. I think all parents would agree that storage is heaven for kids rooms!

To shop the full list of products used in Rachel and Ryan's kids room click here.

Take a full house tour of Rachel and Ryan's place here.

Tom and Sarah-Jane

27.5 / 30 - Third place

“Nothing says family home like a nursery,” Shaynna announced as she walked into Tom and Sarah-Jane’s guest bedroom, stopping to take in the statement Grafico-print ceiling, Moses basket cot, pink marble table, perfect curtains and pelmet combination (Darren said) and comfy chair.

Filled with architectural touches that tie into the rest of the home but softened by styling that confirms it was built for a child, Shaynna pointed out the room can easily be repurposed (maybe after a colour change on the walls) or left as it was to win over a buyer’s heart, a smart choice when appealing to a wide market.

“Nothing says family home like a nursery,” Shaynna announced as she walked into Tom and Sarah-Jane's kids room.

The judges stopped to take in the statement Grafico-print ceiling, pink marble table, perfect curtains and pelmet combination.

Tom and Sarah-Jane's nursery complete with stunning mother of pearl drawers and Kylie Cuthbertson art. 

Another clever Kinsman Wardrobes design to store all of the things! The judges agreed this is a smart room that could appeal to many not just as a kids room.

The judges loved the styling in this room, Ceramic products from Run Rabbit, Picca Loulou and Jaclyn & Matisse.

To shop Tom and Sarah-Jane's products used in the nursery click here.

To see Tom and Sarah-Jane's house so far head over here.

Ankur and Sharon

26.5 / 30 - Fourth place

Cosy, less eclectic, and filled with architectural styling details such as wainscoting in a regency profile, ceiling rose and cornicing, this was a room that left Shaynna “feeling the love”.

The wardrobe colour was “perfect” Neal added, for the pallet of the room, and the styling on point – right down to the menagerie of stuffed toys filling every space to tell a story any kid would love to hear.

Even better, Neale argued, was the fact this room, easily one of the best resolved Ankur and Sharon had presented, could easily be repurposed as an older targeted bedroom. A great addition when it comes to sale time.

Cosy, less eclectic, and filled with architectural styling details such as wainscoting in a regency profile, ceiling rose and cornicing, this was a room that left Shaynna “feeling the love”.

The sweetest kids table and chairs were featured in Sharon and Ankur's kids room to complete the look, and that sweet little elephant rocker!

The judges agreed the styling of this room was perfect, 'Cinnabun' and 'Leaping Fox' Artwork by Tia Alysse and Grafico wall paper were a whimsical match made in heaven!

Even better, Neale argued, was the fact this room, easily one of the best resolved Ankur and Sharon had presented, could easily be repurposed as an older targeted bedroom. A great addition when it comes to sale time.

The wardrobe colour was “perfect” Neal added, for the pallet of the room.

To see all of the products used in this whimsical wonderland shop here.

To keep up with Sharon and Ankur's build so far head over here.

Omar and Oz

21 / 30 - Fifth place

While the other teams opted for kids’ bedrooms, Omar and Oz stamped their home as a luxury oasis for grown-ups, with their space devoted to a fireplace, television and comfy couch, a quiet escape for someone just wanting some time to themselves.

But with a sofa facing a wall-mounted TV, this viewing room can’t easily be repurposed as a bedroom, and lacked a sense of self that shows what the space was intended for.

Cabinetry that served its purpose, but was perhaps too busy said Shaynna… and bunnies everywhere in a space that clearly wasn’t for kids confused Neale. A future re-do room? Yes please, they all agreed.

While the other teams opted for kids’ bedrooms, Omar and Oz stamped their home as a luxury oasis for grown-ups, with their space devoted to a fireplace, television and comfy couch, a quiet escape for someone just wanting some time to themselves.

The judges agreed the Sofa from L3 Home, TV and Fireplace were all good additions but the rest of the room lacked a sense of self.

Cabinetry that served its purpose, but was perhaps too busy said Shaynna… and bunnies everywhere in a space that clearly wasn’t for kids confused Neale. A future re-do room? Yes please, they all agreed.

A parent's hideaway isn't such a bad idea, fireplace on watching The Block with a glass of red.... don't mind if we do! But let's pop miffy back in the kids room.

To shop Omar and Oz's grown up's getaway click here.

To look at Omar and Oz' (self proclaimed bathroom kings) build so far click here.

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