The Block 2022: Hallway, Mud Room and Laundry Reveal

Welcome to Hellweek! With more than 25 spaces and some of the longest hallways ever seen, this was always going to test The Blockheads, but none of them really knew just how much!

From laundries, mudrooms, breezeways and more, plus some of the worst weather Gisbourne could throw at them, the contestants battled to complete their spaces and connect all their rooms together.

Some stunned the judges with the high level of their work, others left them shaking their head at how little they achieved, showing once more why this is the week from hell.

Jenny and Dylan

27/30 - first place

The flooring? Heaven. The rug? Gorgeous. The sheer scale of the hallway stretching from the old build straight down into the new? Staggering!

With a seating nook midway, views of Mount Macedon to the side and artworks to break up the walk, the judges found the hall not only functional but inviting.

Into the laundry and mudroom and not even missing architraves or skirts could dampen their enthusiasm for a space filled with storage, luxe appliances and well-thought-out functionality.

Not quite a perfect ten, the judges agreed, but given the challenges of the week, one of the best hellweek results they’d seen!

Jenny and Dylan get the win in hellweek, what a team...Smiles all round, congratulations guys!

What a warm welcome as you enter the front door to this hallway, featuring Anna Blatman print, divine hallway runner, a stunning  entry way mirror and those beautiful sconces to add a hint of country.

"The flooring? Heaven. The rug? Gorgeous. The sheer scale of the hallway stretching from the old build straight down into the new? Staggering! " the judges agreed.

With a seating nook midway, views of Mount Macedon to the side and artworks to break up the walk, the judges found the hall not only functional but inviting.

I am going to go as far as to say this here is one of my favourite Block artworks of all time.... big call I know.... 'Three is not a crowd' by Artist Angie Summa, you have to see it to believe it the colours are magical!

Looking back from the new part of the build to the front door, bedroom doors and beautiful artwork as far as the eye can see.

Jenny has paired together so many beautiful artworks in this hallway, shop the room here.

Jenny and Dylan's Mudroom and Laundry are from Freedom Kitchens and are an extension of their Butlers pantry and a smart working zone of the house.

Not even missing architraves or skirts could dampen the judges enthusiasm for a space filled with storage, luxe appliances and well-thought-out functionality. 

All of the little and big touches are in this laundry, complete with Anna Blatman mini art, Samsung washer and dryer as well as the Samsung Bespoke Air Dryer! ooh lala!

For the full list of products used in Dylan and Jenny's winning rooms click here.

Tom and Sarah-Jane

26.5/30 - Second place

Through the new Aluplast door into a wallpapered breezeway separating the old build from the new, the judges immediately loved the blend of styles confirming this was two zones, but one house.

Past a welcoming sitting space, the judges loved the mudroom – complete with dog bed– and functional laundry with high-end appliances and attention to detail.

Not everything was perfect, they pointed out, with the ceilings not up to the usual house one standard, but in all, they agreed, a great mix of country and contemporary that made them feel they’d found heaven in hell week.

Tom and Sarah-Jane have created a blend of styles with the judges confirming this house has two zones.

The plaid is back! The judges agreed this was a welcoming sitting space.

Hallway week is always full to the brim of beautiful artwork, shop the room here.

The judges loved the mudroom from Freedom Kitchens– complete with dog bed.

Now this is SMART! Warm towels for your morning shower, silk pyjamas ready for bedtime, and wet shoes dried quickly after a downpour. When your home is equipped with this drying cabinet, you’ll wonder how you’ve ever lived without out.

For the full list of products used in Tom and Sarah-Jane's rooms click here.

Rachel and Ryan

25/30 - Third place

With a high-end lighting layout and beautiful artworks galore, the new entrance/breezeway pulled the judges in and led them down timber stairs to a living room that now made perfect sense.

Hallway storage, fluted Laminex wall inserts and a laundry that made use of Caesarstone benchtop, luxe appliances and tiles Shaynna just loved added up to join everything together.

Time had obviously beaten the pair, the judges agreed, with paint still to come in several areas and obvious omissions in styling, but by pulling the old and new parts of the home together, Rachel and Ryan have shown their vision was finally complete.

The judges agreed time had obviously beaten the pair this week.

Entering Rachel and Ryan's front door you are greeted by a beautiful fluted Laminex wall inserts and bright and cheery artwork.

With a high-end lighting layout and beautiful artworks galore, the new entrance/breezeway pulled the judges in and led them down timber stairs to a living room that now made perfect sense.

Take a look at all of that storage in the hallway! and the detail of the artwork up close.

Even though there is clearly work to be done here to finish the room, we see ths vision and we love Rachel and Ryan's artwork choices!

Another beautiful fluted laminex detail in Rachel and Ryan's Mudroom and the Anorakki's hanging are practically perfect, we love this space.

For the full list of products used in Rachel and Ryan's rooms click here.

Ankur and Sharon

23/30 - Fourth place

With a dark rug – the first of the day – and charcoal sheers, the judges immediately felt warmed as they entered House 3, with the hallways reflecting the “Gothic Camp” style shown throughout, Neale said.

It all added up to a dramatic feel, Shaynna agreed, but not one she loved, with the hallway her least favourite of the week.

The mudroom/laundry dog wash, however, won her back, the perfect addition to a space already stunning thanks to dark marble Caesarstone, statement tiles, ample storage and appliances perfect for a high-end home. Throw in a perfectly placed powder room and it was enough to leave her with a smile.

With a dark rug – the first of the day – and charcoal sheers, the judges immediately felt warmed as they entered House 3, with the hallways reflecting the “Gothic Camp” style shown throughout, Neale said.

It all added up to a dramatic feel, Shaynna agreed, but not one she loved, with the hallway her least favourite of the week.

Anna Blatman artworks brightened up this space, the judges agreed a change in paint colour could save this space.

The mudroom however the judges LOVED! 

The mudroom/laundry dog wash, however, won the judges back, the perfect addition to a space already stunning thanks to dark marble Caesarstone, statement tiles, ample storage and appliances perfect for a high-end home. Throw in a perfectly placed powder room and it was enough to leave her with a smile.

Shaynna loved the syling in the mud room, she said "it isnt what she would use but in this house it works!"

For the full list of products used in Sharon and Ankur's rooms click here.

Omar and Oz

20.5/30 - Fifth place

With period-inspired fretwork, ceiling roses and cornicing, Omar and Oz’s ticked all the country boxes as the judges walked in, with a beautiful powder room, porta-timber accents in the next hall, Venetian plaster and a stunning lighting plan to showcase the artwork choices all pointing to a possible win.

And then the judges saw the mudroom and laundry... Not even the V-Zug appliances – including a state-of-the-art refresh butler and laundry tub with Galley tap – could hide the fact this was a space far from finished.

In a hellweek where so many were challenged, this space, the judges felt showed how tough things were.

With period-inspired fretwork, ceiling roses and cornicing, Omar and Oz’s ticked all the country boxes.

With venetian plaster and a stunning lighting plan to showcase the artwork choices all pointing to a possible win.

Honestly, the artwork this week!!!!! it just keeps getting better, love the colours in this artwork.

Throughout the new section the boys ran the timber ceiling from their show stopping kitchen down the hall.

Featured in the new build's hallway was popular Block Artist Amnda Hinkelmann's artwork 'Wiraywinhangin Marramarra'

The judges thought this was a beautiful powder room although it's clear the boys were short on time.

And then the judges saw the mudroom and laundry... Not even the V-Zug appliances – including a state-of-the-art refresh butler and laundry tub with Galley tap – could hide the fact this was a space far from finished.

In a hellweek where so many were challenged, this space, the judges felt showed how tough things were. If these boys can't finish you know it's hell!

For the full list of products used in Omar and Oz's rooms click here.

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