The Block 2024 | Room Reveal | Backyards

Courtney and Grumpy (First place)

With a full outdoor kitchen complete with beautiful cabinetry and a stone benchtop, Shaynna was a fast fan of Courtney and Grant’s backyard – and with lemon trees, olives and bayleaves in the new plantings, so too was Dave. "This looks like it's been planned from day one!" he said. Past the Past the Boreee and Sonata outdoor furniture from Freedom, Bohteak loungers and on to the pool area with outdoor shower, huge deck and Lazaro Corten Steel Rust Wood firebox, plus a pizza oven and smoker BBQ nearby accessed by a paved area Dave happily described as “ten out of ten for execution” and the judges agreed, this was a backyard that was going to be hard to beat. 

Maddy and Charlotte (Second place)

Divided into separate pool, play and relaxation zones, Maddy and Charlotte’s back yard made full use of the long space to once again offer options for multiple visitors who might want some space. “It’s very hard to integrate,” Dave said as he counted five distinct zones, “but they have done a great job.”. Heating panels and cooling fans over the Schotts outdoor dining table took account of both summer and winter, Darren pointed out, with the James Hardie panels a stylish addition. A stone benchtop would have been nice, Shaynna said, but budget and time had obviously run short. Marty was impressed by Bihteack circular loiunger, pizza oven and paving all surrounded by the perfect plant choices, plus a half-court basketball space to tol thinghs off. A slam dunk, he thought.

Kristian and Mimi (Third place)

With a large pool beautifully tiled thanks to Beumont , piers wrapped in rope to give that island feel, curved decking with vertical risers, crazy paving, Camerich outdoor furniture, a boat-themes dining/bar area with generous table and chairs, this was an area that quickly caught the judges attention. “It says resort living!” Dave summed up. Around the corner the surprises continued with a fire-pit and DreeamCourts basketball court – big enough for a three-point line. It was a lot, Shaynna and Marty agreed, and well thought out… But where was the Wolf barbecue the couple had won, Dave asked. An Aussie back yard with no barbie? “It’s un-Australian!” he said.

Ricky and Haydn (Fourth place)

Big enough to kick a footy or play cricket, with ample grass to play, a custom swing set and even a sculpture from a local artist, Ricky and Haydn’s backyard was enough to put a huge grin on Dave Franklin’s face as he declared: "Now this is a backyard!". With the biggest Plungie pool of the week surrounded by a generous deck (backed by a huge Grafico tile mural), with Schots Landis Teak and Olein armchair and Danica counter chairs, beautiful established cycads in the gardens and a little bar area perfect for holiday makers looking to relax, this might not have been as sophisticated as some others, the judges said, but it was still a lot of fun… and perfect for the Fun Factory! If only the finishing touches had been added in time.

Kylie and Brad (Fifth place)

Clearly budget had been a problem, Dave said as he walked in to Kylie and Brad’s back yard to see the pool – one of the largest on The Block – with minimal decking surround and very little landscaping completed. Shaynna pointed out empty pots, unfinished steps, brickwork missing render, missing pavers and more. The private access door to the tennis court was a big plus, the judges agreed and the sheer size of the yard and pool was still a drawcard with the Forj living black cube table and matching black chairs a not to the couple’s dark and moody.

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