It wasn’t just Mimi and Kristian – other The Block contestants proved beautiful bedheads are trending in general. Courtney and Grant’s guest bedroom featured a scalloped-edge bedhead, enhanced with arched wallpaper behind it. This clever design move made it feel as though the bedhead extended to the ceiling.

Contestants Ricky and Haydn also used wallpaper to create a pseudo bedhead. They built a bulkhead curve, lit with LEDs, and placed pink palm tree Grafico wallpaper in the space behind the bed. The stunning results really took the boys’ barefoot beach house to the next level.

Along with bedhead inspiration, The Block teams delivered ideas in spades – from Jesse and Paige’s DIY scalloped kids’ table to the curved skirting in Courtney and Grant’s Modern Mediterranean house. “I feel like everybody’s really hit their groove,” said Scott Cam. We take a look through all the room reveals below.

The Block 2024 kids’ and guest bedrooms

Here’s how the contestants scored with their bedrooms in week four.

1st place: Mimi and Kristian

“The colour palette is so sophisticated, I absolutely adore it,” said Shaynna, taking in the whimsical rainbow-themed room. The interior designer was impressed with their ability to reference rainbows, arches and circles throughout the space “without it feeling over-the-top”.

It was a turnaround from the previous reveal, when the newlyweds failed to impress. “Kristian and Mimi probably got a bit complacent last week,” Darren exclaimed excitedly when he saw it. “You can see what happens when you get a bit complacent. I don’t see complacency here. I just see expertise. I see attention to detail. High levels of finish, a beautiful layout, great decisions in design. They’re back, baby.”

Score: 28/30

2nd place: Kylie and Brad

After taking previous feedback on board, Kylie and Brad tweaked the direction they were heading in their black island escape. “I’m compromising. I’m doing a kids’ room in a slightly more coastal direction,” said Kylie. “This is it, they’ve done it!” said Darren. “It feels soft and light and bright.” Shaynna pointed out the natural timbers and earthy rug and felt they had finally got the balance right between the black and other softer elements.

Real estate agent Marty felt this was a much more marketable room by Kylie and Brad, with the bunk beds a big selling point. “This is the only bedroom that sleeps seven people so far, so they’re one person ahead of the pack,” he said. “If you’ve got that in a holiday home, you get the highest rent and you build an amazing investment opportunity.”

Score: 27.5/30

3rd place: Courtney and Grant

This couple delivered the luxe finishes and calming colours we’ve come to expect from their Mediterranean interior design style. “I can confidently say we’ve continued the aesthetic,” said Courtney. The curved skirting board got the attention of the judges in particular. “That’s a curved profile on a curved wall,” said Darren, pointing out the degree of difficulty involved in executing that. “They would have had to cut [little slots] on the back and gently mould it, then fill it and sand it.” The pendant placements didn’t appeal to Shaynna so much, as she felt the height differences were odd. “They look like space ships. It almost looks like a mistake,” she said.

The drawers were located in an inconvenient spot in the wardrobe, but otherwise this team’s attention to detail was praised. “These guys are next level. Look at the mood lighting in the study nook,” said Marty. He called their house “an auctioneer’s dream” and appreciated how Courtney and Grant have been consistent with the materials included throughout their house. “They’re tying everything back in so beautifully. It’s not in your face – it’s just enough.”

Score: 27/30

Tied 4th place: Ricky and Haydn

Bringing on former The Block contestant Duncan Miller as their builder paid off for the boys. “I’m so glad they’ve got a good builder. This is levels ahead of what was there before,” said Shaynna, who called their room stylish and sophisticated. “It’s the first time I’ve said ‘sophistication’ for the boys.” The level of detail was noticed, such as the shadow line between the ceiling and wall. “That takes effort, it takes time. You’ve got to have a good builder who knows that they’re doing,” said Darren.

The feature wall evoked a “holiday resort” feeling that Shaynna wanted them to run with. The only thing that needed improvement was the colour palette, with the warm yellow not working with the cool grey, but it was a minor criticism. “I think they’ve delivered a room that a buyer will walk through and really appreciate,” said Marty. “It will shoot well, it’s a really good effort.”

Score: 26.5/30

Tied 4th place: Jesse and Paige

Animosity between Jesse and Paige didn’t stop the engaged couple from delivering a charming kids’ bedroom. They went with a “Parisian dollhouse” feel which Paige said “really plays into the modern colonial” style they’ve been creating in their blue-and-green dream holiday house. “I think we’re the only house with a walk-in robe,” Jesse said. The judges were impressed with the “smart idea” to put in the wardrobe without doors, so it doesn’t feel closed in. “I think this works brilliantly,” said Marty.

It was only on closer inspection that they noticed there were sections inside the wardrobe that hadn’t been wallpapered, leaving the raw plaster exposed. “We’ve got a bit of an incompletion issue there,” said Darren. The sweet styling and sorbet colour palette went down a treat, though. “It doesn’t feel juvenile,” said Shaynna, who felt it was a sophisticated take on a kids’ room.

The desk was a DIY project that came up beautifully, but the functionality was questionable. “I love that desk. I just want to check if you can sit at it,” said Shaynna. It was a tight squeeze for Darren, but it would possibly be less of an issue for a child. “They could have done the scallop higher,” Shaynna suggested. Regardless, it was generally a successful room that Marty felt buyers would respond well to. “It feels very upmarket,” he said.

Score: 26.5/30

Tune into The Block 2024 on Sundays at 7pm and Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Take a tour of all The Block holiday houses so far

Week 1: Main bathroom reveals

Week 2: Guest bedroom reveals

Week 3: Main ensuite reveals

Week 4: Kids bedroom reveals

Week 5: Main bedrooms and walk-in robe reveals

Week 6: Kitchen reveals

Week 7: Guest ensuite reveals

Week 8: Living and dining reveals

Week 9: Office and rumpus room reveals

Week 10: Laundry and guest bedroom reveals

Week 11: Backyard and pool reveals

Week 12: Front yard and facade reveals

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It was like déjà vu in week two, with the contestants completing their first set of bedrooms. Once again, it was a close call between the same two teams, but Kristian and Mimi pipped Courtney and Grant at the post by half a point. Both kept it understated and appropriate for the Phillip Island location. Sorbet shades made for a delectable kids’ bedroom by Courtney and Grant, while earthy and emerald tones reigned supreme in Kristian and Mimi’s guest bedroom.

Judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Marty Fox definitely didn’t all agree on their opinions of the bedrooms this week. Yet one thing was clear: there are already some clear frontrunners who can execute a strong floorplan and creative vision. While Courtney and Grant have been consistently impressive, it’s Mimi and Kristian who are standing out from the start, much like Steph and Gian did in 2023 before taking out the win. “If they continue this journey throughout, these guys are going to be hard to beat,” Marty noted during the reveals.

If other The Block contestants’ journeys are anything to go by (just look at Dan and Dani’s journey), anything can still happen. In bedroom week, some chose to design their space for kids, while others made it for guests.

The Block 2024 guest bedrooms

Here’s how the teams ranked in week two and what the judges thought.

1st place: Kristian and Mimi

This couple is on a roll, with their modern coastal guest bedroom putting them in the top spot once again. “This is another level,” said Marty, who appreciated the “high end” feel. “This is saying boutique hotel,” agreed Shaynna. The asymmetry of the room wasn’t doing it for Darren, who called it “design for design’s sake”. A power point visible next to the bed was another small detail that could be improved on. Subtle nautical touches such as the rope on the pendant give this room a sophistication the judges approved of.

Score: 28/30

2nd place: Courtney and Grant

As it’s located near the main bedroom in the house floorplan, Courtney and Grant decided to go with a kids’ room this week. “I love these beds,” said Marty, who was into the sorbet colours and personality in the styling. He thought this room would do well from a real estate viewpoint. “When the buyer gets an emotional response, that’s when they do the best with the bidding.” With a drawing nook and space for toys, it was ticking a lot of their boxes. “It’s cute as heck,” said Darren. The only downside was the lack of heating or cooling, which Marty said buyers would penalise.

Score: 27.5/30

3rd place: Paige and Jesse

Despite another tumultuous week, Paige and Jesse executed a beautiful guest bedroom. “I have no background in design,” Paige shared. “[But] I am so proud of this room.” While we thought this team was leaning towards a ‘Coastal Grandma’ aesthetic, it seems they’ve abandoned that idea. “This is more a traditional American Hamptons,” said Shaynna, who called the style modern colonial. The judges approved of the striped wallpaper and blend of contemporary with traditional. However, Shaynna would have liked to see consistent use of metals throughout this room and the rest of the house. Overall, it got good reviews. “I just feel at home,” said Marty. “It feels coastal and beachy.”

Score: 27/30

Tied 4th place: Ricky and Haydn

The use of bunk beds in this bedroom was good in theory. “There’d be no holiday house without some bunk beds,” said Darren. But it quickly turned into ‘bunkbedgate’ for Ricky and Haydn, as both Marty and Shaynna weren’t happy with the layout of the room and where the bunk beds were, on the wall next to the door. “It’s an issue for me,” said Shaynna. “It’s a good room, it’s not a great room,” added Marty, “And we’ve just seen great rooms.” While Shaynna wouldn’t even give them that. “I don’t even think it’s a good room. I think the wardrobe is the hero. The rest of it needs to be fixed.” The lack of heating or cooling was a problem too.

Score: 22/30

Tied 4th place: Kylie and Brad

After a “disaster” of a black bathroom in the previous week, Kylie and Brad tried to rein in the use of black. Unfortunately, the pivot still wasn’t in the right direction. “It feels like Art Deco, but it’s not working because it’s not an Art Deco place,” said Shaynna. In agreement, Darren felt the style didn’t match the coastal location. On the plus side, Marty thought it wasn’t as “intense” as their bathroom. “This is palatable, this is marketable,” he said. The couple got points for putting in a fan, but the judges still wanted to see if Kylie could stay true to her style in a marketable way.

Score: 22/30

Tune into The Block 2024 on Sundays at 7pm and Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Take a tour of all The Block holiday houses so far

Week 1: Main bathroom reveals

Week 2: Guest bedroom reveals

Week 3: Main ensuite reveals

Week 4: Kids bedroom reveals

Week 5: Main bedrooms and walk-in robe reveals

Week 6: Kitchen reveals

Week 7: Guest ensuite reveals

Week 8: Living and dining reveals

Week 9: Office and rumpus room reveals

Week 10: Laundry and guest bedroom reveals

Week 11: Backyard and pool reveals

Week 12: Front yard and facade reveals

In case you missed it:

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Timeless palette

Before we renovated, the bedrooms were just a bit modern for us, so we added in more heritage details to make them feel more homely and more authentic.

In our son’s bedroom and the guest bedroom, we went for a darker, earthier tone because the spaces are small and they don’t get much natural light. We would rather make the bedrooms feel cocooning than try to fake brightness with white light.

Decorating a kid’s bedroom

I ummed and ahhed about how to decorate my son’s bedroom. He’s two, but I don’t want to have to redecorate every couple of years so I – controversially – went for quite a grown-up scheme. His bedroom, along with the guest bedroom downstairs, is dark for most of the day so I chose a muddy grey wall paint that feels calming and cocooning. No amount of white paint will make these rooms feel brighter! It actually has the opposite effect, making them look stark. Accents of burnt orange and olive green bring richness, and timber and wicker pieces add more warmth.

Reclaiming bedroom storage space

Our bedroom however was completely rebuilt. We used to have a balcony but we never used it. Instead, in our bedroom renovation plans we decided to reclaim the floor space into our bedroom and create a gorgeous daybed surrounded by storage.

Speaking of storage, I’m obsessed with my wardrobes! They’re actually Kaboodle kitchen pantries and we fitted them with clothing rods. I love a great design hack, especially when off-the-shelf items look custom.

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