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Week 6: Emma and Ben

The room: Rumpus room

Cash spent: $22,269 (Budget: $10,000)

Score: 28/30 (second place)

“The green ceiling is phenomenal,” said Shaynna Blaze. “I love it. You feel like you are being hugged in this room in a really beautiful way and it’s all to do with colour.”

A modern living room featuring a large abstract painting on the wall, a brown leather sofa with cushions, an armchair, a wooden side table, and a floor lamp. A bookshelf with books and decorative items stands nearby. The room has soft lighting and curtains covering the windows.

Emma and Ben created a cocoon-like living space that combined texture with bold colour choices.


Emma and Ben created a moody, textural space in their rumpus room, designed as a second living space, with a curated, careful design that embodied rich colours and brave choices.

Sadly just pipped at the post this week, the couple went big on colour, cocooning the room with a dark and earthy olive green ceiling (‘Hidden Grove’ by British Paints) that matched the walls. A floor-to-ceiling bookcase was layered on a dark herringbone timber floor and offset with a softly textured wallpaper in a calming rose shade.

The showstopping piece was a large artwork taking centre stage, balanced by a wall-mounted TV and luxe leather lounge.

A modern living room with a green ceiling and light-colored walls, featuring a large window with sheer white curtains. The space includes a brown leather sofa with cushions, a green armchair, and two wooden coffee tables—one holding a tray with a bottle of wine and two glasses. A flat-screen TV is mounted above a wooden media console, and two abstract paintings hang above the sofa. A textured rug covers part of the floor.

“I love the wallpaper; I love their paintwork – there is nothing to fault, even with their styling,” said Shaynna Blaze. “It is perfection.”

Darren Palmer congratulated the couple on creating a room that not only looked beautiful, but was also cost effective, choosing an affordable bookcase and using paint to create the design drama.

“This is the room to nail – and they have nailed it,” added Marty Fox.

A modern living room featuring a brown leather sofa with assorted cushions, two round wooden coffee tables, and an abstract painting on the wall. Two smaller abstract artworks hang above the sofa. A bookshelf is in the corner, and a green armchair sits to the right.

Design tip

Dark timber flooring adds an element of sophistication and elegance to a room (and can be effective at hiding dirt). Ideal for media rooms, dark floors can also absorb light and heat, which helps to make a space feel cosier and warmer. 

 

What colour paint did they use?

The paint colour that Emma and Ben used in their rumpus room was ‘Hidden Grove’ by British Paints.

 

Create the look yourself with these D.I.Y. projects

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DIY timber-look feature wall

 

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.