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Week 2: Britt and Taz
The room: Kids bedrooms
Cash spent: $16,970 (Budget: $15,000)
Score: 28/30 (first place).
“It’s very chic,” said Darren Palmer. “It’s a very well planned and well-executed room full of whimsy and play.”
Britt and Taz’s winning pair of childrens rooms combined charm and whimsy with a nod to Daylesford.
WA police officers and parents Britt and Taz created a winning couple of rooms; one designed to suit a teen girl and the other targeted at two younger boys.
The standout feature was a 3D curved feature wall in the first room, inspired by the rolling hills of Daylesford and incorporating the bedhead. The couple chose a warm colour palette, using a terracotta tone as the base. “Yum, I love that a lot,” said Darren Palmer as soon as he entered the room. “It’s exactly the right tone and colour. It’s beautifully done.”
The second room was designed for two younger boys, with Britt and Taz opting for twin beds anchored by a checked wallpaper feature wall and a small curved desk. The bedhead was also wallpaper in a complementary tone. With carpet on both floors, the rooms exuded a soft, comfortable feel.
“These guys have got class,” said Shaynna approvingly. “It’s beautiful”.
As part of their win, Britt and Taz secured $175,000 worth of high-end appliances for their kitchen and laundry, which will no doubt make a difference to those rooms later in the series. It was a big week on The Block for the couple, who also won Scotty Cam’s award for effort, securing five of the sought-after pot plants from the Bunnings Garden Shed.
Design tip
Don’t be afraid to layer rugs on top of carpet, especially in high-traffic areas such as kids rooms. Choose a neutral carpet and add some hard-wearing fun rugs over the top for extra hardiness.
What colour paint did they use?
The colours that Britt and Taz used in their kids bedrooms are Tiger White, Hot Jam and Mollusk Shell by British Paints.
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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.