Week 3 Main Bedroom and WIR reveal

It was the biggest room of the season so far as the teams tackled the main bedroom and walk-in robe. Houses 1, 2 and 3 each had around 40sqm to complete, with the bedroom at the rear of the top floor, while downtown Houses 4 and 5 each had around 31sqm, with bedrooms opening onto the backyard.

Winner: Lisa and Rosco, House 3 

“They’ve got these touchpoints that add luxury and they’ve done it in a really controlled palette,” said Judge Darren Palmer.

Lisa and Rosco recovered from their previous week with a stunningly (and winning) elegant main bedroom and walk-in robe that the judges loved.

After last week’s disaster when the couple didn’t finish, the WA couple got organised this week and pre-ordered all of their materials from Bunnings, to make sure the worksite ran smoothly. It proves that part of the success on The Block is actually about good project management.

Lisa designed the room to be calming – “a sanctuary”, she said. She introduced a curved wall element behind the bed to act as a lighting source and a bedhead and added curves to the bulkhead. A neutral tonal palette focused on creating interest through textural differences.

Shaynna loved the curved wall behind the bed, which she felt reflected the beachside location. “It’s hard to fault.”

The couple inherited the walk-in robe design from Courtney and Sev, who ordered the timber toned cabinetry in week 1, so they decided to embrace that aesthetic, reflecting the  warm timbers in the bedroom. The wardrobe included a light-filled make-up area, plus a stone-topped central island.

The judges felt the design of a quiet luxury robe, with coastal detailing, natural light, limed plaster on the walls and ceiling, practical bedside choices and a controlled palette was close to perfect.

Not all products in these images were supplied by Bunnings. These images include various other brands and suppliers that provided product to The Block in 2026.

Design tip

When it comes to bedside tables, practicality should always trump aesthetics. Make sure your choices include drawers for storage.

House 1: Adam and Jolene

“It does complement the other two rooms completed, but it’s elevated, which is what you want to see in the main bedroom,” said Judge Marty Fox.

Bolder design decisions and a spectacular rendered wall created a luxurious main bedroom for the SA couple

Adam and Jolene in House 1 decided to be bolder and braver with their style choices this week after feedback from the judges, with Jolene shifting toward a richer natural palette inspired by the outdoor landscape, adding green, bark tones and dusty pinks.

The couple included a recessed wall with an archway behind the bedhead and shelves, but the highlight of the room was a curved timber-clad wall, which was paired with a rammed-earth style finish as a feature wall, an effect that judge Darren Palmer called “absolutely divine”.

The timber both elevated the space and separated the bedroom from the adjoining ensuite and walk-in-robe. “The foundations of their palette and their tone is bang on,” said Marty Fox.

In their walk-in robe, the couple opted for timber-fronted wardrobe doors and lots of storage as well as a built-in dressing table. Cleverly located LED lighting illuminated the inside of the cupboards, which included hanging space, drawers and even a shoe rack. A marble-topped island bench with ample drawer storage was centrally located in the room, offering a place to rest as well as being a feature.

Not all products in these images were supplied by Bunnings. These images include various other brands and suppliers that provided product to The Block in 2026. 

Design tip

Timber panelling reflects the return to mid-century design and is an affordable way to elevate a space. Installing the slats vertically can also help to elongate a room and make the ceiling seem higher.

House 2: Chantel and Wyatt 

“I love, love, love all of that – the bed, the cushioning, the bedhead – the simplicity of it,” said Judge Darren Palmer.

Gold Coast couple Chantel and Wyatt wowed the judges with an elegant main bedroom where texture was the hero.

There were curvaceous forms everywhere in Chantel and Wyatt’s quiet and luxurious main bedroom and walk-in robe.

A generous arch behind the bedhead was matched by an arched entrance. White sconce wall lights on either side provided subtle light, with a spectacular circular overhead travertine light adding the finishing touch. The soft textured Venetian plaster walls complemented the marble side tables, with a rug underfoot to “cosy it up a bit”, according to Chantel.

An understated neutral palette was overlaid with textural elements throughout for depth and interest. The judges praised their bedroom for its simplicity, high-standard Venetian plaster and strong response to the brief, as well as the execution and painting of the room.

“This will shoot incredibly well,” said Marty Fox. “It will bring people to the home. This is minimalist, it’s architectural, it’s not overdone.”

The light and bright walk-in robe included white cabinetry with cream carpet underfoot, along with a stone-topped central island. “The amount of storage is brilliant,” said Shaynna Blaze.

Not all products in these images were supplied by Bunnings. These images include various other brands and suppliers that provided product to The Block in 2026.

Design tip

A pair of sconce lights is ideal for bedrooms, as they offer subtle illumination that can help with bedside reading or ambiance without harsh overhead lights.

House 4: Courtney and Sev

“Love the bedhead, love the bed and the detail with the inset into the floor – stunning,” Judge Darren Palmer.

It wasn’t the best week for Courtney and Sev after their unfinished main bedroom let them down in terms of execution and finish.

It was a tough week for the best friends from Brisbane, who failed to finish their room, after being perhaps a little over-ambitious with their plans

House 4’s main bedroom is located on the ground floor, leading out to the backyard and pool area. Sev designed a luxurious retreat, with a coffered ceiling as the hero, matched by a custom carpet inlay as a centrepiece underfoot, a detail approved by the judges.

The walls echoed the subtle texture, with toned down neutral wallpaper. “It’s going to look amazing, “ said site manager Courtney when she oversaw the installation. A curved fabric bedhead custom-made by Sev, added interest, along with a statement curved fireplace.

The fireplace had been the sticking point for the girls during the week as structural issues meant they had to rip the wall down behind the fireplace and redo the installation. Sev also completed the tiled surround of the fireplace herself, with her inexperience showing through a lack of finish and a poor execution.

The calm and classic joinery in the adjoining wardrobe matched the details to create a cohesive palette.

Design tip

Tiling and grouting can be a D.I.Y. job, but it requires a lot of practice to get it right. Start with a small private space such as a laundry and work your way up to larger and more public areas.

House 5: Rick and Tayla

“I do love the colour, and I do love the curve here,” said Judge Shaynna Blaze. “It’s beautiful.”

Builder Rick and daughter Tayla showed a growing sense of style and sophistication in their main bedroom and walk-in robe.

Rick and Tayla impressed the judges with skylights, a soaring ceiling, herringbone timber flooring (much praised by the judges), architectural curves, warm Venetian plaster and strong artwork.

The father and daughter duo showed their developing skills in terms of styling and execution, with Rick and Tayla completing their main bedroom and walk-in robe in time for the judging – for the first time this season.

Reflecting the trend of the moment, Tayla chose curves to soften the room, finished off with a white venetian plaster finish – a detail that judge Shaynna Blaze called “luxury”.

An oversized headboard anchored the room, while a built-in fireplace provided warm in real terms, as well as aesthetic ones.

Rick and Tayla had some issues with their curtain length (they forgot to double-check the measurements), but they gained praise for their remote-controlled block-out blinds, which could make the whole space sleep-worthy.

Not all products in these images were supplied by Bunnings. These images include various other brands and suppliers that provided product to The Block in 2026.

Design tip

Block-out roller blinds are a good choice for bedrooms because they are easy to use and can be tucked away during the day for a streamlined appearance.