The Block 2025: Kids' Bedroom Reveals

Emma and Ben created two very different children’s spaces: a moody, tactile teenage boys’ room and a soft, whimsical twin girls’ room. 

The teenage space leaned into depth of colour with dark navy wallpaper, layered textures and bold detailing. While Marty wasn’t convinced, Shaynna and Darren both praised the richness and how it felt anchored in Daylesford’s aesthetic. The girls’ room was a shift in tone: lighter, softer and instantly marketable, according to Marty, with Darren describing it as having “something really special.” 

For the boys’ room, Emma and Ben used the Abacus pendant as a wall light! With it’s sculptural design and varying-sized orbs of light arranged in a striking vertical drop, it was perfect for their bedside lighting. Its form and finish worked with the room’s bold textures, adding an architectural edge. 

In the girls’ space, they used a trio of Amore pleated pendants to bring gentle, diffused light over the beds, paired with the Lora table lamp to echo the pleated texture. The combination created a layered scheme that we absolutely loved! 

Han and Can’s winning combination this week included a cloud-shaped bedhead and a pastel nursery that divided the judges. Marty praised the standout appeal for photography, while Shaynna felt the overall look tipped into “too much.” The second room, with its playful curves and Wes Anderson-inspired palette, earned recognition for its boldness and design risks. 

In their teenager’s space, Han and Can also opted for the Abacus pendant, but in aged brass with frosted glass orbs - a softer interpretation that suited their palette. 

The nursery featured the Reid 3-light drop pendant, delivering light with opal glass shades for a calm, even glow. Accent and ambient layers came from a Teeny LED rechargeable monkey light, plus discreet MFL strip lighting to highlight joinery details. 

Britt and Taz responded to last week’s feedback by going bigger and bolder, winning this week’s reveals! Their first room featured a custom wall detail inspired by Daylesford’s rolling hills, styled in warm terracotta and soft salmon. The second was a refined neutral scheme elevated by playful touches - from whimsical wallpaper to a subtle sports theme - earning praise for feeling timeless without being juvenile. 

In their twin space, we couldn’t get enough of how the Frida gypsum table lamp brought in that sculptural silhouette and tactile clay finish - the perfect partner for the room’s earthy tones. In the second room, the Lora lamp offered the kind of gentle, diffused bedside lighting we love, blending seamlessly into the neutral palette and deepening the sense of calm. 

Sonny and Alicia’s first room showcased plaid blue wallpaper and equestrian-inspired styling - a confident nod to heritage and local character. Their second, a blush-toned bedroom, leaned more adult in feel, a choice the judges questioned given the kids’ room brief. 

The Jaxon table lamp was a standout in the plaid blue room, its bronze finish tying in perfectly with timber accents and vintage portraiture. 

For their more sophisticated second space, they selected the Denver lamp in bronze and sepia glass for a luxe note, along with the Amore pleated wall bracket, which Shaynna singled out as a highlight. The mix brought both elegance and warmth to the scheme. 

Robby and Matt delivered one bright, playful kids’ room that charmed the judges, and another that…well, became the subject of a light-hearted roast from the panel. The latter’s styling choices leaned unintentionally into “grandparent guest room” territory, proving just how tricky balance can be in kids’ spaces. 

Their lighting choices, however, brought considered layering. Mulberry clay table lamps on the bedsides added earthy warmth, paired with the Bennett floor lamp in walnut for an extra ambient layer (and while they work beautifully together, we agree with Marty that they not be styled right next to each other!). Quirky accents came via the Sadie LED heart lamp and a Neon II rainbow lamp, injecting fun and personality into the mix. 

Kids’ rooms are about more than colour and furniture - lighting plays a huge role in shaping how these spaces feel and function. From the sculptural drama of the Abacus pendant to the soft elegance of pleated linen shades, the right choice can tie a design together, support daily routines, and create a sense of magic that lasts well beyond childhood.