The Block 2025: Main Bedroom and Walk-In Wardrobe Reveals

From the moment the judges walked in, Marty could see buyers falling in love with this space. A large walk-in, a generous bedroom with spectacular views, and a central fireplace created what he called “an entire beautiful piece.” 

Shaynna was equally impressed by their brave use of burgundy. “It’s a hard colour to make work,” she noted, “but Emma and Ben nailed it.” 

The atmosphere was rich and moody, with every detail – from joinery to lighting – reinforcing the sense of luxury. Though, in true Block fashion, there was also a memorable blooper moment: when Marty demonstrated how the bedside pendants were hung too far forward, he bumped his head. To his credit, he laughed it off, helping us out by showcasing just how solid and well-made the lights are! Still, it was a good reminder that bedside pendants work best tucked back toward the wall, outside of the movement zone. 

Emma and Ben crafted a warm, layered sanctuary with a suite of considered lighting. The Fjord small drop pendant in black concrete punctuates the space, contrasting beautifully with the plush finishes. Opposite the bed, they selected the Copenhagen floor lamp. Combined with the Bridge travertine pendant in the WIR and Jones LED sconces, the look is grounded, textural and timeless.  

Fresh off their ensuite win, Han and Can carried big energy into bedroom week – but their bold risk didn’t quite land. The striking Santiago Blue wall colour dominated the space, and the judges weren’t shy about their dislike. 

“Oh my God!” Marty exclaimed. “I hate it. I absolutely hate it. I actually want to vomit.” 

Ouch. 

Darren and Shaynna agreed the blue overwhelmed what was otherwise a well-resolved room. Still, there were positives: the bench seat, the Bromley artworks and the layering of soft sheers all earned praise. 

If colour divided the judges, the lighting helped bring balance back. The Avenue tall drop pendants in brass introduced elegance and verticality, their slim silhouettes hanging clear of movement zones (a win after House 1’s pendant drama!). Paired with MFL gypsum wall lights and discreet strip lighting, the scheme provided the right mix of ambient glow and accent detailing.  

Britt and Taz shook up the floorplan, repositioning the bed to frame the view and creating dual entries into their robe. The payoff was immediate: as Darren put it, the judges felt they were “walking in on a cloud.” 

The neutral palette, anchored by a soft gold wallpaper, was called refined and sophisticated – a calm, elevated take on modern country. 

But not everything landed. Shaynna questioned the pendant placement, noting they felt disconnected. That’s not a direct quote – to be fair, her comments were a little more...honest. While not her favourite detail, it’s worth acknowledging that the Amore pendants themselves are stunning: pleated white linen shades with brass accents, scaled to create rhythm and soft texture. Just make sure you hang yours far lower so you can enjoy the detail! 

Lighting layered beautifully here. Though we agree they were hung too high, the Amore pendants added sculptural play, while the Lora bedside lamp introduced a tactile ribbed base that quietly echoed the room’s detailing.  Together, these choices created a space that was soft, inviting and serene – a cocoon of light and texture. 

Sonny and Alicia took one of their biggest risks yet, with a reworked floorplan and a dramatic hallway-style entry. The gamble paid off – the judges were wowed. 

We were delighted to hear high praise of the lighting layout in this room. “This is the best we’ve seen today,” Darren said, praising the lighting plan as “spot on.” Spotlights highlighted the artwork, strip lighting highlighted the end of the bed rather than the head, and even the skylight alcove was subtly lit. 

Marty summed it up best: “It’s calming, sophisticated, very different to the other rooms.” 

Here, lighting became part of the architecture. The MFL Titan spotlight angled perfectly to highlight artwork, introducing gallery-like drama. Recessed downlights offered crisp functionality, while the Orion twin wall light in bronze and sepia glass warmed the corner. The balance of ambient, task and accent light was considered and layered, making this one of the week’s standout lighting schemes. 

Robby and Mat approached this week with quiet confidence – and a custom four-poster bed that wowed the judges. Darren praised its craftsmanship and the way it tied into the timber palette, which he described as “Australiana in the best way.” 

The oversized wardrobe felt more like a dressing room, complete with a makeup station and generous storage. 

The Abacus pendant brought vertical drama, its glowing glass spheres introducing visual drama. Amore wall sconces flanked the bed, diffusing soft light across the textural walls. In the dressing room, the Abacus reappeared as a linear pendant, tying the spaces together beautifully. Layered with the discreet Kings wall bracket, the result was a calm yet characterful suite. 

This week showed just how much main bedrooms and walk-in robes rely on lighting to deliver both atmosphere and functionality. Pendants that double as sculpture, sconces that flatter textured walls, and subtle strip lighting in robes all made these rooms feel richer, more resolved.