The Block 2025: Main Ensuite Reveals

Emma and Ben leaned into refinement this week, layering deep maroon tones with natural timber. The standout feature? A double-head shower framed by a graceful curve that had the judges in awe. 

“Wow,” said Shaynna, taking in the richness of the space. “It envelopes you.” Darren praised the room’s considered detailing, while Marty called it “bold but not tacky.” 

The only critique? A lack of overhead lighting, particularly around the vanity where functionality matters most. This is the team that missed out on setting the mood – they didn’t take full advantage of their on-call lighting designer this week! This beautiful space is a reminder of just how important it is to consult with lighting experts to nail both style and usability. Need help with your own lighting plan? Explore Beacon Design Studio [https://www.beaconlighting.com.au/design] 

Emma and Ben chose the MFL by Masson Artisan wall bracket in bronze with Spanish alabaster, a piece that added warmth beside the vanity mirror. Paired with subtle MFL strip lighting, it created a soft glow that balanced beautifully against the bold tiles. 

Han and Can went all in this week - and it paid off. Their hero piece, a burnt orange resin bathtub, stopped the judges in their tracks.  

From the matching resin basins to peach VJ panelling, the space felt like a high-end Daylesford spa. Shaynna admired their bravery, noting how risky such bold choices can be without careful execution, while Darren called the bathroom “theatre, drama, entertainment.” 

To balance that drama, Han and Can used three Made By Mayfair Luella wall brackets in brass with alabaster, interspersed between their double vanity mirrors. The brass finish tied in beautifully with the warm palette, while the alabaster softened the glow. Combined with MFL strip lighting, the effect was bold, yet serene and spa-like - a winning move in every sense. 

Inspired by Daylesford’s spa culture, Britt and Taz delivered a bathroom with a spacious wet area and serene palette. The judges, however, were divided. Shaynna felt the layout created “drama of space, not colour,” while Marty worried the split layout made the room feel smaller than it was. Darren, on the other hand, admired the generous vanity and sense of calm. 

Britt and Taz kept their scheme light and natural, leaning into texture. The Traviato wall sconce in travertine brought a grounding element beside the vanity, its stone surface adding depth and tactility. With MFL LED strip lighting layered in, the space had an understated glow that complemented their tranquil palette. 

Sonny and Alicia’s risk this week wasn’t just their olive-green concrete bath -it was also rerouting the ensuite through the walk-in robe. The bath itself was a showstopper: tactile, sculptural, and “absolute heaven,” according to Shaynna. 

Darren felt the pair had softened their mid-century Western leanings, resulting in a room that was calm, timeless, and undeniably luxurious. 

MFL strip lighting ensured the room felt softly illuminated, while the MFL Artisan bronze and Spanish alabaster wall bracket over the bath elevated the space with an extra layer of luxury - proof that a single well-placed fitting can change the tone of a whole room. 

Robby and Mat’s ensuite wowed Darren from the moment he saw the grasscloth wallpaper. Layered with 3,000 tiles, the room felt textural, detailed, and “very international” - the kind of bathroom you’d expect in a luxury hotel. Shaynna loved the tactile tiles, and even though she questioned the muted palette, she praised the quality of their choices. 

Robby and Mat opted for custom tri-colour downlights, ensuring the lighting scope is flexible and functional, while MFL strip lighting brought in softness and atmosphere. It was a scheme designed to highlight materiality - letting the tiles and finishes shine. 

This week’s ensuites showed that strong planning and materials set the tone, and lighting either supports that intent or exposes the gaps. Where task and ambient layers were balanced - think alabaster wall lights at the vanity, strip lighting to lift joinery, and adjustable downlights - the rooms felt resolved. Where overhead light was missing, function slipped. The winning spaces proved it’s not about more light, but the right light in the right place.