Comments on: The Block 2022 Bathroom Reveals: Tile Terror and The Team That Should Have Won

By: Fleur

Fleur — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:39:53 +0000

100% with you Chris!! Should have been R&R for the win! All bathrooms had standout elements, to their credit. Although too many of them had too many hero’s imho. But Ryan & Rachael nailed a beautiful timeless, elegant and functional bathroom.
Need you on the judges panel!

By: Cathie

Cathie — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:38:11 +0000

I’m with you Chris- didn’t love the boys tiles and it would drive me nuts too. I loved Rachel and Ryan’s bathroom and honestly thought it would win. Sarah Jane’s was the next favourite.

By: Dee

Dee — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:23:27 +0000

I agree that R&R had the winning bathroom. But maybe they manipulate the scores each week to share the money?!?! The Block needs you! You would be a brilliant judge!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:01:04 +0000

I can’t understand with all the money spent on these houses, why the toilet in the ensuites can’t be separated in the room so someone can use the bathroom while someone is using the toilet. We are building at the moment and that was one of our must do’s.

By: Lillien Curtis

Lillien Curtis — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:00:59 +0000

My overall thoughts. I could not comprehend the confusing win. It was too busy with conflicting finishes. Maybe the same rustic tile in a simpler pattern may have worked. Clawfoot baths belong in a Victorian period home. Too much gaudy and gold for me. The pendant light I felt was more in keeping in a hallway. TLC choice was calm, balanced and staged for the broader market. Question: Did all use heated towel rails and exhaust fans. To me that is essential for any bathroom. Nothing like stepping out of a shower/bath and cocooning yourself in a warm towel.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:55:51 +0000

I’m never a fan of blue in a bathroom so Tom and Sarah Jane did not have me at ‘hello’. Nor did I like their chandelier, and I am usually very much a chandelier girl! It looked too 1980s era so I was surprised to hear it was restored from elsewhere in the house. It should have stayed there. Also, why was their shower screen so short?
Dylan and Jenny lost me with the shower in a box in the corner. Also I agree the gold on those bath feet needs tarnishing, though a bath under a window does look good, hope that window is double glazed. Brrr.
I liked the symmetry in Rachel and Ryan’s bath/shower area, quite commanding. And I loved the rustic wooden vanity, yes, that screams modern country to me, and warmth in an otherwise cold room. Their tile choice is lovely too.
As for Ankur and Sharon, yuck, style murder scene, nothing to see here, move along folks.
I did like Omar and Oz’s room; agree though it was too many finishes in the one space vying for attention. Just the floor tiles and VJ panelling or just the herringbone and plain plaster and non-patterned floor tiles. I actually loved the rustic herringbone wall tiles so I’d go the latter (plain floor and plain plaster) but there needs to be another element of ‘imperfect’ styling choice for a little balance…prettier mirrors, vanity or bowls? The tap ware is a gorgeous finish though, maybe that would be enough. Nah. I’d want different mirrors that don’t look like a medicine cabinet.
As always thanks for the reading giggles, Chris.

By: Lyndall

Lyndall — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:20:08 +0000

I’m not watching this season of The Block but I’m living for your post each week! If this is as good as Garcelle and Sutton then clearly I need to jump on board…those 2 ladies are saviours!!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:46:08 +0000

The judges comments about the WC being at the door in Ankur and Sharon’s bathroom is a valid point but the boys Oz and Omar had the same and i find it very poor bathroom design. Also do not like the brown edges on their tiles. Personally I like Dylan’s and Jenny’s especially the layout.

By: Karen G

Karen G — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:27:36 +0000

I agree 100% Chris with your review. I loved Rachel & Ryan’s bathroom and feel it should complement the “country lodge” house style they mentioned last week. I’m hoping that the “lodge” vibe they’re going for has some modern colonial elements to it. As for Omar & Oz, I felt their herringbone tiles would be more suited to a Mediterranean Boho style with terracotta tiles or timber floors.

By: Erika and Russ

Erika and Russ — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:48:10 +0000

Yep we are with you. Those tiles need Gumption!