The Block 2026 guest bedroom reveals have kicked off the new season, with contestants opting for quiet luxury and layered neutrals over bold color and trend-driven decorating. This shift is noticeable, as most teams leaned into calm, timeless interiors, which, for the most part, worked. The first room reveal will earn the winner more than just $10,000 dollars, as it’s also the house decider challenge.
Week One Results
Courtney and Sev won the House Decider challenge with their guest bedroom, which felt like a sigh of relief for the judges. “Now we’re talking,” said Marty Fox. “This is really engaging your senses.” The room’s architectural decisions, such as the ruched wall bedhead and sweeping curved timber ceiling, make it stand out without relying on expensive-looking objects.
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The tonal palette creates a space where guests instantly want to unwind. However, the color palette is very safe, and a single unexpected artwork or statement piece could have made it more memorable. The Home Beautiful rating for this room is ★★★★.
Other Contestants’ Results
Adam and Jolene’s guest bedroom was ranked second, with the judges scoring it highly for its attention to detail and warmth. However, it feels a touch familiar and doesn’t quite have the memorable design moment that separates great rooms from winning ones. They received a Home Beautiful rating of ★★★½.
Chantel and Wyatt came in third place, but their traditional styling didn’t land with the judges. “The room simply isn’t hitting the brief,” they agreed. Chantel and Wyatt’s room received a Home Beautiful rating of ★★½.
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Design Takeaways
One thing that’s clear from the first week’s results is that quiet luxury is a difficult design aesthetic to pull off. While some teams, like Courtney and Sev, managed to create a space that feels expensive without relying on expensive-looking objects, others struggled to balance their designs. They’ll need to find ways to add more personality and memorable design moments to their rooms without sacrificing the calm, timeless feel that the judges are looking for.
It’s also worth noting that the judges’ feedback is not just about the design itself, but also about how it relates to the brief and the house facade. Teams that can successfully incorporate these elements into their designs will likely have an advantage in the competition.
