There was sage green, botanical wallpaper and feature LED handrails – here’s how to shop the looks from The Block NZ’s powder rooms, staircases and entrances
Where to shop The Block NZ entrances and powder rooms
This week The Block NZ teams finished the interior of their houses when they polished off their entrances, staircases and powder rooms. It was a busy week for all, but by the time host Mark Richardson called “tools down” on Saturday morning the four teams had managed to finish four very different spaces.
Amy and Stu proved once again they are a force to be reckoned with, taking out the win with a high score of 18. The judges were blown away by their choice of wallpaper for the powder room and loved the styling in the entrance.
The boys, Ben and Tom, were determined to continue their winning streak and take out the win again, but it wasn’t to be. Judge Jason Bonham shocked all the viewers on Sunday night with his temper tantrum over the boys’ choice of wooden shelves.
Queens of second place Chlo and Em maintained their title this week. They embraced colour with a sage entranceway and a pink bathroom with pale blue tiles.
Claire and Agni were plagued with penalties this week, but that wasn’t going to stop them from finishing. Their charcoal coloured entrance and mustard yellow staircase impressed the judges.
Whether it’s minimalist or Moroccan, tribal or beachy – there’s plenty of inspiration to take from these rooms. Below we’ve rounded up some quick tips on how to give your entrance a makeover, plus check out our shopping mood boards to help you get The Block NZ looks at home.
Shelley Ferguson’s 7 tips for giving your entrance a makeover
- Rock a coloured front door. In a small space there’s not much opportunity for impact, so work with what you’ve got.
- Make a statement with the flooring. People look down as they take shoes off, so they may as well enjoy it.
- Ensure there’s lighting. Whether it’s a feature pendant or a table lamp, this is the perfect way to give the space some layers.
- Get a console table. They create storage and add a visual wow factor. Add a tray or bowl for keys, a lamp for soft light and baskets for shoes underneath.
- Embrace art. It creates a focal point and reflects who you are.
- Add a mirror. Not only will it reflect light but it’s an integral addition for last minute outfit checks.
- Pop in a plant. They look right at home in the entrance way because they link the space to the outdoors.
Scroll through our gallery below for commentary from the judges and to see where to shop the best pieces.
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Watch the judges’ comments
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Amy and Stu’s entrance and powder room came out on top. The judges loved the polished plaster on the walls and their choice of tiles.
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Amy chose a bold wallpaper for the powder room, which the judges loved.
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Shop the look:
- Large Round Mirror $30 from Kmart
- Resene Rice Cake
- Rogue Foxtail Stem Zolin in pot $39.95 from Freedom
- Radial Floating Shelf $99.90 from Citta
- Glasshouse wallpaper from Resene
- Phoenix Rush matte black vessel mixer $389 from Mico
- Murphy Basket large $89 from Freedom
- Daisy Rug Jute Large $349 from Shut The Front Door
- Talia magazine basket $69.95 from Freedom
- Travertino cream matt tile $99.50/m2 from Tile Space
- Karndean Korlok Natural Blackbutt flooring $99/sqm from Carpet Court
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Watch the judges’ comments
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Despite loving these shelves in the kitchen, Jason couldn't stand them in the entrance. Kristina however thought they worked well.
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Ben and Tom were reluctant to use colour for their powder room, but in the end opted for the same yellow they had used in their lounge.
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Shop the look:
- Resene Half Sea Fog
- Resene Half Alabaster
- Beck 6 Coat Hook $64.95 from Freedom
- Resene Rob Roy
- Phoenix Vivid Slimline mixer $475 from Mico
- Phoenix Radii matte black finish toilet roll holder $53.08 from Mico
- Tempo Deco Object $2 from Freedom
- Malmo Nordic Storm carpet $37.25/sqm from Carpet Court
- Quick-Step Impressive White Varnished Oak flooring $89.95/sqm from Carpet Court
- Rogue Vanilla Orchid Leaf $29.95 from Freedom
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Watch the judges’ comments
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Judge Kristina Rapley loved the use of sage in the entrance and both she and Jason Bonham were impressed by the choice of tiles.
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The girls put a bit of colour into their powder room too.
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Shop the look:
- Resene Finch
- Resene Alabaster
- Microtiles Herringbone Azure Mosaic tile $65/sheet from Tile Space
- Resene Cashmere
- Large Round Mirror $30 from Kmart
- Phoenix Vivid Slimline mixer $335 from Mico
- Reign Soap Dispenser in white $29.95 from Freedom
- Nordic Islanda tile $109.50/m2 from Tile Space
- Layang Wall decor small black $69.95 from Freedom
- Hand Knotted Persian Rug in red $2499 from Aladdin Rugs
- Malmo Sync Chrome Arosa Oak flooring $69/sqm from Carpet Court
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Watch the judges’ comments
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Jason and Kristina thought the colour of the walls worked really well with the colour of the door.
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Their entrance connects to the powder room, laundry and garage.
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Shop the look:
- Resene Double Alabaster
- Resene Steam Roller
- Resene Good As Gold
- Living & Co Canvas Art Rainbow Zebra $20 from The Warehouse
- Phoenix Toi mixer $629 from Mico
- Ecoya Hand and Body Wash $29.95 from Freedom
- Jute Weave Mat in Navy $17 from Kmart
- Madras Floor Rug $349 from Freedom
- Quick-Step Impressive Saw Cut Oak Grey flooring $89.95/sqm from Carpet Court
- Living & Co Wall Mirror with shelf $29 from The Warehouse
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