From structural and architectural to a dash of Moroccan inspo, here is how to shop the looks from “the best kitchens on The Block NZ so far”
Shop the looks from The Block NZ kitchen and dining rooms
“Kitchens sell houses” were the words ingrained into The Block NZ teams’ heads by host Mark Richardson at the start of kitchen and dining room week.
For the boys, it was their chance to prove their risky design choices so far had an endgame. Their architectural kitchen with baton feature wall, graphic neon feature lights and ample storage impressed the judges.
Gizzy Hard, Amy and Stu, performed to their usual high standard and yellow colour theme.
The judges felt Chlo and Em could have done a bit more to their Moroccan inspired space in terms of storage, but were impressed by their dining set up – all it needed was a rug.
More-is-more couple Claire and Agni chose a statement marble bench top, yellow walls and a slice of wooden cabinetry.
With four completely different kitchen and dining room layout and designs, there’s plenty of inspiration to take from these rooms. Below we’ve rounded up some quick tips on how to create a kitchen for entertaining, plus check out our shopping mood boards to get The Block NZ looks.
How to create the ultimate entertainers kitchen
- A large and generous kitchen island will provide the perfect spot for guests to gather around and socialise while you whip up some cocktails.
- Create open and easy flow from the kitchen to the dining and living space so the party lives on in each room.
- Get smart with tech-savvy upgrades like wi-fi controlled appliances.
- Make space for a butlers pantry. It gives you extra storage, and a place to hide dirty dishes when guests are over.
- Ensure you find seating with the right balance of style and comfort, you want the space to look good but you also want your guests to be able to sit for hours.
- Install speakers. Whether you’re just cooking on a Wednesday night, or entertaining on a Saturday, a little bit of background music is always a nice touch.
Scroll through our gallery below for commentary from the judges and to see how where to shop the best pieces.
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Watch the judges’ comments
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Custom cabinetry and feature tiles in Amy and Stu’s kitchen.
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A smaller lounge and extra storage space also sits to the side of the kitchen.
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Shop the look:
- Kenza floor rug $829 from Freedom
- Daintree dining chair $199 from Freedom
- Daintree Carver chair $229 from Freedom
- Palm Springs sofa $1399 from Freedom
- Paffoni Ringo high spout sink mixer in matt black $569 from Mico Bathrooms
- Resene Maunka Honey
- Resene Alabaster
- Shades Yellow Gloss tiles $99.50/per m2 from BOSCH
- Sorrento dinner set in rose $109 from Freedom
- Stilts side table in dia natural/black $119 from Freedom
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Watch the judges’ comments
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The judges loved the use of colour in the dining and kitchen area.
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The spacious kitchen is the perfect entertaining area.
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Shop the look:
- Resene Sante Fe
- Resene Alabaster
- Limgo Lace bowl large $19.95 from Freedom
- Nigella ceiling lights $129 each from Freedom
- Desert Architecture framed art $499.99 from A&C Homestore
- Todd dining table $799 from Freedom
- Irving Carver chair $249 from Freedom
- Kapalua I framed artwork $99 from Freedom
- Kapalua II framed artwork $99 from Freedom
- Malmo Sync Chrome Arosa Oak flooring $69 per sqm from Carpet Court
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Watch the judges’ comments
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Claire and Agni chose a large marble tile to feature on their kitchen island.
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Mustard yellow walls give the dining room some “pop”.
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Shop the look:
- Resene Double Alabaster
- Resene Bardot
- Sink bowl Burns & ferrall Elleci Tekno $794.43 from PlaceMakers
- Marvel Stat Machia A marble tile $379/50/m2 from Tile Space
- Macro bar stool $49.95 from Freedom
- Sink Mizer Vixen Retractable $446 from PlaceMakers
- Wharf dining table $1299 from Freedom
- Wharf bench $599 from Freedom
- Saddle dining chair $149 from Freedom
- Madras floor rug $349 from Freedom
- Quick-Step impressive saw cut oak grey flooring $89.95 per sqm from Carpet Court
- Framed print Highland Friend Grey $450 from Shut The Front Door
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Watch the judges’ comments
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Ben and Tom’s kitchen wowed the judges with its wooden baton feature and LED light strips.
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Shop the look:
- The Sunday velvet blue armchair with brass legs $995 from Me & My Trend
- Scoop dining chair with sleigh leg $179 from Freedom
- Alps dining table $999 from Freedom
- Alps bench $399 from Freedom
- Resene Half Sea Fog
- Caesarstone benchtop from PlaceMakers
- Cabinetry Matt Noir from PlaceMakers
- Inca sink mixer $789 from PlaceMakers
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