The Block 2024: Kylie and Brad’s House Tour

Kylie and Brad’s styling and color palette (read: black on black) aren’t always a hit, but that was definitely the case in their winning living and dining room. The enormous 70 square meter space (the largest ever) is dotted with green accents The Block) the Green Team earned two perfect 10s for the dramatic pendant light, cohesive feel, and fireplace. “It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but someone who likes licorice will love it,” Shaynna said.

Dark and dramatic, Kylie and Brad’s winning kitchen is truly an example of their signature black-on-black-on-black look, with Shaynna describing the space as “Tom Ford meets James Bond.” While the judges were initially concerned about an apparent lack of storage space, their concerns were quickly put to rest by the ultra-cool FurnSpin cabinets, which revealed hidden shelves in the bar and along the back wall.

With a golden coffered ceiling and a striking charred wooden wall, Kylie and Brad’s master bedroom is anything but boring – in a good way. Although the team didn’t win the room, they did receive high praise from the judges, with Darren particularly loving the ‘stylish, luxurious, sophisticated’ atmosphere.

The gold continues in quite a dramatic way into the walk-in closet where recessed lights illuminate an abundance of storage space and a vanity. “It’s like walking into a jewelry box,” says Darren.

Marble, charred wood cladding and many more black finishes (including a black freestanding bath) all come together in the atmospheric master suite. While Shaynna made it very clear she wasn’t on board the Art Deco train, Marty defended Kylie and Brad: “Philip Island isn’t just about the beach, you’re only two hours from Melbourne! For buyers looking at these properties, these guys are designing something that has broader appeal.

Despite curbing the monochrome style, Kylie and Brad’s guest room failed to impress the judges, with Shaynna describing the space as “a very old take on a modern Art Deco feel” and Marty suggesting the couple lose the fluffy pink throw and black square detail on the wall.

Located on the mezzanine floor, the hull and office space left the Green Team scratching their heads about how they would use the space. Unfortunately, the judges were also scratching their heads, especially when they saw the bench facing the glass railing. “Honestly, where that couch is, it feels like it’s a peep show,” Shaynna said. The judges weren’t fans of the team’s home office situation, nor their extra lounge space. “Ten out of ten for creating the most uncomfortable room we’ve seen this season,” Marty concluded rather cheekily.

In the mezzanine floor ensuitea mix of wooden tiles, black finishes and a striking pink sink made for quite an interesting palette. And while Darren loved it, Shaynna and Marty weren’t so sure. “I think the buyer, after seeing that kitchen, will feel like this is a whole different level when they come up. And it’s not a level up, it’s a level down,” Marty had noted.

Compared to the other homes on The BlockHouse 4 isn’t exactly kid-friendly, but after a Domain real estate expert suggested the couple have a children’s room in the map it was time to dial back the black and bring some fun. “They did it, this is where they need to be…It feels soft and light and bright…YES!” Darren exclaimed when he saw the triple bunk beds and the cute rocking chair.

Ah, yes, the bathroom that had everyone talking for all the wrong reasons this season. Decked out in black and even more black, Kylie and Brad’s large bathroom (the very first room reveal of the season) was far from a graceful entry into the sometimes harsh world of The Block. According to Marty, the only redeeming feature of the room is the skylight “because when I look at it, I don’t need to see anything else.”

During the “hell week” the teams were instructed to do their corridors as a guest jury member Neale Whitaker and while some other teams added storage space, Kylie and Brad added…another lounge area? The kids’ entryway/hangout area, decorated with Kylie’s painted surfboard and a few beanbags, left Neale confused. “I just think it’s a bit messy,” he noted.

Sleek and simple, the laundry room received a positive response from Marty and Darren, who complimented the hidden appliances and Dekton backsplash. However, Shaynna wasn’t sold on the functionality of the space and Marty certainly wasn’t impressed with the carefully chosen black and white pegs; “They’ve never won a black and white themed room!” Marty commented. “Their obsession with black and white must end!”

In a rather surprising move, Kylie and Brad decided to stick to their guns with their black and white palette last guest room. A striped wall and more black and white furniture left the judges confused. “How do you go about nailing some of the toughest rooms The Blockand then we walk up an entire mezzanine floor, that’s wrong?!” Marty asked.

Backyard week was far from easy for Kylie and Brad, with delivery delays and miscommunication issues putting the team under immense pressure. Fortunately, everything came together just before “the tools came down” and the couple was able to deliver a backyard with an above-ground pool, fire pit, sun deck and lawn, as planned. But that wasn’t enough for the judges, as guest judge and landscape guru Dave Franklin said, “It just doesn’t do anything for me at all.”