The Block couple delivers another high scoring room.

The Block is back once again for its 21st year, officially marking the beginning of the 2025 season. Five teams have descended on the Victorian countryside town of Daylesford, one of Australia’s top weekend getaway destinations, to build five beautiful houses. For contestants Han and Can, this was a dream come true.

This week, they faced the immense task of designing the spaces at the rear of the house – a massive challenge that involved completing an alfresco area and shed. Some couples played it safe, others leaned on architectural details, while Han and Can opted to build an art studio as well as a tool shed, and an alfresco area with a Japanese garden. The young couple felt quietly confident that they could secure this week’s win, even going $20,000 over budget, but they were pipped at the post by Britt and Taz, who relegated them to second place by just half a point.

So what was their big mistake? Not listening to Foreman Dan who urged them to to go for something simple. It was obvious to the judges that their alfresco and shed areas weren’t finished, which was especially painful after they spent so much time on an art gallery that was deemed unnecessary. Ah, hindsight.

Tour Han and Can’s house from The Block

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Alfresco area

An area that was lacking in love, Han and Can’s outdoor space fell flat with the judges. Though a promising outdoor kitchen, well-appointed and with a strong colour scheme, it was incomplete. With missing tiles, scattered styling choices and strange layout, plus a Japanese garden that ended up being more of a headache than serene space, the impact was ultimately lost.

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Art studio & tool shed

Choosing to gamble on an art studio-meets-tool shed left the judges scratching their heads. While they acknowledged the ‘bougie’ styling, they felt it was a poor use of resources – especially since it was yet another unfinished space. With light-on styling choices compounding the issue, it’s little surprise Han and Can ended up at the bottom of the ladder.

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Garage

The monochrome garage, with the hexagon lighting system and black-and-white checkered flooring, gave the judges the all important impact, but would bringing the wow-factor in this one room be enough? The judges loved the layout and the colour palette, with Marty remarking that it would be hard for buyers to forget.

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Butler’s pantry

The checkered flooring continues in the walk-in butler’s pantry, where soft LED strip lights and warm chrome hardware give a subtle, welcoming glow. Another well-designed room according to the judges that was just lacking in some all-important storage – but it wasn’t a deal-breaker.

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Laundry

With a clear cohesion between rooms, the laundry offered more of the soft, warm palette that the judges loved, along with the “delicious” Dekton Targa benchtops that made the whole space feel sophisticated.

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Mud room

A beautiful yet functional mudroom, this delightful space perfectly meets the needs of family life with plenty of spaces to store the essentials. The light wood flooring pairs well with the neutral colour palette, and the layout is well though out. A “safe” design, the judges thought, who were perhaps looking for more of a wow-moment.

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Guest suite

In the guest suite, Han and Can continued to do what they do best: designing a colourful room with recessed curves, soft furnishings, and gentle, ambient lighting. The ribbed terracotta feature wall, awash in a warm glow, brought the drama, which they softened with an upholstered, curved bedhead and burgundy and blush-toned soft furnishings. A moment where less would have been more, their off-centre, patchwork rug clashed with the other colours in the room, highlighting the importance of editing. But it was the study nook that raised eyebrows; Marty thought that swapping it out for a bar fridge and coffee station would have made the whole room self-sufficient and much more attractive to prospective buyers, but Darren disagreed. Plenty of people still need to join online meetings while they’re away, he argued.

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Guest bathroom

Though unfinished on judging day, they loved Han and Can’s guest ensuite, swathed in maroon – particularly the fluted resin vanity basin and layout. The matching curves offer a spatial cohesion, while the soft glow makes it feel warm and inviting. This room proved a winner, helping the duo to score some much-needed points.

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Kitchen

Han and Can decided on a white-on-white scheme with pops of metal and stone. Their restrained palette teetered on the edge of being ‘too safe,’ according to Shaynna, yet the high-quality fixtures and functional floor plan brought it to life. From the creamy stone across both the island and splashback to the herringbone floor and brass accents, the overall impact is glamorous without being ostentatious.

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Kitchen

The arched cooking niche is a standout feature, with its curved design and built-in rangehood adding drama and stylistic flair. It was an addition that Marty thought was highly marketable for potential buyers as it instantly softened what could have been just another row of standard joinery. That said, good design can’t exist without function: the ‘too-low’ rangehood caused some practical issues. Combined with feedback that the kitchen doesn’t fully reflect its Daylesford setting, Han and Can’s design ultimately divided the judges

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Living room

Han and Can’s living room is inviting and comfortable, yet it borders on safe. They’ve chosen creamy tones for the flooring, fireplace, furniture, and décor to create a harmonious palette, punctuated by warmer hues that break the uniformity and add depth. At the heart of the room is the built-in fireplace – a sculptural element that carries the space’s visual weight and offers renovators a lesson in how a functional piece can also deliver significant style dividends.

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Dining room

Han and Can carry their warm colour palette seamlessly from the living space into the dining area, using complementary tones and soft furnishings to unify the open-plan room. Overhead, a chandelier elevates the scheme, adding a touch of glamour to an otherwise earthy aesthetic. The dining chairs echo the rounded forms of the living room furniture, reinforcing a sense of cohesion and softness throughout.

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Rumpus room

Han and Can’s clear design direction was a hit with the judges this week, who praised the pair for their furniture choices and styling alike – earning them the best feedback they’ve had all season. Marty noted how marketable the room was with its family-ready sofa and luxe, lived-in feel, but it was the pared back palette that elicited a resounding round of approval.

The B2C Cloud sofa, sourced from The Block Shop, was a perfect fit for the family-ready retreat, while soft furnishings in caramel and toffee tones created a sweet sense of harmony.

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Rumpus room

Han and Can took the expert feedback from living room week and ran with it in this week’s rumpus room reveal. Sticking with their signature curved silhouette, the couple opted for a television area flanked by built-in bookshelves adorned with snacks, games and home cinema essentials.

Here are the three methods Han and Can used to bring their rumpus room to life in their Block home.

1. Choose a hero feature that anchors the space

Pick one show-stopping element: a dramatic artwork, bold rug – or in Han and Can’s room, a sculptural sofa – that will instantly draw the eye. Then give it space to breathe by adding negative space around it. This ensures the surrounding decor supports it visually, rather than competes with it.

2. Balance boldness with restraint

If your hero feature has a distinct colour, texture or shape, you can opt for more pared-back complementary colours, textures or shapes for the supporting pieces around it. This will help your hero feature to shine without overwhelming the space.

3. Layer in thoughtful details

Now that you’ve got the basic framework, you can finish the look with lighting, accessories and finishes that subtly echo the hero element. This will ensure the space feels cohesive and intentional.

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Main bedroom

Han and Can’s bedroom is a space that’s big on personality, but it’s not without its risks. The most striking is the turquoise ribbed arch wall behind the bed. Bold, eye-catching and undeniably the focal point of the room, it introduces form and architectural intrigue. However, styled with the navy blue rug, teal cushions, jewel-toned throw and various warm neutrals, it’s the perfect representation of “too much”.

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Main bedroom

This colour palette and the sheer number of focal points here – from the turquoise arch wall to the mismatched artworks and the ribbed panelling – can read as chaotic and verges on sensory overload. The lesson here for renovators is that restraint is essential when working with hero elements; choose two or three eye-catching features and hold back on the others.

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Walk-in wardrobe

Their walk-in wardrobe feels like another world entirely. Sleek, modern and timeless, Han and Can took an entirely different approach in this space. The deep tones in the joinery and the rich colours in the marble vanity and metallic seat offer a feeling of luxuriousness that’s at odds with the adjoining room, and it has us, and Shaynna, wondering: what happened in the main bedroom?

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Main ensuite

Han and Can’s main ensuite is a stellar example of how to weave in statement pieces without sacrificing daily usability. The hero, a retro, amber-hued glass bathtub with matching basins, reframes the entire room and draws the eye to where, elevated on a platform, it sits as a dramatic sculptural centrepiece. For renovators wanting to introduce a bold or unconventional feature, the secret is in the surrounding styling. Here, the brushed gold fixtures and terracotta panelling complement the bath’s warm tones, the timber cabinetry with circular mirrors nods to the bath’s Mid-Century design, and muted stone tiles ground the room with a neutral base. This bathroom offers tonal harmony, where the fixtures and fittings all work together to tell a singular visual story. But it’s not to everyone’s taste, with many likening the eye-catching bathtub to a certain brand of amber-coloured shower body soap. Well, at least they’re in the right room for it!

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Neutral nursery

Han and Can’s nursery is an exploration into designing for longevity. The beige-on-beige tonality and natural materials present as a luxurious guest suite instead of a traditional nursery, allowing the room to transition seamlessly throughout the child’s adolescence or change into a guest bedroom at the drop of a hat without too significant of a renovation outlay. When designing in tonal colours, it’s important to give the room enough visual intrigue through architectural features so that the styling does not fall flat, which Han and Can successfully achieved through their repetition of curves. From the half-moon wall detailing and skylight, to the rug, wardrobe hardware and other styling choices, it makes the space feel cohesive with soft playfulness. The gentle lighting exudes a calming ambience that is perfect for a young family.

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Pastel kid’s bedroom

Han and Can’s playful pastel kid’s bedroom is another clear example of a design that is suitable for right now and into the future. The combination of fixed architectural elements, like the curved wall detail and skylight, paired with more playful styling additions means that, as the child grows and matures, so too can their room. Mustard, pink, purple, and blue tones, along with the whimsical decor punctuate the bedroom and introduce a gender-neutral sense of fun. Every element feels considered, down to the matching pendant lights and brass desk lamp. A standout feature is the built-in desk and wardrobe combination. It’s a space-saving design feature that adds permanence and a custom-made feel. It’s a room that exemplifies an approach worth considering: invest in timeless built-ins so you can play with the easily interchangeable layers.

Styling tip: How to use colour in a kids’ bedroom

Han and Can chose to avoid the common cliche of overly colourful kids’ rooms, instead utilising colour blocking and a pastel theme in one room, and a pared-back tonal approach for the other. They carefully toed the line between versatile, luxurious suites and playful kids’ bedrooms, a risky move for the on-screen renovators.

For home renovators, there’s a clear lesson here: think about the shell of the room first and invest in the architectural details and built-in components that will serve you for years. Then, you are able to swap out age-appropriate decor and detailing as the years go by.

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Shower and bath

Han and Can utilised every inch of space in their bathroom to create a room that invites pause. From a curved tiled wall that wraps gently around the shower zone, to the show-stopping skylight that floods the room with natural light, every detail feels cohesive and intentional. Here, Han and Can embraced a tonal scheme of blues, greens and creams with enough visual difference not to appear one-note, and used natural stone to ground the area. Pops of brushed brass punctuate the zone, and the curves of the freestanding bath mirror the curved shower wall, creating visual harmony. Plus, a flush-to-wall bathtub means no unreachable nooks and crannies where grime collects that you can’t clean.

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Double vanity

Making use of the large stone-look tiles on both the walls and the floor further increases the room’s visual cohesiveness and softens the bold contrasts of the shower tiles and vanity colours. Curves are seen once again from their floating double vanity to mirrors and doorway, a feature that not only adds softness but creates architectural interest. The pared-back styling of reed diffusers, candles and soft towels nods to self-care, while the wall sconces placed either side of the mirrors add practicality and a soft glow. Ultimately, Han and Can’s bathroom epitomises timeless appeal, honouring both form and function to create a sense of calm.

Who are Han and Can?

Couple Han and Can are the duo renovating House 2 on The Block 2025. Geologist Han (Hannah) is a 29-year-old from the UK, while marketing analyst Can (Candice) is a 31-year-old who hails from Perth.