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The Block 2018 room reveal: Terrace week in pictures

By
Alexandra Spangaro
October 8, 2018
Norm and Jess won their first room reveal of the season, with the judges giving their terrace a perfect score. Photo: undefined

The final rooms of The Block contestants’ apartments, the terraces, have been revealed. As always, there were mixed reviews from the judges.

Norm and Jess had their first win for the season, with a perfect score for their luxurious terrace. But not all the contestants fared so well. Read on to see what the judges thought of each terrace.

1. Norm and Jess – Apartment 4

Final score: 30

View Norm and Jess’ apartment at 4/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

The judges loved everything about Jess and Norm's apartment and were blown away by the size of the space. Photo: undefined
'Everything out here says luxury,' Neal Whitaker said. Photo: undefined
Judges loved the inclusion of a grassed area as well. Photo: undefined

2. Bianca and Carla – Apartment 5

Final score: 29

View Bianca and Carla’s apartment at 5/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

Bianca and Carla's penthouse terrace was also well received by the judges. Photo: undefined
Whitaker described the space as modern and glamorous. Photo: undefined
The piece de resistance is the repurposed original chimney stack, which is now a working fireplace. Photo: undefined

3. Hayden and Sara – Apartment 3

Final score: 28.5

View Hayden and Sara’s apartment at 3/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

All three judges loved Hayden and Sara's teppanyaki grill and bench space. Photo: undefined
'This is exactly what a terrace in these apartments needs to be,' Whitaker said. Photo: undefined
The only small fault the judges could find with the space was it didn't include an outdoor couch. Photo: undefined

4. Kerrie and Spence – Apartment 1

Final score: 25

View Kerrie and Spence’s apartment at 1/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

Kerri and Spence's apartment got mixed feedback from the judges. Photo: undefined
Blaze praised the couple's plant choices, but Palmer felt that the space was underbaked compared to the rest of their apartment. Photo: undefined
Whitaker was surprised by the couple's choice not to include a barbecue in the space. Photo: undefined

5. Courtney and Hans – Apartment 2

Final score: 23.5

View Courtney and Hans’ apartment at 2/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

Palmer described the space as light and bright.
But Blaze called the space boring and felt like she had walked into 'a tired, white, clinical box'. Photo: undefined
Whitaker agreed, saying it felt more like an an indoor room than a terrace.
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