Flipping the Block: Tour the Guest Bedrooms
The stakes get higher and the budget smaller as the Flipping the Block
teams compete to renovate their way to a $50,000 prize. This week, the four duos tackle the condos' guest bedrooms.
Related To:
The Bedroom Challenge
This week, the four Flipping the Block teams were challenged to remodel their guest bedrooms. The winning team will receive an extra $5,000 to put towards their remaining projects.
Bonus: HGTV Magazine Feature
HGTV Magazine editor-in-chief Sara Peterson, here with host Josh Temple, visited the set to share a bonus prize: The winning guest bedroom will be featured in a magazine spread.
Shauna and Anicka: The Design Plan
Shauna and Anicka decide to go bold in their guest bedroom with a built-in bookshelf, a decked-out closet and bold accent pieces.
Shauna and Anicka: Guest Bedroom, Before
Before the renovation, the guest bedroom was dim, dirty and full of debris.
Shauna and Anicka: Guest Bedroom, After
This room is neutral no more! The sisters used a huge dose of their signature accent color, orange, on an accent wall full of new built-in shelving. Neutral walls and bright bedding complete the look.
Shauna and Anicka: Guest Bedroom, Before
Prior to the renovation on HGTV's "Flipping the Block," the guest bedroom wall nook was wasted space.
Shauna and Anicka: Built-In Shelving, After
As seen on HGTV's "Flipping the Block," shelves installed beneath the final layer of drywall putty creates a dramatic and functional built-in shelving unit.
Shauna and Anicka: Shelf Accessories, After
Orange wall with built-in Shelves
Shauna and Anicka: Graphic Patterns, After
Textiles on Side Table
Shauna and Anicka: Reclaimed Wood Headboard, After
Rustic Wood Headboard
Shauna and Anicka: Upstairs Hallway, After
The teams also renovated each condo's upstairs landing. Shauna and Anicka used a neutral gray hue that complements the palette in the adjacent spaces.
Curtis and Amanda: Short on Funds
After spending most of their budget on the kitchen renovation, the Silver Team has less than $300 to complete their remaining spaces.
Curtis and Amanda: The Design Plan
The budget-savvy plan? Lots of DIY renovation for Curtis, plus Amanda's creative trash-to-treasure projects.
Curtis and Amanda: Guest Room, Before
The basic beige guest room was dingy and dirty prior to the renovation.
Curtis and Amanda: Guest Room, After
The couple created a multi-functional, rustic space with a dramatic daybed, built-in office desk and soothing blue color scheme.
Curtis and Amanda: Guest Bedroom, Before
As seen on HGTV’s Flipping the Block, the guest bedroom in Unit B was cluttered and lacking design before the renovations by team B. (Before).
Curtis and Amanda: Guest Daybed, After
Coastal Country Inspired Bedroom
Curtis and Amanda: Guest Room, Before
Prior to the renovation, the nook in the guest bedroom was wasted space.
Curtis and Amanda: Built-In Desk, After
Curtis and Amanda used reclaimed fence wood to create a rustic, built-in desk that spans the entire length of the nook. A mirrored chest and upholstered chair add a touch of luxury to this guest room.
Curtis and Amanda: Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall, After
Rustic Wood Wall with Shelves and Mirrored Dresser
Curtis and Amanda: Subtle Pattern Mixing, After
Country Chair with Blue Bird Quilt
Curtis and Amanda: Wallpapered Closet, After
Curtis and Amanda: Patchwork Hide Throw Pillows, After
Fur pillow
Curtis and Amanda: Breakfast Tray, After
Bed Tray with White Mug and Plate
Curtis and Amanda: The Finished Space
Judge Scott McGillivray applauded their low-budget renovation, but worried about the quality of work on some of the DIY upgrades.
Craig and Brian: The Design Plan
Woodworkers Craig and Brian decide to put their closet construction skills to work with a custom walk-in unit in their guest room. They'll also update the paint, flooring and trim.
Craig and Brian: Loading Up Supplies
As seen on HGTV and DIY Network's Flipping the Block, Brian Welborn gets accessories and supplies for Unit C out of the red team's Ford Transit after returning from a shopping trip with Anicka Marshall on the Block in Glendale, California. Brian and Anicka had combined errands and split a ride. (Action)
Craig and Brian: Guest Room, Before
The run-down guest bedroom was in need of some serious love on move-in day.
Craig and Brian: Guest Room, After
The twins' neutral color scheme and high-quality finishes echo the "high-end bachelor pad" vibe seen throughout the condo.
Craig and Brian: Guest Room, Before
Before the renovation, the guest bedroom featured a shallow closet that took up most of the room's wall space.
Brian and Craig: Guest Room, After
The brothers installed a narrow closet door and added a custom closet with built-in shelving, making the wall appear larger and creating smarter storage space.
Brian and Craig: Minimalist Modern Bed, After
Small Guest Bedroom with Colorful Striped Rug
Brian and Craig: Side Table Accessories, After
Vintage Bedside Table with Votives
Brian and Craig: Patterned Accent Pillow, After
White Linens with Orange Accent Pillow
Brian and Craig: Walk-In Closet, After
Small Guest Bedroom with Walk-In Closet
Brian and Craig: Built-In Closet Shelving, After
Walk-In closet
Brian and Craig: Judging Day
Judge Scott McGillivray (in a Blue Team-worthy shirt) loved the twins' added walk-in closet.
John and Whitney: The Design Plan
Bumping out the bathroom wall means that Whitney and John have the smallest guest bedroom. They decide to maximize their space with bright colors and a built-in workspace.
John and Whitney: Guest Room, Before
Prior to the renovation, this small space was the last place a guest would want to sleep.
John and Whitney: Guest Room, After
A closet lined with deep teal and a daybed outfitted with bright patterns are balanced by the room's soft gray wall hue.
John and Whitney: Guest Bedroom, Before
Drywall, flooring, lighting — it all needed a boost prior to the renovation.
John and Whitney: Bright Daybed, After
Sleek pendant lighting and gray walls provide a neutral backdrop for the fun dose of color atop the room's daybed.
John and Whitney: Bedroom, Before
As seen on HGTV’s Flipping the Block, the guest bedroom in Unit D was cluttered and lacking design before the renovations by team D. (Before).
John and Whitney: Driftwood-Inspired Dresser, After
To make this space multi-functional, John and Whitney Spinks added a built-in desk to the corner of the room.
John and Whitney: Bright Pillows and Lighting, After
Colorful Small Guest Room with Day Bed
John and Whitney: Desk Nook, After
Vintage Dresser with Teal Accent Vases
John and Whitney: Upstairs Laundry Unit, After
John and Whitney were the only team to move their washer and dryer units to the upstairs hallway, making it more than just a thoroughfare.
John and Whitney: Judging Day
Scott loved the bright, modern feel of the space, but worried that the lost square footage made this room feel cramped.
The Moment of Truth
So, which remodel did Scott think added the most value?
The Winner Is...
John and Whitney! See their bold, color-filled space in the pages of HGTV Magazine.
Go Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes with digital reporter David Bromstad to see exclusive interviews with Scott, Josh and the cast.
