Flipping the Block: Tour the Finished Living Rooms
It's the most important Flipping the Block challenge yet: The living room sets the tone for the rest of the condo renovation, and is the first thing buyers will see upon stepping inside. See the before-and-after photos.
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November 25, 2014
Guest Judge: Nicole Curtis
Nicole Curtis returns to The Block to judge the contestants' living spaces and walk through the finished condos one last time.
Shauna and Anicka: The Living Room Design Plan
In keeping with the contemporary, neutral look of the rest of the space, the sisters plan to create a sophisticated space decked out with Shauna's original artwork.
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room, Before
The living room was dirty, dark and crumbling on the sisters' move-in day.
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room, After
Soft gray walls are the backdrop for bold accents in orange, black and white. Hardwood floors, a new banister and recessed ceiling lights create high-end appeal.
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room, Before
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room Seating, After
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room, Before
Shauna and Anicka: Stairwell and Banister, After
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room Hallway to Kitchen, Before
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room Hallway to Kitchen, After
Shauna and Anicka: Dining Buffet and Original Art, After
Shauna and Anicka: Under-Stair Pillow Storage, After
Shauna and Anicka: Hardwood Floors, After
Shauna and Anicka: Original Artwork, After
Shauna and Anicka: Iron and Wood Banister, After
Shauna and Anicka: Living Room Armchairs, After
Shauna and Anicka: Finished Living Room
The sisters pose with judge and Rehab Addict star Nicole Curtis.
Curtis and Amanda: The Design Plan
The Silver Team, shown here with host Josh Temple, has just $80 left to renovate the living room. That means paint and found objects are the key to their design success.
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, Before
Damaged drywall and lots of natural light...those were the highlights of this space before the renovation.
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, After
Short on budget, Curtis and Amanda removed the damaged drywall on the living room ceiling, then sanded and refinished it. The result? The ceilings appear higher, opening up the rustic space.
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, Before
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, After
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, Before
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, After
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, Before
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room, After
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room Into Kitchen, Before
Curtis and Amanda: Living Room Into Kitchen, After
Curtis and Amanda: Hardwood Floors, After
Curtis and Amanda: Railing, After
Curtis and Amanda: Exposed Ceiling Beams, After
Curtis and Amanda: Chandelier, After
Curtis and Amanda: Mason Jar Vase, After
Curtis and Amanda: Rustic Under-Stair Shelves, After
Craig and Brian: The Living Room Design Plan
The twins, shown here with host Josh Temple, will continue their modern bachelor pad theme in the living room with sleek, modern stairs, blue accents and a dining area.
Craig and Brian: Living Room Supplies
Brian carries supplies from the driveway to their back condo unit for the living room renovation.
Craig and Brian: Living Room, Before
The run-down living room was unlivable on the twins' condo move-in day.
Craig and Brian: Living Room, After
A soft gray color scheme and blue accents creates a clean, modern living room space.
Craig and Brian: Living Room Staircase, Before
Craig and Brian: Living Room Staircase, After
Craig and Brian: Living Room Into Kitchen, Before
Craig and Brian, Living Room Into Kitchen, After
Craig and Brian: Dining Space, Before
Craig and Brian: Dining Space, After
Craig and Brian: Floating Under-Stair Shelves, After
Craig and Brian: Blue Patterned Accessories, After
Craig and Brian: Blue Denim Sofa, After
Craig and Brian: Stainless Steel and Wood Staircase, After
Craig and Brian: Finished Living Room
The twins pose on their colorful sofa with judge Nicole Curtis, who was impressed by their completed, modern space.
John and Whitney: The Design Plan
After winning the last two challenges, John and Whitney have almost $8,000 left to spend on the living room renovation. They decide to hire a contractor to build under-stair shelving, and create a bright, modern design scheme.
John and Whitney: Living Room, Before
Before the renovation, Unit D's living room had damaged drywall, lots of dust and no charm whatsoever.
John and Whitney: Living Room, After
A soft gray wall color is the backdrop for bold, modern accessories that complete the condo's midcentury-inspired look.
John and Whitney: Seating Area, Before
John and Whitney: Seating Area, After
John and Whitney: Living Room Into Kitchen, Before
John and Whitney: Living Room Into Kitchen, After
John and Whitney: Living Room Staircase, Before
John and Whitney: Stainless Steel and Wood Staircase, After
John and Whitney: Under-Stair Niche, Before
John and Whitney: Under-Stair Storage Shelves, After
John and Whitney: Living Room, Before
John and Whitney: Living Room, After
John and Whitney: Living Room Flooring, After
John and Whitney: Living Room Sofa, After
John and Whitney: White Cabinet and Colorful Accessories, After
John and Whitney: Teal Gallery Wall, After
John and Whitney: Bright Pillows, After
John and Whitney: The Finished Space
The couple poses with judge Nicole Curtis, who loved the under-staircase bookshelf, but questioned their decision to install a taste-specific staircase.
And the Winner Is...
Curtis and Amanda! Salvaged material lover Nicole appreciated their use of the existing ceiling and their smart reclaimed-wood under-stair storage unit.
The Winning Team
Host Josh Temple and judge Nicole Curtis pose with this week's winning squad, Curtis and Amanda.
