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

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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.