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Renovation Inspiration

The Good

John McGrath thinks these terraces are "by far the best" Block houses ever. We take a look back at the year's most inspired renovation decisions.
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  • The Good
  • The Good The Good
  • Sophie and Dale's Jaralier (Dining Room) Sophie and Dale's Jaralier (Dining Room)
  • Sophie and Dale's Entrance (Hallway) Sophie and Dale's Entrance (Hallway)
  • Sophie and Dale's Lawn (Exterior) Sophie and Dale's Lawn (Exterior)
  • The Block 2012: Judging: Room 9: Sophie and Dale The Block 2012: Judging: Room 9: Sophie and Dale
  • Dani and Dan's Styling (Bedroom/Study) Dani and Dan's Styling (Bedroom/Study)
  • Dani and Dan's Tiles (Bathroom) Dani and Dan's Tiles (Bathroom)
  • Dani and Dan's Execution (Living/Dining Room) Dani and Dan's Execution (Living/Dining Room)
  • The Block 2012: Judging: Room 7: Dani and Dan The Block 2012: Judging: Room 7: Dani and Dan
  • Mike and Andrew's Lowered Ceilings & Hidden Curtains Mike and Andrew's Lowered Ceilings & Hidden Curtains
  • Mike and Andrew's Quality Build (Ensuite) Mike and Andrew's Quality Build (Ensuite)
  • Mike and Andrew's Two Ovens (Kitchen) Mike and Andrew's Two Ovens (Kitchen)
  • Brad and Lara's Heritage Features Brad and Lara's Heritage Features
  • Brad and Lara's Heater (Living/Dining Room) Brad and Lara's Heater (Living/Dining Room)
  • Brad and Lara's Masterstroke (Utility Room) Brad and Lara's Masterstroke (Utility Room)
  • The Bad The Bad
  • Sophie and Dale's Mismatched Chairs (Dining Room) Sophie and Dale's Mismatched Chairs (Dining Room)
  • Sophie and Dale's Matching Chairs (Dining Room) Sophie and Dale's Matching Chairs (Dining Room)
  • Sophie and Dale's Scary Sign (Dining Room) Sophie and Dale's Scary Sign (Dining Room)
  • Sophie and Dale's Vibrant Painting (Dining Room) Sophie and Dale's Vibrant Painting (Dining Room)
  • Sophie and Dale's Twigs (Guest Bedroom) Sophie and Dale's Twigs (Guest Bedroom)
  • Dani and Dan's Lego Brick Archway (Hallway) Dani and Dan's Lego Brick Archway (Hallway)
  • Dani and Dan's Neat Room Division (Hallway) Dani and Dan's Neat Room Division (Hallway)
  • Dani and Dan's Zin Tread (Hallway) Dani and Dan's Zin Tread (Hallway)
  • Dani and Dan's Carpeted Stairs (Hallway) Dani and Dan's Carpeted Stairs (Hallway)
  • Dani and Dan's Unfinished Room (Ensuite) Dani and Dan's Unfinished Room (Ensuite)
  • Dani and Dan's Finished Room (Ensuite) Dani and Dan's Finished Room (Ensuite)
  • Mike and Andrew's Bar/Bedroom (Utility Room) Mike and Andrew's Bar/Bedroom (Utility Room)
  • Mike and Andrew's Oversized Furniture (Rooftop Terrace) Mike and Andrew's Oversized Furniture (Rooftop Terrace)
  • Mike and Andrew's Normal-sized Furniture (Rooftop Terrace) Mike and Andrew's Normal-sized Furniture (Rooftop Terrace)
  • Mike and Andrew's Hitchcockian Nightmare (Guest Bedroom) Mike and Andrew's Hitchcockian Nightmare (Guest Bedroom)
  • The Block 2012: Hilarious Dan walkthrough The Block 2012: Hilarious Dan walkthrough
  • Brad and Lara's Missing Mantel (Sitting Room) Brad and Lara's Missing Mantel (Sitting Room)
  • Brad and Lara's Reinstated Mantel (Sitting Room) Brad and Lara's Reinstated Mantel (Sitting Room)
  • Brad and Lara's Uncomfy Seating (Sitting Room) Brad and Lara's Uncomfy Seating (Sitting Room)
  • Brad and Lara's Comfy Seating (Sitting Room) Brad and Lara's Comfy Seating (Sitting Room)
  • Brad and Lara's Cheap Curtains (Sitting Room) Brad and Lara's Cheap Curtains (Sitting Room)
  • Brad and Lara's Fancy Blinds (Sitting Room) Brad and Lara's Fancy Blinds (Sitting Room)
  • The Brave The Brave
  • Sophie and Dale's Quirky Styling (Guest Bedroom) Sophie and Dale's Quirky Styling (Guest Bedroom)
  • Sophie and Dale's Quirky Styling (Guest Bedroom) Sophie and Dale's Quirky Styling (Guest Bedroom)
  • Sophie and Dale's Door Bedheads (Guest Bedroom) Sophie and Dale's Door Bedheads (Guest Bedroom)
  • Dani and Dan's Wall Colour (Guest Bedroom) Dani and Dan's Wall Colour (Guest Bedroom)
  • Dani and Dan's Fourth Bedroom (Bedroom/Study) Dani and Dan's Fourth Bedroom (Bedroom/Study)
  • Dani and Dan's Fancy Fittings Dani and Dan's Fancy Fittings
  • Mike and Andrew's Room Switcheroo Mike and Andrew's Room Switcheroo
  • Mike and Andrew's Kid's Paradise (Kid's Room) Mike and Andrew's Kid's Paradise (Kid's Room)
  • The Block 2012: Room 3: Mike and Andrew The Block 2012: Room 3: Mike and Andrew
  • Mike and Andrew's Floor Ceiling (Kitchen) Mike and Andrew's Floor Ceiling (Kitchen)
  • Brad and Lara's Feature Map (Kitchen) Brad and Lara's Feature Map (Kitchen)
  • Brad and Lara's Technology Brad and Lara's Technology
  • Brad and Lara's Walk-In Wardrobes Brad and Lara's Walk-In Wardrobes
  • The Block 2012: Room 2: Brad and Lara The Block 2012: Room 2: Brad and Lara
  • Final Slide Final Slide
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