Photography: The Block/Channel 9/9 Now
“Kitchens sell houses. This is the one you want to win,” said host Scott Cam, teeing up what is always the biggest week on The Block. And 2025 did not disappoint.
This week delivered not one, but two kitchens worthy of the title. Block team Robby and Mat tied with Britt and Taz for first place – a rare outcome, but one that felt completely justified. We toured both in person and can confirm: they were as warm and gorgeous in the flesh as they looked on screen.
Not everyone agreed, of course. A couple with their own strong vision, Sonny and Alicia, went bold with a moody palette, layering Freedom’s new Baltic Blue cabinetry with deep tones and luxe finishes. Realtor judge Marty Fox wasn’t convinced, but we found ourselves smitten – and so did design maven Shaynna Blaze. “It’s gorgeous,” she declared.
But ultimately, it was Britt and Taz and Robby and Mat who stole the show.
Britt and Taz’s kitchen
“This is absolutely breathtaking. The big drama of this timber panel roof,” gushed judge Darren Palmer, craning his neck upwards. Marty grounded the praise in practicality: “It plays into the market of Daylesford.” Shaynna summed it up: “It says country, but still elevated.”
The result? A kitchen that feels equal parts grand gesture and heart-of-the-home, perfectly attuned to its regional setting.
Robby and Mat’s kitchen
What stood out here was the clever repositioning. Like Britt and Taz, they flipped the kitchen to run parallel with the dining table, a decision Darren said created “a lovely physical flow”. Walking through, it was hard not to agree – the alignment just felt right.
Shaynna captured the vibe with a smile: “I feel like I’m walking into a country estate. It’s gorgeous.”
5 things Robby and Mat loved about their winning Block kitchen
While on site, we stole a minute with Robby and Mat, who walked us through the details they loved most about their kitchen – the touches that made it feel both country and sophisticated.
1. Venetian plaster
Texture with polish. The boys were proud of the finish, and the judges agreed. “Aesthetically they haven’t missed a beat,” said Darren Palmer. Marty Fox added: “It has that level of sophistication I know the buyers are going to love.”
2. Pot filler tap
Equal parts practical and poetic, the pot filler struck just the right note. “It’s so country. That’s got to be the most Daylesford kitchen we’ve seen today,” said Marty.
3. Custom built-in furniture
Working with Freedom Kitchens, Robby and Mat pushed for cabinetry that felt crafted rather than cookie-cutter. “Our kitchen is designed to look like furniture,” explained Mat. “Rather than approaching it like a big island slab, we’ve extended it to be like a table. Same with our cabinetry – you can see the detailing. It doesn’t go all the way up to the ceiling.”
The judges noticed too. “It just wraps itself around you,” said Marty. Shaynna Blaze praised their choice of Nordic Oak: “I think it’s got a lot to do with the colour.”
4. Farmhouse sink
A nod to tradition, the deep farmhouse sink gave the kitchen a soulful anchor. “It’s everything I look for in a kitchen,” said Shaynna. “Does it have heart, does it make you want to be here? And it does.”
5. Oven with magnetic dials
Elevated aesthetics meet clever design, with dials that can be taken off for a streamlined look when not in use. “The appliances are so high end,” said Marty. “Neff is the pick of the chef and it’s pretty cool how you can take these off, even on the oven.”
All The Block room reveal images were originally published by Channel 9/9Now on nine.com.au.
Inside House 6: Team Home Beautiful’s kitchen
This year, Team Home Beautiful is playing along – and we’re unveiling our very own House 6. For Kitchen Week, we couldn’t resist drawing inspiration from the best of The Block and beyond.
We borrowed the bold, reimagined layouts of Britt & Taz and Robby & Mat, then layered in a little magic from former Block superstars Alisa and Lysandra.
The mood board
It’s warm, it’s textured, and it’s got plenty of creamy colours with bronze accents.
Products
- ‘Lusey’ dinner set, $161 (usually $179), Freedom
- ‘Debutant’ cutlery set, $254 (usually $299), Freedom
- Olive potted tree, $379.05 (usually $399), Freedom
- Falcon ‘Classic Deluxe’ 1100mm dual fuel freestanding cooker in White Brass, $12598.20 (usually $1399.80), Harvey Norman
- Black Mango Interiors ‘Anka’ counter stool, $499, Freedom
- Thomas O’Brien ‘Goodman’ hanging light, $1790 (medium), The Montauk Lighting Co
- Perrin & Rowe Ionian sink mixer and taps, English Tapware Co
- ‘Acquello’ white double fireclay butler sink, English Tapware Co
- ‘Madras’ floor runner, $239.20 (usually $299), Freedom
- Custom cabinetry, Kinsman
- Bronze bar handles, Kinsman
- Golden Oak 15mm herringbone flooring, $99m², Imperial Flooring Australia
Inspiration
This recent farmhouse-style project in Adelaide, South Australia, by Alisa and Lysandra Interiors, complete with its own wine cellar (yes, just like the boys are planning), gave us permission to dream big with our own kitchen ideas this week.
The render
The result? A Block Kinsman kitchen that’s both comfortable and commanding. Think exposed beams for architectural drama, natural stone benchtops that feel timeless yet tactile, and just the right amount of gold glimmer for polish. It’s a space designed to work hard but also to welcome.
In case you missed it…
Week 4: Main bedroom & walk-in wardrobe
Week 5: Living and dining rooms
Week 9: Laundry, Mudroom, Butler’s pantry, Powder room, Garage
Week 10: Alfresco terrace, Stratco shed
House 6: When Home Beautiful joins The Block
Everything we know about The Block 2025
5 fun facts you didn’t know about The Block 2025 teams
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