Coming into The Block 2025 season, Emma and Ben quickly earned a reputation as possibly the nicest couple ever to take on the renovation juggernaut. Their warmth and teamwork shone through every challenge, matched only by their undeniable talent for design and hands-on renovation skills.
While the couple had a successful season, their journey on the Block came to a disappointing end when bidding only $2.97 million before the auction was passed. Despite a vendor bid of $3.10 million being placed, the house didn’t find any more interest and was passed in.
Luckily, this couple got something even more wonderful than a house sale this year – their baby boy, Bailey, who was born on September 25.
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Arriving five weeks early and just a few weeks before auction day, Bailey made his debut right as his parents’ other big project came to a close on our screens. Here, we take a closer look at the beautiful home they created.
The Block 2025 team Emma and Ben’s house
Main bathroom
Emma and Ben’s main bathroom brought calming, spa-like vibes to The Block, with a curved nib wall, built-in shower seat and a generous wet area. “I wanted it to be spa vibes,” said Emma. “Green, inviting, mood lighting.”
Marty admired the functionality, calling the double sink and spacious layout a “massive tick” for resale. While he noted the nib wall was “a little bit rough”, overall, the room landed well. “It’s a cracker of a room,” said Darren, who has “really high hopes” for the experienced duo.
Kids’ rooms
Emma and Ben took inspiration from their own teenage years for their first kid’s bedroom, which featured a statement circular niche with built-in shelving, skateboard hooks and a timber bench seat. The judges were divided on the room, with Darren and Shaynna both being very impressed by the depth of colour, timber details and built-in niche but Marty not being a fan. “These pendants are really throwing the room. It’s got this fluorescent tone and it’s just not warm and cosy,” he said.
The second kid’s room, this time designed for a younger girl, was more to his taste. “This is a lot softer. A lot more Daylesford. Love the double beds, the colour…there’s a richness to the room.”
Overall, Darren described the room as high-level, photographable, with beautiful proportions and gorgeous architectural details. “They really know what they’re doing and it shows” he said.
Main ensuite
The curved wall and rich maroon kit kat tiles stood out as the bathroom’s showpiece, complemented by the striking maroon Grafico wallpaper. Marty praised the colour: “That’s beautiful,” while Darren called it mid-century western and said, “I really love it.”
Marty highlighted the spacious shower and double vanity as ideal for buyers. Shaynna summed it up: “They are my number one right now.” The only critique was a missing downlight over the mirrors.
Main bedroom and walk-in robe
With a textured wall, full-length sheer curtains and pops of sage green and burgundy, the main bedroom was a hit. The fireplace in the opposite corner sealed the deal.
Emma and Ben incorporated Freedom Wardrobes islands into their walk-in robe, with the judges describing it as a “really luxurious size”.
Living and dining
A light, bright space with a functional sitting area and fireplace, with a dining table running parallel to the kitchen.
Kitchen
Emma and Ben’s kitchen was the quiet achiever, with lovely warm Freedom Kitchens cabinetry, herringbone floorboards and green accents.
The dedicated spaces for prepping drinks was a nice touch that made the space feel elevated and functional.
Guest suite
Any visitors to the Block home created by Emma and Ben are in for a treat, with plenty of calming green and an overall good layout.
The kitchenette is decked put with everything you could need to make a cuppa or heat up something in your own space.
Back of house
Emma and Ben’s laundry and butler’s pantry had Freedom Kitchens shelving for storage and an expansive benchtop. There was just a question about why two sinks were included so close to each other.
It was a cosy, warm wonderland in teh mudroom – if only they had upholstered the seat.
Just as they did in their previous bathroom, rich maroon made the powder room feel sumptuous.
Alfresco terrace and shed
They went with moody dark colours mixed with maroon foliage and gentle green plants in the terrace, alongside a barbecue area.
They put a golf simulator in their shed, going for the novelty play.
Backyard
With roughly 80% of the plantings being native species, Emma and Ben’s garden felt like an extension of the surrounding environment. Even the bricks around the pool were carefully chosen to match the mulch, giving the entire area a cohesive look.
The smaller fire pit worked in their favour, allowing the space to blend into the rest of the garden and reducing visual fragmentation. All of the judges loved the space, with Marty saying “this screams Daylesford.”
Front facade
The judges loved the simplicity of Emma and Ben’s front façade, noting how their garage door seamlessly blended with the rest of the home.
“Because the black alpine facade feel is so strong, I love the fact that they’ve picked a very simplistic garage door. Because everything is about the planting of the greenery against that black,” the judges explained.
All The Block room reveal images were originally published by Channel 9/9Now on nine.com.au.
For more details, see the real-estate listing for The Block House 1 by Emma and Ben.
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
