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Kirsty & Jesse Score: 28 ½/30Spent: $86,411First Place The biggest space by far – more than twice the size of some of their competitors – was always going to give Kirsty and Jesse the biggest challenges, but as the judges saw when they arrived, they were certainly up to the…

Kirsty & Jesse Score: 29 ½/30Spent: $44,428First Place With a sleek hi-tech lock on the glass-panelled front door, a bench seat just inside for preparing to head out or in, a fun shell chandelier, in-floor lamps highlighting arches Jesse and Kirsty’s main hallway brought a contemporary take to their Hamptons…

Tanya & Vito Score: 29 ½ /30 Spent: $49,618 Joint First Place Perfectly matched to the overall 1950s feel of this home was Tanya and Vito’s sunken lounge – and the judges fell in love – and into the couches – immediately. “Fun, playful, cool and retro!” gushed Darren, jumping…

Kirsty & Jesse Score: 29 ½ /30 Spent: $49,085 First Place Stunning in navy blue with brass cabinet inserts, a brass accent in the Caesarstone and brass handles, Kirsty and Jesse’s country meets Hamptons kitchen took the judges breath away. “The island bench is so expansive and so functional,” Shaynna…

Ronnie & Georgia Score: 29 /30 Spent: $24,680 First Place From the traditional yet contemporary wallpaper to contrasting yet matching bedhead and cushions, Ronnie and Georgia threw a curveball at the judges with their bedroom this week, but it was one they loved. Declaring this her favourite colour palette of…

Ronnie & Georgia Score: 28 /30 Spent: $22,000 First Place Welcome back to what Shaynna calls Ronnie and Georgia’s trademark sophistication – a calming and beautiful colour palette in a room that takes advantage of the sweeping ceilings and Velux skylights to create a large, but comfortable master ensuite that’s…

Kirsty & Jesse Score: 29 /30Spent: $34,117First Place Recliners with cup holders, stepped seating, huge screen… even Darren had to admit this wasn’t just a home cinema, it was a cinema in a home! Filled with the latest technology and a few retro touches – the judges loved the classic…

Josh & Luke Score: 27/30 Spent: $19,830 First Place One of the most controversial choices of The Block so far, Josh and Luke were always heading for controversy when they flipped the original intent and placed their master suite where the double garage had been aimed, but did it work?…

Mark & Mitch Score 28/30 Spent: $20,833 First Place “Beautiful!” Shaynna said when she walked into Mitch and Mark’s guest ensuite and from the vibrant feature tiles to the double vanity, aged brass tapware, matte finish bath and basins and more, her fellow judges agreed. Even the layout impressed, with…

I’m back again each week giving you the scores, photos and links to all the best products used on The Block this year. Let’s start! Ronnie & Georgia Score 24 ½ / 30 Spent: $11,305 First Place With soaring ceilings and a playful style that manages to be (as Neale…