Chris Carroll, the designer behind TLC Interiors, told Chattr the judges were "sleeping on" House 5. While the couple's restrained, mostly white interiors have not always delivered the drama expected on reveal night, he argued that their safer choices could work in their favour when the houses go to auction.
Chantel And Wyatt Could Have Mass Appeal
Chris described Chantel and Wyatt's style as pleasant and unlikely to divide opinion. That might sound like faint praise in a competition built around statement rooms, but it matters when the eventual buyer pool has to imagine living in the finished home.
In his view, a less polarising house can attract more interest than one filled with highly specific design decisions. Buyers can add personality later, while expensive permanent features are much harder to undo.
That argument also helps explain why House 5's rooms can feel underappreciated beside more theatrical reveals. The judges score what is in front of them each week, while an auction buyer considers the whole property, the cost of future changes and whether the home feels comfortable from the start.
Lisa And Rosco Have The Strongest Design Instincts
Chantel and Wyatt were not Chris's pick for the best-designed house overall. He gave that honour to Lisa and Rosco, praising their consistency and the quiet-luxury identity running through House 3.
He believed the pair had the clearest point of difference without relying on gimmicks. That is an important distinction in a season where several teams have tried to make memorable moments with oversized appliances, mirrored finishes and rooms designed to grab attention immediately.
Lisa and Rosco's design credentials have not protected them from the season's personal tension. The pair recently said only four teams were still speaking, making it clear the competition's fractured relationships have continued beyond filming.
The Kitchens Drew Some Blunt Criticism
Chris agreed Adam and Jolene delivered an impressive kitchen, but thought the claim that it was the best kitchen in 20 years of The Block went too far. He was also unconvinced by their mirrored wall, which he felt cheapened an otherwise strong space.
Tayla and Rick's decision to include multiple wine fridges was another miss for the designer. He questioned whether the appliances added anything useful and believed they pushed the room towards excess rather than luxury.
Courtney and Sev's industrial fridge also came under scrutiny. Chris felt its commercial look interrupted the calm atmosphere created elsewhere in their kitchen, showing how one expensive feature can still work against the broader design.
The comments underline the gap between a room that earns television praise and a house that appeals to buyers. Chantel and Wyatt may not be winning that argument every Sunday night, but Chris believes their biggest advantage will only become clear when someone has to put money on the table.
