The Block 2022
NSW Couple
Rachel & Ryan
Rachel and Ryan had a very different weekend when they got the late call-up to be contestants on The Block 2022 after Joel and Elle's shock departure. "We got a call telling us we needed to be at The Block in 30 hours – it was insane, it was madness," says Rachel. The parents of three kids quickly got things at home organised and rushed to the building site in Gisborne where host Scott Cam greeted them, who promptly got the pair up to speed on what they'd missed.
Ryan is straight down the line, a hard worker, and generally not an emotional person. But The Block is a whole different kettle of fish. On The Block, Ryan will generally stay on-site managing the tradies and the build while Rachel looks after design and styling duties. Over the past year, Rachel and Ryan formed their own renovation company, R&R Design Co. doing bathroom renovations. Life in Sydney is crazy for Rachel as she juggles motherhood with three kids under six, her career as a makeup artist, and running a new business.
"It would be the perfect story, wouldn't it? If we came out on top after starting late?" adds Ryan.
Click on a week below to jump to a room reveal!
Week 11: Working From Home Space
This week's judges included Block royalty Alisa & Lysandra, who loved Rachel & Ryan's wine and entertainment zone so much that they didn't want to leave...
“Wine zone, stunning space - aesthetically well done. This tile with that tan lounge, design-wise and style-wise and selling a dream - it does everything is supposed to do.” - Darren Palmer
“Oh Wow! I love it! The brick tiles are really adding that cellar feel. I would love to hang here and have a drink with a friend.” - Alisa & Lysandra
Room score 24.5/30!
Featured Products
Feature Tile: Tribeca Old Red Brick GL-Porc Txt 60x250
Rachel and Ryan are selling the country lifestyle dream…
Rachel and Ryan RevealRachel and Ryan are selling the country lifestyle dream. #TheBlock | Watch on Channel 9 and 9Now
Posted by The Block on Saturday, October 22, 2022
Week 8: Laundry Mudroom
The judges loved Rachel & Ryan's Laundry Mudroom...
“Gaining in strength and confidence every week. What they’re presenting here does feel very fresh, very welcoming.” - Neale Whitaker
“It’s heaven this house! This is unfolding as one of the best houses on The Block!” - Darren Palmer
“This is stunning - look at those tiles! It’s so rustic and contemporary.” - Shaynna Blaze
Room score 25/30!
Featured Products
Floor Tile: Tribeca Old Red Brick GL-Porc Txt 60x250
Under Tile Heating: Hotwire UnderTile 9-10.7m2 1500W inc Thermostat
Phew, another exhausting week of renovations for Rachel and Ryan...
Rachel and Ryan RevealA great mix of contemporary and rustic design from Rachel and Ryan. #TheBlock | Watch on Channel 9 and 9Now
Posted by The Block on Saturday, October 1, 2022
Week 5: Guest Ensuite
The judges loved that Rachel & Ryan were being brave with styling and adding their own character!
“Wow, there’s nothing timid about this. There’s a lot of impact and really good impact. This is a luxury room, it’s not just a necessity. It ticks a lot of boxes.” - Neale Whitaker
“I don’t think that I see one safe choice in here, and everything that I see…I love! It’s an excellent bathroom that is magazine worthy both for its design and its execution – their best bathroom yet.” - Darren Palmer
“If this is their contemporary look, then I think it’s incredible. It’s got personality and that’s what we’ve been asking of them.” - Shaynna Blaze
Room score 26/30!
Featured Products
Floor & Wall Tile: Rock Salt Smoke GL-Porc Struct Rect 597x597
Feature Wall Tile: Mos Stone Skyline Silver Trav Pol (5x98) 300x300
Under Tile Heating: Hotwire UnderTile 12.6-14.2m2 2000W incThermostat
Rachel and Ryan’s bathroom made a big impact this week, with a strong contemporary style in their ensuite.
Rachel and Ryan RevealA magazine-worthy Bathroom from Rachel and Ryan! #TheBlock | Watch on Channel 9 and 9Now
Posted by The Block on Saturday, September 10, 2022
Week 3: Master Ensuite
The judges loved elements of the room this week, but were left feeling a little underwhelmed...
“This feels palatial for an ensuite, but it just feels a bit down beat with this sea of grey. To me it has no charm and has no personality.” - Neale Whitaker
“This is very traditional and very sweet. This is a very beautiful floor tile that feels warm and gorgeous, and I love the wall tile through the shower.” - Darren Palmer
“I feel like if they did a half height tile instead of floor to ceiling, it would have been a different bathroom.” - Shaynna Blaze
Room score 23.5/30!
Featured Products
Floor & Wall Tile: Sicily Stone White 600x600
Feature Wall Tile: Tetra Gumleaf Satin 130x130
Under Tile Heating: Hotwire UnderTile 10.8-12.5m2 1750W inc Thermostat
Rachel and Ryan worked through blood, sweat...and plenty of tears to produce a beautiful master ensuite.
R&R Master Ensuite RevealDoes Rachel and Ryan's Master Ensuite tick your boxes? ✅ #TheBlock | Watch on Channel 9 and 9Now
Posted by The Block on Saturday, August 27, 2022
Week 1: Bathroom
The judges had a mixed reaction to the room this week...
"To me it doesn’t speak to country at all. It feels too urban." - Neale Whitaker
"Many buyers will love this bathroom. It fits the brief of Country-Australian-Contemporary." - Darren Palmer
"They’ve really thought about the storage, with the vanity and the shaving cabinets." - Shaynna Blaze
Room score 23.5/30!
Featured Products
Floor & Wall Tile: Omni Stone Beige Silk 600x600
Feature Wall Tile: Clay Chalk Struct Matt 62x250
Under Tile Heating: Hotwire UnderTile 9-10.7m2 1500W inc Thermostat
Rachel popped in to Beaumont Tiles for her bathroom selections – opting for a clean, minimal colour scheme with beautiful Omni Stone Beige Silk floor tiles.
Wow what a first week to be thrown into!
Well done Rachel and Ryan.
R R Bathroom RevealWhat do you love most about Rachel and Ryan's Bathroom? ???? #TheBlock | Watch on Channel 9 and 9Now
Posted by The Block on Saturday, August 13, 2022
