{"id":928331,"date":"2026-10-14T22:26:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/928331\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:26:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:26:43","slug":"the-block-2026-major-error-halves-value-of-courtney-and-sevs-living-room-space-but-theres-an-easy-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/928331\/","title":{"rendered":"The Block 2026: Major error halves value of Courtney and Sev\u2019s living room space \u2013 but there\u2019s an easy fix"},"content":{"rendered":"

A single error in Courtney and Sev<\/a>\u2019s Block<\/a> living room halved the value of the space \u2013 the placement (or rather misplacement) of their lounge. <\/p>\n

While the judges adored the seating selection, how the duo positioned it made the area feel like it had been \u201ccut in half\u201d and shrunk the available floor space. Thankfully, Freedom<\/a> stylist Kristi\u00a0was there to put the girls in the right direction. <\/p>\n

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By putting their lounge smack bang in the middle of the room, Courtney and Sev had halved the visual boundary of their living space. Look at all that empty room! \u00a0Nine<\/p>\n

The first item on the agenda was reconfiguring the lounge, so Kristi advised splitting the modular couch and pulling back both parts closer to the edges of the room. <\/p>\n

That quick fix resolved the issue of floor space and also their problematic layout. <\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like I\u2019m taking crazy pills,\u201d Darren said of Courtney and Sev\u2019s original living room layout.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t understand how you can be gifted the best opportunity of any Block we\u2019ve ever had, which is that it outlooks to ocean… and the think, \u2018I\u2019m going to make everything about a television\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it came to rearranging the furniture a second time, Courtney and Sev made sure not everything pointed toward the television. <\/p>\n

This time around, the chairs were positioned in a fire pit arrangement so see both the television and the enviable water views that are the major selling point of the $3.3 million home. <\/p>\n

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And here\u2019s the after! As the judges entered Courtney and Sev\u2019s redo room, Darren shouted out \u201cYES!\u201d They immediately loved that they\u2019d extended the space with a few simple tweaks.\u00a0Nine<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all Freedom stylist Kristi advised Courtney and Sev to do, here are more tips even you can use to maximise your living space: <\/p>\n

Go big with rugs (or double up) <\/p>\n

A small rug instantly shrinks a room by anchoring your sight line to a tight footprint. <\/p>\n

Choose a generous rug that easily fits all main furniture legs, instantly expanding the visual boundary. <\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t find a rug large enough to suit your layout, seamless styling is simple: butt two identical rugs together to create your very own custom rug. <\/p>\n

Harness reflective surfaces and light <\/p>\n

Create the illusion of double the floor space by cleverly positioning mirrors opposite windows to bounce natural light around the room. <\/p>\n

Opt for furniture with slender profiles, glass or acrylic accents, and polished metal finishes. <\/p>\n

These reflective elements prevent the eye from catching on heavy masses, leaving your living room feeling light, airy, and twice its size. <\/p>\n

Master the art of furniture configuration <\/p>\n

As Courtney and Sev learned, placement is everything. Pushing heavy seating against walls or splitting modular pieces creates an open flow, giving the room breathing space. <\/p>\n

Avoid blocking key architectural features or natural light sources \u2013 arrange furniture to accentuate views and encourage movement through the area. <\/p>\n

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