Australia’s favourite renovation show is back on Channel 9 and it is bigger than ever! The 2025 season of The Block has taken on a bold new chapter in Daylesford, Victoria, where five teams are well into building their dream homes from the ground up. For the first time in the show’s history, each house shares the same size and floor plan, putting the spotlight squarely on the design details and finishing touches that make each property stand out.
Among those standout choices? Australian Select Timbers flooring, proudly supplied by Flooring Xtra Australia – the flooring choice for the teams in House 1, House 4 and House 5.
Known for their timeless beauty, superior quality and innovative design, Australian Select Timbers products have brought warmth, character and a premium finish to these luxury homes. As each team works to transform their identical blueprints into unique masterpieces, the choice of flooring is playing a defining role by grounding the interiors with natural texture and style.
With price guides ranging from $3 million to $3.5 million alongside designs that blend luxury with lifestyle, this milestone season proves that when it comes to interiors, what’s beneath your feet really matters.
House 1 – Emma and Ben
Flooring Xtra’s Sandsong Herringbone flooring in “Pebbled” has built a stunning foundation for this luxury home. The soft walnut tone perfectly complements the couple’s modern country style. The character provided by the Herringbone finish of this engineered timber flooring adds a perceived luxury in each room and the zig zag layout breaks up the space.
Taking inspiration from the Daylesford landscape with design changes to shift from Mid-Century to Luxe Country could be their best choice yet.
Each house layout boasts 4 beds, 3 baths and their price guide is sitting at $3million - $3.3 million putting them in a fantastic position to potentially take the win.
House 4 – Sonny and Alicia
The resident risk takers on this season, Sonny and Alicia have selected Flooring Xtra Australia’s Wild Plains Hickory Flooring in Campfire Amber. This bold flooring choice plays on their Mid-Century Western style identity, playing a key role in establishing a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout their living spaces.
Their valuation is coming in within the same range as the other teams, placing them on the higher end listings for this season.
House 5 – Robby and Mat
These two Adelaide best friends are sitting neck and neck on the price guide with Emma and Ben, but will their contemporary country style and Australiana edge be enough to take them and the other blockheads on to win the title?
The judges absolutely praised the flooring choice of their lounge and living room stating that it felt bigger than it was, showing testament that Herringbone floors do not close in a space and with complementary design choices can really elevate the space.
Robby and Mat also used the Sandsong Herringbone in colour Pebbled. It is incredible to see its versatility throughout each home.
Head into your nearest Flooring Xtra store to preview the full range of Sandsong flooring or reach out to our amazing customer service team for more information.
