At my place: Tom from The Block and his creepy gnome
Tom has teamed up with his childhood friend Ben in a bid to take out The
Block NZ 2018. He lives in Auckland and works as a project manager.
The friends have played a long game on the show – favouring the overall look and flow of the home above winning room reveals. That strategy appeared to pay off in kitchen
week the judges. where their efforts wowed Describe your house in two sentences…
Cosy and central.
Describe your style in three words… Minimalist, rustic, practical.
Where is your home and who lives there with you? Auckland.
Your favourite room/area in the house and why?
The garage – it’s where I work on my motorbike.
Finish this sentence with an anecdote: ‘‘Once someone
came to my door and…’’ ‘‘I let them in.’’
Tell us about you proudest DIY moment.
Landscaping a Wellington flat – built a patio.
What’s the worst home decor decision you’ve ever made?
Putting up a creepy garden gnome in my room – I won it in a pool game. Best money you have ever spent on the house?
The barbecue.
Worst thing that’s ever gone wrong while entertaining? Discussing the Twin Towers
We will most likely go for the ol’ ‘fake it til we make it’ mantra instead of preparation and take it on the ply instead.
conspiracy polarising within – it was the very friend group. What’s your favourite piece of furniture?
Bed.
Which home habit annoys you the most? Tea bags in the sink.
What’s one domestic/ housework/gardening trick you’ve learnt over the years? How to get rid of wasp nests.
Do you think your practical skills (from jobs) will give you the edge over the other teams? Practical skills will definitely be an advantage in terms of getting work done but we are concerned that more emphasis will be on budgeting and micro design, which we may struggle with. Who has the better eye for decor and why?
Ben because he sees a lot of highend residential builds through his job. Hopefully he has channelled that in our rooms. Did you research decor trends before going on the show?
We will most likely go for the ol’ ‘fake it til we make it’ mantra instead of preparation and take it on the ply instead.