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Week 6: Han and Can

The room: Rumpus room

Cash spent: $32,412 (Budget: $10,000)

Score: 29.25/30 (first place)

“This is exactly the right layout for a media viewing room,” said Darren Palmer.

A well-decorated dining room featuring a large wooden table set with plates, bowls, glasses, and napkins, surrounded by eight reddish-brown upholstered chairs. An elegant chandelier with spherical bulbs hangs above. Large windows with sheer white curtains let in natural light. A white sofa and part of another room are visible through an open doorway.

Han and Can scored the winning room this week, with an elevated, calming design that used acoustic elements to ensure a whisper-quiet experience.


Han and Can pulled off a winning rumpus room with a calming design they described as a “home entertainment oasis”. The girls continued with the curves they have created throughout their house, including three recessed arches in their room – the centre arch containing a television and entertainment unit, flanked by two arches with floating shelves.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted within a softly lit arched alcove. Below the TV is a wooden console table with decorative items and storage compartments. Built-in shelves in arched niches on either side of the TV display vases, books, and sculptures. The ceiling features recessed lighting and slatted paneling for a stylish finish.

Some of the strength of this room was in the details – and behind the scenes. Acoustic wood panelling on the ceiling was complemented by velvet wall panelling, combining to create a noise-proof haven. Perfect for a cinema/media room.

“Acoustically, this is awesome,” observed Darren Palmer.

A super soft wrap-around sofa provided generous seating, cleverly angled to offer guests the option of enjoying the view outside or the television screen. A thoughtful lighting plan included LED lighting around the coffered ceiling, central arch and the two bookcases. Two downlights added task lighting.

Marty Fox felt the room was very family-friendly and ideal for both kids and adults, depending on the eventual buyers. “This really hits every single person who will enjoy coming to stay at this house,” he said. 

Design tip

Think about the lighting before your room is built – a well-considered lighting plan can provide both ambient and task lighting through a combination of energy-efficient LED strip lighting and downlights.


What colour paint did they use?

The paint colours that Han and Can used in their rumpus room were ‘White Comfort’, ‘Cane Chair’ and ‘Love Note’ by British Paints.


Create the look yourself with these D.I.Y. projects

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Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.