The top 5 features in Dylan and Jenny's Hallway, Laundry and Mudroom

Teams faced the notorious 'Hell Week' once again, taking on the mammoth task of renovating their hallways, laundries, powder rooms and mudrooms in just a week.

The reality of how big and difficult the week is was clear during Sunday night's Room Reveals because not a single team managed to finish off every space in time for judging.

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And while every room had flaws and unfinished areas, it was House 4's Dylan and Jenny who managed to score the win – their first of the season – impressing judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker with their huge hallway and beautifully decorated laundry and mudroom. 

Here are the top five features in Dylan and Jenny's Hallway, Laundry and Mudroom:

1. Grand hallway

Dylan and Jenny had the longest hallway out of all of the houses, measuring a total of 40 metres. The judges thought the huge space was grand, traditional but not dated. 

"It's got all the period-esque details, but it feels crisp and modern," Darren pointed out during judging.

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Neale called the space "extraordinary" and a great entrance to introduce guests into the home.

Darren agreed, adding: "We have a sense of entrance appeal in what is otherwise a big long rectangle."

Shaynna was impressed by the sheer size of the hallway. 

"You could play Boxing Day cricket down here," she said. "This is the longest hallway I think I've ever seen."

While the space was huge, it didn't feel bare or like it was lacking anything – other than perfectly finished details – and really made House 4 feel like a home from the moment when you walk in the door.

2. Stunning artwork

What's not to love about a space decorated with beautiful pieces of artwork? 

Dylan and Jenny were commended for their impeccable choice of styling, opting for stunning floral paintings on the majority of the walls in their hallway. 

The pieces added a subtle pop of colour to the room's neutral colour-scheme.

Shaynna was particularly fond of this piece, titled Three Is Not A Crowd by Angie Summa.

"My God, look at that artwork… That is so divine," she said.

And what's not to love about it? It's simplicity of the artwork adds a homely feel with it's soft pink tones.

3. Breezeway escape

Now, this part of the hallway stunned all three judges. 

In the breezeway section of their home, Dylan and Jenny opted to make the most of a huge window with a spectacular view of the Macedon Ranges.

Not only was the view great, but House 4's execution of the setup was simple yet spectacular. They added two grey occasional chairs and a cosy rug to the area, which Shaynna loved.

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"Excuse me, I would sit here and have a cuppa," she gushed.

"I would sit here and read a book... I never thought I'd do that in a hallway, but this is hot!"

Darren said it's a solid anchor point for the whole house, while Neale summed it up as "so elegant" and "contemporary" with "real sophistication".

4. Functionality

In every home you want a sense of practicality and coherence throughout, and that's exactly what Dylan and Jenny were praised for by all three judges.

Shaynna found comfort in the fact that House 4 included two sinks in their laundry and mudroom.

"Wow, we've got two sinks in here!" she beamed. "A sink in the mud room, and a sink in the laundry."

Darren also loved how the space connected to the butler's pantry, too. 

"It's really gorgeous, it feels very coherent, really complete," he said.

Dylan and Jenny were also praised for their attention to detail in styling.

They included the perfect shelving area in their mudroom, with hanging hooks for coats and jackets – which is a perfect touch for the muddy weather conditions in the Macedon Ranges. They even added a little space for a potential buyer to hide their muddy gumboots.

5. Use of colour

Dylan and Jenny opted for a neutral colour palette for their hallway but added in some character in their stunning artwork choices, which the judges adored.

But moving into the laundry and mudroom, the couple were praised for their consistent use of sage green in their cabinetry. The cohesive design flows from the butler's pantry though the laundry and into the mudroom which creates some real wow factor.

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"That colour scheme being consistent all the way through. It's really gorgeous. It feels very coherent, really complete," Darren said.

Neale was quick to add: "It's stunning, it's just beautiful.

"I love this beautiful sage green cabinetry... it's perfection."

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