When Judge Marty Fox described Littlehampton Long Blush Brick as “the best material on The Block,” it wasn’t just praise—it was validation of what discerning architects and homeowners have known for years.
From our Adelaide Hills home, Littlehampton Bricks has built a reputation for boutique craftsmanship that’s now making its mark on Australia’s most-watched renovation show. Taking centre stage cladding House 4, as brick-tile featuring in the only room to achieve a perfect score of three 10s, and across every property’s landscaping with our premium Natural Clay Pavers.
While mass-produced alternatives dominate the market, The Block 2025 contestants discovered what sets boutique, handcrafted materials apart. From show stopping cladding on House 4, statement brick tiles that captured the judges’ attention to natural clay pavers chosen by all five teams, Littlehampton products have become the foundation of this season’s most memorable design moments.
In this article, we’ll take you inside The Block 2025, showcase the specific Littlehampton products that earned judge recognition, and show you how to translate these award-winning looks into your own Sydney or Melbourne home.
Three Perfect 10′s Littlehampton Brick Tiles Make History
Achieving a perfect score on The Block is rare.
The room that earned three perfect 10s featured Littlehampton brick tiles as a hero element, demonstrating how premium materials elevate design from good to exceptional. Our brick tiles provided the textural depth and authentic character that judges consistently reward—combining the warmth of natural clay with the precision finish that contemporary interiors demand.
Unlike mass-produced alternatives, each Littlehampton brick tile reflects subtle variations in tone and texture that occur during the firing process. This natural variation creates visual interest that synthetic products simply cannot replicate. The judges recognised this authenticity immediately, with Mart Fox’s commentary highlighting how genuine materials create spaces that feel considered rather than manufactured.
Product Specifications:
- Authentic natural clay composition
- Available in multiple finish options
- Suitable for both interior feature walls and exterior applications
- Dimensional consistency for seamless installation
- Firing process creates unique tonal variations
- Low maintenance and exceptional durability
The perfect score room demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of material hierarchy—using Littlehampton brick tiles as the focal point whilst allowing other design elements to complement rather than compete. This approach showcases how premium materials can anchor a space and create the kind of lasting impression that resonates with both judges and potential buyers.
House 4: The Only Full Brick Home on The Block 2025
In a season where four out of five houses were built with steel or composite cladding, House 4 made a bold statement as the only property to feature a full brick exterior —and the judges took notice.
When Judge Marty Fox described Littlehampton Long Blush Brick as “the best material on The Block,” he was recognising something that sets authentic brick apart from alternative façade treatments: timeless appeal that actually increases in value over time.
House 4’s choice of Littlehampton Long Blush Brick as primary cladding demonstrated confidence in a material that has defined quality Australian architecture for generations. Whilst other homes followed current trends with painted finishes and composite materials, House 4’s brick façade will still look contemporary in decades—without the maintenance, repainting, or replacement that alternative cladding materials inevitably require.
Why Long Blush Brick Stood Out:
The Long Blush format offers proportions that create a distinctly modern aesthetic whilst retaining the authenticity of natural clay. These bricks provide the horizontal emphasis that contemporary architecture demands, creating shadow lines and visual rhythm that flat cladding systems cannot replicate.
The blush colouration—a subtle warm tone with natural variations—complements the Australian landscape whilst offering versatility in design palette. Very Daylesford! Unlike stark white renders that can feel harsh in bright sunlight, or dark cladding that absorbs heat, the blush tone provides visual warmth without thermal extremes.
Every Home, Same Choice: Natural Clay Pavers Across All Properties
When all five contestant teams independently choose the same product, it speaks volumes about quality and performance. This week, as The Block 2025 moves into landscaping, every property is featuring Littlehampton Natural Clay Pavers—a unanimous decision that reflects both aesthetic appeal and practical durability.
Natural clay pavers offer advantages that alternative materials simply cannot match. Fired at high temperatures, they develop a surface hardness that resists wear whilst maintaining colour integrity for decades. Unlike concrete pavers that can fade or crack, or porcelain options that lack authentic texture, natural clay improves with age, developing a subtle patina that enhances rather than diminishes visual appeal.
The Block contestants recognised these qualities when selecting materials for high-traffic outdoor areas that need to withstand Australian weather conditions whilst maintaining their visual impact. From poolside areas to entertaining spaces and front pathways, Littlehampton Natural Clay Pavers provide the foundation for outdoor living areas that will look as impressive in one-hundred years as they do on reveal day.
Why Contestants Chose Natural Clay Pavers:
- Superior slip resistance for pool and wet areas
- Colour permanence—won’t fade in harsh Australian sun
- Thermal properties that stay cooler underfoot in summer
- Frost resistant for varied climate conditions
- Dimensionally stable—minimal expansion or contraction
- Sustainable, locally-sourced natural material
- Range of formats and colours for design flexibility
The versatility of our Natural Clay Pavers allowed each team to create distinctly different outdoor aesthetics whilst benefiting from the same underlying quality. From contemporary minimalist designs to more traditional landscaping approaches, the product adapted to each team’s vision—demonstrating how premium materials provide a foundation for creative expression rather than limiting it.
The Littlehampton Difference: Natural Clay Craftsmanship
What distinguishes boutique brick manufacturing from industrial production? At Littlehampton, the difference begins with material selection and extends through every stage of the process.
In the Adelaide Hills town of Littlehampton, we’ve been perfecting our craft with local access to some of Australia’s finest clay deposits. Our Adelaide Hills kilns are the oldest in the country, allowing us to maintain the hands-on quality control and attention to detail that large-scale interstate manufacturers cannot match. Every brick and paver that leaves Littlehampton reflects our commitment to excellence—a commitment that The Block 2025 judges recognised immediately.
Our craftsmen’s approach prioritises quality over volume. Where large-scale producers focus on consistency and speed, we embrace the natural variations that occur during the firing process. Each batch develops its own character, with subtle differences in tone and texture that prevent the monotonous appearance common in mass-produced materials.
Sustainability and Longevity:
Natural clay is an abundant, renewable resource that requires minimal processing compared to alternatives. Our pavers and bricks contain no synthetic additives, resins, or coatings—just clay, water, and heat. At end of life, they’re completely inert and can be crushed for aggregate or retained as feature elements in new construction. Read more about our commitments to sustainability.
The durability of fired clay means Littlehampton products outlast alternative materials by decades. Victorian-era clay bricks remain structurally sound and visually appealing after 150 years of weathering—a performance standard that modern synthetic products cannot approach. This longevity represents genuine sustainability: materials that never need replacement eliminate both the environmental impact and cost of future renovations.
Design Versatility:
The Block 2025 demonstrated how Littlehampton products work across design styles. Our brick tiles transitioned seamlessly from contemporary interiors to more traditional applications, whilst our pavers complemented both modern architectural landscaping and classic Australian garden designs. This versatility makes our products ideal for Melbourne and Sydney’s diverse architectural landscape, from heritage renovations to new contemporary builds.
Translating The Block Aesthetic to Your Home
The Block showcases aspirational design, but the products and approaches used are entirely accessible to homeowners and their designers. Here’s how to incorporate Littlehampton materials into your Sydney or Melbourne project:
Interior Applications for Brick Tiles:
Feature walls are one of the most impactful uses of brick tiles, particularly in living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. The key is restraint—one well-executed brick wall creates drama. The Block’s perfect score room demonstrated this principle beautifully, using brick tiles as a considered accent rather than dominant element.
Consider brick tiles for:
- Flooring in any space lending warmth and authenticity that is unique to natural materials.
- Kitchen backsplashes that add texture without visual weight
- Bathroom feature walls that introduce warmth to typically cool spaces
- Living room accent walls that create focal points for furniture arrangement
- Fireplace surrounds that highlight these architectural features
- Entranceway walls that establish character from the moment guests arrive
Paver Selection for Different Applications:
Natural Clay Pavers perform across varied uses, but selection should respond to specific requirements:
For poolside and wet areas, choose pavers with textured surfaces that maximise slip resistance whilst remaining comfortable underfoot. Lighter colours help keep surface temperatures manageable during Sydney and Melbourne summers.
For driveways and high-traffic areas, our slim and trafficable pavers provide the structural strength needed for vehicle loads whilst maintaining visual appeal. The natural hardness of fired clay eliminates the surface degradation common with softer materials.
For entertaining areas and courtyards, consider classic format pavers that create visual expansiveness. The authentic texture of natural clay adds sophistication that manufactured alternatives cannot replicate.
Climate Considerations:
Both Sydney and Melbourne experience temperature variations that affect material performance. Natural clay’s thermal properties provide advantages in both climates—the material absorbs heat slowly during the day and releases it gradually at night, moderating temperature extremes. Unlike metal or dark-coloured synthetic materials that become uncomfortably hot, or pale concrete that creates glare, natural clay pavers maintain usable surface temperatures throughout the day.
Melbourne’s occasional frost presents no issues for properly-fired natural clay. Our pavers meet Australian standards for freeze-thaw resistance, ensuring they’ll perform reliably through winter conditions without surface degradation or cracking.
Pairing with Contemporary Design Trends:
Current Australian design favours natural materials, organic textures, and connections between interior and exterior spaces. Littlehampton products align perfectly with these preferences:
- Complement timber elements with clay’s warm earth tones
- Contrast natural clay texture against smooth render or metal finishes
- Extend interior brick tile aesthetics to exterior paver applications for visual continuity
- Combine clay materials with native landscaping for authentically Australian outdoor spaces
- Use natural material variations to add visual interest without pattern complexity
The Block contestants demonstrated how clay materials work within contemporary minimalist aesthetics—the natural texture provides visual interest that allows surrounding elements to remain simple, creating sophisticated spaces that feel warm rather than stark.
Recreate The Block 2025 Style with Littlehampton
Ready to incorporate award-winning materials into your project? Here’s how to access the Littlehampton products featured on The Block 2025:
Featured Products:
Our brick tiles are available in multiple finish options, from smooth contemporary surfaces to more textured traditional profiles. Each finish offers the same natural clay composition and durability, allowing you to select the aesthetic that suits your design vision whilst benefiting from authentic material quality.
Natural Clay Pavers come in various formats and colours, from classic terracotta tones to contemporary grey and charcoal options. All pavers feature through-body colour—the clay composition extends throughout the full thickness, ensuring that any minor surface wear won’t reveal a different base colour.
Availability in Sydney and Melbourne:
As an Adelaide Hills-based boutique manufacturer, we’re strategically expanding our presence in Australia’s largest markets. We’re building relationships with select designers in Sydney and Melbourne who share our commitment to quality materials and customer service. Our boutique approach means we work with designers who understand the difference between premium natural products and mass-market alternatives.
Contact our Adelaide Hills team directly to find out how we can work with you, your designer or builder to bring your dream project to life.
Design Consultation Services:
Choosing materials is just one element of successful design. Our team offers consultation services to help architects, designers, and homeowners make informed decisions about product selection, quantities, and installation approaches.
We can provide:
- Material samples for on-site evaluation
- Technical specifications for design documentation
- Installation guidance and best practices
- Quantity calculations based on your project plans
- Colour and finish recommendations based on your overall design direction
Sample Ordering:
We strongly recommend reviewing physical samples before final product selection. Photography cannot fully capture the subtle colour variations and textural qualities that define natural clay products. Sample sets are available and include our most popular brick tile and paver options.
Next Steps:
Whether you’re planning a complete home build, considering a renovation, or exploring material options for a future project, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how Littlehampton products might suit your needs.
Visit our website to explore our full product range, request samples, or enquire about services in your area. Follow us on social media for ongoing coverage of The Block 2025 and design inspiration featuring our products in real-world applications.
The Block 2025 Has Spoken: Premium Materials Deliver Results
Judge recognition, perfect scores, and unanimous product selection across all five homes—The Block 2025 has validated what architects and discerning homeowners already know: authentic materials create spaces that manufactured alternatives cannot match.
Littlehampton Bricks combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary applications, delivering products that perform technically whilst satisfying aesthetically. Our brick tiles and Natural Clay Pavers represent an investment in material quality that pays dividends in both immediate visual impact and decades of maintenance-free performance.
As The Block 2025 continues, we’re proud to see our products contributing to award-winning design. More importantly, we’re excited to bring these same materials to Sydney and Melbourne homeowners who value authenticity, quality, and the timeless appeal of natural clay.
Ready to discuss your project? Contact Littlehampton Bricks today to request samples, or arrange a design consultation. Let’s create something exceptional together.
