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1. A Basic
Builder Home
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MAKEOVER
on a Budget
Patricia Lockwood
Award-Winning Designer
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Patricia Lockwood

2. The New Plan
Previous Owner’s Basic - Builder
Combination Formal Living & Dining Room

3. before

4. after

5. THE GREAT ROOM
was enhanced with crown molding,
a stack stone wall, bookshelves and a fireplace
to balance the room
and make the large television feel right at home.
after

6. HOW-TO
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a Basic - Builder Home
GREAT ROOM
your home is too valuable not to use every square inch
1.
Avoid having “museum rooms” in your house that no one uses.
Address function first – don’t follow the builders intention if it doesn’t suit your lifestyle.
2.
Add layers of texture and features to enhance the room while adding value to your investment.
3.
Be sure to include three levels of lighting: ambient, task and accent.
4.
Anchor the room with furnishings and a rug in the right scale.
5.
Be confident to mix colors & styles; while avoiding the matchy-matchy look.
Designer Home Makeover Tips
By Patricia Lockwood

7. The Inspiration
Previous Owner’s Basic – Builder Kitchen

8. before

9. after

10. THE KITCHEN
once considered builder – blah
was upgraded with new appliances
including a new stove top and range hood.
A reclaimed wood beverage center and backsplash tile
add the WOW factor by providing depth and texture.
after

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KITCHEN
a bang-for-the-buck modification vs. a full remodel
1.
Replace the 6” builder backsplash with an accent tile from counter to cabinets.
2.
New appliances and a cabinet depth refrigerator are always smart investments.
3.
Relocate the microwave from over the stove top – it’s worth it!
4.
Create a bar/beverage center with reclaimed wood for the top and backsplash
to extend the kitchen workspace – saving a fortune (no need for new granite or cabinets)
5.
Always upgrade the quality and comfort of your barstools - it’s where everyone wants to be.
Designer Home Makeover Tips
By Patricia Lockwood

12. The New Plan
Previous Owner’s Family Room
The Inspiration

13. before

14. after

15. THE MORNING ROOM
was created in the space originally designated as a small family room
with the addition of 3 key design elements:
reclaimed wood, tile fireplace surround and new head chairs.
after

16. HOW-TO
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MORNING ROOM
the best extension of the kitchen
1.
A large dining room adjacent to the kitchen makes sense – it’s the hub of the home and
where everyone comes and stays.
2.
A multifunctional morning room is a perfect spot for dining, gathering and quiet mornings
to enjoy reading a newspaper with coffee.
3.
Use a wall treatment (wood, wallpaper or paint) to create depth and interest.
4.
Anchor the room with furnishings, a chandelier and a rug in the right scale.
3.
Using existing dining furniture? Then add unexpected head chairs to break up the “set.”
Designer Home Makeover Tips
By Patricia Lockwood

17. The Inspiration
Previous Owner’s Master Bedroom
The Plan

18. before

19. after

20. SUITE SUCCESS
The “fifth” wall was not forgotten
with the application of the wallpaper
on this master bedroom ceiling.
The dramatic results
are a welcoming feeling of
understated elegance and comfort.
after

21. HOW-TO
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MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
should always make you feel special
1.
Don’t be afraid to go dark with the paint – it creates a wonderful “cocoon” feeling.
2.
Wallpaper the ceiling for dramatic results.
3.
If it’s not useful or beautiful – it doesn’t belong in this room. No clutter. Period.
3.
Layer the bed with luxurious bedding and a soft to-the-touch area rug.
5.
Do not skimp with your design dollars while creating your personal retreat from the world.
Designer Home Makeover Tips
By Patricia Lockwood

22. Patricia Lockwood is an award-winning
designer who runs her successful design
business in La Quinta, California.
Self-described as an
Interior Designer with a twist;
she passes along her trade discounts
and special pricing to her clients,
making her services a true value.
As a certified Design Psychology Coach,
Patricia helps people create spaces where
they feel connected to their surroundings.
Lockwood Interiors, with over 40 years
of combined design experience,
offers a concierge level of service
for all of your design and remodeling needs.