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Modern looks for Lockwood homes
Here are some stunning ideas to create sleek, immersive interiors in your Lockwood home.
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Lockwood homes, an icon of NZ architecture, can be easily updated for a modern aesthetic, moving beyond the traditional knotty pine. These solid timber homes are highly customisable, allowing for painted walls, wallpaper, and different timber finishes.
Renovating an older Lockwood is straightforward. Painting provides a simple refresh, and it's a good opportunity to upgrade insulation. For decor, the clean lines of Scandinavian design are an excellent match. Lockwood also offers new, customisable plans and kitset homes.
This modern Lockwood home uses blonded timber to create a pared back, contemporary aesthetic.
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This Lockwood holiday home in Mount Maunganui is painted with a white finish to capture the essence of the coastal setting and create a Cape Cod aesthetic.
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Modern Lockwood homes are highly customisable, with the Scandi aesthetic popular when it comes to contemporary designs.
Decorating and decor ideas for Lockwood houses
The options are endless when it comes to modern looks for Lockwood homes. Here, a polished concrete floor, clerestory windows and a monochromatic colour palette create a striking bold aesthetic.
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