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Modern looks for Lockwood homes

Here are some stunning ideas to create sleek, immersive interiors in your Lockwood home.

Last updated: 28 February 2024 | 4 min read

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Lockwood homes, an icon of New Zealand architecture, can be easily updated for a contemporary look. While known for knotty pine, interiors are highly customizable and can be painted, wallpapered, or finished with blonded or knot-free timber.

Renovating an older Lockwood is a great time to upgrade insulation. For decor, the minimalist Scandinavian Design style complements the home's clean lines, creating a warm, inviting, and timeless aesthetic that won't date.

This modern Lockwood home uses blonded timber to create a pared back, contemporary aesthetic.

Can you paint the interior of a Lockwood home?

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.

Are Lockwood homes insulated?

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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