Designer Orlando Soria is back with an all-new series! On Build Me Up, Orlando shows clients going through difficult life changes that interior design can help give them the fresh start they’re looking for. The season kicked off with two back-to-back episodes featuring gorgeous home and guest house renovations.

Check out Orlando's work and don't forget to tune in to Build Me Up Wednesdays at 9|8c.

Orlando’s client Sarah is a recently divorced mom of three living in this Somis, California, ranch. On top of caring for her three kids, Sarah is also studying nursing during the day and working as a server at night. With a budget of $25,000, Orlando updated the exterior, two living areas, the dining room and main bedroom.

Orlando’s goal with the exterior was to tie it all together and give the home a cool midcentury feel to match Sarah’s taste and personality. To do so, he color-blocked the exterior with blue and light gray paint. For a major pop of color, Orlando opted for a coral front door. Privacy cladding was added to define a patio space and add architectural interest. For a final midcentury touch, Orlando freshened up the landscaping with desert plants.

Sarah admitted that she and the kids hardly use this living room, describing the furniture as ‘shot’ and secondhand. In an ideal world, she would’ve liked to remove the left-hand wall to open up the space to the dining room. Given her budget, Orlando had other ideas for the space.