In HGTV's series Build It Forward, renovation specialist Matt Blashaw and designer Taniya Nayak join forces with Lowe's to surprise five amazing individuals who have given much to their communities — providing them with life-changing makeovers of homes and community spaces. "Communities across the country are getting the surprise of their lives," says Matt.

Besides the much-needed improvements to the selected community organizations, Matt and Taniya are crisscrossing America to substantively change the lives of some dedicated individuals. "We're finding five people who have dedicated themselves to these organizations, making their communities and hometowns better," says Matt. "We're surprising them with the home renovation of their dreams — and they have no idea it's coming."

In Austin, Texas, Taniya and Matt worked with Lowe's to provide much-needed updates and improvements to the Austin Child Guidance Center. "As part of Lowe's 100th anniversary, they're donating 10 million dollars to organizations from coast to coast," says Matt in the series intro. "From food banks to womens' shelters to youth centers to housing for the homeless — out of 2,200 nominations, Lowe's selected 100 projects that have the greatest need and would have the greatest impact on their community." The Austin Child Guidance center is one of those deserving organizations.

The Break Room, Before. Drab, cold and sparse would all be accurate descriptors of the center's break room prior to the renovations. What's more, much of the facility had suffered major damage during a recent severe winter-storm. The Lowe's Impact Team, as part of their initiative, completely renovated the center.

The Break Room, After. The renovated break room is now bright, comfortable and inviting, with updated lighting, new window treatments and contemporary furnishings, including twin modern-style sofas. "I chose clean and simple decor," says Taniya, "so we wouldn't have any surprises."

Build It Forward Design Tip: Comfortable furniture choices and textured accessories can help give an office space a homey vibe.