Category: Lemonceillo Home & Gift

Decorating with Lucite
I’m all about a little touch of glam in a home, and lucite can be the perfect way to accomplish this. And due to its naturally transparent qualities (wink, wink), it’s also perfect for small spaces where you don’t want a lot of visual clutter. But the key to adding this to your home without going overboard is little touches here and there – just enough to add a subtle hint of modern glamour.

This banquette above from BHG is one of my favorites. Overall the room is based in traditional design but it gets extra interesting with the contrast offered by modern touches. The Saarinen table with those funky lucite chairs is what makes this space so memorable.

By the way, have you ever wondered what the difference is between acrylic and lucite? As it would turn out, there’s no difference at all and it’s merely marketed under different names. More…

7 Inky Colors to Use Instead of Black
Want a deep, inky color that brings the high-fashion appeal of black but without the attitude? Try one of these soft and sumptuous alternatives with plenty of personality to suit your mood and your space.

Despite having a large amount of navy surface, this study doesn’t feel dark and depressing the way it might if the walls were black. Rather, it’s studious and sophisticated.

Navy is a great shade for spaces where you need to concentrate, because it’s not too somber and not too stimulating. More…

8 Welcoming Entryway Benches That Maximize Storage Space
If you liked the Orinda design and all of its storage possibilities, then you’ll probably be impressed with the three-piece Olivia bench and locker towers too. It’s comparable to having a large entryway closet. With lots of slots in the bench for small items and wall-mounted towers for larger things, all you need is to install a few hooks in the middle for hanging coats and bags. More…

Best tips for decorating dorm rooms with style, storage
Cold walls. No-frills desk. Bare floors. Long, skinny bed. “Welcome to college.” Your first assignment is to turn this clinical room into your new home.

“It’s really very important that students be able to personalize their dorm room. How they decorate the room reflects the identity of who they are and helps them feel at home on campus,” said Matthew Brown, director of housing and dining services at Arizona State University. The average dorm room for two measures 12 feet by 15 feet, a size that makes storage as important as style.

Thankfully, there has never been a better selection of storage merchandise, from colorful plastic containers and cork boards to hanging bed pockets. And retailers eager to cash in on the dorm market offer plenty of August sales. More…

5 Things Every Home Should Have
Every designer has his or her own style rules. Over the years, I’ve honed mine down to the top five that I come back to again and again. Follow these ideas — or break them if you see fit — and I guarantee you’ll be able to take any space from feeling like it’s a boring, everyday thing to something you love every day. More…