Category: Lemonceillo Home & Gift

How to Use Dark Curtains to Shape a Dramatic, Cozy Interior
There are some styles, colors and decorating nuisances that homeowners across the globe tend to steer clear of, as they consider them a touch too risky to try out. Some are scared to go with bold and brilliant colors like orange or fuchsia, while others tend to keep black away from their color scheme almost fanatically. The use of dark drapery is one strategy that many feel is an exercise best left to interior designers and experts. Yet, by religiously staying away from dark curtains, you might be missing out on a great way to create an inviting, comfy home that is an absolute showstopper. More…

4 tips to refresh your outdoor oasis
Summer is finally here and are you all set to enjoy the beautiful weather Mother Nature has to offer? I have recently given the tired deck at my family home a much needed facelift, and now it is everyone’s favourite hangout spot! Here are my top 4 tips to update your outdoor oasis this summer. More…

Modern Skylight Shades To Adjust The Light With
The first thing that comes to mind when skylights are in discussion are those dreamy views of the star-filled sky at night. But it’s not all stars and beauty all the time. In fact, these views are pretty rare. Skylights are often used to add natural light to a space. So what about those moments when there’s just too much light, when the sun becomes disturbingly bright and when you want some shade and privacy? It’s when you wish you had skylight shades. More…

How To Customize Your Outdoor Areas With Privacy Screens
It’s definitely great to have a patio, a garden or a backyard where you can spend time alone or with friends but regardless of how green the grass is and how comfortable the furniture is, one issue remains: there’s not a lot of privacy out here and you can’t help but feel exposed. The solution? Add one or more privacy screens. You can build them yourself. More…

7 Ideas to Get You Back on the Front Porch
The front porch has evolved along with the quickening pace of everyday life. Porches were originally designed to create a more tolerable living space — a place for rest, relaxation and cooling breezes. Their decline can be attributed to many things: air conditioning, cars, radios, televisions, backyard decks. But despite modern conveniences, we can still revive the front porch, restoring and enjoying its quaint beauty. More…

Fire Pit Ideas: 25 Hot Designs for Your Yard
Adding the element of fire to your backyard not only adds warmth, but also adds a high-end look to your outdoor space. We’ve put together a gallery of the 25 hottest outdoor fire pit ideas for you to be inspired by.

While some of the designs in our inspiration gallery are custom and expensive, building an outdoor fire pit doesn’t have to be. With a little creativity and the use of upcycled materials like shattered tempered glass, gravel or outdoor metal containers, creating a fire pit can add an inviting look to your backyard, regardless of budget.

Remember to take safety into consideration when executing your outdoor fire pit ideas. Select materials that are fireproof and durable, and confirm that the area surrounding the fire pit is free of fencing, dry brush and any other flammable material before using.

Get started with these tips…