Category: Lemonceillo Home & Gift

10 Classic Misconceptions of Interior Designers
There is a falsehood (or should we say many falsehoods) among the general population as to what an interior designer actually does, or why we should hire them.
Some think interior design is all about playing with fabrics and furnishings, making everything pretty and perfect. And some think that design is only what they see on popular television shows and is unattainable for themselves. Sadly, television only shows a small part of the profession; there are many other responsibilities that happen behind the scenes, so we are going to attempt to raise the curtains (perhaps floral or damask curtains?) and show you the many facets of interior designers. More…
 

Beautiful Ways To Style & Decorate A Faux Fireplace
Not every home is lucky enough to have a fireplace to adorn their living rooms or Christmastime extravaganza. But some are lucky enough to have faux fireplaces inside to at least give the feel and not the functionality of the warmth and glow this nook can give. And if you’re really creative you can even DIY your very own. What’s really important when you don’t have the usable part of this luxury, is how you style the area. When you’ve got the visual, it’s important to know how to decorate a faux fireplace and dress it in all the right ways. More…

Decorating Parisian Style: Chic Modern Apartment
A large tufted couch in dark blue is the showstopper in the living room and sets the tone for the rest of the area both in terms of style and color. The decor brings a hint of classical elegance to an apartment that is otherwise distinctly modern in every sense of the word. A lovely fireplace and an elegant reading nook next to it with a large floor lamp and ergonomic seating make smart use of the limited space. Wall art plays a pivotal role in giving the home a distinct personality and turning the otherwise mundane white walls into a brilliant background. More…
 

12 Ways To Transform Your Home’s Hallways
Whether wide or narrow, an empty hallway doesn’t have to become an empty space.

Slim tables and benches make wonderful additions to long entryways and are great for housing spare keys and other odds and ends. But you don’t necessarily have to add furniture to make a space more user-friendly. In some cases, simply removing a door can make a space seem much larger by comparison. More…