Category: Lemonceillo Home & Gift

Decorating Advice to Steal From Your Suit
When my clients ask me what I mean by “the tailored look,” I often refer to a beautifully tailored suit. Much like a fine suit, a tailored decorating scheme must be custom fit perfectly, with close attention paid to function as well as comfort. As Leo, my tailor, sums it up, “Sophie, it’s quite simple: Tailor made is made to measure. It works with you and your body. It is structured; it is in proportion; the lining is as important as the buttonhole; and the drape of the fabric is as important as the stitching.”

We can take Leo’s suit-tailoring points into our homes by creating a balanced style that has strong lines, a harmonious color palette and a scheme in which every fine detail is as important as the next. Here’s how to get a tailored look your home will love to wear forever. More…
 

Less-Is-More Modern Bathroom Decor
Are you going for a clean, fresh look in the powder room? Kate here, and a couple of years ago I moved into a home with beige tile in the bathrooms. My husband and I removed the yellow cultured marble countertops and opted for all-white cultured marble, which created a crisp look. We love the modern, less-is-more vibe that resulted, but we’ve struggled to finish decorating these two bathrooms for fear of cluttering them and ruining the minimalist feel. This design challenge inspired today’s post, which is all about simple ways to add style without going over the top. The result: a refreshing modern bathroom space that speaks for itself! More…
 

10 Things to Try When Your Room Needs a Little Something
Room feeling cramped, artwork a mess, color scheme missing the mark? Whatever ails your room, sometimes all that’s needed is a careful tweak or two to bring things back into balance. Here are seven common dilemmas and 10 home decor tips to put things right. More…
 

Easy, Breezy Summer House Style
Looking for design ideas for your summer house? Today’s post is for you. Don’t have a summer house but wish you did? Today’s post is also for you! In fact, you can transform your home into a breezy, relaxing summer retreat with the addition of a few basic home decor pieces. The look we’re featuring is all about clean, crisp style. Flowing white curtains, clean-lined serving pieces and outdoor chairs that create the ultimate lounge are not out of the question here. Ready for a closer look?… More…
 

9 Ways to Jazz Up Your Decor With Pattern
Whether you’re a lover of neutrals or partial to simple color blocking, a well-chosen pattern is a great way to tie together a color scheme, bring focus to a your home decor and define the theme of a room. See some of the myriad ways Houzz pros have sneaked pattern into decor that wouldn’t scare even the most pattern-shy among us. More…