Category: Lemonceillo Home & Gift

15 Canopy Beds That Will Convince You To Get One
When you think of a canopy bed, you might think of a French palace bedroom. But even before canopies were associated with wealth and privilege, they were used to give noblemen and women warmth and privacy. As the picture of comfort and riches progressed through the 16th century, the canopy beds of the wealthy became more and more ornate. Cue the French palace bedrooms. However, I think we can be thankful that style has progressed towards a certain simplicity. While most of us don’t have the luxury of heavy carved canopy beds, we can achieve a light and airy canopy look. Just look at these 15 lovely canopy beds and you’ll convince yourself that you need one. More…
 

10 Summer Touches to Refresh Your Bedroom
There’s so much to love about the summer: greenery, fragrant blooms, long and light evenings and, hopefully, glorious sunshine. When summer arrives, many of us embrace warmer weather — no sooner does the sun come out than the flip-flops are on. And just as we make season-appropriate sartorial adjustments, our interiors can also benefit this summer from small updates that are conducive to warmer nights and brighter mornings. More…
 

Modern Luxury Farmhouse with Emphasis on Entertaining
House in Blair Atholl by Nico van der Meulen Architects is a luxury farmhouse located between Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa, in a secluded golf estate. Free from high boundary walls and electric fencing, the expansiveness of this double-story home with unrestricted views of the countryside makes a powerful impression. The brief called for a contemporary, practical home that makes provision for outdoor living with an emphasis on entertaining. Due to the form-follow-function approach of the design, this modern family home is spacious and uncluttered from unnecessary decorative elements. More…
 

14 Creative Backsplash Ideas for your Kitchen
A kitchen can look finished without a backsplash, and sometimes a clean coat of (washable) paint is what best executes a design. But at the same time, there’s also an opportunity to use the space to anchor the overall design of the room.

While countertops, flooring and cabinets are generally places to keep it simple, the backsplash is a good place to inject some personal style, whether that’s with a mosaic feature or a bold color. And since that wall literally connects the countertops with the cabinets it’s also a place to tie everything together. More…
 

Modern and Airy Style on a Budget
Since purchasing her first home at age 23, Abby Taylor has slowly transformed the condo, just north of Seattle, from a standard drab unit into a cozy, colorful and personality-filled space. Raised in a creative household, Taylor enlisted some familiar help for many of the projects: “My contractor team is my family: my dad, an architect and artist; my brother, an engineer; and my mom, my soft goods and kitchen consultant,” she says. “Between the four of us, we have the knowledge and tools for anything I want to do.” More…
 

10 Fabric Headboard Ideas for your Bedroom
From DIY projects to beautiful, designer pieces, fabric headboards add a cozy and sophisticated spin to your overall bedroom style. Which is why we decided to compile a list of unique ideas to jump start your inspiration and brainstorming. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need a sprucing a new headboard can help create, transform and accessorize your personal space. More…