Pied a terre may suggest feet on the ground, but who says whimsy and elan can’t levitate a small space of under a thousand square feet into a delightfully livable illusion? Of course it helps when ceilings are high, architecture is handsomely detailed, and a grand little drawing room opens to the tiniest of patios. For Decorations Lucullus it wasn’t size that would dictate style, but the romance of playful scale.

Simple elegance and romance defines the Kensington collection. Each piece is hand-made of hardwoods, crafted with soft curves and detailed carving. The collection features several upholstery and leather options including taupe velvet as well as black, olive, and natural linen and cotton fabrics. Rich color and texture bring sophistication to the classic shapes in this collection. Kensington offers clean lines, efficient design and economical sizing.

Shiplap was to the feature wall with a tufted headboard. Vintage style shelf to add further dimension to that area. Tufted ottomans at the foot of the bed pull more color throughout the room. Existing furniture was painted white with new hardware added to update it with a new mirror to romance the style. All of the accessories were selected to offer a casual elegance to this wonderful retreat.

Eclectic bathroom photo in San Francisco

RETHINK YOUR SHEERS Our Luminette Privacy Sheers beautifully diffuse the light in your room for a bright, cheerful space. Perfect for large windows and sliding glass doors, this window treatment combines the soft romance of sheers with the drama of drapes. Plus, rotating fabric vanes give you 180 degrees of light control.

The Marseille Line is our Provencal collection, crafted by hand and assembled piece by piece by skilled artisans, making it a line rich in details, organic, evoking warmth and romance

RETHINK YOUR SHEERS Our Luminette Privacy Sheers beautifully diffuse the light in your room for a bright, cheerful space. Perfect for large windows and sliding glass doors, this window treatment combines the soft romance of sheers with the drama of drapes. Plus, rotating fabric vanes give you 180 degrees of light control.

Inspired by antique finds from turn-of-the-century European farmhouses, the Dolcetto Expandable Dining Table infuses your dining room with a sense of old-world romance. Ornately crafted with color variations that showcase the wood's natural beauty. Finished with handcarved pedestal base, this piece is simple, yet sophisticated, and effortlessly elegant.

Dress up your pillar candles with our Chloe Candle Ring Set. These small wreaths of lifelike flowers, greenery, and berries add romance and a sense of occasion. Try elevating them on tall candlesticks to let the greenery drape gently.

Cantoni design consultant Terri Mechanic mixed rhythm with romance to create the ultimate private getaway. Read the full story here: http://cantoni.com/interior-design-services/projects/a-luxurious-haven-in-vegas/ Photos by Lydia Cutter

The famous quote, Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze, reawakens walls bringing a fun element to your home.

Garden fresh and seasonal, this lovely bouquet symbolizes everything that one dozen long-stemmed (and most likely imported) red roses are not. This is a fragrant, vivid spring arrangement that evokes curiosity and interest, not to mention romance. Design & photography (c) Debra Prinzing, Slow Flowers LLC

RETHINK YOUR SHEERS Hunter Douglas Luminette Privacy Sheers beautifully diffuse the light in your room for a bright, cheerful space. Perfect for large windows and sliding glass doors, this window treatment combines the soft romance of sheers with the drama of drapes. Plus, rotating fabric vanes give you 180 degrees of light control.