Styling trays for every room in your home

Trayscaping. Have you heard of it? For those unfamiliar, it's our fancy way of saying styling a tray. Today we had the opportunity be a guest on KUTV's Fresh Living, and we talked all about styling trays. If you missed it, you can watch our segment on "How to Style a Tray" here.  Whether styling for your living room, office, powder room, or kitchen, trays are an excellent way to anchor all of your nick-knacks and accessories into one general area. Not only do they look sophisticated and organized, but they're incredibly functional too. When styling a tray, always keep function in mind. Simply look around your space and see what's already there. Incorporating practical, every day elements onto your tray is key.

Powder Room Tray - Find a small tray that fits nicely on your vanity top and doesn't take up too much space. Accessories with hand soaps, lotions, perfumes, and candles. As a bonus, it keeps your counter tops safe from any spills.

Office Trays - Offices can become very cluttered incredibly fast! Placing a tray on your desk can make all that clutter suddenly seem very organized. Finding decorative office supplies, like this gold pineapple letter opener, is not only very useful, but adds interest. Office supplies don't have to be boring, let them become your decorative elements.

Coffee Table Tray - Don't over think it when it comes to your coffee table. Place a box inside your tray where you can stash all of your remotes and other electronic eye-sores when they're not in use. Adding a pile of coasters is great, too. Your family and guests will appreciate having quick access to everything they would need, making entertaining a breeze.

Kitchen Tray - Instead of using your tray horizontally, flip it vertically and use it as a feature piece against your back splash or cabinets. Then, when you need it, you can quickly grab it and use it to serve drinks or appetizers on.

Hopefully these tip have inspired you try out some "trayscaping" for yourself!

How to Make Your Bed for Spring

With the warmer weather coming upon us, now is a great time to transition your bedding from the heavy throws of winter, to the lighter brighter linens of spring!  Here at Alice Lane, we have a few tips to make this transition easy for you.

Start by removing all of your heavier bedding like your duvet, chunky knit throws, and anything else you may have on your bed to keep you extra toasty during the winter.  We love using linen sheets (year around really) to keep you covered but cool in the spring/summer months.  They’re also beautiful and give you a luxurious yet comfortable and casual look for your spring bedroom.

Another easy way to lighten up your bedding is by folding your duvet on the end of your bed during the day, giving you the option to slide it right off the bed and sleep with a lighter quilt or coverlet, or to just quickly pull it over you should it suddenly get chilly at night.

If you’re feeling like a duvet is a little heavy for your liking, a beautiful neutral throw looks great on the end of any bed during the spring. Not only do they give your bedding a finished look during the day, but they are very useful as well. Try and choose one that is light weight and will be easy to pull over you in the middle of the night when temperatures fluctuate.

Hopefully you can incorporate some of these design tricks with your own bedding to make your transition into spring that much better!

Thom Filicia Book Signing at Alice Lane

We have big big news people!!! Thom Filicia, a renowned interior designer and good friend of ours, will be coming for a book signing event at our Salt Lake store on March 25. Mark your calendars because this is exciting stuff and you do NOT want to miss out. If you haven't checked out his latest book, American Beauty: Renovating and Decorating a Beloved Retreat, you need to. It is beautiful! It's one of those books that makes you literally want to jump into the pages. I mean, just look at that entry setting below. If you don't have a copy of his book, don't worry. You can pick one up at the event that night, Oh...and personally have it signed by Thom, too.

We first met Thom at market years ago and he is the best. Not just the best when it comes to interior design, but one of the best human beings we've ever met. He can instantly make a complete stranger feel like he's known them for a hundred years. That's why we're so excited our customers and the local Utah design community have this opportunity to meet him, too.

We have a shipment of pieces from his latest home furnishings collections on it's way to our store RIGHT NOW! So, you'll also get the chance to chat with Thom about his rugs, sofas, case-goods, artwork, and other pieces from his collection. How cool is that! Hopefully you guys are just as excited as we are. We hope to see you there with your mom, sister, friend, husband, dog...whoever! It's going to be one heck of party.

Richard's Pick

Welcome spring!  It's time for refreshing and renewal, and we usually look to our interior spaces first to see what could use a little updating. In our last post we had some great tips on how to freshen up your living spaces for a crisp and clean look. One of the best ways to do that is to bring the outdoors in. Don't worry...you don't need to have a green thumb to add greenery to your space. Today, there are a plethora of faux greenery options that not only look amazingly real, but require little to no maintenance. And for those seeking the challenge of keeping a plant alive, we got you covered too! Plants can serve as the perfect subtle accessory to bring the whole design home, or they can be dramatic enough to be the focal art in a room. Don't those beautiful leaves just draw your attention!

Egg Planter w/plant - $456.00

Here at Alice Lane Home Collection, adding greenery to your space couldn't be easier! Just pick out your favorite container/pot and find a beautiful plant to put inside! Like this one here:

Round Fish Pot w/plant - $564.00

For those of you that consider yourselves to have less-than-green thumbs, a beautiful silk arrangement is a great option. No need to worry about care and watering, the perfect houseplant!

Cream Peony in Blue/White Jar - $328.00

Pink Fuchsia Peony - $259.75

We've got some great ideas here in store to get you started. Come visit Alice Lane Home Collection today, in Orem and Salt Lake City, Utah; and we'll help get a little green in your life.

French Moderne Manor - Master Bedroom Design

Things are coming along nicely in our French Modern Parade Home in Highland, Utah. While the kitchen and living room are definitely major focal points in this home, we can't be more excited for the master bedroom! I mean come on...who doesn't dream about a luxurious french bedroom?! And this master bedroom is exactly that...the room of our dreams! We began with the idea of punctuating the vaulted ceiling with a sculptural chandelier and a canopy bed. You heard me right, A CANOPY BED. Our inner child is going crazy right now. We tucked a swoon-worthy velvet chaise at the end of the bed and an arm chair on either side surrounding the fireplace. Speaking of the fireplace, we can’t wait for you to see it. We have a custom stone surround that is out of this world. Here's a sneak peak at our sketches and design board for the room. Now you're dreaming about too, aren't you? You're welcome.

Crisp & Clean...for Spring of course!

Despite the freshly fallen layer of snow us Utahans had been lucky enough to escape all winter...spring is just around the corner! I am trying my best to disregard the recent drop in temperatures and focus on the new season soon approaching. With spring, the first thing that comes to mind is getting out those cleaning gloves and feather-dusters for some in depth spring cleaning. Most of us think that this is the best way to freshen up our living spaces. However, some readjusting of your décor might also be in order!

A great way to re-energize a space is to simplify. My home tends to fill up with all sorts of odds and ends during the holiday season leaving me eager to clear out the junk. Get rid of all of those un-needed accessories and objects taking up valuable space. This will leave you with a space that clears your mind and makes you feel more organized.

Bring those light colors back! Whites and brights are soon to be in season once again. Freshen up your space by lifting the color palette to a more invigorating scheme. I love how energetic light colors can feel. There is something about sun streaming through the windows bouncing off one light wall to another that makes it easier to get up in the morning.

And of course, nothing screams spring like a few fresh flowers and doses of greenery. You can literally bring the new season indoors for an added sense of clean.

Last chance for End of Season Sale

So you heard we were having an End of Season Sale, but you failed to come in to the store to check out the goods for yourself. Maybe it was lack of preparation on your part...or maybe it was divine intervention from the shopping Gods, because you're in luck! Our End of Season Sale is still going on and there's plenty of items up to 70% off left! And guess what!? We're making things really easy for...browse below to see all remaining sale items located at our Salt Lake store. Seriously, this sale just keeps getting better and better.

ALCOTT CHAIR – Original Price: $1,531 | SALE PRICE: $459

ALLURE SIDE TABLE – Original Price: $1,194 | SALE PRICE: $358

AZERI RUG [8X11] - Original Price: $1,058 | SALE PRICE: $529

BANKS SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,074 | SALE PRICE: $537

BARCELONA DISPLAY CASE - Original Price: $961 | SALE PRICE: $480

BARRINGTON BENCH - Original Price: $1,775 | SALE PRICE: $647

GRAY VELVET CHAIR - Original Price: $1,958 | SALE PRICE: $979

CALAVERAS RUG [8X11] - Original Price: $1,860 | SALE PRICE: $558

BRAXTON BOOKCASE - Original Price: $1,774 | SALE PRICE: $532

CLARKSDALE SCREEN - Original Price: $6,245 | SALE PRICE: $3,122

COLTIER TABLE - Original Price: $1,650 | SALE PRICE: $825

CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,037 | SALE PRICE: $311

CORSARO RUG [4X6] - Original Price: $1,782 | SALE PRICE: $534

DIAGONAL BOOKCASE - Original Price: $2,587 | SALE PRICE: $776

EMMA ROCKING CHAIR - Original Price: $2,805 | SALE PRICE: $841

FRANCES SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,062 | SALE PRICE: $318

KELIM PILLOWS - Original Price: $55 - $72 | SALE PRICE: $16 - $21

LILLIES ARTWORK - Original Price: $2,487 | SALE PRICE: $1,243

NOEL CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $562

RAIN RUG [ 8X10] - Original Price: $910 | SALE PRICE: $455

TAMAR RUG - Original Price: $2,822 | SALE PRICE: $1,411

TUXEDO CABANA RUG - Original Price: $416 | SALE PRICE: $208

Lizzy's Picks

You can really set the stage of your room and home with the perfect rug. Did you know our designers always begin their projects by selecting a rug? A rug can act as an anchor for the room, and from there every piece in your room, whether it be upholstery, art, pillows or accessories, can take a cue from the rug. Perhaps your rug is a safe, pattern-less neutral, creating a calm flow from piece to piece in the room.

Perhaps you will choose a rug that sports a bold pattern, with some unexpected color that adds a little humor to the room, acting as an under-foot surprise each time you enter. No matter what you choose for your rug, you can take cues from the rug’s coloring and design to create a cohesive story in your room.

 

My favorite rug in the store creates a cohesive setting, where the pillows and upholstery really reflect the organic browns, grays, ivories and greens in the rug. The colors and pattern of the rug are natural and organic and the texture of the silk and wool is soft and luxurious. It reminds me, in a way, of a Monet's water lily paintings! Why not put the star art piece of your room on the floor?

French Moderne Manor - Kitchen Design

Kitchens are the most technical and time-intensive spaces in the home. We’ve spent many hours on this parade home perfecting our cabinetry drawings, selecting appliances and hardware, and fine tuning the finishes with our cabinetry shop. We take the time because the beauty is in the details. Here’s a peek at our site visit progress photos, drawings, and finishes to give you a peek into the space.

Pantone's Color of the Year - Marsala

By now you’ve probably heard that the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year is Marsala—and we couldn’t be more excited! The perfect addition to any interior, this color is rich and warm, reminiscent of summers in Italy. Named for the wine, Marsala is an earthy red-brown hue that is sophisticated and inviting. It’s strong on its own or can be paired with an array of different colors. Check out some of the ways the color of the year can be incorporated into interiors:

Use Marsala as a rich accent in a neutral space. Not only is it a beautiful tone for upholstery, but it’s the perfect base for a floral arrangement, piece of art, or in accessories.

To freshen up your space for spring, pair a dusty Marsala with a bright and bold hue like turquoise or indigo.

If you are feeling more daring, make a statement with Marsala drapery panels or a saturated rug.

Things Are Looking Up! (Or In This Case Down)

If you thought our End of Season Sale started out great, wait until you see how low the prices are now! Here's a sample of what we have at our SALT LAKE location.

SOFA - SOLD OTTOMAN - Original Price: $702 | SALE PRICE: $351  $210

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,958 | SALE PRICE: $1,174 $979

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $675 $562

NESTING TABLES - Original Price: $487 | SALE PRICE: $243 $146

 PILLOWS - Original Price: $55 - $72 | SALE PRICE: $27 - $36 $16 - $21

 POUFS - Original Price: $286 each | SALE PRICE: $171 EACH $143 EACH

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,037 | SALE PRICE: $518 $311

ARMOIRE - Original Price: $3,536 | SALE PRICE: $1,768 $1,060

 ARTWORK - Original Price: $2,487 | SALE PRICE: $1,492 $1,243

We have an assortment of rugs, art, and accessories too!

And here are a few of our favorite pieces in OREM!

 SOFA - Original Price: $2,875 | SALE PRICE: $1,725 $1,437 RUG (under sofa) - Original Price: $1,900 | SALE PRICE: $950 $570

 COCKTAIL TABLE - Original Price: $1,674 | SALE PRICE: $1,004 $837

 DINING TABLE - Original Price: $5,500 | SALE PRICE: $3,300 $2,750

 

WINGBACK CHAIR - Original Price: $1,526 | SALE PRICE: $915 $763

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $675 $562

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,987 | SALE PRICE: $1,192 $993

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,650 | SALE PRICE: $990 $825

There's a selection of art, accessories, rugs, and bedding as well. Stop in to see what else is on sale!

Stop by to see what else is on sale!!

Jen's Pick

A fun way to bring color into a space is with artwork. Art is the heartbeat of the room. It brings the room to life. Whether it is the scene or the color scheme that speaks to you, just choose something you love! A great trick is to use the colors in the artwork as accent colors in the room; this will make the space feel very cohesive. If you want to be a little less predictable, pull out the less obvious colors in the art - this will still make the room feel tied together without being too matchy.

Art: Fresh Air $1,635.50

French Moderne Manor - Living Room Design

We took special consideration when designing the living room because we knew it would set the tone for the rest of the home. This room needed to be the perfect blend of French and modern. Here’s the vision: imagine an elegant French fireplace in the palest hue, a fresh take on a traditional coffered ceiling, well-dressed columns lining the hall, sophisticated furniture silhouettes, and a 20 foot wall of windows flanked by the softest linen drapery panels. Sounds dreamy, right? We’re excited for you to see it in person.

Be Bold

As a person I am bold and unapologetic. I love the tense and slightly uncomfortable feelings of adrenaline and competition. I’ve always preferred oomph over subtlety. And my professional design life is no different. I find myself drawn to bold artwork, saturated intense colors in fabric and drama created by mixing things that feel collected and loved – impulse buys. These things make a statement. They are sure of their place in the room where they live, and you KNOW it when you step through the door. If I had my way, each interior I touched would have color, a LOT of it. Piled in, mixed up and I wouldn’t feel bad about it. Color is a basic building block and I say we all ought to add a little more of it in our worlds!

Consider these ideas the next time you need to re-create or update your own space:

A: Color as your background or “neutral”. Use a bold color to fill the room where you’d normally paint it beige or white, it will serve the exact same function but with some zhuzh! Continue decorating as you normally would.

B: Color in the furniture. Maybe fuchsia walls aren’t your jam, that’s ok. How about adding color to an all-white room via furniture? Furniture and art have so much personality and you can get a lot of style points for a dramatic sofa or piece of art.

End of Season Sale! New Lower Prices!

We've lowered the prices! Here's a sample of what we have at our SALT LAKE location.

SOFA - SOLD OTTOMAN - Original Price: $702 | SALE PRICE: $351  $210

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,958 | SALE PRICE: $1,468 $1,174

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843 $675

NESTING TABLES - Original Price: $487 | SALE PRICE: $365 $243

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,025 | SALE PRICE: $615 $512

 PILLOWS - Original Price: $55 - $72 | SALE PRICE: $33 - $43 $27 - $36

 POUFS - Original Price: $286 each | SALE PRICE: $214 EACH $171 EACH

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,037 | SALE PRICE: $518 $311

 ARTWORK - Original Price: $2,487 | SALE PRICE: $1,741 $1,492

We have an assortment of rugs, art, and accessories too!

And here are a few of our favorite pieces in OREM!

 SOFA - Original Price: $2,875 | SALE PRICE: $2,156 $1,725 RUG (under sofa) - Original Price: $1,900 | SALE PRICE: $1,140 $950

 COCKTAIL TABLE - Original Price: $1,674 | SALE PRICE: $1,171 $1,004

ARMOIRE - Original Price: $3,536 | SALE PRICE: $2,121 $1,768

 DINING TABLE - Original Price: $5,500 | SALE PRICE: $3,575 $3,300

 BOOKCASE - Original Price: $2,697 | SALE PRICE: $1,618 $1,348

 

WINGBACK CHAIR - Original Price: $1,526 | SALE PRICE: $1,144 $915

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843 $675

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,987 | SALE PRICE: $1,490 $1,192

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,650 | SALE PRICE: $1,237 $990

There's a selection of art, accessories, rugs, and bedding as well. Stop in to see what else is on sale!

Stop by to see what else is on sale!!

French Moderne Manor - Parade Home

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but our latest and greatest parade home will be installing in a few short months. We’ve already spent a year designing and specifying and can’t believe the time is almost here! In the coming weeks, we’ll be giving our readers an exclusive peek at the beautiful, fashion-forward home we’re designing, so keep checking back.

Let us introduce you to the house and its owners. The owners are young, cool, and willing to embrace bold design. The house began as a traditional French country estate and through the design process it evolved into something with an edgy twist. With perfect blend of old meets new, our French modern home was born.

Okay, now that we’ve all met each other, let’s jump into the design!

THE EXTERIOR

As we explored concepts for the home’s exterior, we kept coming back to photos with modern black windows – clean and minimal with skinny grids.

We took our inspiration from these photos and dropped them into our drawings. It was as if the house had slipped on its black stiletto heels. Our exterior finally had the right stylish punctuation. Check out our progress!

Mark your calendars for the Utah Valley Parade of Homes June 4-20th, because we’d love to see you all there!

For Your Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts

End of Season Sale - Orem

 

We’re making room for new arrivals and select items are up to 70% off! Here is just a sampling of what we have on sale at our Orem location!

 SOFA - Original Price: $2,875 | SALE PRICE: $2,156 RUG (under sofa) - Original Price: $1,900 | SALE PRICE: $1,140

 COCKTAIL TABLE - Original Price: $1,674 | SALE PRICE: $1,171

ARMOIRE - Original Price: $3,536 | SALE PRICE: $2,121

 DINING TABLE - Original Price: $5,500 | SALE PRICE: $3,575

 BOOKCASE - Original Price: $2,697 | SALE PRICE: $1,618

 

WINGBACK CHAIR - Original Price: $1,526 | SALE PRICE: $1,144

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,962 | SALE PRICE: $981

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,987 | SALE PRICE: $1,490

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,650 | SALE PRICE: $1,237

There's a selection of art, accessories, rugs, and bedding as well. Stop in to see what else is on sale!

End of Season Sale

Our End of Season Sale is well under way! We're making room for new arrivals and select items are up to 70% off! Here is just a sampling of what we have on sale at our Salt Lake store! Check back to see what's on sale in Orem!

SOFA - Original Price: $3,669 | SALE PRICE: $2,157 OTTOMAN - Original Price: $702 | SALE PRICE: $351

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,958 | SALE PRICE: $1,468

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843

NESTING TABLES - Original Price: $487 | SALE PRICE: $365

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,025 | SALE PRICE: $615

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,360 | SALE PRICE: $680

 PILLOWS - Original Price: $55 - $72 | SALE PRICE: $33 - $43

 POUFS - Original Price: $286 each | SALE PRICE: $214 EACH

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,037 | SALE PRICE: $518

 ARTWORK - Original Price: $2,487 | SALE PRICE: $1,741

We have an assortment of rugs, art, and accessories too! Stop by to see what else is on sale!

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is a holiday to show our love, if not for a significant other then for a friend or family member. My favorite gift idea to show my love and appreciation for another is to keep it simple, sentimental, and straight from the heart.

SIMPLE A bouquet of flowers is a Valentine's Day cliche to some but will always be one of my favorites. Mix it up with a flower arrangement like this to show how special and beautiful that someone is to you.

SENTIMENTAL Nothing says "I love you" like a beautiful piece of jewelry. Especially when taking that extra step to personalize it to make it more meaningful.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART Cards are always a great way to express in words exactly how you feel about someone. Keep it simple, sentimental, and speak straight from your heart, and you'll end up with the perfect gift for that special someone.