Design & Makers··2 min read
Christiane Lemieux: The Designer Behind DwellStudio
Christiane Lemieux, sometimes searched as Christine Lemieux, founded DwellStudio and wrote Undecorate. A short profile of the designer and her style.
If you have ever admired a bold graphic duvet cover or a sofa that looked both tailored and relaxed, there is a fair chance Christiane Lemieux had something to do with it. She is the designer who founded DwellStudio, and her influence on modern home textiles has been considerable. She is often searched as Christine Lemieux, so if that is how you found us, you are in the right place.
From textiles to DwellStudio
Lemieux founded DwellStudio in New York in 1999. The brand began with textiles and bedding, bringing strong, graphic patterns to a market that had grown a little tired, and it grew into furniture and accessories. Its look was recognisable: clean shapes, confident prints and a palette that could move from soft neutrals to punchy colour.
In 2013 DwellStudio was bought by the American online retailer Wayfair, and Lemieux kept a London-based offshoot sold through House of Fraser. We wrote about it in our look at her House of Fraser range.
Christiane Lemieux's books
Lemieux is also an author. Her first book, Undecorate, was published in 2011 and celebrates homes that break the rules: rooms put together by their owners with instinct, wit and a fair amount of nerve. It is one of the books we return to when a room feels too polished.
Her follow-up, The Finer Things, published in 2016, is a deeper dive into the craft behind beautiful interiors, from furniture and textiles to the details that make a room feel finished. It is a useful book if you want to understand why some pieces last and others do not.
Her rooms look effortless, but that ease comes from knowing exactly which rules to keep and which to break.
Her style, in a few words
What we like most about the Christiane Lemieux approach is its balance. Rooms feel considered without being stiff. A few signatures:
- Pattern with purpose: one strong print, supported by quieter textures.
- Tailored comfort: upholstery with clean lines that you still want to sink into.
- Collected, not matched: vintage finds sit beside new pieces.
- Nature indoors: big plants, organic shapes and a soft, green-tinged palette.
The room in our picture captures that mood well: deep green tones, generous plants, a round mirror bouncing light around and a patterned rug pulling it together. It is relaxed, but nothing is accidental.
To borrow the look, start with colour. A deep green wall or a few green-toned textiles create an enveloping backdrop, and large plants push the feeling further. Add a round mirror to bounce light around, then ground the room with a patterned rug. Keep the furniture simple and let the pattern and greenery do the talking.
Why Christine Lemieux searches lead here
Names get muddled online, and Christine Lemieux is a common misspelling of hers. The correct spelling is Christiane Lemieux, and that is the name you will find on her books and design work. If you are hunting for her pieces in the sales, our end of sale edit has tips on buying designer homeware wisely.
Looking back: Since this piece was first published, Lemieux has moved on from DwellStudio and Wayfair to new projects of her own, so look for her more recent work under her own name.
Questions readers ask
Is it Christine Lemieux or Christiane Lemieux?
The correct spelling is Christiane Lemieux. Christine Lemieux is a common misspelling of the DwellStudio founder's name.
What did Christiane Lemieux found?
She founded DwellStudio in New York in 1999, a design brand known for graphic textiles, bedding and furniture.
What books has Christiane Lemieux written?
Her books include Undecorate, published in 2011, and The Finer Things, published in 2016.
