We at MDG love kids rooms they won't grow out of in twenty seconds. One of our favorite mini-makeover tricks is to add Lucite. This acrylic material has the modern, seamless look of glass without the heart attack that comes with putting glass anything in your kid's room.

Lucite is versatile in not only function but stylistically as well. A chair or bench looks elegant next to pastels and cozy when strewn with pillows or blankets in soft and luxurious fabrics. A Lucite table top allows for light to pass through, adding depth and making the room appear more airy, especially important in a small space.

An upholstered stool with Lucite legs or a crib with Lucite rungs makes the piece less tough, pairing better with more delicate decor and gives baby the chance to take in her surroundings easily. The clear appearance doesn't compete with the colors and textures of bright toys or books, making it perfect for storage.

With Lucite, the possibilities are endless and make for a chic upgrade in a kid's room.

Click here for more of Marlena's favorite ways to use Lucite.

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We at MDG love our accessories. The lids of jewelry boxes creak open and strands of pearls are lifted from velvet-lined compartments. Aquamarine and garnet cocktail rings clink in dishes on vanities, and bracelets of amethyst glint in the light as they are pronounced the finishing touch to an outfit for girl's night out. We get an excited shiver when we know our jewel selection is flawless, so why not slip into the same mindset when accessorizing our homes?

Like our birthstones or gems in our favorite colors, these tones add an extra level of glamour, of beauty, of sparkle. They can warm, lighten or brighten a space, and work beautifully in jewel-toned layers or grounded by black, white, or natural wood. Below are some of our favorite pieces to elevate our next date night ensembles as well as every room in our homes.