Notes on New Regency style from the studio of Kevin Francis O'Gara
The Francis Files
Design Projects
Client homes and my own rooms, documented with the sources and the reasoning behind each decision.
Design Projects
How to Design an Outdoor Structure That Looks Like It BelongsPitch, palette and proportion decide whether a pergola or carport reads as part of the house or bolted onto it. A designer's guide to timber.
Design Projects
15 Weekend Decluttering Projects, From a Designer Who Is Not a MinimalistFifteen small decluttering projects you can finish in a weekend, from a designer who likes a layered room and hates a cluttered one.
Design Projects · Kitchen
Design a Remodel That Ages With You (Without Looking Like It)Most remodels are designed for the family you have this year. How to plan flow, storage and finishes that still work a decade from now.
Design Projects
How to Choose an Interior Design Firm in SingaporeA designer's guide to vetting Singapore interior design firms: the credentials that matter, the HDB, URA and MCST rules you are working inside, and how to read a proposal before you sign it.
Design Projects
The Fifth Wall's Secret: What Your Attic Is Doing to the Rooms BelowThe attic decides more about your rooms than you think: comfort, humidity, ceilings, and how finishes age. A designer's look at the fifth wall's secret.
Design Projects
Planning a Major Renovation: Design First, Money Second, Regret NeverA designer's guide to planning and funding a major renovation: scope the design first, match the money to the work, and protect the vision throughout.
Design Projects · Furniture
How to Layer a Room, From the Foundation UpHow to layer a room like a designer: anchor furniture first, then texture, lighting, and finishing objects, so the space feels collected, not cluttered.
Design Projects
How Airflow Quietly Makes a Room More ComfortableCooling isn't only about the thermostat. A designer on ceiling fans, airflow, and the small moves that make every room in the house feel comfortable.
Design Projects
How to Make an Energy-Efficient Home Feel DesignedEnergy efficiency and good design aren't opposites. A designer's take on insulation, windows, lighting, and the comfort that makes a home worth living in.
Design Projects
Transform Your Living Room: Inspiring Ideas for a Luxurious MakeoverThe living room is one of the most critical spaces in any home, often serving as the central hub for family activities...The Francis Files letter
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