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Notes on New Regency style from the studio of Kevin Francis O'Gara

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The Francis Files

Why Custom Wallpaper Transforms Hotel Interiors

Discover why custom wallpaper transforms hotel interiors by enhancing emotional atmosphere, durability, and unique design in hospitality spaces.

By Kevin O'Gara · July 16, 2026

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the point of view, the portfolio, the series
New Regency Style: The Complete Guide The point of view New Regency Style: The Complete GuideClassical bones, committed color, and enough glamour to make a room feel like an occasion. Design Projects The portfolio Design ProjectsClient homes and my own rooms, with every source and the reasoning behind each decision. Don't Demo, Decorate The series Don't Demo, DecorateHow to update a builder-grade home without renovating, one room at a time.

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A Facade Refresh: Design-Led Exterior Updates That Add Lasting Value The Francis Files A Facade Refresh: Design-Led Exterior Updates That Add Lasting ValueThe exterior updates that actually hold their value over time, ranked by a designer's eye rather than a renovation checklist.Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis O'Gara in a layered, classical-modern room The Francis Files Timeless Interior Design Styles, From a New Regency Designer"Timeless" is the most misused word in design. People use it to mean beige, safe, and forgettable, as if the way to...Interior Lighting, Layer by Layer: A Designer's Guide The Francis Files Interior Lighting, Layer by Layer: A Designer's GuideSome links in the "Complete the Room" section below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, KFD may earn a small...Deck & Patio Design Trends for 2026: How to Style an Outdoor Room The Francis Files Deck & Patio Design Trends for 2026: How to Style an Outdoor RoomSome links in the "Complete the Room" section below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, KFD may earn a small...Man inspecting vintage rug at auction house The Francis Files Acquiring Designer Rugs on the Secondary MarketDiscover how acquiring designer rugs on the secondary market can offer unique, vintage pieces. Learn to evaluate value and provenance effectively.Stylish and Functional: Modern TV Wall Units for Your Living Room The Francis Files Stylish and Functional: Modern TV Wall Units for Your Living RoomWhen it comes to decorating a living room, achieving the perfect balance between style and function can often be a challenge. However,...

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Modern Meets Classic: Atlanta Beltline Townhouse Tour Inman Park, Atlanta Modern Meets Classic: Atlanta Beltline Townhouse TourA Historic Kitchen Renovation With Georgia Marble Capitol View, Atlanta · Kitchen A Historic Kitchen Renovation With Georgia MarbleWestover Place Project: Modern Classic Dining Room Reveal Buckhead, Atlanta · Dining room Westover Place Project: Modern Classic Dining Room Reveal

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The paint index Every paint color I specify, by familyCharcoal, navy, pale blue, sage, blush and white, each with undertones and where I use it. The Best Pale Blue Paint Colors: Calm, Not Cold Paint The Best Pale Blue Paint Colors: Calm, Not ColdLacquered Walls: A Designer's Guide to High Gloss Rooms Finishes Lacquered Walls: A Designer's Guide to High Gloss Rooms

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I settle the specifications up front, down to grout color and fixture spacing, so crews do not stall and the room lands the way it was drawn.

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