the FRANCIS FILES

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

Advanced Foundation and Structural Solutions for Modern Property Development
The Francis Files

Advanced Foundation and Structural Solutions for Modern Property Development

Property development has evolved significantly beyond traditional construction methods, as Australian homeowners and developers increasingly seek innovative solutions that add value, security, and longevity to their investments. Specialized structural solutions...

By Slobodan Ninkov · July 7, 2026

Read the story

Start here

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.

Latest

All posts
Table Lamp vs Floor Lamp: Which Works Better? The Francis Files Table Lamp vs Floor Lamp: Which Works Better?It depends on what you need the light to do. A table lamp needs a surface, and it throws task or ambient...11 Traits the Best Real Estate Team in Boca Raton Shares With Top South Florida Agent The Francis Files 11 Traits the Best Real Estate Team in Boca Raton Shares With Top South Florida AgentBuying or selling in Boca Raton feels thrilling until your first Google search reveals more than 20,000 licensed agents across Palm Beach...How Layered Window Treatments Enhance Comfort and Style The Francis Files How Layered Window Treatments Enhance Comfort and StyleCreating Balanced Interiors A well-designed home is more than a collection of furniture and decorative accents. Every element relates to the others,...Why Siding Is a Design Decision Not Just Upkeep The Francis Files Why Siding Is a Design Decision Not Just UpkeepDesigners obsess over the interior, and rightly so. But the first thing anyone sees is the outside, and nothing shapes that first...How to Rent Out Your House: Landlord Planning, Rental Listings, and Tenant Screening Tips The Francis Files How to Rent Out Your House: Landlord Planning, Rental Listings, and Tenant Screening TipsLearning how to rent out your house takes more than a few photos and a listing posted online. Renting a home can...Don't Overlook the Plumbing In a Beautiful Renovation The Francis Files Don't Overlook the Plumbing In a Beautiful RenovationA gorgeous bathroom is a joy right up until the drain backs up into it. All the marble, brass, and custom tile...

Design Projects

See all projects
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

Guides

See all guides
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

The Notebook

See all
Billy Baldwin's Bold & Beautiful Interiors

Travel by Design

See all
Interior design and procurement, in person or virtual.
Work with Kevin

Interior design and procurement, in person or virtual.

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.

See the portfolio and inquireTrade program