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The Francis Files
Penned by acclaimed design blogger Kevin Francis O'Gara, The Francis Files is the new home for KF's most popular brand collaborations, home decor inspiration, and interior design project reveals.
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When I first moved into my apartment after moving back to Atlanta from college in 2020, I mov...
Westover Place Project: Modern Classic Dining Room Reveal
3 days ago
Two months ago one of my best friends from high school moved back home to Atlanta from Washi...
Beltline Project: A Neo-Traditional Townhouse Design
My clients hired me to take their new-build townhouse on Atlanta's popular Beltline trail and...
Take Five: August Design Inspiration
(From an evening at Buckhead Village District)
1. Dinner with OMEGA at Summerour Studio
I had t...
The Notebook: Milo Baughman's Mid-Century Style for All
It’s hard to peruse any vintage store (or website) without coming upon a Milo Baughman orig...
Carriage House Renovation: Tiki Bar & Guest Suite Reveal
Just over a year ago I started on one of my most creatively challenging, and fun, renovation pr...
Italy Travel Itinerary: A Recap of My Five City Trip
I spent almost 12 magical days visiting Italy for the first time in early June, the first half ...
Art Hearts: Paule Marrot's Natural Curiosities
Paule Marrot was a French artist (and all-around creative) whose trailblazing career spanned ov...
A Moody Dark Brown Guest Bedroom Refresh
This project was produced in partnership with Clare Paint.
I recently gave the guest bedroo...
From the Archives: A Classic & Contemporary Family Home
This series shares a behind-the-scenes look at a few of the design boards I've created for past c...
Take Five: May Design Inspiration
(From an event this month at Impossible Currency)
1. Inside the 2023 Southeastern Designer Show...
The Notebook: Jacques Adnet's Visionary Designs
Jacques Adnet, a true avant-garde artist of his time, captivated the design world with his innov...
Before & After: A Bistro-Inspired Breakfast Nook
I recently helped my client update the kitchen in their historic 1920's home in Ansley Park, ...
KFD x My Favorite Pins: Impressive Entryways
As I did before on my old blog, I love taking some of my favorite interiors from Pinterest an...
Travel by Design: Hotel Peter & Paul
Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, the hotel Peter & Paul is a testament to the city's rich...
Charcoal Rooms & The Best Dark Gray Paint Colors
When it comes to sophisticated interiors, a coat of dark gray paint can be depended on to create ...
Take Five: March Design Inspiration
I wrapped up my four-part campaign with Belgard outdoor living, with my top tips for designing an...
The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy
Dorothy Draper was a truly trailblazing interior designer who revolutionized the way Americans th...
Art Hearts: James Turrell's Mastery of Light
James Turrell is a boundary-breaking artist known for installations that involve light, both natu...
Why Library Dining Rooms Are the Most Inviting
I've always loved the charm of a library dining room. It's a perfect combination of sophisticatio...
From the Archives: A Neo-Traditional Townhouse Design
For this neo-traditional living room design for a contemporary townhouse along Atlanta's Beltline...
Take Five: February Design Inspiration
Install days are the most rewarding part of any design project, and I recently added the finishin...
Travel by Design: Chateau Voltaire Paris
Château Voltaire is a newly established and beautifully appointed hotel located in the heart of P...
The Notebook: Karl Springer's Everlasting Influence
It's hard to find an Architectural Digest home tour that doesn't include a piece of furniture mad...
KFD x My Favorite Pins: Beautiful Bedrooms
As I did before on my old blog, I love taking some of my favorite interiors from Pinterest an...
Art Hearts: Cy Twombly's Grand Gestures
As an admirer of the postwar art world, the works of Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. have always sp...
From the Archives: A Serene Bedroom Two Ways
For this serene primary bedroom for a virtual design client in Ohio, I pulled shades of blue ...
The Design In & Out List of 2023
Before we dive into my design In & Out list of 2023, I want to preface this with the remi...
The Notebook: Tony Duquette's Dazzling World
Tony Duquette was a renowned interior designer known for his layered, opulent style, incorporatin...
Travel by Design: Le Sirenuse Positano
It happens every year – winter comes with its bare trees and stark white clouds and I start yearn...
Looking Back: Design Project Reveals of 2022
2022 was a challenging year for my business, between trying to strategize expansions into new pro...
Take Five: January Design Inspiration
The Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian has a captivating show at the High Museum "A Mirror Garde...
A New Look for the Media Room Loft
When I introduced the media room loft in West Midtown Project, I added a seating area with a smal...
A Simple Moody Fall Table Setting
As the holidays approach, I find myself getting more inclined to dress up the table and find reas...
Primary Bedroom Design With Behr Dynasty Gratifying Gray
I recently partnered with Behr Paint to bring a much-needed layer of depth and dimension to the p...
Take Five: October Design Inspiration
From my summer campaign with St–Germain, featuring the signature spritz
1. La Fabrica b...
Art Hearts: Henri Maik's Colorful Jungles
Last month, my grandmother's home in Ponte Vedra beach was featured in Atlanta Homes & Li...
