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Francis Files
Curated by designer and blogger Kevin Francis O’Gara, The Francis Files offers a fresh take on interiors through design inspiration, stylish home tours, brand collaborations, and thoughtful reflections on travel and decorating history. Discover a layered look at modern living—rooted in timeless style.
Brand Collaborations
A behind-the-scenes look at Kevin’s creative brand partnerships and shoppable collaborations.
A Denver Apartment Makeover With Transitional Style
When my friend approached me to design her compact Denver apartment, she had one clear vision: c...
Finishing Touches for a Stylish Apartment With Frontgate
When it came time to layer in the final pieces for my Midtown Atlanta apartment, I turned to Fro...
Small Space, Big Style: My Atlanta Living Room With Coley Home
Designing a small apartment living room in Midtown Atlanta posed the perfect opportunity to crea...
Westover Place Project: A Classic Foundation for the Living Room
To set a classic foundation for the Westover Place Project living room, I turned to Brit...
My Restful Retreat Bedroom Design for Small/Cool NYC 2023
It was such an honor to be included in the group of talented designers that Apartment Th...
A Historic Kitchen Renovation With Georgia Marble
As you may have seen in my latest Reel, I just completed a renovation for a 100-year-old bungalo...
Westover Place Project: Modern Classic Dining Room Reveal
When one of my best friends from high school moved back to Atlanta after years in Washington, DC...
A Moody Dark Brown Guest Bedroom Refresh
I recently gave the guest bedroom a moody, sophisticated refresh thanks to Clare paint's Coffee ...
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 sm...
A Simple & Moody Fall Table Setting
Moody fall table setting with iron candleholders, Spode plates, striped napkins, and yellow glas...
Shadow Play: Warm Gray for a Primary Bedroom
I recently partnered with Behr Paint to bring a much-needed layer of depth and dimension to the ...
West Midtown Bathroom Renovation on House Beautiful
This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot.
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A Fresh Pied-à-Terre Design With Coastal Living
This project was produced in partnership with Universal Furniture.
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A Classic Primary Bedroom Design With Frontgate
This project was produced in partnership with Frontgate.
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Dark Brown Media Room Design Reveal
Welcome to the reveal of my New Year New Room Challenge transformation: a cozy, chocolate-hued a...
Caraway's Bakeware Collection in my Kitchen
I'm a big fan of Caraway's cookware line as you might remember from this video, which explai...
Blue & White Kitchen Makeover: Samsung Bespoke Review
The kitchen in Terrace Drive Project was the most daunting space to tackle, but unsurprisingly, ...
Dark Green Media Room Reveal With AllModern
This project was produced in partnership with AllModern.
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How to Add a Baking Station to Your Kitchen
This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot.
There’s been a renaissance of h...
Hand-Painted Tropical Wall Mural
This project was produced in partnership with KILZ.
I’ve always been inspired by flora – especia...
Modern Chandeliers for a Midtown Townhouse
This project was produced in partnership with Hudson Valley Lighting.
One of the most impactfu...
Master Bedroom Vintage Rug in West Midtown
This project was produced in partnership with Revival.
One of the trickiest parts of moving in...
Bright Dining Room Update for Hedgewood Homes
This project was produced in partnership with AllModern.
I've had the pleasure of working wit...
Styling a Cozy Fireplace With Holiday Decor
This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot.
Some of my favorite holiday memor...
Vintage Kitchen Runner in West Midtown Project
This project was produced in partnership with Revival.
In an open floorpan space, rugs are cruci...
One Room Challenge: Virtual Atlanta Loft Design
Despite this round of the One Room Challenge being completely virtual, the past five weeks have ...
Terrazzo Kitchen Countertops With Vetrazzo
This project was produced in partnership with Polycor.
The hallmarks of a dated house are always...
Refreshing Blue & White Bedroom Makeover
This project was produced in partnership with AllModern.
Meghan's bedroom in her new apartment...
Family Room Makeover With the Queer Eye Collection
This project was produced in partnership with DHP Furniture.
I’ve always wanted to be part of th...
My Dorm Design for Home Depot's Summer Catalog
This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot.
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A Day Exploring Atlanta With the Toyota Corolla
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (“Toyota”) provided me with compensation and use of a Corolla ...
The Perfect Mirror for My Apartment Living Room
This project was produced in partnership with Ballard Designs.
I realized after a few weeks...
Make it Home Showhouse Master Bedroom Reveal
This project was produced in partnership with DHP Furniture, Home Depot, Josh Young, Rebecca Atwo...
Airy Dining Room Reveal With Clare Paint
This project was produced in partnership with Clare, DecoratorsBest, and Hudson Valley Lighting G...
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Design Projects
Explore interiors from client work and personal renovations — layered, livable, and always in progress.
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Collaborations
From product launches to styled spaces, discover the brand stories I’ve helped bring to life.
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The Notebook
A growing archive of iconic designers, inspiring artists, and unforgettable design moments.
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Travel by Design
Wander with a designer’s eye — from charming hotels and city guides to visual inspiration abroad.
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