The Francis Files

Styling a Cozy Fireplace With Holiday Decor

This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot. Some of my favorite holiday memories take place around the fireplace in my childhood living room – it’s one of the most cherished... Read more...

Vintage kitchen runner from Revival Rugs in modern kitchen design on Thou Swell #vintagerug #vintagerunner #kitchenrug #kitchenrunner #vintagekitchenrunner #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenideas #vintage #revivalrugs

Vintage Kitchen Runner in West Midtown Project

This project was produced in partnership with Revival. In an open floorpan space, rugs are crucial for defining distinct areas, and in the West Midtown project this is especially true on the... Read more...

One Room Challenge: Virtual Atlanta Loft Design

Despite this round of the One Room Challenge being completely virtual, the past five weeks have flown by as always! Today is the final reveal day, and I couldn't be... Read more...

Modern kitchen makeover with Vetrazzo terrazzo countertops, black cabinets, and green island on Thou Swell #kitchen #kitchendesign #kitchenideas #modernkitchen #vetrazzo #terrazzo #countertops #polycor

Terrazzo Kitchen Countertops With Vetrazzo

This project was produced in partnership with Polycor. The hallmarks of a dated house are always most obvious in the kitchen, and this was certainly the case in the Westside... Read more...

Refreshing Blue & White Bedroom Makeover

This project was produced in partnership with AllModern. Meghan's bedroom in her new apartment is the first room I redesigned, and we are off to an amazing start in... Read more...

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 the Fab Five, and I’m so thrilled to share a Queer Eye-inspired makeover for... Read more...

Kevin O'Gara modern dorm design for The Home Depot summer catalog with gray gingham duvet, blue storage bench, cowhide rug, and map wall hanging on Thou Swell #dorm #dormroom #dormdesign #backtoclass #homedepot

My Dorm Design for Home Depot's Summer Catalog

This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. I'm so thrilled to share the dorm... Read more...

Exploring Atlanta with the new Toyota Corolla #toyotacorolla #atlanta #travelguide #atlantaguide #sponsored

A Day Exploring Atlanta With the Toyota Corolla

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (“Toyota”) provided me with compensation and use of a Corolla for a short period of time. The opinions I have shared about this vehicle are my... Read more...

The Perfect Mirror for My Apartment Living Room

This project was produced in partnership with Ballard Designs. I realized after a few weeks in my new apartment that what my space was lacking was a mirror in... Read more...

Invitation Homes Make It Home Showhouse master bedroom design reveal by Kevin O'Gara on Thou Swell #bedroom #masterbedroom #bedroomdesign #southernstyle #southerndesign #interiordesign

Make it Home Showhouse Master Bedroom Reveal

This project was produced in partnership with DHP Furniture, Home Depot, Josh Young, Rebecca Atwood, and St. Frank. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.... Read more...

Light blue dining room with Clare Headspace paint color in Atlanta with antiques and modern Hudson Valley Lighting brass chandelier on Thou Swell #dining #diningroom #diningroomdesign #bluepaint #southernstyle #interiordesign #antiques

Airy Dining Room Reveal With Clare Paint

This project was produced in partnership with Clare, DecoratorsBest, and Hudson Valley Lighting Group. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. I'm thrilled to share... Read more...

Small space bedroom dorm design with grey velvet curtains, blue Louis chair and black and white photography on Thou Swell @thouswellblog

A Sophisticated Grey Dorm Room Design

About a month before the end of the school year, Home Depot invited me to completely redecorate my room with their huge selection of home decor. I -... Read more...

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