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Designer Tips for Bookshelf Styling: The Complete Guide & Best Products
Designer Tips for Bookshelf Styling: The Complete Guide & Best Products
Built-in bookshelves in Darius Rucker's former Charleston home The truth is, great bookshelf styling isn't effortless at all – it's a deliberate design process that follows specific principles to create... Read more...
How to Create a Whimsical Wildflower Table Setting
How to Create a Whimsical Wildflower Table Setting
There's something magical about wildflower table settings that instantly transforms any dining space into a romantic, countryside-inspired retreat. Today, I'm sharing how I designed this captivating tablescape in my West... Read more...
The Designer Guide to the Best Bouclé Accent Chairs
The Designer Guide to the Best Bouclé Accent Chairs
(Bouclé accent chairs in an Austin living room via Kelly Wearstler) While the bouclé craze may feel like it's hit a fever pitch lately (you can't scroll through Instagram without... Read more...
Leopard Print Decor: The Guide to Styling Animal Prints at Home
Leopard Print Decor: The Guide to Styling Animal Prints at Home
(Leopard Area Rug in Gray and Cream) Discover how to incorporate leopard print as a versatile neutral in your home with our new artisan-crafted Panthera Leopard Rug and curated designer... Read more...
The Clam Chair: A Cozy Icon of Danish Modernism
The Clam Chair: A Cozy Icon of Danish Modernism
The Clam Chair from Eternity Modern in my living room, as seen on Homeworthy. Nestled in a cozy corner of my living room is a piece of furniture that has quickly... Read more...
How to Make Fabric Panels Using Hollow-Core Doors
How to Make Fabric Panels Using Hollow-Core Doors
The ceilings in my Midtown Atlanta apartment are gloriously high—and while that's always a welcome design challenge, it definitely presented a puzzle in making the space feel personalized and grounded.... Read more...
Beautiful Boudoirs: Transitional Bedroom Rug Ideas
Beautiful Boudoirs: Transitional Bedroom Rug Ideas
A thoughtfully chosen rug can transform a bedroom from simple to sumptuous—grounding the space, softening every step, and tying the entire design together. In transitional interiors, where traditional forms meet... Read more...
The Return of Silver and Chrome in Interior Design
The Return of Silver and Chrome in Interior Design
A sleek chrome etagere bookshelf by Bernhardt There's a surprising reason why silver is coming back into the limelight after being outshined by brass for the past five (or more) years.... Read more...
Meet the New Cloud Rug + More Cloud-Inspired Decor
Meet the New Cloud Rug + More Cloud-Inspired Decor
I'm so excited to announce the release of a brand new rug design: the Cumulus Cloud Rug. This serene new addition to the Kevin Francis Design collection features a completely... Read more...
From the Archives: A Classic & Contemporary Family Home
From the Archives: A Classic & Contemporary Family Home
This series shares a behind-the-scenes look at some of the design boards I've created for past clients, showcasing room inspiration and my favorite product finds from these projects. Whether working... Read more...
Impressive Entrances: Entry Hall Rug Ideas
Impressive Entrances: Entry Hall Rug Ideas
The entry hall is your home’s first impression—a space that sets the tone for what’s beyond. Whether it’s a grand foyer or a narrow threshold, an entry rug instantly grounds... Read more...
Charcoal Rooms & The Best Dark Gray Paint Colors
Charcoal Rooms & The Best Dark Gray Paint Colors
(Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal via Gracious Home Interiors) When it comes to sophisticated interiors, a coat of dark charcoal grey paint can be depended on to create an atmosphere of intimacy... Read more...