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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.
Interior Design
Project reveals and styling tips from Kevin Francis O'Gara's interior design portfolio.
A Denver Apartment Makeover With Transitional Style
When my friend approached me to design her compact Denver apartment, she had one clear vision: c...
Kevin Francis O'Gara Apartment Tour on Homeworthy
I was so excited when Homeworthy, my favorite place to find beautiful home tour videos, reached ...
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...
Modern Meets Classic: Atlanta Beltline Townhouse Tour
For this townhouse located directly on Atlanta’s vibrant Beltline trail, my clients wanted their...
Guest House Renovation: Tiki Bar & Coastal Bedroom Reveal
Just over a year ago, I began one of my most creatively fulfilling projects to date—transforming...
A Moody Dark Brown Guest Bedroom Refresh
I recently gave the guest bedroom a moody, sophisticated refresh thanks to Clare paint's Coffee ...
Before & After: A Bistro-Inspired Breakfast Nook
I recently helped my client update the kitchen in their historic 1920's home in Ansley Park, Atl...
2022 in Review: Atlanta Interior Design Projects
2022 was a challenging year for my business, between strategizing new product categories and lea...
Kevin Francis O’Gara’s Atlanta Apartment Tour
When I first moved back to Atlanta after college in 2020, I quickly styled my apartment with a ...
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...
Contemporary Atlanta Home Tour: Jefferson Street Project Reveal
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West Midtown Project in the Atlanta Journal Constitution
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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...
My Dorm Design for Home Depot's Summer Catalog
This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot.
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