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The Best Sculptural Console Tables For Every Space
The Best Sculptural Console Tables For Every Space
When I designed my Krog Street project on the Beltline, the entryway was a small pass-through space leading to the stairs up to the main level. There wasn't much room... Read more...
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...
The Best Brass Pendant Lights for Kitchen Islands Under $500
The Best Brass Pendant Lights for Kitchen Islands Under $500
(via Studio McGee) If you're planning a kitchen renovation or simply looking to update your current space, choosing the perfect pendant lights for your kitchen island is one of the most... 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...
Finishing Touches for a Stylish Apartment With Frontgate
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 Frontgate for classic, luxurious furniture and home decor to bring the design... 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...
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...
Caraway's Bakeware Collection in my Kitchen
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 explains the benefits of their non-toxic nonstick ceramic coating. Caraway recently released a brand... Read more...
Modern Chandeliers for a Midtown Townhouse
Modern Chandeliers for a Midtown Townhouse
This project was produced in partnership with Hudson Valley Lighting.   One of the most impactful updates you can make to an interior is lighting, because not only do light... Read more...
The Perfect Mirror for My Apartment Living Room
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...