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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.
Take Five: March Design Inspiration
From my latest style campaign with Express
Outdoor design tips with Belgard
I wrapped up my...
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...
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. Whet...
Travel by Design: Hotel Peter & Paul
(via ASH World – Peter & Paul)
Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, the hotel Peter & P...
Charcoal Rooms & The Best Dark Gray Paint Colors
(Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal via Gracious Home Interiors)
When it comes to sophisticated i...
The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy
Dorothy Draper's iconic design for the Greenbrier Hotel.
Dorothy...
Art Hearts: James Turrell's Mastery of Light
(via U.T. Austin College of Fine Arts LANDMARKS)
James Turrell is a boundary-breaking artist kn...
Why Library Dining Rooms Are the Most Inviting
(via Sannabria & Co.)
I’ve always loved the charm of a library dining room. It’s a perfect co...
From the Archives: A Neo-Traditional Townhouse Design
For this neo-traditional living room design for a contemporary townhouse along Atlanta's Beltline...
Travel by Design: Chateau Voltaire Paris
(via Château Voltaire, photography by François Halard)
Tucked away on the rue Saint-Roch near th...
The Notebook: Karl Springer's Everlasting Influence
A pink custom-lacquered coffee table in a New Orleans home.
It's hard to find an Architectural D...
From the Archives: A Serene Bedroom Two Ways
For this serene primary bedroom for a virtual design client in Ohio, I pulled shades of blue ...
The Design In & Out List of 2023
(via Belgian Pearls)
Before diving into my "In & Out" list for 2023, I want to gentl...
Art Hearts: Cy Tombly's Grand Gestures
(via Tate Modern, 'No. V', 1974)
As an admirer of the postwar art world, the works of Edwin Par...
The Notebook: Tony Duquette's Dazzling World
(via Tony Duquette)
Tony Duquette was a renowned interior designer known for his layered, opulen...
Travel by Design: Le Sirenuse Positano
(via Tatler Magazine, photography by Stefano Scatà)
It happens every year – winter co...
2022 in Review: Atlanta Interior Design Projects
2022 was a challenging year for my business, between strategizing new product categories and lea...
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 ...
Take Five: October Design Inspiration
From my summer campaign with St–Germain, featuring the signature spritz
1. La Fabrica by Span...
Art Hearts: Henri Maik's Painted Jungle Scenes
(Design by John Oetgen, photography by Kevin O'Gara)
Last month, my grandmother's home in Pont...
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 ...
Take Five: July Design Inspiration
Walking across King Street during a recent weekend trip to Charleston
1. Billy Cotton's Ta...
Creative Striped Bathroom Tile Inspiration
(via Elizabeth Roberts Architecture)
Stripes are a timeless design element to incorporate int...
Travel by Design: The Interiors of the Proper Hotels
(via Proper Hotel)
When it comes to travel, great design can transform a stay into an unforgetta...
Travel by Design: Peek Inside the Proper Hotels
When it comes to travel, design always makes a destination more exciting – and I've always ad...
Art Hearts: Richard Diebenkorn's California Dreamscapes
(Ocean Park #79, 1975. Philadelphia Museum of Ar...
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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No.1
Design Projects
Explore interiors from client work and personal renovations — layered, livable, and always in progress.
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No.2
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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No.4
Travel by Design
Wander with a designer’s eye — from charming hotels and city guides to visual inspiration abroad.
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