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The Francis Files
Penned by acclaimed design blogger Kevin Francis O'Gara, The Francis Files is the new home for KF's most popular brand collaborations, home decor inspiration, and interior design project reveals.

Kevin Francis O'Gara Home Tour on House Beautiful
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When I first moved into my apartment after moving back to Atlanta from college in 2020, I mov...

Take Five: July Design Inspiration
Walking across King Street during a recent weekend trip to Charleston.
New York based inte...

Creative Striped Bathroom Tile Inspiration
Stripes are a timeless design element to incorporate into a tile scheme, and can offer a bit ...

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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West Midtown Primary Bathroom Design
This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot.
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The Ultimate Light Bulb Guide
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all text, images, and opinions are all my...

The Jefferson Street Project Reveal
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Most Eligible Atlantans: Full Interview
This summer I had the honor of being included in Jezebel Magazine's Most Eligible Atlantans feat...

Blue Kitchen Makeover With Samsung Bespoke
The kitchen in Terrace Drive Project was the most daunting space to tackle, but unsurprisingly,...

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...

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 th...