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the 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

Take Five: March Design Inspiration

From my latest style campaign with Express Outdoor design tips with Belgard I wrapped up my...
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Before & After: A Bistro-Inspired Breakfast Nook

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...
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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. Whet...
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Travel by Design: Hotel Peter & Paul

Travel by Design: Hotel Peter & Paul

(via ASH World – Peter & Paul) Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, the hotel Peter & P...
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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 i...
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The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy

The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy

Dorothy Draper's iconic design for the Greenbrier Hotel. Dorothy...
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Art Hearts: James Turrell's Mastery of Light

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...
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Why Library Dining Rooms Are the Most Inviting

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...
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From the Archives: A Neo-Traditional Townhouse Design

From the Archives: A Neo-Traditional Townhouse Design

For this neo-traditional living room design for a contemporary townhouse along Atlanta's Beltline...
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Take Five: February Design Inspiration

Take Five: February Design Inspiration

From my latest style campaign with Express 1. Bedroo...
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Travel by Design: Chateau Voltaire Paris

Travel by Design: Chateau Voltaire Paris

(via Château Voltaire, photography by François Halard) Tucked away on the rue Saint-Roch near th...
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The Notebook: Karl Springer's Everlasting Influence

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...
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From the Archives: A Serene Bedroom Two Ways

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 ...
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The Design In & Out List of 2023

The Design In & Out List of 2023

(via Belgian Pearls) Before diving into my "In & Out" list for 2023, I want to gentl...
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Art Hearts: Cy Tombly's Grand Gestures

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...
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The Notebook: Tony Duquette's Dazzling World

The Notebook: Tony Duquette's Dazzling World

(via Tony Duquette) Tony Duquette was a renowned interior designer known for his layered, opulen...
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Travel by Design: Le Sirenuse Positano

Travel by Design: Le Sirenuse Positano

(via Tatler Magazine, photography by Stefano Scatà)   It happens every year – winter co...
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2022 in Review: Atlanta Interior Design Projects

2022 in Review: Atlanta Interior Design Projects

2022 was a challenging year for my business, between strategizing new product categories and lea...
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Take Five: January Design Inspiration

Take Five: January Design Inspiration

A try-on moment while shopping this winter 1. Mon...
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A New Look for the Media Room Loft

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...
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A Simple & Moody Fall Table Setting

A Simple & Moody Fall Table Setting

Moody fall table setting with iron candleholders, Spode plates, striped napkins, and yellow glas...
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Shadow Play: Warm Gray for a Primary Bedroom

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 ...
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Take Five: October Design Inspiration

Take Five: October Design Inspiration

From my summer campaign with St–Germain, featuring the signature spritz 1. La Fabrica by Span...
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Art Hearts: Henri Maik's Painted Jungle Scenes

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...
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Kevin Francis O’Gara’s Atlanta Apartment Tour

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 ...
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Take Five: July Design Inspiration

Take Five: July Design Inspiration

Walking across King Street during a recent weekend trip to Charleston 1. Billy Cotton's Ta...
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Creative Striped Bathroom Tile Inspiration

Creative Striped Bathroom Tile Inspiration

(via Elizabeth Roberts Architecture) Stripes are a timeless design element to incorporate int...
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Travel by Design: The Interiors of the Proper Hotels

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...
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Travel by Design: Peek Inside the Proper Hotels

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...
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Art Hearts: Richard Diebenkorn's California Dreamscapes

Art Hearts: Richard Diebenkorn's California Dreamscapes

(Ocean Park #79, 1975. Philadelphia Museum of Ar...
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48 Hours in Charleston: Weekend Guide

48 Hours in Charleston: Weekend Guide

Last weekend I took a weekend getaway to Char...
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West Midtown Bathroom Renovation on House Beautiful

West Midtown Bathroom Renovation on House Beautiful

This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot. ...
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Take Five: June Design Inspiration

Take Five: June Design Inspiration

A lavender topiary in my living room – it didn't ...
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A Fresh Pied-à-Terre Design With Coastal Living

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

A Classic Primary Bedroom Design With Frontgate

This project was produced in partnership with Frontgate. ...
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Introducing Autographe: Our Signature Candle

Introducing Autographe: Our Signature Candle

Pulling from my very favorite fragrance notes, ...
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Design Projects
No.1

Design Projects

Explore interiors from client work and personal renovations — layered, livable, and always in progress.

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Collaborations
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
No.3

The Notebook

A growing archive of iconic designers, inspiring artists, and unforgettable design moments.

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Travel by Design
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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