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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.

The Best White Paint Colors: 9 Designer-Approved Picks
(Sherwin Williams Alabaster in my Morningside living room)
When it comes to creating timeless,...

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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Dark Brown Media Room Design Reveal
Welcome to the reveal of my New Year New Room Challenge transformation: a cozy, chocolate-hued a...

The Ultimate Light Bulb Guide
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all text, images, and opinions are all my own....

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 explai...

Contemporary Atlanta Home Tour: 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 & White Kitchen Makeover: Samsung Bespoke Review
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...

My Dorm Design for Home Depot's Summer Catalog
This project was produced in partnership with The Home Depot.
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A Day Exploring Atlanta With the Toyota Corolla
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (“Toyota”) provided me with compensation and use of a Corolla ...

Adding the Finishing Touches to my Bedroom Design
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As yo...

The Perfect Mirror for My Apartment Living Room
This project was produced in partnership with Ballard Designs.
I realized after a few weeks...

Spring Patio Ideas From the West Midtown Townhouse
This project was produced in partnership with AllModern.
My mom's patio has come a long way sinc...

Dove Hill Master Shower Reveal
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all text, images, and opinions are all my...

Cornell Apartment Reveal on Design Sponge
This project was produced in partnership with: Anewall, At Home, Home Depot, LampsPlus, Mohawk, M...
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