Entrepreneur and creative Nicola Bathie McLaughlin takes multi-hyphenate to a new level. The jewelry and interior designer turned lifestyle influencer recently launched a collaboration with Dillard’s, and she juggles it all while working from home. When she tapped us to help outfit a dedicated home office, we were excited to help bring her vision to...
Emma W. has a passion for travel, fashion and, of course, home decor. So, when she started dreaming up the design for the primary suite in her historic, early-1900s San Francsico apartment, Frontgate was top of mind for outfitting the space. "Like many others after the past couple of years, [my fiancé and I] are...
There aren't many interior designers who can say their career began when they were sophomores in high school - but Kevin Francis O'Gara can. A few years later at age 22, after studying interior design and hospitality at Cornell University, the Atlanta-based designer launched his eponymous product and design studio Kevin Francis Design. In addition...
A rug is the base canvas of a room, acting either as the foundation for a specific aesthetic or as the background that quietly ties the room together. And it takes quite a beating. The constant foot traffic, furniture, kids and pets all eventually impact your floor. This is where a quality performance rug comes...
The bedroom of lifestyle blogger Ashley Brooke had confounded her for years. "It’s not very large, and we needed it to give us a lot: dresser space, a vanity space, and, of course, a bed," said Ashley. "I had just totally given up." But when Ashley underwent a series of renovations to her home's floors,...
Having the option to select a piece of furniture that's just your style and fits right into your life is wonderful, but it's not always easy to know what type of upholstery to select (especially with so many amazing options!). Each comes with its own benefits, whether functional or aesthetic. To help make the decision...
When it comes to choosing an area rug for your home, whether for the entryway, living room, dining room or bedroom, there are so many elements to consider that it can be difficult to keep track of them all. Measurements, style, construction, shape, maintenance – it's enough to make your head spin. Never fear, we're here to...
Two controversial–but intriguing!–words: layered rugs. Hey, we get it: Rug layering is often a tricky feat best left to the professionals … but that doesn’t mean you can’t pull off the look in your own home. With a few tried and true rules, you can easily advance the style of your living room or find...
A popular furniture choice for both large and small rooms, sectional sofas are great for families and for those who love to entertain. They can float in the middle of an open room to break up the floor plan into separate areas or be placed into a corner to provide maximum seating without taking up...
A new sofa instantly transforms a room (and makes movie night even better). But before you start searching for the right style and upholstery, you need to get out the measuring tape. There’s nothing like the heartbreak of finding your new piece of furniture is too big (or small) for the place you’d envisioned it...
We can't help but love open-concept living spaces. They have a certain ease and flow that helps us feel connected. But those unencumbered sight lines do present their challenges. One common pain point: how to coordinate different dining chairs, and how to make dining chairs and bar stools complement each other and the space at...
Does unexpected utility set your heart aflutter? Yeah, we're right there with you. That's why so many of our furnishings are designed to go the extra mile – from multitasking to space-saving. Our Rimini Armoire showcases its versatility as storage for the dining room, as a convenient desk and as a wardrobe. Dolcetto Secretary Desk...
Whether you’re outfitting your kitchen or your basement bar, finding the right counter stool or bar stool can be tough. You want something that's high-quality and durable, so that it can seat a revolving door of visiting friends and family members, and also impeccably designed to match the aesthetic of your home. Take our quiz...
With the potential to provide eight hours of daily rejuvenation, a bed dressed with premium sheets is much more of a necessity than an indulgence. But that doesn't mean one style of sheets suits all sleepers. Some of us are lulled by cocoon-like warmth. Others slip into sweet slumber beneath a light-as-air layer of softness....
Is it possible to feel passionate about a bath towel? We think so. More importantly, so do 7,000 of our customers. When we developed our Resort Cotton Towel, we wanted to create a towel that was as lush, lofty and luxurious as the ones in the finest hotels and spas … one that you would look...
If you’re looking for festive, comprehensive greenery for decorating inside and out, get ready to fall in love with the Christmas Cheer Collection. 1. It's a classic. The pine cones and red berries. The lush, realistic sprays of pine and holly. And let's not overlook the red velvet ribbon lined with gold. This collection is...
Are you ready to put your Christmas IQ to the ultimate test? We want to know if you can tell the difference between our world’s finest flameless Dream Candles and traditional candles. Take a minute to look very closely. Still can’t tell? Yep, neither can we! But, if you guessed the staircase on the left...
From making a naughty and nice list to prioritizing the decorating to-dos, the holiday season offers as much hard work as it does fun. To keep your bah humbugs to a minimum, check out our list of festive items guaranteed to make the season bright. 1. FESTIVE GREENERY The cordless and connectable features of our Christmas Cheer...
Ever feel like your bedroom doesn’t quite express the style you’re seeking? To create a cohesive aesthetic, it’s important for other furnishings to coordinate with your bed (even if it is the focal point). To demonstrate, we paired three beds – all with their own unique style – with nightstands and accessories. The result is...
Yes, there’s an art to Christmas tree decorating … but there’s certainly also a science. Stylist Julie Kleski has 20 years of professional design experience, and there's an outline she follows every time. While we each have our own decorating style, following five steps can help you create a seasonal showstopper. Shape and Fluff An...
