When it comes to our bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms, we put so much thought and consideration into the layout and design to ensure our comfort and that of our guests. We consider functional needs and aesthetic design while layering in our own unique style – but when was the last time you put...
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...
Chef Michael Symon knows a thing or two about barbecuing. Besides penning multiple grilling cookbooks and owning several restaurants dedicated to that perfect char, he’s also a co-host of ABC’s The Chew and Food Network’s Throwdown with Michael Symon, and a winner of the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chefs in America. This year,...
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...
Frontgate has partnered with celebrated American chef Michael Symon to launch our new Outdoor Kitchen Collection. As the official launch partner, Chef Symon is sharing expert culinary tips and gourmet recipes that inspire elevated, outdoor entertaining all season long. The Frontgate Outdoor Kitchen includes three distinct collections with more than 15 pieces – adding style,...
After so much time spent cooped up indoors, we want to spend practically every waking moment this summer outside. And we aren't talking about roughing it. You can bring along your favorite activities – along with the lived-in luxury of all your indoor spaces – to create the ultimate outdoor home. Here's how: Throw an...
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...
Eduardo Rodriguez of DSGNER Interior Design and Staging may have started his career with a passion for fashion, but these days the nationally recognized designer is more focused on what's on the inside (of the house that is)! When Real Simple magazine embarked on its first renovation Showhouse – a 1902 Victorian home – Rodriguez...
If, like us, you spend your summer getting outside as much as you can, you know the value of shady cover. When the sun gets to be too much, a quick break under the umbrella extends your time in the fresh air. (A cold summer cocktail at hand doesn’t hurt either.) With so many umbrella...
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...
Whether fun and colorful or regal and white, table linens are an important element in any dining experience. The tablecloth, napkins, placemats and table runner you use instantly become the background setting for your meal. Restaurant-quality table linens can have the reputation for being the same: white, stiff and boring. Fortunately, performance table linens are...
This month we are celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, recognizing female achievements and contributions to our country, culture and community. At Frontgate, we’re lucky to be surrounded by inspiring women each and every day – those who lead, those who create and those who uplift. We’ve selected a handful of these teammates...
As spring approaches, we’re ready to dust off the grill, set the table and dine alfresco. And no one does that better than James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Michael Symon. This year, he’s teaming up with Frontgate to bring you exclusive tips and expert insight to optimize your outdoor kitchen and make your backyard the...
As spring approaches, we’re ready to dust off the grill, set the table and dine alfresco. And no one does that better than James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Michael Symon. This year, he’s teaming up with Frontgate to bring you exclusive tips and expert insight to optimize your outdoor kitchen and make your backyard the...
Los Angeles-based Linda Hayslett didn't necessarily set out to become an interior designer. However, more than a decade after she did, her company LH.Designs is sought after and thriving. Recently, she was tapped by House Beautiful magazine to lend her design vision to the outdoor space of the 2021 House Beautiful Whole Home. Linda enlisted...
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,...
As warmer weather lures us outdoors for longer days and sun-filled fun, it’s time to think about how your outside space reflects your personal style. While you want to make sure the look you land on blends with the rest of your home, these spaces also leave room for decorating fun and experimentation. Not sure...
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...
We believe entertaining should look and feel (nearly) effortless. That's especially important with so many of us opting to host more intimate – and relaxed – gatherings, as well as outdoor affairs, which can present additional challenges. Read on for the essentials that can make even an impromptu soiree feel low-maintenance and high-style. 1. Optima...