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,...
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...
As the host, it can be difficult to relax and enjoy even the most casual outdoor gathering. Too often, our time is spent focusing on serving drinks and shuttling food from the kitchen. Yet outdoor entertaining can, and should, be a low-stress affair. Here are seven must-haves that will help you feel cool and breezy...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to entertaining, there's no one who does it quite like you. A favorite serving board. A well-appointed wine caddy. Napkin rings that reflect your personal style. You know just the tools it takes to make any soiree a success and look good at the same time. Take a peek at some of...
Nowadays, bar stools are for so much more than the home bar. They serve as casual or functional seating throughout the home – from the kitchen to the bar or game room. Determining which types of stools work where often hinges upon how you utilize each location. Let’s look at the key variables. With or Without Backs...
When it comes to entertaining, don't let the size of your gathering keep you from going all out. Whether you're hosting a neighborhood cookout, a poker game with a few friends or a simple family movie night at home, our Professional Series serveware turns any event into a special occasion. Optima Beverage Collection Providing your...
Congratulations are in order! Your special day is on the horizon, and we’re thrilled to help you celebrate. Before you plan the decor, sample hors d’oeuvres or send out invitations, you’ll want to create the perfect registry. And you’ll find everything you need (and want) for the whole home, indoors and out, right here. Plus,...
It’s been said that "love is blind," and when it comes to home decor, we tend to agree. Just because you can’t immediately envision how a special piece is going to look in your home doesn’t mean you have to say no to it in favor of something that will match your existing decor. And...
Choosing from hundreds of silhouettes and countless combinations of finishes and upholstery, you'll find it's easier than ever to pick the perfect bar stool. Of course, making a purchase involves more than just searching for your favorite style. There are two key guidelines. CHOOSING A HEIGHT A beautiful bar stool isn’t that useful use if it doesn’t...
You don’t need the help of Santa’s elves to pull off holiday decorating and entertaining with ease. From garlands to serving platters, we’ve rounded up some of our all-time favorite essentials that make tackling the season a breeze. 1. Cut the Cord When it comes to greenery, not only do cords end up a tangled...
No one knows how to throw a pool party quite like our friends Jean, Stia and Katherine - the mother, daughter and daughter-in-law trio behind the Dallas-based lifestyle blog Bishop & Holland. They recently hosted a classy-but-casual poolside gathering that featured classic blue-and-white motifs (hello, Paris Bistro Chairs) with pops of yellow, and coordinating lemon-printed dinnerware to provide...
When we heard our pal Helena Glazer Hodne, the famed fashion and lifestyle blogger behind Brooklyn Blonde, was renovating her outdoor patio, we couldn't wait to see the finished product. We knew that Helena's love for all-things neutral combined with her keen sense of style and design would make for a small space Brooklyn oasis....
When the sun is shining and the weather is gorgeous, there’s no place we’d rather be than out on the patio, soaking it all in. And that holds true whether we’re inviting friends over on Friday night or looking for a quiet end to a busy day at work. Modular furniture offers countless configurations that...
If there’s one thing our friend Merritt Beck of the fashion and lifestyle blog The Style Scribe knows, it’s how to elevate. Whether it’s fashion, beauty, home decor or travel, her blog provides daily tips and tricks for women who want to live at the intersection of luxury and approachability. When it came to decorating her backyard...
When it comes to decorating outdoors, choosing the right colors is a great place to start. Time spent alfresco is often celebratory or relaxing, and choosing cheerful or soothing colors can embrace the natural setting while emphasizing those moods. Striking the right balance can be tricky, though, so we have rounded up some of our...
It's time to shake off that cabin fever, open the windows and ready your home for a new – and warmer – season. With just a few simple swaps you can take your home from winter to spring in a snap. These five easy changes are sure to brighten any room. 1. Pack away that flocked and foresty beauty...
We are firm believers that your outdoor seating area should be just as warm, comfortable and inviting as your indoor living room. This means styling that includes soft throws, patterned pillows, rugs that tie the whole space to together —and a comfy sectional, like our customer-favorite Palermo Collection. With so many ways to create a...
