The Christmas tree is the heart of the holiday home. Cherished family memories take shape beneath its boughs and twinkling lights, while glistening ornaments fill us with nostalgia each season. So naturally, choosing a tree that will last for years to come takes some careful consideration. From size and shape to variety and style, our...
Owner of her namesake lifestyle and home goods company, Julia Amory incorporates block printing techniques from India in the textiles she creates, resulting in bold and colorful designs. We partnered with her to curate a one-of-a-kind Friendsgiving tablescape that will have you basking in the unconventional as you savor the time spent with those who...
The air is getting crisp, and the leaves are beginning to change. There is no better way to kick off fall than with some seasonal cocktails. Entertainment aficionado, cookbook author and Pizzazzerie blogger, Courtney Whitmore, knows a thing or two about bringing libation inspiration. Whether you’ll be playing bartender during Friendsgiving or hosting a weekend...
Many factors influence each year’s seasonal trends. 2022 has seen overarching themes centered around lifestyle shifts that were ultimately triggered by the pandemic – inspired by the response we saw in retail, restaurant and hospitality environments that are now influencing our homes. We are accepting the changes these past years have brought and embracing a...
While open-concept floor plans make for a free-flowing and communal home, they provide little opportunity for personal space. People are increasingly carving out private spaces for calm and quiet. Designating a dedicated space where we can take time for ourselves to read, knit, listen to music or simply be still, can ground and rejuvenate us....
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...
Atlanta-based designer Courtney Moss has a flare for the eclectic. Living by the words of fellow designer, Bunny Williams – “if you love it, it will work” – Moss has a style that is a patchwork of antique pieces sewn together with modern touches. Moss’s designs are rooted in style, comfort and a dash of...
Area rugs can be a big investment – one you want to make last for years to come. Whether your rug is hand-hooked, tufted, or performance professional cleaning every two to three years is recommended by most experts. In the meantime, we’ve created a simple rundown filled with easy tips and tricks to care for all...
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 living room, as a convenient desk and as a wardrobe. Linwood Lift Desk...
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...
Some rules are just made to be broken. Like wearing white after Labor Day, swimming after you eat and using your outdoor serveware only during summer months. We're all about doing what makes you happy and getting the most out of the pieces you love. Here are just a few of the many ways you...
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...
Lifestyle blogger Tanya Foster knows good taste. So, when it came time to give her porch, pool and patio spaces an update, she knew exactly where to turn to translate her ideas into a beautiful reality. Frontgate's Design Services team members Jason Roso and Talia Spyropoulos from our Plano, Texas, store met with Tanya to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
