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...
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...
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...
When discussing bar stools, we believe in love at first sit. That’s why we take each design decision so seriously. While we know appearances are important, long-term livability is just as significant. At Frontgate, each new bar stool requires the careful consideration of style, comfort and artisanship – and the acumen of experts at every...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
Game night. It’s a tradition many families and groups of friends take part in regularly to reconnect and have fun. What makes an ideal game room? We’re breaking down all the essential elements you need, whether you’re hosting a table tennis tournament or a friendly game of checkers on a rainy night. Dax Pool Table...
This year, we're thinking outside the gift box with curated collections of unique and unexpected gifts that are sure to delight anyone on your list. Whether you're hoping to bring a bit of whimsy or a "wow" factor to your holiday gifting this season, these are presents they'll still be talking about for years to...
