When the sun is shining and the flowers are in bloom, hosting a party indoors would be a shame. An alfresco dinner or cocktail party in the garden is a fun way to embrace the new season and all its beauty. Planning a garden party is where Brazilian-native designer Isabel Ladd thrives. With her design...
Growing up in the Mid-Atlantic, Frontgate product stylist Jacob Lynn felt that spring was an uplifting time of year. As the winter months came to a close, the hillsides of his hometown would burst with the pink of dogwoods and redbud trees, signaling that right around the corner was one of Lynn’s favorite holidays: Easter....
While many have been focused on perfecting the backyard oasis in recent years, fall is the perfect time to upgrade your curb appeal and prioritize that front porch glow-up. Create a festive first impression with these seven tips to turn your entry into a picture-perfect porch this autumn. 1. Extend Your Entry If your front...
Nashville’s roots run deep through interior designer Evan Millárd’s veins. Millárd gathers a great deal of inspiration from his surroundings; his designs reflect the eclectic sophistication, strong emotion and vibrant energy of the Music City. He currently operates his namesake design firm, Millárd, serving residential clients in Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Alys Beach, Florida; and...
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...
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...
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...
Perched above the fireplace, the mantel is a natural focal point for any room – and the perfect place to express your holiday style. This year, stoke up the intrigue of your mantelscape with these festive ideas. Find the Central Focus Our richly embellished Gilded Radiance Collection becomes even more dramatic when placed in front...
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,...
While we’re still sad (really sad) to see summer go, we can’t deny how excited we are for our favorite autumn activities. Driving in the country to see the leaves changing colors, picking apples and pumpkins, sipping on apple cider – and ending each day in front of a cozy fire. And since that means...
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...
There are still a few weeks of summer left, but fall is peeking right around the corner. It’s time to start getting ready! You can make your home feel more seasonally appropriate with just a few simple updates that are sure to make a big impact. It's a great way to set the scene for...
Whether you are a die-hard lover of all things neutral or could live your best life beneath a rainbow, color in any amount is always a good idea. It adds an extra dash of dimension and joy wherever it appears. The best way to figure out how much color in a room is right for...
When you walk into a room in someone's home, you almost instantly get a sense of his or her personal taste. From the ceiling to the floor, every element tells you, "This is me and this is what I like!" The perfect example is an in-home bar where a bright, colorful decor would likely indicate...
A coffee table is more than just a place to rest your mug in the morning. Yes, it’s a functional surface, but it's also an opportunity to express your personal style. And if there's one person who knows style, it's Ashley Brooke, the Orlando-based editor and creative director behind the lifestyle blog Ashley Brooke Designs....
We love nothing more than a classic garden look complete with ornate details and lots of flowers. But we’re also fans of switching things up – and taking risks. Which is exactly how one of our newest collections got its start. The Montserrat Collection blends the old with the new and combines two resilient outdoor...
At first thought, streamlining your space to create a more modern look may be a touch intimidating. After all, the fundamental rules of modern decor favor clean lines over curved foundations, solid or subtly patterned fabrics over elaborate prints and a well-edited collection of accessories. But by incorporating just a few modern elements, you can create a warm...
Just as the details shape the timeless character and appeal of fine furnishings, so it is with area rugs. Whether you're seeking a hand-knotted heirloom or dimensional design, the construction is a clue to how a rug will look, feel and perform. Hand-Knotted The incomparable quality of hand-knotted rugs rests on an intricate, labor-intense construction...
