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...
In 2016, New York Times best-selling author and Emmy-winning journalist Maria Menounos found her whole world turned upside down when her mom was diagnosed with stage-4 brain cancer. Then, just months later, Menounos herself was diagnosed with a brain tumor. With a grueling work schedule that felt like 24/7 and the stress that accompanied it,...
All of New York-born interior designer Sasha Bikoff's designs revolve around one word: balance. Her art teeters somewhere between mid-century French designs and Art Deco revival. Juxtaposed between the ever-familiar characteristics of New York City metropolis and stylistic intrigues from abroad, she cultivates an unmistakably identifiable result. After studying at George Washington University and American...
At Frontgate, we believe each room in your home should tell a story. A carefully designed space shaped with pieces that are inspired by your unique lifestyle – your travels, your experiences, your passions. We want to help our customers create thoughtfully curated rooms that spark joy, curiosity and a dynamic sense of discovery. It’s...
Since many people have the flexibility to work from practically anywhere these days, some are turning to unconventional spaces to set up their virtual offices. In the spring and summer our outdoor spaces invite us to utilize them in every way possible, including plugging into work. And honestly, with the mood boosting effects of the...
All season long, award-winning chef and Food Network star Chef Michael Symon is sharing his expertise in entertaining alfresco. From what to stock in your outdoor kitchen to tips for hosting the best summer barbecue, he has you covered. Now, he's sharing recipes to heat up your next backyard gathering. Let’s get cooking! Tomato Avocado Salad...
All season long, award-winning chef and Food Network star, Chef Michael Symon is sharing his expertise in entertaining alfresco. From what to stock in your outdoor kitchen to tips for hosting the best summer barbecue, he has you covered. Now, he's sharing recipes to heat up your next backyard gathering. Let’s get cooking! Grilled Chicken...
Home renovators, bloggers and brand ambassadors Chris and Julia Marcum recently underwent a major backyard renovation. The couple’s widely popular blog, Chris Loves Julia, documented the entire process from start to finish – and everything in between. The design lovers believe home really is where the heart is and strive to make their home realize...
A new year calls for new beginnings – a time for a fresh start. We make resolutions to renew our sense of self, but we often overlook the opportunity to renew our homes. As the holiday season comes to an end, it's the best time to shake off the holiday dust, reevaluate our spaces and...
The long-awaited reveal is here. Twelve acclaimed designers created House Beautiful’s Whole Home in Atlanta, Georgia, with each tackling the design of a different area of the home. We partnered with designer Ashley Gilbreath to transform the outdoor kitchen and patio into a resort-worthy escape. We have followed Gilbreath’s journey of mapping out the space...
Interior designer Ashley Gilbreath has perfected the art of outdoor design. Recently appointed to design the outdoor space in House Beautiful’s Whole Home Showhouse, she is an expert in casual, yet elegant spaces.. We sat down with her to learn her best kept secrets for creating an outdoor living space that will make anyone want...
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...
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,...
Outdoor furniture is great for entertaining and helps to create a secondary living area for your family. And your Frontgate outdoor furniture will last for years. But no matter how mold- and mildew-resistant your outdoor furniture may be, it still requires a bit of periodic maintenance to keep it looking great and ready for use....
The revitalizing power of patterns and colors isn't limited to your indoor living room. From stripes to brights, they can establish an energetic tone in a new outdoor seating area, or rekindle your love for existing patio furniture. With that in mind, here are a few tips for introducing a powerful outdoor palette using upholstery...
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...
From earrings to shoes, accessories can transform the look of an outfit – and your mood. And the same holds true when it comes to outdoor seating. With a new pillow here and a different end table there, you can easily shift the vibe of your outdoor living space. Need inspiration? Here’s how we used...
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....
If there's one pattern that will never go out of style, it's stripes. Thick or thin, bold or subtle, this timeless decorating favorite can bring color and style to any outdoor entertaining space. And while we’re firm believers that more is more, you may be wondering: how many stripes are too many stripes? Read on...
