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...
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 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...
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...
Outdoor dining season is officially in full swing, so we're breaking down everything you need to make sure your next warm weather gathering looks as good as it tastes. Set The Scene When setting your table, you'll want to consider what's on the menu, where you're located and what the occasion is to reflect the...
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...
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...
After so much time spent cooped up indoors, we want to spend practically every waking moment this summer outside. And we aren't talking about roughing it. You can bring along your favorite activities – along with the lived-in luxury of all your indoor spaces – to create the ultimate outdoor home. Here's how: Throw an...
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...
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...
Your outdoor space should match your lifestyle. And while some of us host family and close friends every weekend, others entertain or dine outdoors only once in a while. Our extensive collection of outdoor furnishings is curated with these differences in mind. From folding serving carts to indoor-quality cabinetry, we have the essentials that will...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
On days when the thermostat dips, the best way to avoid getting chilly outdoors is with a decent heat source. There are several things to consider when deciding which type to use, and which will be most effective in your space. Here is a primer for determining how best to stay warm when the weather...
There’s nothing we don’t love about throwing a good old-fashioned dinner party. Planning the menu. Choosing a tablescape: Flowers? Candles? Both? And where we really shine is in our tableware presentation. Having classic dinnerware and tabletop collections in your cupboard, along with some novelty pieces to switch out from season to season, creates endless possibilities....
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...
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...
