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...
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...
When it comes to our bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms, we put so much thought and consideration into the layout and design to ensure our comfort and that of our guests. We consider functional needs and aesthetic design while layering in our own unique style – but when was the last time you put...
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...
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...
Is it possible to feel passionate about a bath towel? We think so. More importantly, so do 7,000 of our customers. When we developed our Resort Cotton Towel, we wanted to create a towel that was as lush, lofty and luxurious as the ones in the finest hotels and spas … one that you would look...
Yes, there’s an art to Christmas tree decorating … but there’s certainly also a science. Stylist Julie Kleski has 20 years of professional design experience, and there's an outline she follows every time. While we each have our own decorating style, following five steps can help you create a seasonal showstopper. Shape and Fluff An...
After a long winter of being cooped up inside, Erin Gates was ready to get outside. The founder of Boston-based Erin Gates Design and lifestyle blog Elements of Style had several spaces she wanted to update, and we teamed up with her to help create comfortable outdoor rooms where she could kick back with family...
Is your outdoor living area feeling less than lively? Those finishing touches that "make a house a home" also can make your alfresco space feel fresh and cohesive. Here are seven ways to perk up the style of outdoor seating and dining areas. 1. PILLOWS Just like their indoor cousins, outdoor pillows can dramatically shift...
Like jewelry, home accessories are an easy way to play with style – punctuating the aesthetic of any space or guiding the statement in a different direction. And our extensive selection of ceramic collections makes it easy to mix, match and perfectly express yourself. Because the handcrafted vases, jars and pots are all based on...
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...
On the heels of the release of her new book, A Slice of England, designer, lifestyle trendsetter and entrepreneur India Hicks has a full plate of meetings and appearances. We were lucky enough to catch her between engagements, and even luckier that she agreed to answer some of our burning questions. When she isn’t running her...
When the sun is shining and the weather is gorgeous, there’s no place we’d rather be than out on the patio, soaking it all in. And that holds true whether we’re inviting friends over on Friday night or looking for a quiet end to a busy day at work. Modular furniture offers countless configurations that...
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...
