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Decorating · March 26, 2021

TERRACE DRIVE PROJECT: DARK GREEN BEDROOM REVEAL WITH ALLMODERN

Dark green bedroom with home decor from AllModern, colorful bedroom design, dark bedroom, dark green wall color, yellow curtains #bedroomdesign #bedroomdecor #bedroominspo #greenpaint #greenroom #darkgreen #colorfulbedroom #homedecorideas #homedesign #bedroomideas

In Terrace Drive Project, I’ve mainly been making changes to the surfaces in the apartment like the new paint colors and area rugs, but in the dark green bedroom, I got to introduce some new furniture to the mix to really polish up the space. I turned to AllModern for mid-century-inspired design that would complement the existing headboard and sourced the perfect nightstands, lumbar pillow, and unique artwork for the room. I also found a great flush mount light fixture for a much-needed upgrade from the cheap “boob light” in the center of the ceiling. This bedroom feels so handsome and grown-up now, full of stylish accent pieces!
“TERRACE DRIVE PROJECT: DARK GREEN BEDROOM REVEAL WITH ALLMODERN”

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Artwork · March 25, 2021

NEW FROM KEVIN FRANCIS DESIGN: MIXED-MEDIA COLLAGE ART PRINTS

Collage art print by Kevin Francis Design in a New York City bedroom #artprint #artwork #wallart (Floral Hallway Collage, image via Architectural Digest)

I’m excited to share a new, accessible art collection on Kevin Francis Design: mixed-media collages. These collages, inspired by the juxtaposition of interiors and greenery, combine photography, drawing, and painting. You’ll find layers of detail in each collage, which bring together some of my favorite things. These original art prints are available both framed and unframed, and I’m excited to bring this affordable price point to my selection of original artwork for KFD. Available in a selection of five stylish frames, you can get a sophisticated, ready-to-hang piece for your walls. See the collection “virtually styled” in some beautiful interiors below…
“NEW FROM KEVIN FRANCIS DESIGN: MIXED-MEDIA COLLAGE ART PRINTS”

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Kevin Francis O'Gara is founder of Thou Swell, an Atlanta lifestyle and interior design blog named for an old jazz tune, sharing home, garden, and entertaining projects and inspiration. Stop by to find an avant-garde mix of contemporary and traditional design curated by an emerging voice in Southern design.
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Interiors · March 23, 2021

AN ELEGANT BLEND OF NEW AND OLD IN A MEMPHIS COLONIAL

Traditional foyer entry design with antiques and bleached oak floors in elegant Memphis colonial house style on Thou Swell #hometour #housetour #traditionalhome #interiordesign #homedesign #homedecorideas #traditionaldesign #homedecor(via Architectural Digest, photography by Alyssa Rosenheck)

Designer Sean Anderson brought a contemporary elegance to this traditional Memphis colonial-style home using a subtle color palette and an eye for editing the owners’ antiques and art collections to reveal an airier, lighter touch throughout the home. Anderson had the shutters painted on the home’s facade for a tone-on-tone look, bleached the hardwood floors, enveloped the rooms in warm white paint, and reupholstered existing furniture. While the kitchen was given an entirely modern renovation, the warm wood tones in the design create a ntural transition to more traditional spaces in the house. Step inside this elegant home below!
“AN ELEGANT BLEND OF NEW AND OLD IN A MEMPHIS COLONIAL”

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Decorating · March 18, 2021

TERRACE DRIVE PROJECT: VINTAGE-INSPIRED MOHAWK HOME AREA RUGS

This post is sponsored by Mohawk Home, but all text, images, and opinions are all my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Thou Swell running!

Mohawk Home vintage-inspired area rug in small-space apartment design by Kevin O'Gara in Buckhead Atlanta #vintagerug #arearug #rugdesign #mohawkhome #interiordesign #apartmentdesign #homedecorideas #homedecor

A lot has changed in Terrace Drive Project since I added the beautiful paint colors in the living room and bedroom, and another important surface has now been covered with the addition of these vintage-inspired area rugs from Mohawk Home. Since Murphy’s apartment has tile throughout the space, the addition of rugs to define each area and soften the rooms was key to making the space feel homier. These beautiful rugs have classic vintage designs with lighter color palettes to keep the rooms bright. Get a first look at the colorful apartment design and see what both of these new rugs add to each room below!
“TERRACE DRIVE PROJECT: VINTAGE-INSPIRED MOHAWK HOME AREA RUGS”

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Decorating · March 16, 2021

ETSY FINDS: 5 STUNNING SHOPS FOR HANDMADE CERAMICS & POTTERY

Modern living room with handmade ceramics on Thou Swell #handmade #ceramics #handmadeceramics #etsy #homedecor #homedecorideas #homedesign #livingroom #decor(Via Bed Threads)

Handmade ceramics are an amazing way to bring a unique, artisan touch to your accessory game, and Etsy is one of my favorite places to discover small studios around the world. Whether you want to refresh your “shelfies” or update your coffee table decor, a handmade bowl or vase can be the perfect way to add something unique that levels up the whole vignette. There are so many ceramicists on Etsy creating intricate hand-painted pieces or scultpural statements – although the search can sometimes be overwhelming! I compiled my five favorite shops that I’ve discovered over the years for you to peruse… and pro tip – if you “heart” a couple of favorite finds Etsy will recommend similar shops to help you discover more!
“ETSY FINDS: 5 STUNNING SHOPS FOR HANDMADE CERAMICS & POTTERY”

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