Thou Swell is fueled by the mix of traditional and contemporary design and a love for flowers, dinner parties, and big windows.
The blog was founded by Kevin O’Gara, the brother of two sisters and the best friend of a chocolate brown standard poodle. With a childhood love for beautiful homes and after voraciously pinning interiors throughout his early teens, Kevin decided to create a platform to write and produce his own content. At age 15 he created Thou Swell, named after the famous jazz standard and inspired by the song’s spirit and nostalgia. In just a few years Thou Swell has become a destination for interior lovers and entertaining enthusiasts. Sharing home and garden, decorating, entertaining, and a little of his travels at home and beyond, Kevin shares his fresh eye for design and passion for beauty.
Collaborations
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At Home
Amazon
AllModern
Annie Selke
Ballard Designs
Behr Paint
DecoratorsBest
Clare Paint
Dyson
Esurance
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Fab.com
Framebridge
Home Depot
Hudson Valley Lighting
Jonathan Adler
LampsPlus
Metrie
Minted
Monrovia
Pier 1
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Samsung
Serena & Lily
S’well
Target
Toyota
Vetrazzo
WallsNeedLove
West Elm
World Market
Queer Eye
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Features
Atlanta Magazine HOME: January 2020 Issue
Atlanta Magazine: August 2016 Issue
Apartment Therapy: Colorful Atlanta House Tour
Apartment Therapy: Dorm Room
BHG: 6 Ways to Paint a Boring Hallway
Ballard Designs: How to Decorate Podcast Guest
Design*Sponge: Tropical College Apartment
Design*Sponge: Before & After Bungalow
Design*Sponge: Before & After Master Bedroom
Domino: Dove Hill Dining Room
Floor Coverings International: Interview with Kevin O’Gara
France & Son: Sitting Down with Kevin O’Gara
HGTV.com: Top Rental Design Trends
House Beautiful: One Room Challenge Reveals
MyDomaine: Small Room Ideas
MyDomaine: Tips for Every Design Enthusiast
Real Simple: Mid-Century Bookcase Hack
Simply Buckhead: Old Soul, New Style
Style Me Pretty Living: Pool House Makeover
This Old House: Elegant Ceiling Upgrade
Quality Bath: Top 24 Design Blogs 2018
