Kevin O’Gara is editor and founder of Thou Swell. He’s inspired by a mix of traditional and contemporary design, and loves dogs, dinner parties and big windows. Kevin is the brother of two sisters and the best friend of one spunky wired-hair fox terrier. After voraciously pinning interiors throughout his early teens, Kevin decided to write and produce his own content. In 2013, 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.
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How to Create a Chic Gravel Patio
This gravel patio was created for a patio makeover by Kevin O’Gara, the editor and founder of Thou Swell. Read about how he decorated his new patio in A Backyard Entertaining Space in Blue.
Here’s Kevin’s step-by-step tutorial showing exactly how he built his new gravel patio.
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Blue Backyard Ideas
This backyard entertaining space is defined by the gravel floor, palm plants for the virtual walls.
Kevin O’Gara, the editor and founder of Thou Swell, remade his patio for our Patio Style Challenge series. He focused on an airy light blue color scheme with contrasting outdoor accessories, all from The Home Depot.
Here, he shares the outdoor decorating ideas behind his new outdoor entertaining space.
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Dining Room Makeovers for Modern and Traditional Taste
This dining room makeover Kevin O’Gara of Thou Swell features a mix of lovely modern and traditional elements. Kevin also very cleverly split the space into two sections: a dining area and a comfortable seating area.
Kevin shows us the details of this gorgeous and versatile dining room.
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Classic Tile for a Walk-In Shower Renovation
With limited space in some master bathrooms, upgrading your experience with a shower renovation can really make a small space feel large. Kevin O’Gara of Thou Swell was able to take advantage of a few Home Depot products, showing how refreshing the tile in your shower can still make a huge difference.
