At the start of the pandemic, Frances MacLeod, an artist and designer, made the decision to leave Brooklyn and return to her home state of Kansas. “COVID forced my hand, but I knew that I wanted to be closer to my family in the Midwest in the long term,” she explains. Join us on a tour of her beautifully designed space with stunning photos by Rachel Loewen below.
### LIVING ROOM
– **Table:** IKEA
– **Bentwood chairs:** Vintage from Good Behavior
– **Rug:** Rugs.com
– **Art:** Frances MacLeod
– **Sofa:** Interior Define (no longer available)
– **Coffee table:** All Modern
– **mirror:** Vintage
– **Black console:** Consignment from Revival Home Furnishings
**On a sofa disaster:**
During the pandemic, furniture deliveries were delayed, and Frances’ blue sofa was ultimately lost in a maritime disaster. She ended up with a green sofa instead.
– **Clock:** Frances MacLeod on Society6
– **Vase:** Chemex
**On living alone:**
Moving to Kansas City meant living alone for the first time, which turned out to be a delightful surprise for Frances.
– **Spool Table:** Refinished find from Facebook Marketplace
– **Brass candlesticks:** Thrifted
**On brass candlesticks:**
Frances’ collection of brass candlesticks is a reminder of a special day when she got engaged to her partner.
### DINING ROOM
– **Pendant lamp:** Hand painted IKEA piece
– **Table:** High End Used Furniture on Chairish
– **Chairs:** Facebook Marketplace find, reupholstered
– **Rugs:** Anthropologie outlet and Target
– **Curtains:** Frances MacLeod on Society6
**On painting off the canvas:**
The lampshade of the pendant inspired Frances to paint other pieces in the apartment, adding a personal touch to the space.
– **Shelves:** IKEA
– **Picture ledge:** Custom-made by dad
– **Pig bookends:** Amazon
**On a lasting pandemic habit:**
During the pandemic, Frances found joy in buying flowers and arranging them in thrifted vases.
### KITCHEN
– **Print:** Bill Rebholz
– **Dish towels:** Baggu and Ferm Living
**On easy entertaining:**
Frances enjoys hosting friends for dinner on weeknights, often making a simple vinegar chicken dish.
– **Art:** Geoff McFetridge prints
**On a painted arch:**
Adding strawberries to an archway between the kitchen and office brought a touch of whimsy to the space.
### OFFICE
– **Desk:** IKEA base with IKEA top
– **Thin black frames:** Walmart
– **Tiger rug:** Kaye Blegvad
**On a workday ritual:**
Frances maintains her daily coffee break routine, even after moving to Kansas City.
– **Art:** Various prints from friends and artists
**On framing:**
Frances mixes affordable Walmart frames with thrifted finds to display artwork in her office.
### GUEST BEDROOM
– **Bed:** Soho Home
– **Mattress:** Amazon
– **Artwork:** Ping Zhu
**On hosting overnight guests:**
Having a dedicated guest room has made Frances more generous with her invitations to friends.
– **Loveseat and stool:** Estate sale finds
– **Curtains:** IKEA with Amazon pinch pleat hooks
**On a controversial loveseat:**
The print on Frances’ loveseat may be polarizing, but she loves it just the way it is.
### PRIMARY BEDROOM
– **Dresser:** Estate sale find
– **Lamp:** Thrifted
– **Nightstand:** Purchased on Facebook Marketplace
**On illustrating a motivational book:**
Frances’ artwork is inspired by the beauty of the natural world, and she finds joy in incorporating floral motifs into various pieces in her home.
