It’s been 30 years since our founder, Pam Kellogg Green, signed the lease on the Baltimore location of The Kellogg Collection. It was the second store the Baltimore native opened following the success of her original Washington, D.C. store. “Opening a Baltimore store made sense for a lot of reasons,” said Green. “It’s easy […]

Not only does June bring warmer weather and the early days of summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. While I am referring to the weather, it is also most definitely time for hurricane lamp season. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, adding that extra touch you need for your table at a garden […]

By Madison Mansfield It’s time we shared a few of our tips and tricks for selecting upholstery for your space. First and foremost, you want to measure your space. We cannot stress this enough – measure twice, cut once! We recommend leaving enough room on each side of the sofa for a great pair of […]

By Ali Glass   The Greek Key is most commonly used as a decorative border. Its appearance in architecture and landscape dates back to ancient history. The design itself is constructed of various lines shaped into a repeated motif, which resembles a key. The design is also commonly referred to as a “meander” which is […]

  Do you have the basic pieces for your room but the room still feels unfinished?  Perhaps you want a new look but don’t want to invest in new furniture right now.   Accessorizing is a great way to update or finish a current room in your house.  Adding lamps (instead of using the overhead […]

By Madison Latture Ever wonder how to select and arrange throw pillows?  We hear you and we’ve got you covered. Today we’re talking about one of our most popular items: PILLOWS!  We firmly believe pillows are the perfect way to balance color and style while bringing life to a room.  From bright and punchy to […]

    Like a car, buying a sofa is an investment and both purchases should last for years.  And like a car you want comfort, good mileage (durability) and maybe a splash of color.   When you buy a sofa the most important question to ask yourself is “where is the sofa going to go”?  […]

  ‘Tis the season to swap pumpkins for evergreens, and wall art with wreaths. There’s nothing quite like taking that box of ornaments out and reliving each of those memories, and then throwing a few red and green pillows on a bed or a sofa. At The Kellogg Collection, we also love this time of year, and […]

  Today is the first official day of fall, and the chill up and down the East Coast confirms it. It’s about that time to swap swimsuits for leather boots, and lemonade for pumpkin spice coffees. It’s also time to think about phasing out the whites and brights in your home for warmer tones like […]

From time-honored crystal candlestick chandeliers to contemporary fixtures made from glass and steel, the chandelier has never been limited to one specific style, shape, or size. Traditionally, most people associate chandeliers with dining rooms; today, chandeliers are placed in any room where there is a need for an additional source of soft, elegant lighting. Because […]

You’ve been coming into The Kellogg Collection and telling us about all of the fabric stores in DC, Maryland, and Virginia closing up or scaling back their offerings. We’re here to tell you that the opposite is happening at our stores – we are actually offering more fabrics than ever before which you can use for […]

  Once school starts, there’s an overriding sense that it’s time to get organized, no matter what you’re age. For many, this means not only restoring order to your desk, but also upgrading your entire office. Regardless of your profession, everyone needs a place at home to write a letter, keep papers, and display the […]

  Timeless, classic and always pretty, blue and white might be our favorite seminal color combination. A staple in traditional decor, it seems as if almost anything pairs nicely with blue and white. And it’s one of the most livable color schemes, evoking a peaceful, elegant aesthetic that is hard to tire of. The versatility […]

  Sometimes it takes more than buying furniture and home accessories from our shops to achieve “the Kellogg look” in your home, and that’s when our very talented design professionals step in with our custom design services – which is the best deal in town at just $250/room! This service offers the opportunity to have a […]

Having spent the past week with a personal organizer who helped wittle down the ever-accumulating amount of wares a house aqcuires, the need for storage in our lives remains of the utmost importances. You should never have to sacrafice design or a pleasing aesthetic sensibility, when it comes to adding function to the home. In […]

The New Samuel Sofa has arrived and is just in time for the holiday season. The DC store received the beautiful Chesterfield sofa yesterday and immediately put it into a window display. Because we chose to cover it with a rich herringbone red we flanked it with leather chairs and an oval glass and metal […]

THE KELLOGG COLLECTION has been recognized as one of the country’s top home decor retailers by the editors of Home Accents Today, the industry’s oldest trade publication. Home Accents Today’s 2022 Retail Stars list, now in its 18th year, showcases independent retailers and interior design shops that merchandise creatively, have a positive presence in their local […]

  We’re here to turn a bit of “common knowledge” on its head. Anyone who has pets or children tends to avoid light fabrics on their upholstery out of fear of inevitable spills and messes. Stop envying your polished friends with their perfectly white and beige sofas and chairs, and start introducing those shades back […]

For millions of years, humans have relied on animals to stay fed and warm. After some time, not any animal pellet would do, and the skins of the most dangerous and exotic animals quickly became prized material for the world’s most powerful people. Our priorities have shifted today as it’s extremely illegal to sell leopard […]

From November 7th through 29th, 2014, The Kellogg Collection is hosting a Fall Sale on wood furniture and rugs. Come in during this period to receive 20 to 30 percent off all wood furniture and rugs at our four shops, and 50 percent off on all needlepoint rugs in our Washington, DC location. So what all […]

  Time flies between Halloween and The New Year and if you are anything like me, you recently hauled that last box of Halloween decorations back to the garage just before you watched your hubby and kids polish off the Thanksgiving leftovers.   You’re exhausted. But, you still have one more month of party going, […]

Garden stools: They come in so many colors, they look great in a room, yet it might be tough to figure out exactly how to decorate with these unique pieces of furniture once you buy one. It turns out these ceramic (and sometimes metal or wooden) stools are actually quite functional and versatile and can […]

Elegant and classic pieces, ceramic and ginger jars date back to the dynasties of China. Ginger jars first came about during the Qin Dynasty of about 200 BC, when traders would fill gorgeous colorful Chinese jars with sought-after ginger spices and haul them together back to the west. Those within the Qin Dynasty used the […]

  Whatever the dimensions, there is one thing that all bookcases have in common: an abundance of display area. Even the most experienced decorators can have moments of doubt when arranging accessories, but the following tips can serve as the building blocks for any design scheme.   A couple of weeks ago, a customer visited […]

We’ve got a bit of housecleaning to do, which translates to BIG savings (and discounts of up to 70%) for YOU!  Thursday, Friday and Saturday (July 20th, 21st & 22nd), our 10,000-sq.-ft. warehouse at 7824 Cessna Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (or until everything is sold). There will […]

  It’s a good time for books on design and decorating. Every publishing company seems to be putting out an increased amount of tomes devoted to interior design and home matters. Bloggers are routinely now getting book deals, and long time interior designers who have yet to publish a book of their work, have all […]

There is a new line of pottery available at The Kellogg Collection that will make Anglophiles happy: hand-crafted Kew pots from London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew! Kew is not only one of the most beautiful gardens on earth, but it also boasts the world’s largest collection of living plants. Kew gardens have seen influences from […]

All puns about a certain book-to-movie aside, gray’s many shades make it a wonderful “color” to decorate a home. It’s a neutral shade, which means it goes well with any other colors going on in a room. It’s also a contemporary color trending now in the design world.       Gray can make a strong […]

  Barry Remley, owner and designer of the Maryland-based company Salvations Architectural Furnishings, is an extremely talented woman whose company has been in business for over 25 years. She creates very sleek, simple and classic looking furniture, and many pieces are made out of recycled and salvaged materials. She has given me the pleasure of […]

  Fresh New Accessories From Highpoint Market   What a whirlwind trip to Highpoint this year, literally.  The wind was strong enough to turn umbrellas inside out.  And trying to cover Highpoint in two days is a challenge.  But we found great new things for the store.   These new pillows will look great with […]

With Mother’s Day on Sunday, Father’s Day around the corner and graduation season in full swing, you may be searching high and low for unique gifts when all you need to do is come in to The Kellogg Collection to find what you’re looking for.   For Mother’s Day, we know moms love our whimsical quote […]

  Perhaps you agree with us: House of Cards season three was a wild one with the Underwoods in the White House. Our eyes were on the home and office décor. Though it was exciting spotting our pieces in the sets on previous seasons, there was something particularly special about spotting some of our pieces in the fictional executive […]

Living with color does not mean simply painting the walls red or green. Carefully orchestrated colors in the hands of a skilled designer can speak volumes to you. The trick with color is to select a shade that won’t become tired. This is why so often designers pick a neutral palette. From linens and browns […]

  It is always fun going to the High Point market and shopping for new items that we think you all will love. Perhaps our most exciting find at this past April market was a treasure trove of dramatic and beautiful photography. We are so happy to share with you that these 40 new pieces of […]

The quatrefoil motif is one that appears on several pieces at The Kellogg Collection. Perhaps you think it is a lovely symbol, and perhaps you wondered if there was any symbolism or history behind it. It turns out there is quite a bit. First of all, there isn’t a right way to do a quatrefoil. This symbol […]

A comfy sofa and a beautifully upholstered ottoman – what more does one need to relax comfortably in a home? Upholstery is furniture that is padded and covered with fabric. With unlimited fabric combinations, it’s a very easy to customize a piece for your home, and we have a few pointers to provide in the decision making […]

The word “Chinoiserie” is as beautiful on the ears as the pieces of décor it represents. It is a term borrowed from the French word for Chinese, “Chinois,” and is used to describe the European interpretation and inclusion of Chinese and East Asian art. One of the most popular ways we see Kellogg customers bring […]

Did you know that many items that you see in our shops are unique to The Kellogg Collection and cannot be purchased elsewhere? These pieces are hand selected products developed specifically for our customers. We are supporting local artisans when we move these items, and their talent allows us to offer many products that can […]

  Often, customers inquire about our selection of trays in various shapes and sizes. It’s an accessory that I think is frequently overlooked but one that can serve many different functions.  It can be given as an unexpected housewarming gift, used as your all-purpose serving tray, or placed on a coffee table to unite a […]