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 […]

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 […]

Choosing an interior designer can be a difficult process.  In order to help you navigate the landscape we have come up with a list of questions to ask yourself which will lead you in the right direction: 1. Do I really need a designer? Think about the scope of your project.  Do you want to […]

    “They really make things your own, elevating even the simplest item into something unique and distinct in our highly technical and impersonal world” – Cynthia Brumback, author of The Art of the Monogram.   When you enter your bedroom you should feel an extreme sense of comfort and warmth. It is one of the most […]

  This week we are lucky to have a guest blog post from Abid Ilahi from Asmara Inc. which manufactures many of the beautiful needlepoint rugs you can find in our own stores.   After reading all the great posts by Abid on his own blog I thought it would be a treat to have him share […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Cocktail tables are an easy way to update the look of any room that is asking for a lift. Adding a table with a contemporary twist can breathe life into any tired living space. From glass to mirrored tops, wood to painted finishes, The Kellogg Collection has a wide selection at any price point, […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  Occasional tables are those tables you add as a final touch to a room. They’re often on the small side – smaller than an end table or a nightstand – and have special elements that make it stand out without overpowering a room. These accents not only add a polished touch to a room, […]

  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 […]

By Sophie Zeigler Pantone, the self-described standard for color communication, named ‘Living Coral’ as 2019’s color of the year. Coral is a color we have used in our in-store vignettes and client homes for years, and we are happy to see it finally getting the recognition it deserves.   Living Coral is an animating and […]

  Ikat is everywhere now a days.  Whether you are flipping through your favorite magazine, selecting a new china pattern or just visiting your local watering hole, you have probably seen Ikat something. But what is it? Is it here to stay or just a current trend that will fizzle out?   The term “Ikat” […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Paint a Room – Get a New Look   Whether you have moved into a new home and want to make it your own or want to refresh and/or update a current room all it takes is a little time.  Painting a room is the fastest and least expensive way to rejuvinate a room […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Enjoy this quick look back at the Kellogg Collection looks that got the most “likes” in 2022! For information on the products and stores, click on the image to link to the post.  Thanks for following us on Instagram, and Happy New Year!                         […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  ‘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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  This year is the 10th anniversary of our partnership with artisans in Western Maryland who create a line of small, elegant tables exclusively for The Kellogg Collection. They are distressed and finished in our signature cherry. Some are of our original design, and some are inspired by antiques. The three-tier rectangular end table, one […]

  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 […]

 (Drumroll please)   It is my pleasure to introduce two of the newest additions to The Kellogg Collection:   The Eglomise & Iron Side Table and Demilune Console. 20″DIA x 23 1/2″H 1/4″W x 14″D x 33 1/2″H   This dynamic duo has just arrived in our stores from our most recent buying trip. Each has […]

  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 […]

  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 […]