Kelly Welton
School
Massachusetts College Of Art, University At Albany
Expertise
Gorgeous Interiors On A Budget, Gallery Walls, Color Theory
- Kelly has worked in the home décor industry as a stylist, merchandiser, buyer, and blogger. She regularly attended the world's largest furniture market.
- Educated in studio arts, Kelly has an in-depth understanding of the functions of color, pattern, balance, and composition in design.
- Kelly is a multi-hyphenate creative, devoted to finding and making beauty within the everyday.
Experience
Kelly writes about interior design, cooking, and lifestyle trends. She has additional experience as a window display designer, content creator, and copywriter. As an artist, she has an innate understanding of color, pattern, and composition. Kelly is also a published poet and a fan of short story podcasts. In her free time, if she's not cooking, reading, or knitting, you might find her at the museum.
Education
Kelly is a mixed media artist with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her work focuses on portraits, botanicals, and interior spaces.
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Stories By Kelly Welton
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If you're tired of the same boring coffee table that's been sitting in front of your couch for longer than anyone can remember, it's time to spice things up.
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Along with a sofa, a coffee table serves as the centerpiece of a living room and for that reason, you want to make sure you get one that looks and feels right.
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Many of us enjoy the creativity and inspiration that comes with designing our homes with feng shui in mind. Here's how to keep the positive chi energy flowing.
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Home decor is moving away from neutrals and towards your unique style. Here's how to use dopamine decorating to create a perfect home design.
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It's no secret that trends are moving away from white interiors towards more colorful designs. Will we be seeing more colorful bathroom fixtures in designs?
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Should pillows only be functional or for decoration as well? It's an age-old argument between many bed mates, especially with a bed as big as a California king.
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As we move away from sterile, all-white kitchens and baths and greige painted living rooms, we get to embrace and indulge in bright colors once again.
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You have a wide range of possibilities when it comes to stylish ways to make the most out of what will likely be the favorite seat in the house.
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The constantly changing housing market is hard to keep track of, and Americans hoping to purchase a home in 2023 may be uninformed about realistic home prices.
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You don't have to reside in the Golden State to enjoy the casually luxurious stylings of this décor aesthetic. Here are the best ways to indulge yourself!
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Chartreuse need not be dulled to be livable; visually and metaphorically, it's fresh, providing a tonic jolt for our interiors regardless of their style.
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Many elements of home decor have as much to do with practicality as with aesthetics. We asked an expert how to find the perfect length curtains.
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Don't let the name scare you. Regardless of how it sounds, Swedish Death Cleaning is in great part about celebration. Here's how you can implement it.
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An analogous color scheme creates a story as much as a system and offers inspiration as well as instruction. We share more about using it in your home.
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Coffee tables are clearly meant to be functional, but they also have the potential to tell your guests at least a little part of your personal story.
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Known for its sleek furnishings, West Elm is an interior-design favorite. Here's the best-selling coffee table that's garnered attention across the internet.
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You don't have to spend a ton of money to create a personalized and upscale bedroom. With some savvy purchases and design decisions, here's how we updated ours.
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An interior design focused around mid-century modern decor can be greatly enhanced with the addition of just the right plants situated in just the right places.
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House Digest asked 629 people their favorite way to decorate their home's exterior for the holidays. So which is more popular, twinkling lights or wreaths?
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Alana and Lex LeBlanc help people sell their homes, as well as find their dream homes. If you want to sell your home quickly, the LeBlancs have the tips.
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Amid the many splendid offerings, we're looking for colors that provide a balance of casual ease and celebration while promoting independence in decorating.
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The standard reds and greens of the Christmas holidays are always there when you need them, but this year we suggest adding in a touch of royalty!
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Have you considered buying, selling, or refinancing a home? In general, the demand for mortgages has plunged in tandem with rising rates. Here's why.
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The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes displays of colorful poinsettias. Whether a gift for others or yourself, here are some top best care practices.
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When renovating your home, ensuring spaces don't look cluttered should be a top priority. To that end, HGTV star Sabrina Soto offers this important design tip.
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A kitchen renovation may be the most significant improvement a homeowner will undertake. Still, a few things aren't worth the money when revamping this space.
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It's hard enough to find a detergent that gets soiled laundry truly clean. But what do we do when it's that very detergent that's causing the discoloration?