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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It may seem like a no-brainer to shop at an online retailer like Wayfair, but there are some common mistakes you need to be aware of before you buy.
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Sebastian Brauer, a Crate & Barrel design VP, talked with us about this year's fall trends and why midcentury modern design works so well in the home.
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In this article, we profile a few of the least expensive furniture sets at IKEA to decipher whether they're worth the low price. Come along!
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Instead of chintz and plaid in a quaint setting, Kris Jenner's style is elegantly modern and featured in grand, open spaces. We explain how to steal her style.
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In an exclusive interview with House Digest, Sebastian Brauer, a senior vice president for Crate & Barrel, described the design direction for this coming fall.
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In an exclusive interview with House Digest describing his approach and journey, designer Jonathan Rachman shared his thoughts on new home style trends to come.
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Chintz -- a pattern most often associated with 80s maximalism -- is coming back in a big way. Here's what you need to know about chintz furniture.
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There are many paint colors to choose from to design a space in mid-century vibes. Here are 15 paint shades that are perfect for a mid-century modern style.
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In an exclusive interview with House Digest, Crate & Barrel's Sebastian Brauer told us the fall season is all about creating a cozy and luxe environment.
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If you want to do something new in your home, whether it be getting new furniture for the living room or rearranging the bedroom, this tip will make it easier.
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Jonathan Rachman is known for his eclectic and richly-layered interior spaces. Here's what he believes is key when designing your home with the classic in mind.
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With autumn approaching, we begin to reconsider the coziness that our indoor spaces offer. Crate & Barrel's Sebastian Brauer offered us his insights and more.
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Rather than paint natural wood trim, consider using paint to highlight its fine qualities. Wood pairs well with various colors, and we've chosen 15 of the best.
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A new dining room lighting fixture is a quick, affordable way to upgrade the space and transform it into something new. Here are 20 different ways you could go.
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Learn more about Jonathan Rachman's coveted interior designs, what inspires him, and how to translate his ideas for your own home in this exclusive interview.
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Painting your home's interior doors a different color from your walls has become more popular in recent years. Here are 4 color ideas for your interior doors.
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It's no secret that mirrors and paint can brighten windowless hallways, but what about light fixtures? We guide you through this illuminating hack.
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Ready to do something new with your walls? Let's see what other people prefer when it comes to fashionable wall decor -- from paint to wallpaper.
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There are many typical mistakes made by the amateur home decorator that can make a living room feel uncomfortable, unfinished, or uninviting.
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Whether you encourage their wildness or train, restrain, and prune them, climbing plants are experts at giving your landscape a much-needed cosmetic makeover.
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Teal is an enchanting color with a sense of whimsy and fluidity. Not blue or green, but somewhere between those shades. These colors complement it perfectly.
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When helping a married couple with different tastes decide on décor options for their space, Christina Hall opted to use an unconventional pink material.
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We may as well take advantage of Sarah and Bryan Baeumler's considerable expertise -- let's discover their tips for surviving a significant renovation.
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In their new show The Great Giveback, Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich demonstrate how to turn a garage into a functional place of luxury.
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Let's look at how interior designer Breegan Jane approaches one of the easiest and least expensive ways to impact a space: the accent wall.
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If you're on the hunt for some great candle scents, we've hunted down the favorites people buy from Anthropologie. Learn more about these luxe scents.
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If you want to add some splashes of color to your home, David Bromstad has all of the best tips, and we put some together for your viewing pleasure.