Kelly Walters

New York

Web Editor at ASPIRE Design and Home

Artist, Designer and Assistant Professor @parsons_cd

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Articles

Barbara Barry Captures Southern California's Light In Collection With Hartmann&Forbes

2 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

Los Angeles-based designer Barbara Barry looked to her own backyard in designing her textile and wallcovering collection with Hartmann&Forbes. Drawing her inspiration from the illuminating light of Southern California and the forms of her natural surroundings, the Barbara Barry Collection is as peaceful as it is powerful. We sat down with Barbara to learn all about her creative process. Raymond Paul Schneider: What was your initial inspiration, and where did the idea(s) come from?
Christine Markatos Lowe Takes A Creative Journey With A Trusted Client In Santa Monica

2 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

In a home architecturally rooted in tradition, designer Christine Markatos Lowe has spent two decades setting the scene for a family to blossom and grow. The ongoing interiors project has evolved along the course of the ever-changing lives and practices of the homeowners and their children, adapting to their tastes and lifestyles as they moved through the years together.
Designed For Life: Jennifer Farrell’s I.C.E. House Gets Underway

2 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

Jennifer Farrell is no stranger to design on a grand scale. Included on her creative resume are individual clients, TV appearances and the full scope of showhouse development — from initial concept through opening day and beyond. Her latest endeavor takes her across the Atlantic to the south of France, where she is developing I.C.E. House, a showhouse that blends three historic stone structures into one modern, changeable compound that adapts over time for living well through all stages of life.
Come To Gather: Christos J. Palios Lets The Tables Do The Talking In "Conversations"

2 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

“Confabulate” from the Conversations series by Christos J. Palios. The idea took root a decade ago in a central Grecian village, when photographer Christos J. Palios used his phone to snap an image of the thoughtful table spread prepared by his uncle. That quick capture of an enjoyable moment and the introspection it sparked led to Conversations, a collection of still life-inspired images that forever preserve a series of real-life, shared meals with family and friends in the States and overseas.
Editor In Chief Amy Sneider Reflects On aspire's Spring Issue

2 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

For those of us who wear glasses, the options are endless. In my family, my brother visits a local optician (whom he’s known since high school) every couple of years and chooses three pairs; he then proceeds to call for a family meeting. One by one, he tries each pair on in a deliberate model-esque peekaboo fashion, creating a narrative “bit.” Sounds corny, but we all know it for what it is and have grown to love and appreciate the ritual over the years. Only one pair makes the cut.
This Italian Lakehouse Personifies Sustainability And Storytelling

2 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

On the tranquil shores of Lago di Mergozzo, a lake so discreet it feels like Italy’s best-kept secret, Hilary Belle Walker has created a retreat that reflects her singular approach to style and sustainability. Known for her trailblazing work with BIVIO, Milan’s go-to destination for upscale secondhand fashion, Walker’s home is a master class in deliberate design – an enchanting blend of nostalgia, humor and practicality. Her journey to this idyllic haven began with a moment of serendipity.
Maker Monday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Douglas Funkhouser

2 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

Douglas Funkhouser grew up in New York City and, at an early age, studied under Japanese acrylist Noriko Yamamota. He later attended Lester Polokov’s Studio and Forum of State Design in Greenwich Village, where he developed skills in set design, paint and costume. After more than a decade of work in theater, Douglas decided to apply his craft to residential interiors.
A Sense Of Stillness And Wonder Pervades This Artfully Composed Belgian Home

3 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

Isolation. Such a fearsome word. A sad, cold word, conjuring confinement, withdrawal, aloneness. All true, perhaps, when we’re talking about trials of the heart or shackling of the mind, but when we ponder the physical world, when we think of how things look – a solitary tree against a morning sky, Georgia O’Keeffe’s hands shot by Alfred Stieglitz – isolation is anything but.
Designer Friday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Allison Handler

3 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

Allison Handler Design is a boutique full-service interior design firm based in North Jersey, servicing clients nationwide. The firm specializes in luxury new construction, renovations, and full furnishing projects, and prides itself on being a women-owned and led business. The Allison Handler Design aesthetic has become a juxtaposition of modern and transitional design, incorporating materials and finishes that are sophisticated and streamlined without feeling cold or void of personality.
Editor’s Picks: See What Editor In Chief Amy Sneider Is Loving This Spring

3 weeks ago | aspiremetro.com | Kelly Walters

Browse a collection of 12 new products featured in aspire design and home magazine’s recently released spring issue. A Mughal Princess wallcovering | PareteIn collaboration with Scottish artist Wendy Morrison, Parete has released a spirited and contemporary take on the classic appeal of chinoiserie with A Mughal Princess.