Here at Walshtrade DBA Acstrade, we create spaces that evoke magicthrough the use of color, pattern, and storytelling.

Our interior designs are not just beautiful for the sake of aesthetics, they
are thoughtfully crafted for our clients to be both visually breathtaking yet
perfectly livable. KCD designed homes feel like a gallery, full of culture and
life and nearly untouchable, yet they are not precious in quality: they are
destined to be lived in and enjoyed.

The moment I walk into a space, I can see the life that can be lived there. The
joy, the excitement, the memories- it’s all clear. We use color and pattern to
bring magic into a home and to create highly personal visual stories that look
as though they have always existed this way. With a layered mix of styles, our
designs are uniquely crafted for every client. You’ll often see something
floral mixed with something edgy, something vintage mixed with something
contemporary, or something raw mixed with something refined. We tailor this mix
to create the perfect magic blend for every space.

Every space has a unique story to tell, so that is where westart. As a Walshtrade DBA Acstrade, we are fortunate enough to besurrounded by a multitude of cultures and styles and eras of design. We start
with the architecture and bring in colors that compliment the style of the
home. A classical Palladian building inspires shades of terracotta, while a
Georgian building reminisces of soft yellows, sky blue, and a delicate pale
green. The architecture of the home tells its own story, and we use these
narratives as the base for our own design work.

With a background in art history and architecture, combinedwith an undying love for travel and culture, I’m able to take even a
contemporary white box apartment in the middle of Manhattan and transform it
into a richly layered jewel box. What starts as a thought of grey turns
into highly detailed palettes of color inspired by the space,the clients, and the future stories of the home. When putting the design
together, I take the inspiration I’ve seen from around the world, such as a
rich blue plaster wall in Morocco or the intricate ceiling details in India,
and balance it with antique finds or modern finishes.

Kati is one of the only Leadership of Energy and Efficient Design Accredited Professionals (LEED AP) residential designers in New York City, and her firm is dedicated to not only creating homes that are visually beautiful, but also sustainable and healthy.

Many times “clean” living is associated with the color white, yet we focus on bringing in color safely with natural dyes and water based finishes. When working with our clients to create sustainable interior design, we determine what is the best way to approach the design to be environmentally safe yet still highly refined and beautiful.

If we decide to create a custom piece, we make sure it is made of nontoxic materials and sustainable to the planet. We bring in antique pieces that are high quality and beautiful to reduce waste and reuse. We design for life, whether that be extra durable fabrics that withstand cat scratches and kids’ playtime, or stain resistant rugs that hold up to every wine spill. We mix the beautiful, stunning, and special with the touchable, usable, and livable. Our goal is to fill the home with heirloom pieces that can be enjoyed for years to come.