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Kelly Spalding Designs: Kelly Spalding

Kelly Spalding is one of those people who adds sparkled to everything she touches. With a “junker” for a mother and an antique “picker” for a father, it’s not hard to figure out where she honed her visionary skills.

When Spalding couldn’t fit another pick into her jam-packed storage unit, she decided it was time to start a business where she could showcase her re-purposed vintage pieces.

“This has always been my passion,” Spalding said. “I enjoy turning old entryway doors into tables or using shutters for photo displays–it allows me to use my creative side.”

As the owner of Kelly Spalding Designs on Columbia Avenue, the storefront she launched this summer, she has a knack for taking weather or broken furniture and transforming it into a beautiful piece for the home. She even uses old pallets for displays in her shop.

“I love the architecture of old doors. I like what they do to a space. Cover it with glass with pictures in it and there you have the perfect piece,” she said. “I don’t just collect things. The story behind each item is meaningful to me.”

Six years after opening her home decor business, Spalding expanded her services to offer wedding and again, incorporating retail into her practice and approaching each facet with an insightful and thoughtful eye. She creates unique pieces for her clients based off their personalities, like an old silverware set she once turned into place card settings for a wedding. Spalding, who describes her style as “sophisticated vintage,” makes sure to infuse a good dose of what this region revolves around in each soiree she creates–and that’s a long drink of Southern hospitality.

“It’s the most important element, because your home is where you entertain and where you spend the bulk of your time. Details are what finish things off in a home,” Spalding said. “It’s the attention to details that makes guests ‘ooh and ahh.’”

With material sourced from regional flea markets and old barns, she likes to layer her pieces, placing antique mirrors on an old doorframe or stacking vintage treasures on top of one another to make it appear “collected.”

But the craftswoman isn’t relegated to big clients only: she offers custom orders for a special occasion. She even carries in the store small items like straw flags and paper placemats that can be personalized, or favors already made or “DIY” ready.

As for the future, Spalding says she hopes to grow her business while continuing to use her design skills to make trendy vintage recreations. And she says she couldn’t pictures herself anywhere besides the heartbeat of Middle Tennessee.

“I absolutely love Franklin’s charm. This has been a dream come true to be in this community.”

Stop by and see her at 915 Columbia Ave., or visit kellyspaldingdesigns.com.

Faces of Franklin

  • 339 Main: Tom Taylor
  • Anderson Benson Insurance and Risk Management: Darla Bousselot
  • Arbor Antique Mall: Micki Goetsch
  • Avec Moi: Bob Roethemeyer
  • Barn Door: Kevin King
  • Baskin-Robbins: Brandon Anglin
  • Bathos: Paul Barrett
  • Battle Ground Academy: Will Kesler
  • Bittersweet Primitives: Debbie Miller
  • Boutique MMM: Maria Magdalena Molnar
  • Brandon Binkley: Bink’s Outfitters
  • Carnivore Market: SJ and Virginia Botha
  • Chick-Fil-A: Jeanne Hammontree
  • City Farmhouse: Kim and David Leggett
  • Classic Sports Barber Shop: Tony Steele
  • Coffee House on Second and Bridge: Barbara Spierto
  • Craft Love: Deb Chambers
  • Damico Frame & Art Gallery: Michael Damico
  • Daniel-Christian Real Estate: Dianne Christian and Matt Daniel
  • Early’s Honey Stand: Curtis Gibbs
  • ECCO SALON ON MAIN: Lisa Asselin
  • Finnleys Good Findings: Dawn Craig
  • First Tennessee Bank: Tina Lilly
  • For Every Child: Karen Tucker
  • Foyers and Beyond Custom Flooring: Donna Bishop
  • Franklin Antique Mall: Amanda Pitts
  • Franklin Art Scene: J. Edward and Brenda Campbell
  • Franklin Flower & Gift Gallery: Debbie Burns
  • Franklin Glassblowing Studio: Jose Santisteban
  • Franklin Hair Company: Alison Wolf
  • Franklin Mercantile Deli: Graeme Asch
  • Franklin On Foot: Margie Thessin
  • Frothy Monkey: Chase Ingalls
  • Gallery 202: Kelly Harwood
  • GEAR Foundation, Our Thrift Store: Dave Krikac
  • GLOW Medspa: Gail Hayes and Tonia Gibson
  • GRAY’S on Main: Joni Cole
  • Handy Hardware: Donna O’Neil
  • Haven Sanctuary of Style: Claudia Fowler
  • Heart and Hands: Carol Bennington
  • Heylee B.: Heylee Achten
  • I Love Juice Bar: Jason Collins
  • Imago Dei: Sarah Tucker
  • Inspirations on Main: Jerry and Robbie Hembree
  • Iron Tribe Fitness: Austin Dubberly
  • It’s Vintage Baby: Amy Zongor
  • IveyCake: Ivey Childers
  • Jack Yacoubian Jewelers: Jack Yacoubian
  • JJ’s Wine Bar: Jessie Myhre, Spencer and Jill Pittman
  • Johnnie Q: Brooklyn Byrd
  • JONDIE: Rebecca and Jondie Davis
  • Kelly Spalding Designs: Kelly Spalding
  • Kimbro’s Cafe and Carpe Diem: Will Jordan
  • Landmark Booksellers: Joel and Carol Tomlin
  • Lillie Belle’s: Bud and Barbara Carman
  • Lotz House Museum: J.T. Thompson
  • LuLu: Teresa Ofman
  • Mantra Artisan Ales: Derrick Morse
  • McCreary’s Irish Pub: Natasha Hendrix
  • Mellow Mushroom: Mark Clark
  • Music City Roots: Laurie Gregory and Craig Havighurst
  • New Day Photography: Misty and Bruce Westebbe
  • Nice Branding Agency: Amy Dennis
  • Olivia Olive Oil: Christi Lassen
  • Outdoor Classic Structures: Ernie Reynolds
  • Papa Boudreaux’s: Guy Bader, Erin Wingler, Brad Bader
  • Papa C Pies: Chad and Gary Collier
  • Parks Realty: Danny Anderson
  • Philanthropy: Christina Martin
  • Puckett’s Boat House: J.T. Ward
  • Rebecca’s Furniture and Design: Rebecca Burns
  • Red Dog Wine and Spirits: Bard Quillman Jr.
  • Red Pony, 55 South, McConnell House, Cork & Cow: Jason McConnell
  • ReDo Home & Design: Mitzi Maynard
  • Riverside Antiques: Lynda McGuire
  • Saddlecreek Design: Scott Moore
  • Saffire Restaurant: Tom Morales
  • Savory Spice Shop: Hollie Rollins
  • Scarlett Scales Antiques: Scarlett Scales
  • Shannon Eye Care: Shannon Zingle
  • Shuff’s Music: Ron Shuff
  • Stoveworks Restaurant & Catering: Patricia McCracken
  • Superior Roofing: Mark Black
  • Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt and Treats: CeCe Moore and Mike Hissong
  • T. Nesbitt and Co.: Trisha Nesbitt
  • Tanya Hembree Designs: Tanya Hembree
  • Taylor Made Smiles: Missy and Court Burton
  • TBH Franklin: Travis Anderson and Taylor Irwin
  • The Bunganut Pig: Mark and Amy Goodson
  • The Cellar On Main: Janice Swartz
  • The Heirloom Shop: Elaine Thompson
  • The Red House: Bethe Smith and Kay O’Connell
  • The Shop Around The Corner: Teresa Powers
  • The Shoppes on Main: Janis Gaudette
  • Tin Cottage: Marianne DeMeyers
  • Triple Crown Bakery: Alena Vaughn
  • Twine Graphics: John Bond and Brandon Hagan
  • Vue Optique: David and Wendy Shen
  • Walton’s Jewelry: Julie Walton
  • William Powell Co. Home & Garden: Bill Powell
  • Williamson County CASA: Marianne Schroer
  • Winchester Antique Mall: Kim Tuzzio
  • Yarrow Acres: Sheri Gramer
  • Zolo’s Italian Restaurant: Judy and Brian Holmes

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