The Story
Kelly Finley may be a designer, but she’s also a parent who has to contend with fingerprint-y surfaces, juice-splattered upholstery and toy-scratched floors. When she and her husband, Delvecchio, bought and renovated their 2,900-square-foot Oakland, California, home, Kelly was determined to make it super family-friendly and super stylish. “Just because you have kids doesn’t mean your place has to look like you run a day care,” she says. The couple worked together on plans to take down walls, vault the ceilings and overhaul the layout. Then Kelly ushered in the glam with gold touches and dazzling wallpapers, and the fam-tastic with performance fabrics and sturdy pieces that have a playful side. Even 7-year-old Zoe weighed in on decisions. “Each one of us helped put this home together, which makes it even more special,” says Kelly.
