Celebrity Dance Coach’s Dreamy Green Home in Arkansas

Previously the family of five, which includes her husband, Darrell, and their three children, Jett, Gage, and Zeta, lived in Los Angeles. “It was not on their radar to move here until COVID hit,” Walsh says. As they reprioritized during that time, coming back to Stallcup’s native Arkansas seemed to be kismet. Word-of-mouth led them to a house that wasn’t on the market but that was ideal for their busy lives. Built in 1970 in an established neighborhood, Walsh notes the home had great bones with a large entry hall flanked by a dining and living room—an arrangement conducive to the Stallcups’ love of hosting friends and family.

Working with contractor Bill Parkinson of Parkinson Building Group, they were able to achieve a full makeover in just a few months. “It was a very quick time line, but it all came together,” Walsh says. “We used some pieces from their previous home, and because I know them so well, I was able to make fast decisions,” he adds. The family turned the reins over to him completely. “Kevin is a diamond. When you have someone who is that talented, you let them go and do their thing,” Stallcup says.

Walsh notes the house has a similar feel to the one where Stallcup grew up along with a few Hollywood vibes, which seemed meant to be, given the family’s previous address. Overall, the designer traded ocher-hued walls for more current colors and updated the lighting, cabinetry, countertops, and hardware throughout the home. He also paid particular attention to the paneling, opting to rework eyebrow arches in favor of more modern square profiles. With green being Stallcup’s color, it was fitting that a beautiful emerald marble floor sets the tone at entry.

As in all of his projects, Walsh sought to create a balance of old and new, high and low, with the furnishings and art. Vintage and antique pieces, as well as original art that Walsh sourced from local dealers and a trip to the Round Top Antiques Fair, all play into the scheme. “I try to upcycle because it creates an interesting mix. There are some classic old-world pieces, but it’s all set within an updated palette,” the designer says. Case in point is the library, where an antique desk and vintage, gold wheat sheaves coffee table are surrounded by saturated green walls. “It’s a little jewel box,” the designer notes.

In the breakfast nook, pattern comes into play with a Peter Fasano wallpaper that pairs with pom-trimmed drapery panels and a floral-themed pendant for a playful sense of vitality. Outdoor-rated chairs that clean easily were a practical addition for a home with three teenagers. “There might be 40 kids hanging out at their house at any given time. It’s the more the merrier at all times,” Walsh says. The nook’s wallpaper carries into the kitchen, coordinating with the camel-colored cabinetry and bringing the welcoming feel to a more utilitarian space. “She’s not a white kitchen girl, and this color made it feel cozy,” Walsh says.

The holidays are a big deal at the Stallcups’, as Christmas Day is also Darrell’s birthday. “It’s my favorite holiday,” Stallcup confesses, noting she enjoys placing seasonal decor around the home. Walsh positioned the family tree in the front entry to welcome guests and set the tone for a festive season. Indoors, fresh garlands on the mantels and the banister carry the merriment throughout the home in an understated way.

“The quote, ‘Hold the vision, trust the process,’ is a favorite of mine,” Stallcup says, “and it definitely applies here. It’s not only cool that we get to have a family member design our home, but also that he is so talented, and we could trust him to take care of it fully.”