Gray & Walter, Ltd.

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Kenneth on a Master Bath project for one of his clients. Kenneth was wonderful to work with, friendly and professional. I look forward to working with him again in the future!

Kenneth Walter is wonderful and a complete pro. We initially hired him after an unfortunate experience with another purported designer who left us with code violations, mismatched pieces, and half-finished rooms (as well as a depleted budget). Our project was not easy or typical. It required ingenuity, the ability to make the most of what we had, and to work within our limited remaining budget, among other things. To make things worse, we are both skeptical lawyers and question everything. What a refreshing change Gray Walter has been from other firms I've worked with! Kenneth is flexible and readily adapts his vision as he learns about clients' tastes and preferences--he doesn't just produce a formulaic look. He has years of experience; he can work within different budget ranges; he prioritizes; he has terrific sources (craftsmen, contractors, an amazing painter we would never have found). He asks detailed questions; his drawings are clear and specific. He gently but firmly insists when he knows something won't work.I should also note that our style is different from many projects on his website (contemporary with a touch of Bohemian, I guess you could say) but this did not phase him in the least. He patiently considered numerous items I found on my own and did not insist on sourcing everything himself. Our home is now almost finished and exceeds all of our expectations. In our experience, Kenneth does his absolute best to make every client happy and takes genuine pride in his work. He is an artist but still low maintenance, kind, and without annoying ego quirks. We could not recommend him more highly!

Gray & Walter is a longstanding, respected Lapchi Rug Design Studio client based in Chicago, IL. Ken's interiors, while elegant and crisp, are quite eclectic; an ideal approach for dreaming up expressive environments. We are continually impressed by his creative applications for our textile products.

My architecture firm collaborated with Gray & Walter, Ltd. on a highly detailed luxury suburban new construction residence. The excellent coordination of architectural details with interior design elements allowed architect and interior designer to achieve a sophistication far beyond what either of our firms could have accomplished independently. Gray & Walter and Allan J Grant and Associates are both proud of the results of our collaboration on behalf of our client and look forward to further joint projects in the future. Allan J Grant, A.I.A.

Working with Ken was a great experience. He worked hard to understand my vision while also adding ideas and options I wouldn't have thought of myself. He also utilized our time together well, which is important in this business. I'd recommend Ken to anyone who is looking to get sound advice and creativity with their home or business design.

How thrilled I was that after a major renovation, my home was featured in the Chicago Tribune magazine showcasing the infusion of style and grandeur created by Mr. Kenneth Walter. With his passion, enthusiastic attitude, experience, and sense of style, my home became a showplace of understated elegance. The eclectic design that was created by Mr. Walter included Italian marble flooring, beautiful marble faux painting, eye-catching wallpaper, and exquisite window covering and draperies that helped showcase the antiques, oriental pieces, and the furniture selections that made this home a warm and inviting place to raise a family and entertain with style. After twenty plus years, it was time to downsize! As new construction was well underway, I contacted Ken once again to help design the interior of my new home. This time I wanted a whole new look; Ken’s finesse helped create a striking European country look. Once again the window treatments, faux painting choices, wood and slate flooring brought the interior to life. The furniture selections with the beautiful wooden accents helped create a warm and inviting feel to once again entertain family and friends in style.

As a vendor in the industry for 20 years, I can truly say that Ken Walter stands out among the rest. He is a true professional who is always respectful of others, a fantastic listener, and an extremely talented interior designer who pays close attention to detail. His skills and experience shine through time after time. It is always a great pleasure to work with Ken on his various projects. I will continue to recommend Gray & Walter Ltd. without any hesitation.

Ken has extremely good taste and is such an excellent listener. His approach to design is balanced well with what you might expect from someone with incredible talent, with an element of surprise. I've enjoyed learning from Ken in our many discussions and am so pleased with his interior design.

Ken is a wonderfully talented and creative designer that truly cares about his client relationships and will do everything possible to ensure they are happy. I have recommended him to clients in the past and will continue to do so.

I have not known Kenneth long but I have enjoyed every moment of working with him. His candor and creativity are both appreciated and anticipated. I never walk away from a conversation with him without learning something new. I have great respect for his discerning eye and his boundless talent and I welcome the opportunity to work with him whenever possible.

Ken is a true professional who listens to his clients needs. I have had the pleasure of working with Ken for 15 years on many projects. He is a great visionary and always stays true to his design integrity.

I am a vendor that has worked with Ken for over 10 years. He is a talented and professional designer that keeps the goals and objectives of his clients first and foremost.