Thank you Homes & Gardens and Emily Moorman for including me in this article on timeless color schemes!
Denver-based interior designer Nadia Watts also associates blue with timeless design, also favoring decorating with Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy: 'Hale Navy is a workhorse color, suitable for all types of rooms, walls, and ceilings. Navy goes with everything – it works really well as a neutral because it complements so many colors.'
Entire article here!
Photography by David Patterson
Thank you to Better Homes & Gardens and Colleen Sullivan for featuring me in 'The Absolute Coziest Bedroom Trends to Expect in 2025.' The bedroom is where each day begins and ends—a space that should be as restful as it is inspiring.
Bedrooms will skew towards a more purposeful aesthetic in the new year, with designers filling bedrooms with furniture and accessories their clients have a connection to, colors with meaning, and textures that bring comfort. “It will be about personally reflecting the person who lives and sleeps in that room,” says Nadia Watts
Read the article here!
Photo by David Patterson
Thank you Real Simple and Hannah Baker, for including me in your 2025 decor trends piece! I am excited to share four inspirations for giving your space a fresh new look in the year ahead.
Here are a few excerpts from the piece:
According to Nadia Watts of Nadia Watts Interior Design, round rugs are on the way out. Instead, try something a little more unique, she says. "Rugs of all shapes and sizes, and especially custom-designed rugs specifically for your room, are on the rise. Think oblongs, infinity loops, animal shapes, and other less traditional options."
All new everything doesn't quite have the same charm as mixing things up. Instead, Watts suggests upcycling older pieces by renewing antique furniture, using old items in new ways (for example, a thoroughly cleaned vintage ashtray as a catchall), and recovering upholstered pieces with special vintage fabrics.
"Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time in our kitchens. Your kitchen is the heart of the home, so make sure it’s not boring. Mixing materials is in for 2025, think color mixing, material mixing, and metal mixing!"
Read all 14 Decor Trends here for the full article
Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield
Thank you, Homes & Gardens and Emily Moorman, for including me in your article on 2025's trending neutrals!
'A crisp white paint is ideal for ceilings and trim and also works well for kitchen cabinets. Choose a white with a touch of cream for more warmth and depth. I love Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Cloud White. White is great for making neutrals pop and works well with gray, whereas cream pairs well with color,' explains Denver-based designer interior designer Nadia Watts.
Read the entire article here.
Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield
Thank you to Martha Stewart and Heather Bien for featuring me in this piece on embracing bold colors!
Once you've gone bold, keep going. In this room, the vivid peacock teal doesn't stop with the walls; it extends to the sofa, the rug, and the ceiling. "By incorporating two shades that work well with the wall color, we brought the hue from the walls up to the ceiling, effectively enveloping the space," says Nadia Watts
"Start with a multicolored rug and play off the wall with the floor by selecting a bold color from the rug for the walls," says Watts. "Being a little unexpected will create a powerful result."
Read the full article HERE
Photographer Sargent Photography
Thank you to House Beautiful and Kate McGregor for the feature—I love sharing my insights with such a talented group!
‘I love the many rounded-edge options now available. No longer is kitchen hardware square or rectangular with sharp edges… I am also seeing more historical and antique hardware emerge in residential projects. And I find vintage hardware hard to beat in terms of its quality and craftsmanship. There is nothing better than sifting through some old wood panels or cabinet drawers at an antique store and coming across some gorgeous old hardware.’ —Nadia Watts.
Read here for the full article to see my perspective on elongated hardware pieces.
Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield
It's time to discuss trends for the upcoming year! Thank you House Beautiful and Kate McGregor for asking our expert advice for trends we will continue to see in 2025.
Stained Glass - “I’ve always been drawn to color—the richer the better. I am the great-great-granddaughter of Louis Comfort Tiffany of Tiffany Studios and Glass, and Tiffany glass is full of classic gem tones and deep concentrated colors and those color palettes have been an inspiration for me throughout my career. Colors may come and go, however deeply saturated gem tones seem to always look chic. I have always believed and continue to believe that you cannot go wrong with the right mix of old and new. That perfect vintage item mixed in with modern and sleek.” —Nadia Watts
Read more about the trends here!
Photograph with Lindsy R. Parrott, the Executive Director and Curator of The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, by Emily Minton-Redfield.
Thank you Homes & Gardens and Molly Malsom for this beautiful feature on kitchens!
Do you need to lighten up your kitchen? Read HERE for 5 of the best paint colors.
'Blue is a classic color that works well with a variety of styles and finishes. Choose a light and bright neutral countertop to balance the blue. I chose a mix of materials to compliment the blue cabinetry, from chrome to antique brass, traditional to modern, the beauty of blue is that it's a classic color with traditional elements that can also span the eras of design seamlessly,' explains Nadia.
Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield
Thank you to Martha Stewart and Blythe Copeland for this feature—I’m so excited to share my insights on creating warm, inviting spaces with your wonderful readers!
“You absorb energy from your room, and color matters,” she says. “There are many colors other than gray that work as a neutral base. These will bring energy, vibrancy, and warmth to your living room. Think creamy beige, warm blues and greens, caramel-y browns, or rich jewel tones.”
Skip cool white in favor of a neutral with depth and personality. “If you want that ‘gallery’ look and love all-white walls, then be sure you choose a white with warm undertones,” says Watts. “Whites with gray or blue undertones will make your space feel stark. Instead, look for a neutral with some cream or beige that feels warm and welcoming.”
Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield.
Read the full article by Blythe Copeland here.
Thank you to Kaitlin Petersen and Business of Home for an incredible Designer Debate alongside one of my favorite designers and dear friend, Joe Ireland. It was an honor to be part of this conversation!
Great design is best achieved over time. When communication channels are wide open, both the client and designer have a better understanding of the project overall.
Gradually designing the room results in a curated feel with history and a sense of narrative. The outcome feels purposeful and soulful like it was all meant to be.
Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield
The story will be published in the Fall 2024 issue of BOH magazine and is also available online for subscribers and BOH Insiders here.
