Homes & Gardens - 5 colors to decorate with in July 2024 according to designers, for a summery feel inside the home →

5 colors to decorate with in July 2024 according to designers, for a summery feel inside the home

Written by Emily Moorman

Check out Number 3 Sunset Colors….. Click Here for All Trends!

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'When I think summer I think in reds, yellows, pinks, and oranges,' says interior designer Nadia Watts. 'Bright, saturated colors that remind me of the sunset over the lake; warm tones that evoke long summer days.'

For Nadia, summer color inspiration comes from the slower pace of life during these months, turning to nature and reflecting this indoors through vibrant, warm hues that feel uplifting.

'July brings a sense of freedom: school's out, work slows and family comes together. I am inspired by the slower pace of summer, it reminds me to take a moment to step back and appreciate the natural world around us. Pulling colors from nature has always been a special source for me, and what better time to do that than in the height of summer.'

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Homes & Gardens - Summer color trends for 2024 – 10 sunny shades interior designers can't get enough of →

Summer Color Trends for 2024 – 10 sunny shades interior designers can't get enough of

Written by Emily Moorman

Check out Number 4 Celestial and Metallic Colors….. Click Here for All Trends!

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'Celestial and metallic colors are in for summer,' observes interior designer Nadia Watts. 'Using metallics and striking colors is a great way to add dimensions and excitement to your space without having to redesign your entire space.'

'When you incorporate bold color, you can use it sparingly and still get a big “wow” factor. Already have a blue color story? Add a pop of metallic cobalt. Starting with a green scheme? Bring in a celestial citrine.'

'Layering color on color in different finishes creates depth and interest and elevates your color story throughout.'

Homes & Gardens - Designers say these are 5 of the most difficult paint colors to decorate with – here's how to make them work →

Designers say these are 5 of the most difficult paint colors to decorate with – here's how to make them work Written by Emily Moorman


What Are The Most Difficult Paint Colors To Decorate With? Check out All Five HERE

Dark Jewel Colors

“Decorating with jewel tones often seems like a bold move, but if sophisticated and dramatic is the goal, these dark tones are a winner.”

Photographer: Nickolas Sargent

HGTV - 21 Ways to Decorate Your Home in Dopamine Style, the Feel-Good Trend We're Loving Right Now! →

A design trend that lets you throw out the rules and do whatever makes you feel good? Here’s why people are embracing dopamine style and surrounding themselves with things that bring them joy.

Read more HERE Written by Colleen Sullivan

Design by Nadia Watts Interior Design, Home Dining Room

Denver Art Museum Biophilia: Nature Reimagined →

We are excited to join in this year’s Luncheon by Design 2024 at the Denver Art Museum on 5/9, [which] explores the integration of design and nature, in celebration of the [now open] exhibition Biophilia: Nature Reimagined.

Organized by Darrin Alfred, Curator of Architecture and Design, Biophilia provides a space for leading architects, artists, and designers to re-examine and reanimate our intrinsic bond with the natural world.

This Thursday’s Luncheon by Design is an inspired presentation with the acclaimed architect Jeanne Gang, founding partner of international architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang. Gang will share an array of compelling projects around the world—and now in Denver—that underscore how she uses design to strengthen connections between people, communities, and nature.

Read more about the exhibition and purchase tickets HERE

Photograph by Oriol Tarridas, courtesy of Superblue Miami

House Beautiful - Is 3D Design the Way of the Future? →

Thank you House Beautiful and Kelly Allen for including us in this 3D design feature using All3D: a company that creates shockingly realistic renderings. To put their tech to the test, we asked five interior designers—Serena Dugan, Heather Peterson, Kiyonda Powell, Nadia Watts, and Anita Yokota—to reimagine the same bedroom in different ways.

See all five designers here!

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House Beautiful: What inspired your design?

Nadia Watts: Flora and fauna! Biophilia was top of mind for this project as I was in the midst of joining the committee for Luncheon By Design in Denver, featuring this amazing biophilia exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. I live in Colorado and nature has always been an inspiration. The idea of being intertwined with the natural world speaks to me. It’s the perfect starting point for design inspiration.

HB: Which pattern did you start with?

NW: The Porter Teleo wallcovering and the window coverings in The Gem Collection, which I created with Kravet, are where it all began. I fell in love with the large-scale pattern on the paper and then went with contrasting stripes on the ceiling by Sanderson and zig-zags on the draperies by Kravet. The biophilia shines in the paper. The geometric stripes and zig-zags perfectly complement the nature-inspired wallcovering.

HB: Describe the room you designed in three words.

NW: Whimsical, comfortable, and unique.

HB: What do you like most about the pattern-on-pattern trend?

NW: Pattern-on pattern forces you out of your comfort zone, and the results are always unique. It’s such an active and curious way to design a room. The “let’s try it and see” approach is so much fun. The pattern-on-pattern trend opens up so many possibilities. It broadens the creative process, which is always a treat.

HB: Can you share any tips for designing around this trend and choosing complementary patterns/colors?

NW: This trend thrives under an analogous color scheme. Choosing colors from the same family will help your patterns feel purposeful and curated. So choose a palette and stick to it. Your room will thank you for it. I like to use a mix of natural, free-flowing patterns with more structured geometric patterns. Also, keep scale in mind. You want to vary your scale with an assortment of small, medium, and large-scale prints.

HB: What role do you think technology like this will play in the future of design?

NW: This has been a huge year for technology in the design world. Having a tool that allows you to show your design concepts in such a tangible way is a game changer. Technology is making design more accessible for people, allowing them to see a space as the creative vision comes together.

Homes & Gardens - These are interior designer's favorite tried-and-tested Farrow & Ball paint colors →

Written by Emily Moorman

Farrow & Ball Mizzle and Down Pipe

Teaming up Farrow & Ball's Mizzle and Down Pipe is a failsafe color combination for Denver-based interior designer Nadia Watts. In the kitchen shown above, Nadia used Mizzle as the main color choice across the kitchen cabinet ideas, adding contrast with Down Pipe for the kitchen island ideas. 

'It's hard to choose just one favorite from Farrow & Ball,' she begins. 'I love the combination of Mizzle and Down Pipe. These in-between colors are almost like a neutral, they work well with so many other colors and patterns. Mizzle is a soft gray-green reminiscent of a misty drizzle, hence the name. The gray undertones work well with Down Pipe, which also has gray undertones. Down Pipe has a deep blue hue which brings complexity and richness. These two colors work great for cabinetry as well as walls. Because they are in between colors, they play well with others and will withstand trends.'

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