Real Simple - 14 Decor Trends Going Out of Style for 2025—and What to Choose Instead →

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

House Beautiful - 9 Design Trends From 2024 You’ll Still See Everywhere in 2025, According to Experts →

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.

Homes & Gardens - These are the 5 best paint colors to lighten a dark kitchen →

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

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.'

Image by David Patterson

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

House Beautiful - How to Create an Ultra-Private Home and Yard, According to Designers →

How to Create an Ultra-Private Home and Yard, According to Designers Written by Kelsey Mulvey

How to Create Privacy With Your Decor Check out All the Tips Here!

In a recent Palm Beach project, Watts created some privacy between the foyer and living room by hanging art on columns facing the front door. Meanwhile, strategic accent tables create a stylish separation between entry and living. “Traffic still flows freely around the round table, however the eye has plenty of places to play around,” Watts adds.

Photographer Nickolas Sargent