Homes & Gardens - Designers who never follow trends swear by this color family to make their homes look timeless

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.'

The entire article is here!

Photography by David Patterson

Living Etc - How Can I Keep My Kitchen Warm Without Heating?

Thank you, Living Etc and Aditi Sharma Maheshwari, for this feature about the importance of Colors and Materials.

'Warm lighting is a quick and easy way to make any space feel cozy,' says Nadia Watts, founder of Nadia Watts Interior Design. 'Use lamps and layer your lighting. A lamp on the kitchen counter can do wonders for cozying up your kitchen and making it feel warm and inviting. Be sure to use soft, warm-white or yellow bulbs. Candlelight, and of course firelight, also makes for a warm atmosphere, plus they dispel heat, which instantly brings coziness to your space.'

Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield

Read the whole article here for tips on creating an inviting atmosphere this winter!

Business of Home - What are your 2023 achievements and regrets?

Thank you, Business of Home and Aidan Taylor, for this piece on our Trade Tales.

My most visible achievement this year was being featured on the cover of The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section. It was such a treat to be recognized not only for my design but for the relationships that are built through the design process. I am very proud to be a part of the design community, and I cherish every moment I get to be submerged in the creative process.” —Nadia Watts, Nadia Watts Interior Design, Denver

Read the full article here for my reflection on an amazing year!

Business of Home - 9 Trends that Reigned Supreme in 2023

Thank you, Business of Home and Caroline Biggs, for featuring us in 9 Trends that Reigned Supreme in 2023!

“Boucle has gotten a lot of flack for being an outdated trend, but it perseveres because it’s a classic material that adds a lovely texture to any piece of furniture,” says Watts.

Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield

Read the full article here and see why Boucle is here to stay.