Martha Stewart - 16 Ways to Decorate With Bold Colors

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

House Beautiful - These Are the Top Kitchen Hardware Trends for 2025, According to Experts

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

Business of Home - Designer Debate 'Rules of Engagement'

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.

House Beautiful - 7 Things People Over 30 Should Have in Their Home, According to Designers

Thank you to House Beautiful and Shelby Deering for featuring us—I’m so grateful to share my passion for creating beautiful spaces!

Decor can become more meaningful in our 30s and beyond. “Perhaps it's an antique from a relative or photographs from your favorite vacations,” Watts says. “In your 30s, you feel yourself choosing items that spark good memories and feelings versus utilitarian things that serve a basic purpose.”

Photograph by David Patterson

Read the entire article here.

Homes & Gardens - Barbara Palvin's front porch is a masterclass in this Southern European trend – its historical roots are anything but dated

Thank you, Homes & Gardens, for including our design to emulate the Spanish Revival trend.

The contrast between the cool tones of the blue and the warmth of the traditional materials creates a dynamic and engaging space that feels both timeless and playful.

Read the full article here!

Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield

Better Homes & Gardens - What are the best color combinations for fall? 7 cozy-season-ready suggestions from designer

Thank you to Better Homes & Gardens for featuring our yellow and wood tones!

'I am drawn towards warm yellows and oranges in the fall,' says designer Nadia Watts. 'It’s a transitional season and yellows and oranges help bridge the gap between the brights of summer and the cool tones of winter.’

Photo by Emily Minton-Redfield

Read the full article by Emily Moorman here for some cozy, fall color combinations.

Better Homes & Gardens - Are Formal Living Rooms Obsolete? Not According to Top Design Experts

Thank you, Better Homes & Gardens, for showcasing us in this feature about how to design a space where life happens!

"Having an entire room in your home dedicated to guests and formal seating just doesn’t make sense for most people anymore. Flexibility and efficiency is what’s current—rooms that have double and even triple uses." —Nadia Watts

Read Here for the full article written by Colleen Sullivan

Photograph by David Patterson