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

Sunset - Designers Say These Are the Easiest Tweaks You Can Make to Upgrade Your Home

Thank you, Sunset and Kelsey Mulvey, for sharing our tips on elevating your surroundings! Click Here to Read!

Looking for a bright idea? - Consider sprucing up your home’s lighting. “Layer in lighting and swap out outdated light fixtures,” recommends Denver-based designer Nadia Watts.

Photograph by Emily Milton-Redfield

AD - 31 Staircase Ideas That Are Truly Next Level

Thank you, AD and Sarah Lyon for featuring us in 31 Staircase Ideas That Are Truly Next Level!

When designing this traditional foyer in her home city of Denver, AD PRO Directory designer Nadia Watts of Nadia Watts Interior Design opted to create a custom, full-length stair runner by cutting and binding together three individual runners that spoke to her.

Photograph by Emily Minton-Redfield

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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!

Sunset - These Are the Most Iconic Homes Featured in Holiday Movies

Thank you, Sunset and Kelsey Mulvey, for this feature just in time for the Holidays!

“The English countryside home might have a small footprint, but it packs a punch with its exposed wooden beams and a natural stone-clad fireplace,” says Nadia Watts, who runs her own design firm in Denver, Colorado. “The living room is full of comfortable stuffed chairs and chintzy, mismatched fabrics; the ultimate spot to curl up with a book and a cup of tea.”

Photograph by the iconic Nancy Meyers source Sunset Read the festive article here.