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
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Photograph by David Patterson
Thank you for a beautiful piece written by Laura Beausire and Kelly Badal
Photographs by David Patterson
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Thank you Better Homes & Gardens and Colleen Sullivan, for including us in 25 Designer-Approved Ideas for Modernizing a Gallery Wall
Mix Art with Metals - Mixing materials is one way to achieve a modern effect when it comes to a gallery wall. “I love to hang whimsical metal sculptures alongside colorful abstract paintings to create balance and structure. The result is a fun-filled wall that feels fresh and purposeful,” says Nadia Watts, the owner of Nadia Watts Interior Design.
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In the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House 2024, we partnered with Singulart to select artists from around the world for our space. This gallery wall features a large scale painting by Gary Kormain and three metal sculptures by Jose Soler.
Photographer: Nick Sargent
Thank you House Beautiful and the lovely Sarah Lyon for including our little-known destinations to find incredible antiques in Denver and Palm Beach Florida!
Designer Nadia Watts, who is based in Denver, returns to many of the same local antiques shops time and time again. “South Broadway offers loads of antique and thrift stores, so you have something for everyone’s budget,” says the founder of Nadia Watts Interior Design. “Black Tulip Antiques (also selling on Chairish) is a go-to for me; they offer a highly diverse inventory of European furniture, accessories, lighting, silver, and decorative arts.”
Watts is also partial to Eron Johnson Antiques, which is located in a sprawling 5,000-square-foot warehouse. “With inventory dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries and originating from over 40 countries, Eron’s passion for antiques is on full display,” she says. “Eron has a love of peculiar objects as well as exquisite antiques, so you never know what exciting treasure you will find.”
Photographer: Emily Minton-Redfield
While participating in the 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, Watts learned about many of the city’s incredible antique resources. “I have the best luck when I get to go on the hunt, and Show Pony Palm Beach is the ultimate hunting ground,” she says, describing the retailer’s many large warehouses “filled to the ceilings with treasures.” You can find pieces in many design styles, including Victorian, gothic, and midcentury.
Photographer: Nickolas Sargent
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Interior Designers Share the Items in Their Homes That They’d Buy Time and Time Again
Written by Colleen Sullivan
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14. Kartell Pilastro Stool
“This stool has such unique lines and an interesting shape—it looks beautiful tucked under a table or as a perch in an entry or a hallway. Plus, it’s fun and functional. I use it as a side table for drinks, a footstool for lounging, and even for extra seating.”
— Nadia Watts, founder, Nadia Watts Interior Design
Tip: Watts likes to fill rooms with multi-use pieces. “I prefer furniture that looks like art but also serves a purpose,” she says.
Thank you for including this beautiful Art-Filled Interior in your round-up of AD Pro Directory Designers! Written by Alia Akkam
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In a Denver abode’s spacious gathering space—which encompasses dining room, library, living room, and sitting area—designer Nadia Watts relies on her client’s vast art collection to create a cohesive dialogue between the adjoining interiors. “These special pieces have moved with them over the years to multiple homes and the placement of the art was planned during the drawing phase,” says the local designer. For instance, the exact dimensions of the wall behind the dining table were determined to accommodate the Bob Knox painting that hangs there. Beyond it, an inherited painting is framed by books to create “a wonderful library presence,” adds Watts. “The scale of the art, the color, and the textures of the furnishings create a compelling environment in which you want to sit and stay for a while.”
Image Courtesy of The House
Thank you to The House and Carly Long for this lovely pieces! Honored to be with these fabulous Women!
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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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.'
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