House Beautiful - 7 Things People Over 30 NEED In Their Home, According to Designers

Thank you to House Beautiful and Shelby Deering for including me in this piece on how our homes evolve as we move through life.

Functionality also becomes increasingly important as we age, says Nadia Watts, founder of Nadia Watts Interior Design. Where we once asked "Is it free and can I find a friend to help me pick it up?" we now start to ask questions like, "Is this piece of furniture the right size for my space and is it well designed and comfortable?"

Additionally, 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'll find yourself choosing items that spark good memories and feelings versus utilitarian things that serve a basic purpose.”

Read the whole article here and find out Why Function and Meaning Matter More at Home After 30!

Photo by Emily Minton Redfield.