WATTS DESIGN
House Beautiful - How Designers Create Privacy in a Home—Without Compromising Style
In a recent Palm Beach project, Watts created some privacy between the foyer and living room by hanging art on columns facing the front door. Meanwhile, strategic accent tables create a stylish separation between entry and living. “Traffic still flows freely around the round table; however, the eye has plenty of places to play around,” Watts adds.
House Beautiful - 7 Things People Over 30 NEED In Their Home, According to Designers
When you're tired of hand-me-downs and temporary solutions, here's where to start.
Parade Home & Garden - 20 Powder Room Wallpaper Ideas to Make This Small Space Pop
A powder room is one of my favorite spaces to style—it’s compact, but oh-so-impactful. In small spaces like these, wallpaper is your best friend. You can let your creativity shine much more freely than in a living room or kitchen, without fear of overwhelming the eye. From bold botanicals to luxe metallics, this piece celebrates the power of pattern in making a statement.
Good Housekeeping - Are Grid Walls the New Gallery Walls? Designers Share Their Thoughts
People say a picture's worth a thousand words, but an entire gallery wall of photographs or fine art can tell the unique story of your home. While many arrangements put spontaneity front and center—an amalgamation of different frame sizes, shapes and materials—grid walls are poised to become the next big decorating trend.
House Beautiful - How Designers Create Privacy in a Home—Without Compromising Style
When you think about privacy in your home, you might immediately envision all the ways to strengthen the barrier between the great outdoors and the great indoors. Turns out, security is an inside job too. The case for creating privacy inside is even more imperative if you have an open-concept layout or live with roommates.
Homes & Gardens - Retro vs vintage vs antique – what do they mean and what’s the difference?
Retro, according to Merriam-Webster, means relating to, reviving, or being in the styles and especially the fashions of the past. In other words, these items could be newer or older. It's quite a vague term. But what about the way the word is typically used in interior design? ‘Retro refers to items from or inspired by recent past decades, often the 1950s through the 1980s,’ explains Nadia Watts of Nadia Watts Interior Design. ‘Retro pieces are bold, playful, and graphic, perfect for adding a fun, unexpected twist to a more traditional or neutral design,’ she says.
Parade Home & Garden - 18 Living Room Color Ideas That are Oh-So Inviting
The living room is the heart of the home. It’s where people gather, unwind, and make memories—so color here should feel thoughtful, welcoming, and reflective of your personality.
Anyone who is looking to experiment with color will find a lot of comfort in a more muted hue. When Denver-based designer Nadia Watts was looking to create a living room that felt “both comfortable and classic,” she selected Book Room Red by Farrow & Ball. “It instantly added a sense of warmth and sophistication,” she explains. “To balance the richness of the color, I incorporated subtly patterned upholstery and neutral-toned fabrics, bringing depth and softness while keeping the overall look grounded and timeless.”
TALD - Virtual Consultation with Nadia Watts
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