Home Design Chat with Nancy

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy . I’m Nancy. Today’s episode is going to be a little different because, instead of talking about kitchens, bathrooms, remodeling, design trends or all the other things we normally talk about, I have a little announcement to make. I’ve decided to put Home Design Chat with Nancy on hiatus.  It’s time for me to take a little pause. I’ve been doi...

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy and I’m Nancy! today we're continuing our conversation about something every homeowner has to deal with at some point—window treatments. If you listened to Part 1 of our conversation, you already know there is a lot more to choosing window coverings than simply picking something that looks pretty. We talked about the different types of wi...

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy..   and I’m Nancy! A our subject today is something that I think every homeowner can relate to.   It’s those little design mistakes that you don't necessarily notice when you're looking at your plans, when you're shopping for your house, or even when your remodel is brand new. But then you start living in the space. And suddenly y...

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy,  and I'm Nancy.   Before I get started on the topic of the day,  I would really appreciate it if you can you please subscribe to my podcast. As I have said many times, I do podcasts to educate everyone about design & more.  Most people will look at models home, cabinet showrooms or pinterest and quickly notice the cabinet style and c...

Hi Everyone, Welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about the things that make a home look great—but also make it work better. Today the subject is pavers.  If you don’t know what a paver is, you will be glad you listened because pavers are a very interesting product, but before we begin, please subscribe to my podcast on the platform you use to listen. I would really appreciat...

Hi everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy where we talk about the things that make a home look great --but also make it work better. Today we are talking about something that can completely change the look and feel of a room, yet is often one of the last things homeowners think about: window treatments.  And when I say window treatments, I'm talking about a lot more than curt...

Hi everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy.  Before I get started on the topic of the day, can you please subscribe to my podcast.  I would really appreciate it. Today we're talking about an item that most of us probably don't think about very much. Cabinets. There is more to cabinets then the pretty door.  There’s  construction, materials, hardware, finish, storage and mu...

Hi Everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy. If you are new to this podcast, I am Nancy Hugo, a certified kitchen designer, with a passion for design. Today we're talking about an appliance that most of us probably don't think about very much. The microwave. It's one of those things that's just...there. You put something in it, push a button, and a couple of minutes...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to  Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about what’s trending, what’s timeless, and what actually works in your home.  If you are new to this podcast, I am Nancy Hugo, a certified kitchen designer, with a passion for design. Hence the podcast which I have been doing for 12 yrs. My subject today is  kitchen renovations for aging in place . This podcast was firs...

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about the ideas, trends, and practical choices that make our homes more beautiful, functional, and livable. Today we're talking about a subject that almost nobody in the design industry wants to discuss. Some of today's most beautiful homes are also some of the most dangerous. I recently saw a bathroom in Veranda magaz...

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we help homeowners make smarter design decisions—before they spend a dime.  My subject today is about t one of the hardest-working features in every home, yet one that's often overlooked until it's too late: you has at least one in your home. Actually you have more than one…it’s a sink. Whether you're remodeling your kitchen, updating a bat...

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy!  Last week my topic was the outdoor kitchen,  a luxurious extension of the indoor kitchen. The main topic of discussion was the aesthetic and surface materials for the outdoor kitchen. We broke down exactly what is trending, what materials actually survive the elements, and how to design a spectacular outdoor culinary space.  Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica,...

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy! I’m Nancy  Before we begin I am going to ask you to subscribe on the platform you use to listen to my podcasts.  Have you noticed that summer is moving quickly so we have the perfect subject – trends for outdoor living. It is not just about a stand-a-lone grill on a concrete slab and a picnic table.  Outdoor living has become a, luxurious extension of the in...

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. Before I start, I would like you to please subscribe on the platform you use to listen to my podcasts. My subject today is one of the most exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—projects: a kitchen renovation. Most homeowners who have ideas and plans to remodel their home don’t start the project in the middle of the summer when their kiddos are...

Hi everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy.  Can you believe that ½ the year is gone? Please subscribe & comment on the platform you are using.  I would really appreciate it. I was a little off schedule last week and didn’t get to do a podcast but I’ll make up for that by talking about a very interesting subject that every homeowner, designer, and remodeler has experienced at...

Hi everyone and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. I'm Nancy, and today is June 15th.   First I need to wish my adult kiddos a very happy birthday on June 21st. No, they are not twins, just luck to have the same birthday. It is also Fathers Day on June 21st.  So to all you fathers and grandfathers out there wishing you a very Happy & healthy fathers day. Before I continue please subsc...

Welcome back to Home Design chat with Nancy where we tell you the truth about what happening in the design world. I really would appreciate you subscribing to my podcast.  My numbers are going up, but more is better.  Is that even a sentence?  Anyway, please scribe on the platform you listen to my podcasts. The topic for today is the white kitchen.  Why People keep saying white kitchens are out Wh...

Welcome back to Home Design chat with Nancy where we tell you the truth about what happening in the design world.  If you have been enjoying my podcasts please subscribe on the platform you use to listen to my podcasts. Today is May 20th.  For years I have been publishing this podcast on Mondays but I have been having  Technical problems.  No fun especially since I’m a designer not a computer tech...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to  Home Design Chat with Nancy . where we tell you the truth about what’s happening in the design world—what’s worth your money…  where we talk about what’s really happening in today’s homes—and more importantly, how to make smart decisions before you spend a dollar and what’s just taking up space. Today Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, joins me to conti...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy . where we tell you the truth about what’s happening in the design world—what’s worth your money…  where we talk about what’s really happening in today’s homes—and more importantly, how to make smart decisions before you spend a dollar and what’s just taking up space. Several weeks ago I did a podcast on the worst ROI upgrades so today G...

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we tell you the truth about what’s happening in the design world—what’s worth your money… and what’s just taking up space. Today, I’m going talk about some of the biggest product trends from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2026—in Orlando, Florida. This kitchen show is not open to the public but there are several ways to actually see the products...

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about real homes, real projects, and real results. Today’s episode is a little extra special because my daughter is joining me to talk about her kitchen remodel which, of course, I designed and executed.  Tami will describe why she decided to remodel the original kitchen and what the problems were.   Sharing a real experience from the homeowne...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about what’s really happening in today’s homes—and more importantly, how to make smart decisions before you spend a dollar. Today’s episode is one that every homeowner needs to hear before starting a kitchen remodel… kitchen upgrades with the WORST return on investment .  Those things that look amazing, cost a fortune… an...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy ! I’m Nancy Hugo, and today we’re diving into a kitchen trend that is quietly—but very powerfully—changing how we think about design. Today is Wednesday, April 8th.  I have always published my podcasts on Monday but somehow Monday & Tuesday disappeared. I had too much on my plate and finally got some stuff accomplished. I think it’s...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about everything you need to know before you design, build, or remodel your home. Today we are diving into a trend that is absolutely everywhere right now—and that is Zellige-style tile . You’ve probably seen it all over Instagram, in kitchens, bathrooms, even entire shower walls… that glossy, slightly uneven tile that ju...