Home Design Chat with Nancy

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...

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 . Whether you’re in your...

Hi everyone and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about everything that makes your home more beautiful, functional, and fun. Today we’re diving into one of the most talked-about topics in home design right now — paint . If you’ve spent even five minutes scrolling online lately, you’ve probably seen conversations about color trends, color drenching, color capping, and bold new...

Hello everyone and welcome to  Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about kitchens, baths, remodeling, and all the things that make homes more beautiful and more functional. Today we’re talking about something that every kitchen has, every homeowner obsesses over, and every designer gets a million questions about… Kitchen countertops. And specifically —  the biggest countertop trends for 20...

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about what’s trending, what’s timeless, and what you should absolutely avoid in your home. Today is March 2nd and the topic is one of the most permanent decisions you will ever make in a remodel — TILE. We’re talking Tile Trends for 2026 — what’s hot, what’s fading, what designers are specifying, and what homeowners are requesting. And back wi...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about what’s really happening in home design— and what is important to you as a homeowner. Today we’re tackling a topic that’s changing kitchens everywhere — induction cooktops , specifically the next-level of Induction Cooktops by Zepher .  Our guest is kitchen tech expert Andy Welemin.  This episode is perfect for anyon...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about what’s really happening in home design— and what is important to you as a homeowners. Our subject today is a very important one  – everything you should know about LVT vs Hardwood vs Tile. Nick Elg, owner of Flooring Butler in Platte City, Mo. Is my guest today.  Some of our talking points for this podcast are: What...

Hi everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy., the place where you learn everything about design for your home. Everyone wants to talk about finishes and colors, but the success of a home starts with decisions you don’t always see. Steve Appolloni, owner of Eurofe Remodeling in Albuquerque & Santa Fe, New Mexico, is back to talk about the elements of your home that people undere...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about what’s really happening in home design— Today’s subject is "Are we over the open floor plan?" and "Why is the closed kitchen suddenly the biggest home trend of 2026?" Short answer?  The open plan isn’t dead —but it’s definitely being re-designed. And the fully exposed kitchen we’ve lived with for...

Welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy . Today we’re talking about something that affects every homeowner—whether they realize it or not—and that’s accessible home design . This isn’t about creating a home that looks clinical or institutional. It’s about designing spaces that are safer, smarter, and honestly… just better designed.  I’m so excited to have Erica Sell, owner of Harmony Home Medi...

Welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about smart design, real-world remodeling, and how to make better decisions for your home. Today’s topic is one I hear about all the time —and honestly, it can save you from some very expensive mistakes. I’m joined by Gil Olachea , owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, and we’re talking about why your general contractor should not be your kitc...

Welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy —the podcast where we talk about smart, functional, and beautiful design for your home. Today is January 12th . Last week, my guest was Kirk Bianchi , a landscape design expert. He’ll be joining me again in a few weeks to answer your backyard design questions, so feel free to send those in. Today’s topic is one that continues to spark debate in the desig...

Today is Jan 5th, my first podcast for 2026.  We are enjoying the winter weather of Phoenix.. Don’t laugh we do get some cold weather but if we want to see snow we would go to Flagstaff.  We have that option, but no thank you. That’s the reason I live in Phoenix. If you have snow on the ground, and in checking the weather, I know many places are being hit with cold, snowy weather, you are probably...

Happy holidays and welcome to a special  Best Of  edition of  Home Design Chat with Nancy . While I’m taking a short holiday break, I wanted to leave you with some of my favorite moments from the podcast I did about smart design ideas that help your kitchen feel more joyful  & functional rather than stressful and disorganized.  Your job will be to look at and think of your kitchen with a criti...