Home Design Chat with Nancy

Many people welcome a new year with thoughts of remodeling.  They got through the holidays and now is the time to remodel that kitchen or bathroom, but what should they know before tackling that project.  Ed Baney, General Contractor and owner of The Remodeling Firm, LLC, joined Nancy to chat about what homeowners don't know about remodeling but should. Renovations take time - the project can&...

Today is January 7, 2024 and the first show for my 7th year doing this podcast sharing ideas for your home.  The subject for this podcast: most economical ways of giving your home a different look Start with kitchen Changing out appliances – Paint cabinets, change hardware, add convenience  Countertops Light fixtures Bathrooms Paint cabinets, countertops, fixtures, mirrors New fixtures and accesso...

Happy New Year! Hope 2024 is a healthy & prosperous one for you all. Since I am on vacation, I am reposting a podcast that is full of information and will be very helpful before you think about remodeling. Just a note: I have started a facebook page called "Home Design Chat with Nancy." After 6 years of podcasting this series, I thought it would about time. Please become a friend if...

Merry Christmas! Enjoy the best of Home Design Chat with Nancy. If you are remodeling, I'm sure you have gotten many ideas from Nancy about planning, design and products. Use a professional if you are not experienced in remodeling, or at least procure a designer to review your plans. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠ Monogram Appliances ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Studio 41 ⁠⁠ email comments to Nancy@NancyHugo.com

Nancy gives a short summary of the 2023 podcasts and what to look forward to for 2024,  and she gives a little tease for a special guest for the new year. This is the time of year to spend with family and friends, and so Nancy can do that as well, she will publish "the best of . . ." for the next 2 weeks, and then return on January 7, 2024, with new podcasts. Please subscribe on the plat...

Finding a Christmas gift for friends and family is, many times,  difficult and frustrating. If you chose the wrong gift it could go in the back of the closet until you visit that person.  Then they could display for you to see, or if it's clothing, they could wear it while you are there.  The wrong gift could also be re-gifted unless you know the recipient of the re-gifted item.  It's a wh...

We are at the end of 2023.  Where has the time gone.  Seems like it was yesterday that we had to get used to saying the year "2000."  It's all about the numbers and today Nancy will talk all about the numbers of kitchen design. All the rules of design and the components having to do with the kitchen incorporates rules of design and the sizes of cabinets, appliances, etc.  If you are...

Today we are going to take a look at what trends have had an important affect on our lives in 2023, and are here to stay. Nancy discusses these trends with Jason Miller, who has been named Innovator of the year -2023 by Kitchen & Bath Design News.  Jason did his first podcast in August and has become a regular podcaster with Nancy. Several trends will be covered today but due to the time const...

Hey, Everyone, I hope you read my weekly show notes which I hope are helpful to you. This week I just want to let you know that we had a small tech problem 1/2 way through the recording, but don't give up, it only lasted a short while.  You can let me know what your thoughts are. Color impacts are lives more than we realize, so it's no wonder why the fashion industry, the design industry a...

The holidays are here and what better way to celebrate than to entertain family and friends, but as we all know, it can be very stressful.  Dona Deslauriers joined Nancy to chat about ideas for small stress-free buffets using leftovers and even suggests what wines to pair with the food. By the way, fondue entertaining is back! Dona is an event planner and caterer and has been working with Nancy on...

Many of you are getting ready for the holidays so from now until Jan 2nd this is consuming your time, but for those thinking of remodeling, and I hope you are not going to start your project before January, I’m sure you are constantly thinking about and picturing your new kitchen. Today I’ll talk about 2024 trends are for your kitchen and also talk about some timeless elements for the kitchen. In...

Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, is back with Nancy discussing tile, of course.  Gil has a plethora of knowledge when it comes to tile so who better to discuss tile and budgets with?  Tile is one of the necessary finishes in today's homes so, of course, there are a lot of questions having to do with tile products.   Some of the the important questions homeowners have regarding...

One of the common questions on homeowners' minds is how long will it take to remodel a kitchen.  It is probably the most complicated room in your home to remodel.   This is not HGTV…no it can’t be done in a day or a week. Today Nancy answers that question and more: Lots of moving parts to the project Planning Is Key Average Timeline by Kitchen Remodel Type Factors That Affect the Kitchen Renov...

Most of us want our homes to be beautiful, inviting, functional and safe. In this podcast Nancy talks about  the safety issues of bathtubs and why many people should not be using tubs.  Pros & Cons: Sunken Bathtubs  Drop-in Tubs Set in Decks Free-Standing Tub Solutions & Alternatives to bathtubs All these educational podcasts are focused on your home This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠ Monogram A...

Are you wanting to make some upgrades to your kitchen but don't know where to start? Are you overwhelmed with what to choose to perfectly fit your lifestyle? Because most people don’t make these decisions often enough to get good at it, Nancy's guest, Chef Andrew Forlines, is going to help to understand and navigate the appliance industry. He has spent years in kitchen showrooms guiding co...

Do you know what the Internet of Things (IoT) is?  Are you familiar with security technology or are you just interested in the newest entertainment technology? Today Nathan Thomas, director of business development with Artisan systems, will answer all my questions about technology in layman's terms.   Internet of things (IoT) Different items require various apps on your phone to operate each o...

A new coat of paint can update a space with the swish of a brush but knowing what colors to use and what colors to stay away from is our subject today.  Sarah Jones,  Designers Services Representative for Dunn-Edwards Paints, chats with Nancy about how to get a timeless color palette for your home.    Sarah and Nancy goes through a list of 9 colors that designers say should not be used on your wal...

There are so many choices for everything from food, to cars, to plumbing fixtures.  Today, my guest Bill Klingberg, the Southwest Regional Sales Manager for California Faucets.  Bill is going to answer questions that might be on your mind if you are not familiar with this brand.  Some interesting facts about this brand: Who started California Faucets? Where are this fixtures made? What sets them a...

Whether you have a few plants on your window sill or a house full of greenery, you will want to listen to this podcast.   Joe Zazzera, owner of Plant Solutions in Scottsdale, is back with Nancy to give advice on what can go wrong with your plants and how to keep them healthy and happy. Some of the topic Joe covers: Yellowing leaves How to avoid root rot Easiest plants to grow Bringing plants in fo...

Labor Day means the end of summer when kids are back in school and homeowners are thinking about remodeling for the holiday celebrations.  Not so fast.  Nancy goes through the do's and don'ts about remodeling vs. renovating.  What you should and shouldn't do before the holidays.  Do you want to make the function of your kitchen better than it is now? Do you want to change appliances an...

Tile can improve your home's appearance, make maintenance easier and also increase your home's value! But choosing tile can be overwhelming task, so Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, will explain what you should know before you enter a tile showroom. Gil, who has been in the tile business for many years, suggests that when you are prepared to answer pertinent questions your...

The summer is almost over and the kids are back in school, so now is a good time to plan your kitchen remodel.  Nancy reviews several items that people regret using in their kitchen remodel and some items that Nancy feels would not be a good choice. Nancy reviews these items and offers other ideas.  Be sure to listen to this podcast before you make costly mistakes on your project. Nancy talks abou...

Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manger for Monogram Appliances, is back with us today.  Deron will chat with Nancy about all the great new ideas and appliances Monogram has added to make you, the consumer, have an amazing experience in your kitchen. Pay close attention to the Forge, a new concept in cocktails, the changes in Monogram's dishwasher and the new induction range, which can be added...

If you are remodeling or changing out your countertops, listen to Nancy explain everything about Laminate, Corian and Tile countertops, especially if you are working on a budget for your remodel project. Nancy talks about the history of each material  What the Property Brothers says about laminate What edge details are available for each Backsplashes for each material Sink applications Pros and co...

We all love to delve into the minds of professionals and find out why they do what they do and how they got there. Today Nancy chats with Lynda Martin, owner of Camelback Interior Design, and a well-known award-winning interior designer in Scottsdale, Arizona. Interior designers have a great eye for detail, insight on the latest design trends, and the experience to execute your dream home. If you&...