Home Design Chat with Nancy

My guest today is Annette Kenner, owner awarding designer and principal of Donna Decker Designs in Scottsdale, Arizona.  She has years of experience working in homes around the country.  Annette is going to talk about living room ideas and how you can make your living room look like it was professionally done. Many of these questions have been asked by many of my clients, so I thought I...

What's going on in the world of home design?  This is the time of year when all the manufacturers are introducing the new trends, new lighting fixtures, new appliances, new furniture & fabrics, and everything else you can imagine.  Nancy talks about the the 5 industry shows happening in Las Vegas at the end of January.  She will be attending the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show an...

What are the color experts seeing for 2023?  Laurie Clark, Senior Designer Account Executive with the Sherwin-Williams Company, is back with Nancy chatting about everything color. If you are about to give your home a fresh new look with paint, and we all know that is the most economical way to change the look, then listen to what is trending for this year. These are our talking points: Who co...

When choosing countertop material for your kitchen, durability and functionality are just as important as aesthetics. Nancy's guest this week is Kelly Dunlop, designer sales manager with Cosentino architectural surfaces. Before choosing your countertop there are several factors to consider: Your budget, but don't don't skimp on quality Sink style:  drop-in or undermount Edge treatment Backspl...

Many of us, especially empty nesters, have an extra room in our home that could be repurposed.  I will talk about the many possibilities for that extra room during the next few months--today I will cover one possibility with my guest, Christopher Diamond, an area representative for exchange students.  We will talk about the program and the purpose for foreign students spending time in Am...

Homeowners are wanting bathroom designs that make them feel relaxed and pampered offering luxury and technology.  Lisa Riley, a consultant with Studio 41, joins Nancy to chat about what is popular for the 2023 luxury bath.  If remodeling your bathroom is on your to-do list, you will learn what's in and what's in in Master baths. Add these to your Master Bath Remodel project: The Bath Tub...

Kitchen trends come and go, but when you are planning to remodel your kitchen, the materials can be costly, and you certainly don't want to make wrong choices.  Jan Rutgers, owner of Vestabul School of Design,  joins Nancy to chat about what kitchen trends to keep and what  trends are outdated. We always recommend getting the opinion of a professional designer to help you with your...

Feeling safe and secure in our home is so important and that's why today my guest, Jeremy Robinson with Oasis Luxury Smart Homes. Our talking points today are: the benefits of going with a service provider over doing DIY home tech peace of mind security cameras wireless vs hardwired security systems lighting design trends – design, scenes, locations apps on your smart phone This podcast sponsored...

Paint has always been one of the easiest and most impactful design tricks in the book but paint color trends come and go—and some have seriously overstayed their welcome. Sarah Jones, Design Representative with DunnEdwards, joins Nancy to chat about what's in for 2023 paint color trends, and what you should colors you should retire. 5 Outdated Paint Color Trends to Retire Fast Skip All-White Paint...

Recently I was asked to do a podcast by Dennis Oz of RTA Marketing.  It was interesting to be asked questions instead of the other way around.  If you are a listener of Home Design Chat with Nancy, you know that I interview my guests about their expertise in the Design field and ask questions that I feel would be advantageous to my audience.  This time I was the one answering all th...

The holiday season has begun so a great subject for today’s podcast is one of my favorite traditions . . . baking.  Listen as I share my experiences. You can get my recipes by requesting them through my email – Nancy@nancyhugo.com. Our Traditions Cookie Command Gluten-free or not Tips for Holiday baking This podcast sponsored by Monogram Appliances Studio 41 email comments to Nancy@NancyHugo....

When people think of the holidays, they think of string lights, glowing angels and motion-sensor reindeer. What about interior lighting? Your holiday decor shouldn't be limited to garland and a few cranberries. Jem Funk, Interior and lighting designer, will share ideas on bringing holiday magic to your home. We will chat about: Creating cozy spaces More table lamps What are dimmers all about...

Do you know what product gets the most use in your home?  You walk on it everyday, from the front door to the kitchen to the bathrooms.  Your flooring must be attractive, go with any decor, maintenance free and affordable.  From remodeling to flipping to new construction, vinyl plank flooring is popping up in every project. Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica, a wholesale tile showroom i...

No matter the time of year, a fireplace is the perfect cozy companion to any home.  It’s become the focal point of the room typically having the flat screen TV Set above the fireplace.  Mike Ray with Arizona Fireplace is our expert guest today.  Mike will chat with Nancy about all the different options of fireplaces for your home. The topics we will cover on this podcast. GAS vs ELE...

Nancy welcomes back Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager for Monogram, to update us on what is new in the world of Monogram appliances. Monogram's Designer Collection is being introduced at the National Kitchen and Bath Show at the end of January in Las Vegas.  Deron is offering a sneak-peak with this link:  http://www.monogram.com/designer-collection/ Brass Collection - The Bras...

Tiny houses aren’t only capturing people’s attention—they’re turning into a full-on movement. People from all walks of life are choosing to downsize their lives by living with less and in less space. That's our subject today.  Nancy welcomes back Chris Diamond who has been interested in tiny homes as an alternative to traditional living someday. We home we answered questioned you might have a...

This is the final part of a 4 part series about what Do-It-Yourselfers should know before they remodel their kitchen.  Or, in the case of homeowners working with a contractor,  what every homeowner should know about their project. To recap: July 6th– basics on designing a kitchen – appliances, corner designs, sinks, traffic control & cabinets August 3rd– islands size, function, light...

Enjoy the Best of while Nancy is talking some time off for eye surgery.  She will be back next week. Plants are an important element of good interior design, but did you know that plants can improve air quality?  Joe Zazzera, founder and co-owner of Plant Solutions, is Nancy’s guest.  Joe is the perfect person to explain everything about interior and exterior living walls. What are...

Are you planning to remodel your kitchen?  This is one of the most important and largest investment for your home, so I am sure you want everything to go perfectly.  I will explain how to get started and the steps to take to make it your dream come true. Great rooms are here to stay, so if you have an existing floorplan that is conducive to removing walls, go for it.  The open floor...

S05E356 - Paint has always been one of the easiest and most impactful design tricks in the book but paint color trends come and go—and some have seriously overstayed their welcome. Sarah Jones, Design Representative with DunnEdwards, joins Nancy to chat about what's in for 2023 paint color trends, and what you should colors you should retire. 5 Outdated Paint Color Trends to Retire Fast Skip All-W...

S05E35 - It’s important to know everything about basic kitchen design before you start your project, so we are going to cover basic elements in a series of podcasts. Today we are presenting part 3 of our series for homeowners who would like to remodel their kitchen with a contractor and the do-it-yourselfers who want to tackle this job on their own. My co-host for this series is Jason F. Miller, w...

S5E34 - We are predicting what the cabinets trends will be in 2023 so you will definitely want to listen to this podcast.  Karen Hockley, today's guest, has been in the business of cabinets for over 35 years, so she is the perfect person to chat with Nancy about this subject. Talking points for today's show: Are natural woods back? What is color block? Painted cabinets colors Cabinet door sty...

S5E32 - Working in a kitchen with poor lighting can be frustrating and unwelcoming.  Jem Funk, Interior Designer, chats with Nancy about the right lighting for kitchen islands.  There are so many pendants and chandeliers available so making choices can be very overwhelming and confusing, but listening to this podcast will help you chose the right fixture. We will talk about: Size and Sha...

Enjoy this "Best of" podcast originally recorded in December, 2021.  We had any comments regarding the information Paul McAlary brought to light during our conversation. One of the greatest challenges for a kitchen designer is to create a design that the customer appreciates aesthetically and simultaneously provides them with a functionally well designed kitchen.  It’s equally difficult...

S05E31 Remodeling kitchens are expensive, but you can do some things that are budget friendly and affordable and will make your kitchen look updated. Nancy will share 10 ideas that you can use in your kitchen to put zing in your kitchen without a major renovation. Change hardware on cabinetry Add or change light fixtures Use rugs in workspaces Replace bar stools Replace faucet Paint cabinets Add o...