Home Design Chat with Nancy

Join us on Home Design Chat with Nancy as we delve into an intriguing aspect of modern living: the world of recreational vehicles (RVs). Did you know that approximately 1 million Americans have embraced RV life as their full-time residence? Moreover, an astonishing 40 million Americans regularly embark on RV adventures, with over 25 million hitting the road each year. Surprisingly, 38% of RV owners are Millennials, showcasing a growing trend in this demographic. With RV ownership becoming increasingly prevalent, I wanted to explore this dynamic lifestyle. I am happy to welcome back Chris Diamond as our special guest. Chris has been by guest several times, chatting about how to avoid scams and explaining home automation, but Chris also possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in RV vacations. Whether you're considering purchasing a new or used RV, or simply seeking valuable insights and tips from a seasoned RV enthusiast like Chris, Home Design Chat with Nancy is your go-to destination. Tune in as we uncover the intricacies of RV living and gain valuable insights to enhance your RV experience. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Remember when appliances came in the colors of the rainbow? Well, maybe not all the colors but in the 1950's and 60's pink, yellow and turquoise were popular choices for appliances. The 70's brought us harvest gold and avocado refrigerators, sinks and accessories like toasters and even Tupperware to match. These color trends are gone, never to return I hope. Nancy talks about the trends in kitchen cabinets and appliances and what will always been timeless. Why are stainless steel appliances in 75% of the kitchens and why do some designers say that white cabinets are out? What appliances go with what cabinet finishes? If you are planning to remodel your kitchen, don't miss this podcast. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, joins Nancy today to chat about the world of tile design and innovation! We will explore the exciting trends shaping the tile industry in 2024. Whether you’re a designer, architect, home renovator, or tile enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your next project. This year, we’re seeing incredible advancements in technology and sustainability, alongside a resurgence of artisanal craftsmanship that’s revitalizing traditional aesthetics. We’ll discuss everything from the emerging color palettes and textures to cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques that are set to dominate the tile scene. Get ready to be inspired by the rich diversity and creative possibilities of tiles in 2024. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Monogram introduced their new products at the February 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas to the excitement of all the attendees and kitchen designers. Dan Huggins, Monogram Senior Sales Manager, joined Nancy to chat about these new appliances and how Monogram™ elevated the position of luxury appliances to works of art with impeccable craftsmanship and sophisticated design. To offer a glimpse at how the brand redefines personal luxury, Monogram guided guests through the Monogram Gallery to showcase artwork in different mediums by renowned artists to capture the thematic elements, like flexibility, seamlessness and performance, behind Monogram appliances. Dan describes the new Monogram professional induction range and the 36" premium integrated bottom freezers, He also described the creativity of the artists who designed the booths. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Today Maegan Blau, owner of Blue Copper Designs, joined Nancy for this 3rd and final podcast on barrier-free designs. General barrier-free designs and kitchens were covered in the last 2 podcasts. Barrier-free designs are not only relegated to people with physical challenges, but for everyone living in the home no matter the age of the residents. The concept of independence and safety are emphasized when designing the areas of the home. This podcast will cover bathroom designs. Subjects covered in this podcast: Showers Curb less showersGrab bars – backing for grab barsHandheld showerSteam showerBody spraysShower chairsNon-slip flooring options Vanities Roll under sinks, sinks with side drainsSmart faucetsFaucets off to the sideTilting mirrorsDrawer storage with outlets Toilet BidetStandard or chair height to accommodate commode chairsGrab barsShower curtains Extras 4 foot turn radiusHeat lampsPocket doors/barn doors This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Maegan Blau, owner of Blue Copper Designs, was Nancy’s guest last week. She explained what barrier-free designs are and described some ideas that she has implemented in her designs. Maegan is back to talk about accessibility and universal and barrier-free designs in the kitchen. This is an important subject for everyone who has challenges in using the kitchen or knows someone who finds it difficult to work in this space. Maegan will talk about the following points: This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

A few weeks ago I attended a seminar on Barrier-free Designs presented by Maegan Blau, owner of Blue Copper Designs. Maegan was friendly, outgoing and very knowledgeable on the subject. And why not? She has lived with a physical challenge for the past several years and has decided to design for people with disabilities both in the residential and commercial field. There is so much information for designing for Living in Place, Aging in Place, Universal Design or simply put, designs for everyone, so it made sense to record 3 podcasts covering these issues. This is the first of 3 podcasts covering barrier free designs. If you are a designer or have specific challenges, you will find all the information and suggestions on these podcasts invaluable. In this podcast we will cover the following: Why did Maegan start her interior design business?What are the different terms for accessibility? How are they different from each other?ADA designUniversal DesignAging in place & living in placeBarrier free designWhy is accessibility important?Who this effectsWhy we should careDesigning for the future This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

I have been interviewing various people who are experts in their field on my podcast for over 8 years. Last week I was given the change to be on the other side of the mic and be interviewed by Jill Nicolini, a reporter on WPIX 11 New York City. It was certainly fun and interesting to be asked questions and chat about my expertise instead of me being the hostess. I am sharing the interview which is the first of four podcasts I am scheduled to do with Jill. Hope you enjoy this podcast and please let me know how you think I did. By the way, pictured on this post is Jill Nicolini. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

The newest kitchen and bath ideas are always introduced at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show that was combined with the International Builders Show which was held in Las Vegas. The combined attendance for both shows was over 117,000 people who viewed more than 2,400 exhibits and walked 678,000 square feet. Whew! That is a lot of walking. Jason Miller, current president of the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Arizona North Chapter, is back with us to talk about the new trends and ideas that impressed him and will most likely be available in 2024. Sustainability from many of the manufacturers seemed to be the common theme at the show. Jason talks about the sustainable methods from some of the manufactures and what we can expect in that forum. Natural, warmer, calming colors seems to be prevalent in many of the booths but appliances and plumbing fixtures introduced their colorful items to add to the softer color palettes. Jason also described cabinet ideas for kitchens and bathrooms and new applications for countertop materials. Listen for more innovative, unique and fun ideas for your home. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Styles come and go constantly! Bell bottoms and crop tops are back and so is wallpaper, terrazzo flooring and floral patterns. When it comes to remodeling your kitchen and bath, there are certain ideas that builders incorporated into their houses should never be brought back. What's popular instead of the above ideas? This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Several years ago I had the horrific misfortune of being scammed. I wrote about this experience and published it to all of my social media platforms in addition to sending it out to everyone I knew. I didn't want anyone to go through what I did. Many people has experienced this same scam all over the country and have been interviewed on news programs and for news articles. I have been asked to talk about it in an interview but chose not to relive it. As I said on the podcast, if you want to know more about how I was scammed, email me at Nancy@nancyhugo.com and I will send you a copy of my story. So why am I doing a podcast about the scams of 2024 on Home Design Chat with Nancy? Of course, it has nothing to do with design, but I feel it is so important to be aware of the scams that unsuspecting people get caught up in. It could happen to anyone. My guest, Chris Diamond, is my web specialist and has helped be with some "mini" scams that I fell into when I was not careful. We will talk about 11 different scams that have caused victims to lose money. Please listen to this podcast and share it with everyone you know! This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Many times designers and homeowners want unique items that sets their project apart from the norm. The difficulty is to find the craftsman that can make their design a reality. Nancy's guest, Steve Appolloni, owner of EuroFe Remodeling, is just that person. His background is very interesting and his creativity and knowledge of kitchen design and remodeling makes him a valuable asset to the projects. EuroFe Remodeling is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, although their cabinets have been installed throughout the country. Steve has patented an indestructible line of cabinets he calls Lifetime Cabinets. These cabinets are custom built in the USA, and have been installed in dormitories and fire stations. The best way to appreciate Steve's work is to see it on his website: EuroFe.com.This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Trends are trends…they come and go. You might like some and you might not like others. Most trends aren't new. They just pop up every few years. Some trends like carrara marble and navy blue cabinets are timeless but not every designer agrees. Listen to find out if our guest, Jan Rutgers, owner and founder of Vestubal School of Design, and Nancy agrees with what the designers have to say. Bottom line: It’s your kitchen, your home. Do what make you happy and what’s functional for you and your family Ask yourself if you will you love it in 5 yrs! This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

My last 2 podcasts are important if you plan on remodeling so if you haven't had a chance to listen, please do. They were specifically focused on homeowners knowing more about remodeling and having a plan before the project gets started. This podcast focuses on remodeling the kitchen and bathroom to get a better a return on your investment. What sells a home Renovation vs. Remodel - what is the difference Planning to stay in the home or sell in the near future Reasons to remodel your kitchen This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

We are 3 weeks into the new year and one of the common goals for homeowners is remodeling. They are anxious to have a new look by decorating or remodeling. This week Nancy will talk about where to start a kitchen remodel for success. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

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't be rushed. This is not HGTV!Be honest about the budget and know that whatever you think the budget might be, it will most likely be more.Being decisive saves time and money, change orders usually cost time and money.Work with professionals This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

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 CountertopsLight fixtures Bathrooms Paint cabinets, countertops, fixtures, mirrorsNew fixtures and accessories Most economical way to make a difference Wallpaper and paint This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

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 you have a facebook account. I will be back next week to start my 7th season. This podcast sponsored by Monogram Appliances Studio 41 email comments & questions toNancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

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 platform you list to these podcasts. It is easy on your phone, iPhone or android makes it simple. Wishing all a very happy holiday and a healthy and safe new year. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support