Home Design Chat with Nancy

Welcome back to Home Design chat with Nancy where we tell you the truth about what happening in the design world.

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The topic for today is the white kitchen. 

• Why People keep saying white kitchens are out
• White Kitchens ar...

Welcome back to Home Design chat with Nancy where we tell you the truth about what happening in the design world. 

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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 techy.  I&...

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 Scottsda...

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 up...

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 pro...

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 homeowner is incredibly ...

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&hellip...

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 int...

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 just glows.

But here&rs...

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 40s, 50s, 60s, or...

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 ways to use pai...

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 2026. &nb...

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 bac...

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 is LVT...

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 underestimate. Steve is a remodeling...

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 the last 20...

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 Ha...

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 kitchen designer.

Ou...