Home Design Chat with Nancy

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 with me is Gil Olachea— tile expert, tre...

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 anyone thinking about a kitchen upgrade or cu...

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/LVP and why is it so popula...

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 exper...

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 years? That era is ending.

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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 Medical Supply in San Diego,  with me today...

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.

Our topics include:

• Des...

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 design world: the kitchen work triangle. Some...

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 not thinking of landscaping. 

But j...

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 critical eye so whether you’re decorating, rel...

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 that I did with Laura Clark of Sherwin-Williams.  Laurie shared so much interesting information about the beautiful colors for 2026.   Whether you’re decorating, relaxing, or planning future home projects, this episode is the perfect w...

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy.  As we get close to Christmas and the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for listening to my podcasts.

This year marks the end of 10 years of Home Design Chat with Nancy, 

When I started this podcast, I was worried about having enough information to share with you but It seems that I never run out of topics to talk about with you.  

Over the past decade,...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy! 

Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are going to be here before you know it.  Whatever you celebrate, I am sure you have a lot to do before the big day or big week.. Decorating, gift shopping, planning the menu for family holiday dinners, and added to this, enough stress for 10 people.  I think stress naturally goes with holidays.  

I was actually thinking of sharing some of ...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy! 

I hope this is not the first time you are listening to my podcasts but if it is you will learn  all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more. my passion is about design and to educate….that’s my reason for doing this podcast every week.

Today’s episode is all about giving you design inspiration and helping you decorate safely. We’re going...

Hi everyone, welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. 

My podcasts are  all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more.

As everyone who knows me will attest, my passion is design and educate….that’s my reason for doing this podcast every week.

One of the most common questions homeowners ask is what are the new tile trends for 2026. 

Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, and a tile expert, is goi...

Hi everyone, welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. My podcasts are  all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more.

When we talk about bathroom design, two themes always seem to show up: safety and luxury.

Homeowners want a space that feels spa-worthy, but they also want it to function comfortably and safely for everyday life.

And right in the middle of that conversation sits the ever-popular freest...

Hi everyone, I’m Nancy Hugo, and you’re listening to Home Design Chat with Nancy., I am a certified kitchen designer and love remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. 

Home Design Chat with Nancy is all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more.

The most common question everyone has when they are planning a remodel is "what is the color of the year?" 

We know every year there are new colors introduced for f...

Welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy where all the conversations are about your home - how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more.  

Hiring the right designer can make or break your remodeling project and that’s our subject for today.

Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramic in Scottsdale is back.  

Before we start this podcast, I need to apologize for the 1 minute + pause in last week's podcast.  I will blame it on te...

Hi everyone, I’m Nancy Hugo, and you’re listening to Home Design Chat with Nancy., I am a certified kitchen designer and love remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. 

Home Design Chat with Nancy is all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more.

You use the bathroom several times a day and don’t really look at it with a critical eye, but then you look at magazines and realize your bathroom could use an upda...