Home Design Chat with Nancy

Candy Lesher, Culinary Professional, and Nancy reviewed all the popular countertop appliances that clutter your kitchen.  Which ones get a thumbs up and which ones get a thumbs down.  Do you own a blender, a stand mixer, a toaster oven, an air fryer, a steam oven, a soda mixer, a pressure cooker, a coffee maker, a coffee bean grinder, a food processor?  If you have more than 3, you are overloading your kitchen. What’s Candy’s favorite appliance that she should couldn’t live without.   This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email 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

Before you buy anything for your home, listen to Nancy chat with Richard Wilkinson, owner of MADE Resource Group.  Richard knows what is coming in and what is going out in the world of furniture, fabric, lighting, wallcoverings & accessories. Richard will tell you why your home should reflect you. OUT:  Electric Clutter, Statement Upholstery, Cool Grays, Copper Furniture, Lacquered Furniture and Mid-Century everything. IN:  Feminine Tones, 90% white- 10% color, Not skimping in comfort and acrylic furniture. Listen for more interesting information for your decor. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email 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

Rob Rubin, co-owner of AK Studio, was a guest on Home Design Chat with Nancy in February, 2018, and now he’s back to chat about his new Central Phoenix showroom that shows beautiful kitchen ideas but specifically the integration of kitchen millwork with architectural details. Nancy & Rob talked about what they saw at KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) and what they liked.  They commented on technology being in every phase of design for the kitchen & baths. Rob said, “Everyone is trying to build a better mousetrap, not a cheaper one.” They also talked about how kitchen design is changing because of the appliances available which ultimately is changing how people using their kitchen. Listen to find out what other new products they commented on. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email 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

Alan Thompson, district sales manager with B/S/H appliances, was Nancy's guest.  Alan explained that B/S/H stands for Bosch, Siemens, Hausgerate and is the largest home appliance manufacturer in Europe.  The B/S/H product range includes large home appliances for cooking, dishwashing, laundry, refrigeration and freezing, as well as a multitude of small appliances such as fully automatic espresso machnes, floor care and hot water appliances.  Bosch has been leading the charge in smart appliances with its Home Connect, Alexa voice-activated control system.  Alan and Nancy talked about the new ideas and appliances introduced at the Kitchen and Bath Industrial Show (KBIS) 2019, and what the benefits of the Black Stainless appliance finish exclusive to Bosch Appliances. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email 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

Saeed Aslam, owner of Alyshaan, chatted with Nancy about his recent buying trip to Pakistan where he hand selected hundreds of new rugs for his showroom. Since Saeed is from Pakistan he knows where to go, who to buy from and what to look for.  If you are looking for an authentic Persian rug, leave it to the experts.  Visit Alyshaan Fine Rugs in Scottsdale or check out Alyshaan.com This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email 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

Charlie Ellis, founder of Operation Enduring Gratitude, is Nancy’s guest this week.  Operation Enduring Gratitude is a nonprofit organization made up of veterans serving veterans who provide Extreme Makeovers as well as wheelchair ramps, and remodeling.  This organization runs on donated materials and time. After listening to this podcast, if you would like to make a difference by giving back to the Veterans who gave their lives for us and for the freedom we enjoy, please email Nancy@nancyhugo.com  I will pass your questions, comments and offerings to Charlie. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email 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

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 showers Grab bars – backing for grab bars Handheld shower Steam shower Body sprays Shower chairs Non-slip flooring options Vanities Roll under sinks, sinks with side drains Smart faucets Faucets off to the side Tilting mirrors Drawer storage with outlets Toilet Bidet Standard or chair height to accommodate commode chairs Grab bars Shower curtains Extras 4 foot turn radius Heat lamps Pocket 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: Countertop heights Appliances Smart home features Storage solutions How to make it beautiful 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 design Universal Design Aging in place & living in place Barrier free design Why is accessibility important? Who this effects Why we should care Designing 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

Learn how you can sell your house quickly at full price. Kristine Porter explained to Nancy how she turns homes into houses to sell quickly by staging.  Kristine also re-designs homes by using the homeowners existing furnishings and accessories. Styling and Staging is what Kristine does, and her background is amazing.  Listen to this podcast to learn more about this part of speciality designing. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email 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.   Why did builders think putting a desk in a kitchen was a great idea.  Those wet bars from years ago were not functional.  I never saw 2 sinks in the kitchen when I was called in to remodel and update the space.   Bathrooms designed with tubs in the ground and then later put in a deck made it dangerous and impossible to use.  Make-up areas in the master bathroom was a total waste of space. What's popular instead of the above ideas? Desks in home offices or closets Wet bars turned in to Beverage centers Multi sinks that are well designed for task areas in the kitchen Bathrooms with free-standing tubs Mirrors with integral LED lighting over the vanities 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. Curved Cabinets are back Windows for backsplashes Omit the upper cabinets Natural Stone is popular, but Quartzite will dominate Earthy tones Hidden Kitchens 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