Home Design Chat with Nancy

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 way to enjoy a little design inspiration during the holiday season. So grab a cup of something cozy, sit back, and enjoy this Best Of holiday episode.Email me anytime at [email protected].  I would love to hear from you.By the way, you can send me an email at [email protected] to get on my email list for DesignersCircleHQ.com.  All the podcasts are posted there as well as Design Trends, Design News and more.  DesignersCirclehq.com is a website!If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

In the past 3 weeks I have done podcasts hoping to answer questions for homeowners who are planning a kitchen remodel.  The topics covered were about planning a dream kitchen, setting a budget, finding a general contractor, avoiding change orders and working with a professional kitchen designer.  Last week the topic was achieving timeless kitchens. The topic today is being aware of upgrades that people have regretted.  We all learn from other peoples' mistakes so it's important to know what ideas and items are worth splurging on especially if you are working on a tight budget. Items to ponder: High-tech gadgets Oversized islands Fancy lighting Luxury materials Anything Trendy Items that should be included in your project:  Large drawers Cabinets to the ceiling Electric outlets & backsplashes Storage Lighting Landing spaces This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]