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. If you have been enjoying my podcasts please subscribe on the platform you use to listen to my podcasts.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’m crossing my fingers . I hope the problem is solved.This podcast is about something more families are facing than ever before — aging in place and how homeowners are adapting their homes for elderly parents, relatives, and even planning ahead for themselves. Time moves fast and we will all be in situations that we don’t really think about until we’re there. We are seeing people aging and we can remember just yesterday how we were all younger.Families are turning spare bedrooms, first-floor guest suites, converted garages, and mother-in-law suites into comfortable living spaces for aging loved ones. The goal is simple: keep family close while allowing older adults to maintain as much independence, dignity, and safety as possible.  75% to 90% of older adults want to stay in their current homes as they age. They actively want to avoid assisted living.But  90% of U.S. homes are not physically ready to accommodate independent aging.Listen to this podcast to get ideas and suggestions about making your loved ones feel independent and part of the family.If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com  And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. 

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 Scottsdale, joins me to continue on the subject of the remodel projects for the best return on your investment. We had so much information to share with you that we decided to have a "part 2" on the subject.Our topics on this podcast include:The rise of functional spacesWhy ROI has changedWhat to avoideThe "Golden Rule" for 2026 ROIWhat to avoid that gives the lowest ROIThe best remodeling projects for ROI today are not the most expensive and they are the most intentional.✔ Smarter investments ✔ Better functionality ✔ Flexible spaces ✔ And thoughtful, phased upgradesThat’s where real value lives.If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com  And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

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 upgrades so today Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, joins me on the subject of the remodel projects for the best return on your investment.Our topics on this podcast include:Market projectionsThe Shift in spendingKitchens - how they are changingCost of Minor & Major kitchen & baht remodelingTh best ROI's for the remodel projectsThe best remodeling projects for ROI today are not the most expensive…They are the most intentional.The NKBA data consistently points to:  ✔ Smarter investments  ✔ Better functionality  ✔ Flexible spaces  ✔ And thoughtful, phased upgradesThat’s where real value lives.If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com  And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

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 products without going. Or you could just listen to me. I am going to give you my honest opinion of some items.Let’s get into it.  Workstation SinksRev-a-shelf cabinet accessoriesOpen Shelving in kitchensCharging CountertopsKohler Dekoda monitoring deviceFree standing tubsWhile innovation is exciting…The smartest designs are still the simplest ones.So before you jump on any of these trends, ask yourself:Will I use this every day?   Workstation sinks, large cooktops and rangesDoes it simplify my life—or complicate it? Are you confused with technologyAnd most importantly… is it worth the cost?  We have talked about the ROI before.  Do your homeworkBecause good design isn’t about having more. It’s about having what actually works.If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.

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 helpful for homeowners. We also talked about:What problems the original hadWhat was on her wish listHow the new kitchen design fits her lifestyleWhat features are her favoriteThe total remodel experienceIf you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com  And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com