<p>Hi everyone, and welcome back to <em>Home Design Chat with Nancy</em>, 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.</p><p>Today’s episode is one that every homeowner needs to hear before starting a kitchen remodel…</p><p><strong>kitchen upgrades with the WORST return on investment</strong>.  Those things that look amazing, cost a fortune… and don’t give you your money back.</p><p>Too many times homeowners spend thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, on features that either:</p><ul><li>don’t add value to your home</li><li>don’t function well </li><li>or worse… actually hurt resale</li></ul><p>Some of the topics I will cover:</p><ul><li>The over the top luxury appliances</li><li>Fully custom cabinet</li><li>Too much open shelving</li><li>Backsplashes that take over</li><li>...and much more</li></ul><p>The best kitchens balance:</p><ul><li>function</li><li>longevity</li><li>and thoughtful design</li></ul><p>Before you spend money… ask yourself: “Is this going to improve how I live in my kitchen… or just how it looks?”</p><p>Because the kitchens that truly hold their value…Are the ones that work beautifully.</p><p>If you’re planning on a<strong> renovation</strong>, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at <strong>[email protected]</strong>—I’d love to hear from you.</p><p>If you want to learn more about me, go to <a href="http://nancyhugo.com/"><strong>NancyHugo.com</strong></a> </p><p> And finally, visit <strong>DesignersCircleHQ.com</strong>, 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. </p><p>This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.monogram.com/">⁠⁠<strong>Monogram.com</strong></a></p>