<p>Hi everyone, and welcome back to <em>Home Design Chat with Nancy</em>. 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.</p><p>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<strong>. </strong>We had so much information to share with you that we decided to have a &quot;part 2&quot; on the subject.</p><p>Our topics on this podcast include:</p><ul><li>The rise of functional spaces</li><li>Why ROI has changed</li><li>What to avoide</li><li>The &quot;Golden Rule&quot; for 2026 ROI</li><li>What to avoid that gives the lowest ROI</li></ul><p>The best remodeling projects for ROI today are not the most expensive and they are the most intentional.</p><p>✔ Smarter investments<br> ✔ Better functionality<br> ✔ Flexible spaces<br> ✔ And thoughtful, phased upgrades</p><p>That’s where real value lives.</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>  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>