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Home Design Chat with Nancy

Home Design Chat with Nancy

By Nancy Hugo

Home Design Chat with Nancy Hugo, certified kitchen designer, covers all aspects of every room in the home. Kitchens, baths and whole-house remodeling, appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring & countertop materials, and lighting are some of our topics. In addition, we cover aging-in-place, security systems, smart homes, backyard kitchens, window coverings, water treatment units & even wine pairing. Some of the favored topics are trends in kitchens, baths & interior designs, colors of the year & what we think of HGTV's suggestions for your home. View NancyHugo.com for design ideas.
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Home Design Chat with NancyNov 11, 2018

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16:54
Safe, Smart & Sustainable Kitchen Innovations for 2024
Mar 24, 202434:48
Designing for Safety & Independence
Mar 17, 202432:33
 Nancy Gets Interviewed by New York City Reporter
Mar 10, 202431:57
Latest Design Trends from the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Show
Mar 03, 202430:09
Out with the Old: Embracing Innovative Designs
Feb 25, 202417:29
Understanding Scams: Protecting Yourself and Others
Feb 18, 202432:58
What Makes a Cabinet Perfect?
Feb 12, 202432:52
Will These 2024 Kitchen Trends be Popular?
Feb 05, 202435:30
Are you Remodeling to Sell or Stay in your Home?
Jan 31, 202423:27
Don't Remodel Your Kitchen Without a Plan
Jan 21, 202434:58
What Homeowners Don't Know about Remodeling but Should
Jan 14, 202435:16
Your 2024 Home Facelift on a Budget
Jan 07, 202429:27
What to Know Before you Sign That Contract
Jan 01, 202422:57
How Long Does It Really Take to Do a Kitchen Remodel?
Dec 25, 202329:38
I Can't Have More Fun than This!
Dec 17, 202308:28
The Perfect Suggestion for Gift Giving, or Maybe Not!

The Perfect Suggestion for Gift Giving, or Maybe Not!

Finding a Christmas gift for friends and family is, many times,  difficult and frustrating. If you chose the wrong gift it could go in the back of the closet until you visit that person.  Then they could display for you to see, or if it's clothing, they could wear it while you are there. 

The wrong gift could also be re-gifted unless you know the recipient of the re-gifted item. 

It's a whole different ballgame when you give a plant for the holidays, or a birthday, or house warming.   There is a whole list of questions before you purchase plants as gifts.

Joe Zanzerra, owner of  Plant Solutions in Scottsdale, is back with Nancy to chat about plant giving as gifts.

We will discuss these plant topics and hopefully help you decide what plant to give or not to give:

  • Are they plant lovers, do they have a green thumb, do they have allergies? 
  • Do they have time to care for houseplants?
  • Is this their first plant or do they have several houseplants?
  • Are there pets living in the house, if yes, we will talk about plants to avoid.
  • Low maintenance indoor houseplants
  • Plants that are toxic to pets and would not be a good choice for a dog & cat owners.
  • Low maintenance indoor plants
  • Plants that make good gifts
  • Don't ask how the plant is doing, ever!

Solution: 

Find a local nursery, buy a gift certificate and allow the recipient to choose his or her own beautiful houseplant.


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How Will the 2024 Colors Impact Your Life?
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How to Have Stress-Free Buffets For the Holidays
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2024 Kitchen Trends Explained.
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How to Have Beautiful Tile and Stay in Budget
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Appliance Clarity with Chef Andrew: Clearing Up the Confusion
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Smart Home Synergy: Embracing the Future of Connected Living
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9 Colors to Stay Away From, or Maybe Not!
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What you Should Know about Kitchen & Bath Fixtures for your Remodel
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Don't Remodel before the Holidays Unless you do This
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Before You Do This, You Should Know All the Answers
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You will Regret Using These in Your Kitchen
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These New Appliances are going to Amaze You!
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Learn What Countertop Materials Not to Use.
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Listen to My Conversation with an Accomplished Interior Designer
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The Importance of Determining your Investment for your Kitchen Project
Jul 23, 202328:05
There is No End to Fabric
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These are NOT 2023 Kitchen Trends
Jul 10, 202320:59
Red, White & Blue for your Home
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Is your Kitchen Dangerous?
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Unlocking the Secrets of Organized Spaces: Exploring Garage Cabinets for a Clutter-Free Lifestyle
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Designers say These Kitchen Trends are Out for 2023 - I Disagree!
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Budgeting for your Remodel Project
May 29, 202328:05
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLORS FOR YOUR HOME
May 21, 202332:54
Are you a Remodel Statistic?
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New Tile Trends for 2023
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How to Get Your Design Projects Published
Apr 30, 202333:40
Why are Design Trends Important?

Why are Design Trends Important?

Nancy's guest this week is Blake Sutton, president of Est Est, Inc, an award winning design firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. Blake has extensive experience in building and design luxury homes and projects in the Southwest.  Blake chats with Nancy about his thoughts on trends and more.

The topic discussed:

  • Why is a homeowner is updating. 
  • Analyze architectural style, and understand the beauty of the diversity we have here.
  • What are common elements of timeless designs, regardless of their architectural style.
  • National trends (and their lack of relevance).
  • Local trends, and their importance.
  • What we are seeing at furniture market & KBIS.
  • How to break this information down into useful tips for homeowners so they can incorporate current trends into their timeless design.


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