Home Design Chat with Nancy

The Holidays are here and everyone is excited about gift giving and menu planning but there are some homeowners who are planning to remodel their kitchen which will most likely start after New years.

Even if you plan to remodel in the next several months, here are some hints and ideas that might help.

Why do you want to remodel?

Kitchen Trends out for 2025

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We are a few weeks away from celebrating 2025, the year of change. 

For the past 16 years I have published Designers Circle an online magazine for the Design Community.  As of January 2025, Designers Circle will be focused on Homeowners….remodeling, trends, new items, before and after projects and more. 

My website, NancyHugo.com, is 20 plus years old and has gone through several changes to stay fresh and interesting. We do the same to our homes!

Designers Circle will be added to the tool bar along with videos, podcasts, before and after pictures, and more.  Now you can listen to what’s new in Remodeling as well as checking out the Designers Circle News.

I also talked about remodeling vs relocating.  Which one is best for you?  Would you prefer making changes to your existing home considering the return on your investment, or relocating to a different area taking into consideration interest rates, mortgage rates and your wish list.

I have been consulting, remodeling and designing homes for many years, so if you Need help on your projects or if you have any questions on remodeling  Email me at [email protected]

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What better way to kick off the new year than with a fresh new look for your home? 

Whether it’s refreshing your living room, cozying up your bedroom, or adding bold energy to your kitchen, the secret lies in choosing the perfect colors. 

Sarah Jones, Designer Services Rep with Dunn-Edwards, joins Nancy to chat about all the exciting, new trending colors for 2025. 

Sarah will talk about the color of the year and how to pair colors.  Dunn-Edwards' color experts created ten distinct color palettes that represent a fusion of timelines, where retro and contemporary aesthetics merge to create dynamic, versatile, and deeply personal spaces.

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I am going to assume that everyone listing to this podcast has a roof, and of course, I am sure that everyone hopes they never experience a leaky roof. 

How do we know if the roof is going to leak before it causes damage?  Charlie Holquin with Roof King, is back with us to explain how leaky roofs can be avoided.  

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Window treatments are much more than decorative elements; they are essential for managing light, privacy, and energy efficiency while enhancing the ambiance of any room. 

Today we will explore the different window treatments trends for 2025, what their functions are and how they can enhance your home. My guest today is Melinda Cavelli, a window covering expert with Arjay's Window Fashions.

Melinda will describe each of the following window treatments:

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Appliances are one of the most important elements in a kitchen whether you prepare meals once a week or cook every night. One appliance you may or may not be familiar with the 5-in-1 Advantium.  This oven is one of the more versatile items I would definitely recommend and you will learn all about it as I chat with my guest, Julie Burns, Executive Director with Monogram. 

The Advantium has 175 preprogrammed recipes plus storage for 30 of your own recipes.  It can be installed over the range, as a wall oven or in combination with a typical wall oven.  In addition, it is a speed oven, a true European Convection oven, a sensor microwave and a warming/proofing oven.

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The 2925 bathroom design  trends are evolving with a focus on comfort, functionality, and sustainability highlighting innovative technologies, natural materials, and personalized touches that transform bathrooms into luxurious retreats.

Nancy explores the top bathroom trends for 2025 comparing them to the trends of the last few years.  Are they really new trends or a repeat of the trends of 2023 and 2024?

The topics discussed are:

In 2025, Nancy sees more:

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An invisible kitchen, also known as a hidden kitchen, is a minimalist design that integrates kitchen appliances and storage into the rest of the home. The goal is to keep conventional kitchen elements out of sight so the room blends in with the rest of the space.

Jan Rutgers, owner of Vestibule Designs and frequent guest on Home Design Chat with Nancy will explain several ideas to achieve the invisible kitchen idea in your home.

Why are these ideas taking off now?

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Remodeling a kitchen, as I have said numerous times, can be very overwhelming and stressful.  How can a homeowner feel less stressful and happy at the end of the project?  This is a common question among many other questions which is the subject of this podcast, a continuation of last week's podcast (October 13, 2024). 

Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, asked many questions during both podcasts, last week's and this week's, that are on the minds of many people. 

Gil interacts with many professional designers and their clients so he has first hand-knowledge of the topics he brings to the table.

Here are some of the questions that were asked:

If you have questions that were not asked or answered, don't hesitate to contact Nancy.

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Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramic, an upscale tile showroom in Scottsdale has been on this podcast many times explaining everything about the different tile products, the characteristics of tile and the tile trends for each year.  Obviously, Gil is very experienced at being a guest but he thought it would be fun to put me on the hot seat and interview me. 

We covered many topics about design, what the advantages are for using professional designers and why kitchen and bath designers would save the client money, time & stress on design projects.

Homeowners have many questions when they are thinking of remodeling a kitchen and/or bath so hopefully we satisfied many of them, however, we found that we didn't address as many questions as we would have liked due to time restraints. We will continue the interview on the next podcast which will air October 20, 2024. 

If you have questions about your remodel projects, don't hesitate to email me at [email protected].

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