Nancy and her guests have been sharing their knowledge on Home Design Chat with Nancy for years educating homeowners, the do-it-yourselfers, and people who are in the design field. If you are a seasoned listener, or just started to listen to these podcasts, you will find important information and useful ideas.

This podcast is about the remodeling contract you are about to sign with your contractor.

If you are planning to remodel, do your homework.

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Nancy discusses how trends get started and why she recommends not following them. She elaborates on how Zillow researched the trends, describes them and disagrees with them.

If you are a Pinterest or TikTok follower, you don't want to miss this podcast.

Zillow says these are trends:

What 2 designers are suggesting for bathroom flooring.

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Every year we wait for the trends - trends in colors, in furniture, in fashions, etc.  Today we are going to learn about the exciting lighting trends for 2023 from my guest, Jem Funk, lighting and interior designer.  Jem attended the lighting expo in Dallas and is eager to share what she saw at the show.

Our talking points:

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If you are planning to remodel your kitchen or bath, or adding a room addition, it is so important to plan the project.  Nancy will talk about what is needed before you start your remodel.

Helpful tips for a successful project:

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Is it about time to remodel your bathroom?  It can be overwhelming, especially if you are a do-it-yourselfer or having a contractor create your new bathroom.  You should know what the numbers are. Of course, I mean the cost of everything, but also the important numbers of heights, spaces, and dimensions.

Nancy will explain everything you need to know about so you will be happy, excited and proud of the finished product.

Talking points:

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My guest today is Annette Kenner, owner awarding designer and principal of Donna Decker Designs in Scottsdale, Arizona.  She has years of experience working in homes around the country.  Annette is going to talk about living room ideas and how you can make your living room look like it was professionally done.

Many of these questions have been asked by many of my clients, so I thought I would get Annette's solutions to these design dilemmas.

Here are some of the questions Annette answers during our conversation:

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What's going on in the world of home design?  This is the time of year when all the manufacturers are introducing the new trends, new lighting fixtures, new appliances, new furniture & fabrics, and everything else you can imagine.  Nancy talks about the the 5 industry shows happening in Las Vegas at the end of January.  She will be attending the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and the International Builders Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be sharing her experiences over the next few weeks after she gets back to Phoenix.

It's important to keep up with trends if you are remodeling or building a new home, but not necessarily follow all the suggestions you read in magazines and on HGTV.  The main goal of these podcasts is to educate the listeners on designs, trends and products.  Do your research before you purchase the products you will need for your projects.

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What are the color experts seeing for 2023?  Laurie Clark, Senior Designer Account Executive with the Sherwin-Williams Company, is back with Nancy chatting about everything color. If you are about to give your home a fresh new look with paint, and we all know that is the most economical way to change the look, then listen to what is trending for this year.

These are our talking points:

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When choosing countertop material for your kitchen, durability and functionality are just as important as aesthetics. Nancy's guest this week is Kelly Dunlop, designer sales manager with Cosentino architectural surfaces. Before choosing your countertop there are several factors to consider:

The pros and cons of these kitchen countertop materials:

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Many of us, especially empty nesters, have an extra room in our home that could be repurposed.  I will talk about the many possibilities for that extra room during the next few months--today I will cover one possibility with my guest, Christopher Diamond, an area representative for exchange students.  We will talk about the program and the purpose for foreign students spending time in America.

We will also cover the advantages for the students and the host families in these programs and the lasting relationships between the families and students. Chris shares his wonderful experiences with several students.

Listen to this podcast if you are curious about being a host family or know someone who would be a great candidate as a host family. To learn more about this program, email Chris at [email protected] or you can call him at 480-270-4232.

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