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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Homeowners are wanting bathroom designs that make them feel relaxed and pampered offering luxury and technology.  Lisa Riley, a consultant with Studio 41, joins Nancy to chat about what is popular for the 2023 luxury bath.  If remodeling your bathroom is on your to-do list, you will learn what's in and what's in in Master baths.

Add these to your Master Bath Remodel project:

Get rid of these:

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Kitchen trends come and go, but when you are planning to remodel your kitchen, the materials can be costly, and you certainly don't want to make wrong choices.  Jan Rutgers, owner of Vestabul School of Design,  joins Nancy to chat about what kitchen trends to keep and what  trends are outdated.

We always recommend getting the opinion of a professional designer to help you with your design and budget.

Kitchen Trends that are Outdated

Kitchen Trends that are Definite Keepers

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Feeling safe and secure in our home is so important and that's why today my guest, Jeremy Robinson with Oasis Luxury Smart Homes.

Our talking points today are:

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Paint has always been one of the easiest and most impactful design tricks in the book but paint color trends come and go—and some have seriously overstayed their welcome. Sarah Jones, Design Representative with DunnEdwards, joins Nancy to chat about what's in for 2023 paint color trends, and what you should colors you should retire.

5 Outdated Paint Color Trends to Retire Fast

2023 New Colors and Textures

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