S05E31 Remodeling kitchens are expensive, but you can do some things that are budget friendly and affordable and will make your kitchen look updated. Nancy will share 10 ideas that you can use in your kitchen to put zing in your kitchen without a major renovation.

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 S05E30 - Welcome to Part 2 of 4 - a series about basic kitchen design.  My co-host for this series is Jason F. Miller, winner of the 2021 SKS & Architectural Digest Technicurean Kitchen Design Contest.  Jason’s winning design was selected and published in Architectural Digest. In addition, his work has been published in lifestyle magazines throughout Arizona and his signature style is seen and spotlighted on many social media outlets.

Part 1 was published July 6 and focused on what every DIYer and homeowner who is going to hire a contractor to remodel the kitchen should know about the basics.

Today we are going to talk about the kitchen island, how to configure one, what the functions could be, and suggestions for the materials used for an attractive island.

Most kitchens are more efficient with an island, but not every kitchen can have one. Find out if an island would be perfect for your kitchen.

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 S05E29 Did you ever buy something that you needed, but you know you already have one and can't find it?  This happens when clutter and unorganized storage takes over your life.

Today Nancy is going to walk you through the process to turn your cluttered kitchen into an efficient and You can turn your cluttered, messy kitchen into an efficient and organized place that makes you happy to work in.

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Jan Rutgers, owner of Vestibule School of Design and regular guest of Home Design Chat,  joined Nancy today to agree or disagree with the 2022 trends that nameless designers said would be huge this year.

The following topics were discussed:

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S5E27 Are you planning to remodel your kitchen or replace your appliances in the near future?  Knowing what appliances you should have in your kitchen depends on functionality and space.  It's not about just getting a stove or a cooktop and oven, it's about what the appliances can do for you.

Deron Rensen, senior area sales manager for Monogram for Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and West Texas joins Nancy and talks about how cooking technologies have changed.  The size of your kitchen, of course, is a big factor that regulates your choices but Deron will explain what appliances can accommodate your life style.

He will suggest appliances for the small, medium and large kitchen.  He will also explain the interactive, connected appliances, voice controls and camera integration programmed in smart appliances.

Knowing what appliances offer and which ones fit with your lifestyle is important. Doing your research, visiting a showroom with knowledgeable sales people and, of course, utilizing a kitchen designer for your project will have the end result you deserve.

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S5E26  Kitchen remodeling started booming when the pandemic hit and everyone realized that their kitchen needed changing. Are you a DIY who wants to remodel your own kitchen? Or are you a homeowner who has the ideas but will hire a contractor to do your project?

It's important to know everything about basic kitchen design before you start your project, so we are going to cover basic elements in a series of podcasts to be published the first Wednesday of the next 4 months, starting today.

My co-host for this series is Jason F. Miller, winner of the 2021 SKS & Architectural Digest Technicurean Kitchen Design Contest.  Jason's winning design was selected and published in Architectural Digest. In addition, his work has been published in lifestyle magazines throughout Arizona and his signature style is seen and spotlighted on many social media outlets.

Pro Remodeler Magazine announced Jason as part of the top 40 under 40 in the nation in April 2022. Out of 40 professionals featured, Jason is one of 8 interior designers in the nation featured in this group. Jason is the only interior design professional from Arizona.

During this first podcast we will cover the following:

Appliance choices

Control traffic flow

How to treat corner storage

Number of sinks and sizes

Cabinets

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S5E24   Nancy sits on the other side of the mic when Christine Sterling interviews Nancy about life in the world of interior design.  Some of her answers will surprise you.

Here are some of the questions Christine asked Nancy:

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S5E23 Area rugs and runners are a major part of completing a traditional, contemporary and transitional look. You will see them in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, hallways and even kitchens. They come in different shapes, styles, sizes and prices.  Some rugs are even handed down and become an heirlooms and family treasures. Learn as much as you can about the rug before you purchase.

Nick Motlagh, owner of Rug Treasures in Scottsdale, chats with Nancy about the differences between a Persian and Oriental rug, techniques of rug making, and how to tell the difference.

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Season 5, Episode 22   Are you thinking of starting a renovation project, a remodel, new construction or specialty work like plumbing or drywall?

Many of us are not do-it-yourselfers.  We all wish we could do everything ourselves, but we can’t.  Unless you have the time, the knowledge, the tools, and the manpower, it’s a good idea to hire a professional.

Nancy will give you 10 red flags to watch for when you are looking for the perfect contractor to work with you on your project.

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 S05E21     When you are looking for cabinets, tile, fabric or anything else you need for a design or remodel project, where do you look?  Debbie English, an interior designer in Phoenix, has made it super easy to find sources.  Debbie chats with Nancy about her new app, Trade Findry, available right now on your iPhone and soon on your android device.

Debbie explains who can use the app, how it works and the many features available to the user.  There are 1,000 vendors listed on this free app, in addition to vendor websites, and your very own project board you can set up for each project.

Learn more about this app by listening to this podcast

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