Home Design Chat with Nancy

By Nancy HugoArts Design

Home Design Chat with Nancy episodes

October 23, 2023How Long Does It Really Take to Do a Kitchen Remodel?
One of the common questions on homeowners' minds is how long will it take to remodel a kitchen. It is probably the most complicated room in your home to remodel.
This is not HGTV…no it can’t be done in a day or a week.
Today Nancy answers that question and more:
Lots of moving parts to the project

Planning Is Key

Average Timeline by Kitchen Remodel Type

Factors That Affect the Kitchen Renovation Timeline
This podcast sponsored by
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30 min
October 16, 2023 Beautiful Tubs That Are Not Safe
Most of us want our homes to be beautiful, inviting, functional and safe. In this podcast Nancy talks about the safety issues of bathtubs and why many people should not be using tubs.
Pros & Cons:
Sunken Bathtubs
Drop-in Tubs Set in Decks
Free-Standing Tub
Solutions & Alternatives to bathtubs
All these educational podcasts are focused on your home

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28 min
October 08, 2023Appliance Clarity with Chef Andrew: Clearing Up the Confusion
Are you wanting to make some upgrades to your kitchen but don't know where to start? Are you overwhelmed with what to choose to perfectly fit your lifestyle?
Because most people don’t make these decisions often enough to get good at it, Nancy's guest, Chef Andrew Forlines, is going to help to understand and navigate the appliance industry.
He has spent years in kitchen showrooms guiding countless clients through the appliance selection process.
He has been trained by all major appliance manufacturers on their products so he is able to share his knowledge and insights you need to make the appliance selection for your kitchen with confidence.
Our chat today includes:
Cooking Technology
Market trends and future plans

Steam Ovens, use and food science

Induction vs. Gas, pros & cons

Smart connected appliances
The home kitchen appliance selection and purchase process (Designer-client interaction regarding appliances)
How to determine the best appliance portfolio for a kitchen
Chef Andrew's website: Appliance-academy.com
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36 min
October 01, 2023 Smart Home Synergy: Embracing the Future of Connected Living
Do you know what the Internet of Things (IoT) is? Are you familiar with security technology or are you just interested in the newest entertainment technology? Today Nathan Thomas, director of business development with Artisan systems, will answer all my questions about technology in layman's terms.
Internet of things (IoT)
Different items require various apps on your phone to operate each one. This is a great challenge when trying to do simple tasks and having to switch between these various applications.
Major players in the security industry
Large providers are trying to capitalize on providing more than just a security system. They will get their foot in the door by offering a free package of basic hardware that doesn’t even meet the needs for basic home security.
What you get with Experience
Make the home, smart and convenient by using one application to control all the various items in the home with ease of operation. The monthly bill is far less costly with the style of providing technology and the customer experience source through the roof.
Ease of Use
Your technology works together in harmony with one simple app on your phone or tablet to control each of these devices. And, they talk to each other!
This podcast sponsored by
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⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠
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33 min
September 24, 20239 Colors to Stay Away From, or Maybe Not!
A new coat of paint can update a space with the swish of a brush but knowing what colors to use and what colors to stay away from is our subject today. Sarah Jones, Designers Services Representative for Dunn-Edwards Paints, chats with Nancy about how to get a timeless color palette for your home.
Sarah and Nancy goes through a list of 9 colors that designers say should not be used on your walls, but do they agree or disagree with these choices? Please email Nancy if you agree or disagree. Your comments are always welcome: [email protected]
The colors they discuss are:
Gray

Neon colors

Red

Off white

Yellow

Emerald Green

Pastels

Brown

Purple
This podcast sponsored by
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⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠
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32 min
September 17, 2023What you Should Know about Kitchen & Bath Fixtures for your Remodel
There are so many choices for everything from food, to cars, to plumbing fixtures.
Today, my guest Bill Klingberg, the Southwest Regional Sales Manager for California Faucets.
Bill is going to answer questions that might be on your mind if you are not familiar with this brand.
Some interesting facts about this brand:
Who started California Faucets?

Where are this fixtures made?

What sets them apart from other kitchen & bath fixtures?

What does "from our hands to your home" mean?

Do you have cabinet handles to match plumbing fixtures?

Can homeowners customize their faucets?

How many finishes are available?

What is a split finish?
Listen and share these educational podcasts

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27 min
September 10, 2023Have Happy House Plant with Help from a Pro
Whether you have a few plants on your window sill or a house full of greenery, you will want to listen to this podcast. Joe Zazzera, owner of Plant Solutions in Scottsdale, is back with Nancy to give advice on what can go wrong with your plants and how to keep them healthy and happy.
Some of the topic Joe covers:
Yellowing leaves

How to avoid root rot

Easiest plants to grow

Bringing plants in for the winter

What happens when you move your Ficus

Succulents and Cacti
This podcast sponsored by
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⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠
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33 min
September 05, 2023Don't Remodel before the Holidays Unless you do This
Labor Day means the end of summer when kids are back in school and homeowners are thinking about remodeling for the holiday celebrations. Not so fast. Nancy goes through the do's and don'ts about remodeling vs. renovating. What you should and shouldn't do before the holidays.
Do you want to make the function of your kitchen better than it is now?

Do you want to change appliances and plumbing?

Do you want to do a major renovation?
Listen for the hints and ideas that will make your project successful and make you happy with the end result.

This podcast sponsored by
⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠
⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠
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27 min
August 27, 2023Before You Do This, You Should Know All the Answers
Tile can improve your home's appearance, make maintenance easier and also increase your home's value!
But choosing tile can be overwhelming task, so Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, will explain what you should know before you enter a tile showroom.
Gil, who has been in the tile business for many years, suggests that when you are prepared to answer pertinent questions your tile showroom professional asks you, you will save not only time, but frustration and embarrassment as well.
Questions you will be asked in the showroom:
Where is the tile going? Floor, walls, dry or wet areas, interior or exterior, bath, shower, steam shower or sauna

Is the project commercial or residential?

What size of tile are you looking for?

What is the requested price point?

What materials are you interested in? Stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, specialty

What colors are needed?

What texture is needed? Polished, glossy, honed, matte, antiqued, brushed or tumbled

When is the tile required to be installed?
Listen to this podcast to learn what other important information you should know when looking for that perfect tile.
This podcast sponsored by
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⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠
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32 min
August 21, 2023You will Regret Using These in Your Kitchen
The summer is almost over and the kids are back in school, so now is a good time to plan your kitchen remodel. Nancy reviews several items that people regret using in their kitchen remodel and some items that Nancy feels would not be a good choice. Nancy reviews these items and offers other ideas.
Be sure to listen to this podcast before you make costly mistakes on your project.
Nancy talks about:
Oversized island

Pot filler faucets

Pantries

Workstation sinks

Library Ladders

Open shelving

Bench seating

Appliances

Lighting

This podcast sponsored by
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⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠
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28 min

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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 &…