Home Design Chat with Nancy

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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Season 5, Episode 21 Painted cabinets in beautiful blues, rich greens and earthy grays are all the rage.  Yes, you can paint your cabinets yourself if you follow the proper steps, use the right tools and using the right finish. Sarah Jones, Design Representative with DunnEdwards, with explain each step so your painted cabinets and/or furniture will look professionally done.

Sarah and Nancy also talk about the best colors for your ceilings and what finishes should be used on ceilings.

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Season 5, Episode 20.  Light it up! This is the perfect time of year to enjoy your backyard and patio but it wouldn't be complete without the right lighting.  Jem Funk, Lighting and Interior Designer, joins Nancy to explain the different fixtures and lights and how to use them to add atmosphere to your outdoor living spaces.

We'll talk about:

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Season 5, Episode 19    Nancy welcomes back Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica Luxury Tile Showroom in Scottsdale, AZ.  Gil shares his experience at Coverings Trade Show in Las Vegas where he saw the newest offerings in tile from Italy, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, India and the U.S.

You will want to listen to this podcast before you start your tile project.  Gil will explain the important differences between ceramic and porcelain tile, what colors and textures are popular for 2022, weights and sizes of tiles and more.

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Season 5, Episode 17.  Kelli Lamb, editorial director and co-founder of Rue magazine, is Nancy's guest.  Rue was founded a little more than ten years ago as one of the first digital shelter magazines, with the goal to become your pathway to stylish living, and has been available in stores since Spring, 2021.

Rue brings the readers well-crafted design, effortless entertaining tips, and the products you need to make it all your own.

Kelli has now shared her expertise in her new book Home with Rue  where she begins by encouraging readers to ask what a “functional, joyful home” looks like to them and then goes room by room offering pointers on how to add “beauty in your everyday routines.”  Her book gives expert tips and tricks for decorating all areas of the home, from kitchens to entry ways to bathrooms.

Home with Rue goes on sale May 24, 2022, available where books are sold.

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S5, Ep 16   Plants are an important element of good interior design, but did you know that plants can improve air quality?  Joe Zazzera, founder and co-owner of Plant Solutions, is Nancy's guest.  Joe is the perfect person to explain everything about interior and exterior living walls. What are living walls, how to care for them and best plants to use.

Joe will also answer questions about what plants are perfect for your patio and outdoor spaces. What are the best pots to use, what are the best plants and trees to grow in pots, and how to keep them looking healthy and beautiful.

Want to connect with nature?  Don't miss this podcast!

Season 5, Episode 16

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 S05-Episode 15 In addition to being decorative, art has the power to improve your health and wellbeing, inspire conversations, provide a focal point in your home, boost moods, and turn boring spaces into vibrant ones.

Nancy's guest today is Christine Sterling, Client Experience Manager with Image Craft, will share ideas on how to bring your vision to life.

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Season 5, Episode 14   Who doesn't want to replace their countertops with natural stone?  There are so many choices to pick from but you should educate yourself first.  Know the differences between granite, marble, quartzite and quartz.  Find out everything you should know by listening to Carlos Santos, General Manager of Galleria of Stone Scottsdale as he chats with Nancy.

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Season 5, Episode 13  Nancy welcomes back Jan Rutgers, owner of Vestabul School of Design, to chat about how to enhance kitchens and whole houses by applying moldings and millwork. Jan will explain how easy it is to change the look of your home with these simple additions.

Jan is offering a free workshop - "Integrating Moldings and Millwork into your Kitchen Design Business" that covers the art, the science and the business of design with Moldings and millwork for Kitchen Designers.  P.S. Everyone is welcome.  You don't have to be a designer to take this workshop.  Register at www.vestabul.com/workshop.