Home Design Chat with Nancy

By Nancy Hugo

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 & co... more

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September 01, 2021 Your Kids won't listen to you, but your Shower will!
Everyone wants to know what is the "new thing" in fashion, in technology and in your home. Katie Baker, Senior Sales Executive with Kohler - Remodeling & Showrooms. Katie enlightened us about all the new products and technology in the kitchen and bath. Our show notes will give you an idea of our conversation, but be sure to listen to this podcast.
Trends: technology in the Kitchen and Bath
How covid has changed our industry
Products that can enhance that experience
Color, material and finish trends
Has covid changed how we shop?
New Kohler Signature Store off Scottsdale Road and Camelback
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Techy Son
Topics include everything BUT design

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33min
August 25, 2021 How our Homes have Changed since 2020
At the start of 2020, many of us were forced to reconfigure our homes into multi-multi-functional spaces that could accommodate the needs of working parents and home-schooled children. The novelty of "work from home" has worn off, and we’ve all had a year and a half to adjust to the new normal.
Jem Funk, Interior Designer and Lighting Designer, is back with Nancy to talk about trends that designers predict will be huge for last quarter of 2021 into 2022.
Jem and Nancy don't name these designers but remember what they always say, "These ideas are from a few people who want to get published or interviewed so, in our opinion, it’s good to listen to different ideas but form your own opinion. Some ideas we agree with and some we definitely would not follow."
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Techy Son
Topics include everything BUT design
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41min
August 18, 2021 Listen to the Rest of the Story
There are lots of options on the market for kitchen countertops, but 10 materials comprise the majority of countertops in residential kitchens. My intention on the August 4th podcast was to chat about them and review the positive and negative aspects of each. Unfortunately I reviewed just one material - laminates, then ran out of time, so today I am reviewing the other 9 materials including granite, marble, quartz, and porcelain.
Based on the application, budget and function, each has a place. You decide what is best for you!
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son
Topics include everything BUT design
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28min
August 11, 2021 Zillow! Ya Gotta Love It!
Zillow has become an addiction for me and millions of others! And why not? We can peek into homes for sale, we can get design ideas, and we can see how other people live.
My guest this week is Karen Hockley, Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer and owner of Kitchens by Karen, LLC, located in Enola Pennsylvania. Karen and I have fun chatting about some of the outlandish and ridiculous things people do to their homes.
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son
Topics include everything BUT design.
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24min
August 04, 2021LAMINATE OR FORMICA – WHICH IS IT?
The many choices for countertops can be mindboggling, so my intention was to explain all the different materials and include the pros and cons of each one. Unfortunately I didn't get passed explaining laminates, but on a positive note, this podcast answers all the questions you might have on plastic laminates.
Countertop materials
Before the 1920's

After the 1920's
The Winchester House
About

Countertops
Laminate countertop
How it came to be

Competition

Manufacturing

Grades

Finishes
Painting Laminate
The Pros of Laminate
Budget friendly

Easily available to you.

Good for people who change decor often

Good for low traffic areas

Easy to Install
The Cons of Laminate
Easy to Damage:

Undermount sinks are not easy to install so top mount is the common sink application

Not good for Resale
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son
Topics include everything BUT design.
...more
20min
July 28, 2021Do this BEFORE investing in a Swimming Pool
It happens after every Olympics! Kids get excited about sports and want to be the best they can be and parents want to provide what is needed for their little future Olympian. Nancy's guest is Jay Littman, Lead salesperson & designer at Desert Tropic Custom Pools and Spas in Peoria, Arizona. Jay is a champion diver and medal winner who has spent more hours in the water than most people, so he knows all about pools. Check the show notes and learn what to ask when you are planning to have a pool in your backyard.
What type of pools are available

The costs of

different pool types (including hidden costs)

And advantages/disadvantages of each

The construction timeframe and process

Size, shape, and design

Is tile necessary

Cool deck vs other material

Landscaping - what kind of vegetation is the best

How to find a good pool contractor

What kind of maintenance does a pool require

How to make a pool kid safe
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son
Topics include everything BUT design.
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35min
July 21, 2021HANG UP OR DELETE
We have done several podcasts about scamming and guarding against being hacked. Chris Diamond and Nancy are going to do it again! It seems that these annoying phone calls and scams are are very creative, in addition to catching people off guard.
By listening to this podcast you will learn:
How to avoid being scammed

What to look for or listen for

Red flags

Who won’t ever call you

What to do if you think you fell for the scam
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son
Topics include everything BUT design.
...more
38min
July 14, 202110 Signs you have a Great Contractor
Prices of homes are skyrocketing and causing people to remodel instead of relocating. So where do you start? After working with a designer, finding a general contractor begins the process of your project. Nancy explains the 10 most important things to look for when finding a contractor.
Does the contractor have an office

How did you find the contractor?

Check references

Offered you a discount

Contractor required both homeowners at meeting

Doesn't require payment in full to start

Gives start and completion date

Offers warranties, etc.

Has current state contractor's license

Has proof of insurance & workmen's comp
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Hugo Floss A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son
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26min
July 07, 2021The Best of . . .DON’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU HEAR ON HGTV
This is show was prerecorded October 13, 2020 and is one of our more popular shows. Hope you enjoy it!
This week Nancy chatted with Jan Rutgers, founder of Vestabul Design School, about the positives and negatives of HGTV and how it affects our clients. Follow the outline on our conversation:
Biggest complaints from the industry
Unrealistic budgets

Unrealistic timelines
Biggest misconceptions from consumers
This is entertainment not representative -A lot of the drama is fabricated

Many of the front people are actors not professional designers

Good on camera with a huge team behind them doing all the work
What are the Positives HGTV has done for the Kitchen Design Industry
They have brought awareness to the kitchen industry as a whole

Showing examples of showpiece kitchen; open concept living

Make a new kitchen highly desirable

They introduce new decor style such as Modern Farmhouse

Makes it easy to access get-the-look products across the nation

The create demand for high end products

Gas ranges, quartz counter, custom hoods, apron front sinks, wine fridges

They introduce unique design solutions: banquettes, using furniture pieces, artisan pieces

Easier to convince consumer to try something different

Some shows experiment with more adventurous color combinations

Shows can’t always repeat the same look show after show so tend to mix it up

Clients can be more willing to break away from the all white kitchen
Changes that are occurring
Not all of the decor shows are following the formula that insists on drama

More realistic timelines and budgets are being discussed
People have been watching a lot of HGTV during the pandemic
Kitchen designers need to be aware of the shows their prospects are watching

Be prepared to take advantage of the buzz.
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27min
June 30, 2021Are you Tankless?
How important is water to you? Doug Schramm, Co-owner of Exclusively Tankless, is Nancy's guest this week. Doug is all about water - Tankless water heaters and filtration systems and will explain the advantages of these units.
Tankless Water Heaters
What is a tankless water heater vs a typical water heater?

Electric and Gas tankless?

Who manufactures these units? Where are they made?

How big is the unit? Can it go in a closet?

Is it cost saving?
Whole house Water Treatment System
More healthy than softened water systems

Reduces calcium and scale in pipes & fixtures

Tastes better

Different from RO system
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
email comments to [email protected]
Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss
A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son
Topics include everything BUT design.
...more
31min

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