Home Design Chat with Nancy

By Nancy HugoArts Design

Home Design Chat with Nancy episodes

January 12, 2022Clear the Clutter
January is the month to purge and organize so Nancy shared some tips for these kitchen and bathroom challenges.
Get rid of clutter

Clear that countertop

All about spices

Make-up care
This podcast sponsored by
Monogram Appliances
Studio 41
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33 min
January 05, 20222022 - What's In & Out
It's time to throw out the old and bring in the new, right? Wrong! Jem Funk, Interior & Lighting Designer, and Nancy share their thoughts on what's in for the new 2022 design trends and what's out from years past.
They explain why they disagree with some of the designers' ideas, what they suggest to their clients and what ideas should be eliminated, but, as they have said many times in past podcasts, their clients should do what they want in their home and not follow trends or fads if they so chose.
OUT for 2022
Open Concept Homes

Minuscule Home Offices

Mosaic Tiles

Waterfall Kitchen Islands

Listen for more
What’s in for 2022
Waterfall Kitchen Islands

Repeat countertop material on backsplash

Cozy rounded furniture with warm, soft fabrics.

Warm minimalism

Listen for more
This podcast sponsored by
Thermador Appliances,
Monogram Appliances
Studio 41
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38 min
December 29, 2021 This is the Last One . . .
This is my last podcast for 2021 so I thought I’d review some of the past podcasts and entice you to subscribe if you haven’t already. These podcasts are very educational and interesting for the homeowner, new home buyer and anyone wanting to know about trends and ideas for design.
I am excited to begin my 5th season with Home Design Chat with Nancy on January 5th with our returning guest, Jem Funk.
I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year.
This podcast sponsored by
Thermador Appliances,
Monogram Appliances
Studio 41
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11 min
December 15, 2021Do you have a Dangerous Kitchen?
One of the greatest challenges for a kitchen designer is to create a design that the customer appreciates aesthetically and simultaneously provides them with a functionally well designed kitchen. It’s equally difficult to just not make any mistakes. And sadly, that’s something very few kitchen designers can actually accomplish.
Paul McAlary, president of Main Line Kitchen Design in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. chats with Nancy about safety in kitchen design.
In the last few years, Paul said he has yet to pick up a kitchen trade magazine without a featured kitchen on either its front or back cover having major mistakes. Often they possess one of the possibly fatal design flaws listed below.
Wall cabinet, spice pull out or an appliance garage too close to the cooktop or rangeRange too close to the window

Range or cooktop on the end of the run

A range next to the exterior kitchen door

Microwaves set too high

Wall cabinets extending out past countertop

Placing cabinets with moldings approaching but not reaching the ceiling

Today’s powerful hoods coupled with tightly sealed energy efficient homes

GFI outlets too close to the stainless steel sink
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Thermador Appliances,
Monogram Appliances
Studio 41
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41 min
December 08, 2021Get my 8 Tips for Holiday Baking
The holiday season has begun so a great subject for today's podcast is one of my favorite traditions . . . baking. Listen as I share my experiences. You can get my recipes by requesting them through my email - [email protected].
Our Traditions

Cookie Command

Gluten-free or not

Tips for Holiday baking
This podcast sponsored by
Thermador Appliances,
Monogram Appliances
Studio 41
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13 min
December 01, 2021Be in the know- Learn about the 2022 Colors
It's that time of year where all the new colors are being introduced for 2022 so Nancy welcomed back Laurie Clark, Senior Design Account Executive to chat about color, of course!
How do trends come about?
What is the Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2022?
Color Groups
Method

Opus

Dreamland

Ephemera
Website: www.swcolorforecast.com
This podcast sponsored by
Thermador Appliances,
Monogram Appliances
Studio 41
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29 min
November 24, 2021Remodel your Bathroom with These
According to a new survey from Trulia, 90 percent of all American homeowners plan to remodel their house at some point. Nearly 40 percent of those homeowners are planning a renovation in the next two years. Most homeowners are setting their sights on the kitchen (50 percent of those surveyed) or the bathroom (45 percent).
Before you invest in your remodel, listen to Adam Litberg, Manager of Studio 41 in Scottsdale, talk about some of the products most popular for bathrooms.
Smart Toilets

Bidet Seats

Linear Drains

Touch / Handsfree

Floating Vanities

Lighted Mirrors
This podcast sponsored by
Thermador Appliances,
Monogram Appliances
Studio 41
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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
34 min
November 17, 2021 Be Prepared . . . ALWAYS
Nancy welcomed back Jan Rutgers, founder of Vestabul School of Design, Jan and Nancy usually talk about design but this time Jan shared her experience during the British Columbia's Okanagan Valley wild fires.
Being evacuated from her home with short notice was a scary experience and worse is not knowing if she and her husband would have a home to return to. Listen as Jan details the evacuation and gives suggestions to people who might be in this horrendous situation in the future.
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
37 min
November 10, 2021Enjoy the Holidays with These Ideas
The holidays are fast approaching and many of us are excited to enjoy this time of year with friends and family. LoriAnn Harnish, an independent ambassador for the Boisset Collection, is back with us again to help you get ideas for your wine pairings and gift giving. If you want to learn more about wines and exciting ideas for your holiday experience, listen to our podcast.
Points of discussion:

Holiday wine favorites

Creating the perfect pairings for dinner

Perfect wines to pair with desserts

Making wine a family activity for holiday gatherings

Create an experience to remember

Gift ideas
To find out more about the Boisset Collection go to http://my.boissetcollection.com/speakingofwines
Email [email protected] and call LoriAnn at 480-695-8854
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
40 min
November 03, 2021Convection or Steam?
If you are wondering what the differences are between a convection oven and a steam oven, listen to Nancy's guest, Deron Rensen, Senior Sales Manager for Monogram. Deron will explain how each appliance works and, in addition, explain Monogram's SmartHQ appliances.
How Does a Convection Oven Work?

Convection Oven vs. Conventional Oven

Convection Oven vs. Air Fryer

When to Use a Convection Oven

What You Shouldn't Cook in the Convection Oven:

What You Should Cook in the Convection Oven:

How does a Steam Oven Work?

Why switch to a steam oven

Best foods to cook in a steam oven

Smart Appliances
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 Techy Son
Topics include everything BUT design
33 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 &…