Home Design Chat with Nancy

By Nancy HugoArts Design

Home Design Chat with Nancy episodes

January 06, 2021WHY YOU NEED A PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
Happy New Year and welcome to our first podcast of Season 4. My special guest is Tami Hugo Haley, an Arizona attorney specializing in divorce and child custody law.
Tami explained her background and law experience and we chatted about the following:

What to do when clients who are involved in remodeling their home, bring their designer or builder into their disagreements.

What Tami’s experiences were during her home remodel

What is a pre-nuptial Agreement

Why are pre-nuptial important

Who should have pre-nuptial agreements

designers, or any unmarried business owner, should be considering before they marry.
To contact Tami Hugo Haley, call her at 480-442-5184 or email her through her website: HaleyLawAZ.com
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances
Jan. 6, 2021
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32 min
December 26, 2020 Good Bye 2020, Hello 2021
This podcast will be the last one for 2020, so Nancy takes the opportunity to wish you all a happy & healthy 2021. She has some comments for 2020 and lets you know when the next podcast will be published.
Ciao
You can contact Nancy by email: [email protected]
2 min
December 16, 2020What's REALLY in and out in the Design World for 2021
Jem Funk, Interior & Lighting Designer with Premier Lighting, is back talking with Nancy about what interior design ideas are in and out for 2021. Jem and Nancy share their honest opinions with you on trends and fads. Enjoy their light-hearted chat and take notes. You won't want to miss this one.
OUT FOR 2021
Shiplap is one of the fastest fading trends
Once used to waterproof boats, shiplap siding became a trendy way to decorate interior walls in the 2010s.

"Shiplap appears in nearly every TV home-makeover show

texture walls with tile, plaster, rattan or wood
Gray kitchen interiors may become less popular
The all-gray look is going out of style.

Gray kitchen interiors can look cold and lack distinction

Bolder colors gaining popularity.

Indigo blue & green may be a particularly trendy kitchen color in 2021.
The Mid-century modern furniture trend may finally be over
Mid-century modern designs were popular in the 1950s and 1960s,

May finally be fading away.

We're shifting away from the 'Mad Men' look
Matching furniture sets may start to look dated
Identical furniture and matching sets don't showcase personal style.

Select nonmatching pieces with complementary colors or designs.

Having everything match doesn't allow people to let their personal style shine through.
What’s in for 2021
Granny Chic becoming more popular
Floral wallpapers are considered granny chic.

The "grandmillennial" trend is a modern revival of homey design elements that you might find in your grandparents' home.

The style is meant to evoke comfort, nostalgia, and tradition.

Think floral wallpaper, antique paintings, delicate china, crocheted throws, and vintage touches with whimsical flair.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper will be trendy in 2021
Wallpaper is having a bit of a resurgence right now.

Self-adhesive, removable wallpaper is gaining popularity with people who rent or are looking for a low-commitment way to upgrade their living space.
Wicker and rattan furniture will likely be trending
Natural-looking furniture is coming back in style.

woven furniture styles will be popular.

Rattan and wicker details.

BOTTOM LINE
the most important trend of 2021 in design calls for just to ignore these very trends,

to personalize the space and adjust the interior primarily for yourself.
We’ve said this before – it’s your home, your space, your lifestyle and your budget. Chose wisely!
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
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32 min
December 09, 2020Time for Change
Nancy explains all the changes taking place on Designers Circle for 2021 in addition to summarizing all the Home Design Chat with Nancy Podcasts for 2020.
Nancy also introduces her newest podcast - Hugo Floss which will be available very soon.
Summary for 2020 podcasts
Many shows about kitchen design
How to work with a kitchen designer

How to get the work done

How kitchens have changed since the 20’s

What is universal design and the importance of it

Recently what is an unfitted kitchen with Jan Rutgers who is a regular guest with me.
Appliances – reps
New technology, new colors and

How to use a steam oven
Tiles
The differences between porcelain & ceramic tiles and how to maintain them

Pavers – what is a paver and where are they used.
Colors
What’s in and what’s out for the coming year
Trends
The difference between fads and trends

What’s in and what’s out and why you shouldn’t follow what designers tell you to do….be comfortable in your home
Scams
We did 2 shows on how to avoid being scammed.
Wine
Expert on wine pairing and gift giving for the holidays
Healthy & Happy Home
Suggestions for making your home healthy
Designers Circle's Changes
My design projects
Videos

Before & afters

Description of Products I use in the remodels
A New podcast – Hugo Floss
My co host is Dan Hugo who has more knowledge and experiences than most people I know

I will be talking about things that irk me with my NY humor

Subjects are all over the board. I encourage you to listen.

You will be able to subscribe
Designers Circle was exclusively for the Design Community but now anyone can subscribe.
Add your email to the subscription box – its FREE
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
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23 min
December 02, 2020IS YOUR KITCHEN FITTED OR UNFITTED?
Nancy’s welcomes back Jan Rutgers, a regular guest on this podcast.
A little bit about Jan:
Jan Rutgers has been designing kitchens and products for over 25 years and is a recipient of Kitchen & Bath Design News’ Top Innovators in 2020 for the Kitchen & Bath Industry.

She has designed more than 1000 kitchens learning valuable skills with each one!

Her experience in Kitchen Design, Millwork Manufacturing and Product Development has led her to create VESTABUL SCHOOL OF DESIGN where she educates and mentors people passionate about the Kitchen Design Industry.
This week we are going to explore the unfitted kitchen–
What is it
A true unfitted kitchen is one where everything is free standing

It is furnished with individual items used for specific tasks

Items can be added as needed and arranged for different tasks

Canning and preserving of the fall harvest are a good example.

Tables would be brought into the space for better workflow during this busy season
Unfitted vs. Fitted
The invention of built-in cabinetry evolved the modern kitchen into what we call a Fitted Kitchen around the 1920-1930’s

All the elements in the kitchen are built-in or fitted to the space.

Indoor plumbing was part of this evolution

A main reason for the kitchen going from unfitted to fitted though was space.

Original kitchens were part of a large space so there was room to move things around

Single family homes began to be built and they were much smaller

A built-in solution was a much better use of space in small kitchens
What to do with appliances in the unfitted kitchen
Panel the refrigerator(s) to look like pieces of furniture

Microwave can be put in cabinet – hoozier with lift door

DW & warm’g dwrs with panels to look like drawers

Ranges can look very old fashioned

Ovens, steam ovens ???
Summary
A completely unfitted kitchen is probably not a solution for most people

A fitted sink with plumbing hook ups is more desirable than lugging water from an outside well!

A combination of a fitted and unfitted kitchen is a design direction that is one worth exploring.
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
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39 min
November 26, 2020If your Home isn't Healthy and Happy, find out why.
Nancy’s guest this week is wellness design consultant, industry speaker and author Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC. Jamie’s latest book, Wellness by Design: A Room-by-Room Guide to Optimizing Your Home for Health, Fitness and Happiness (Simon & Schuster/Tiller Press, September 2020), is the first comprehensive consumer guide to this very timely topic.
Wellness design was emerging as a trend before the pandemic.
Covid has just accelerated the pace.

With so many people spending so many more hours at home, everyone is evaluating how well their spaces are performing for them. In homes across the country
Wellness design defined:
Creating spaces that support the physical and emotional well-being of their occupants.

What it can do to enhance your home and life

For designers it gives you a framework for discussing it with your clients.

For consumers it gives you criteria to prioritize your investments.
Five Facets of Wellness Design:
We’ll discuss what these terms mean, what products fit into them and how they can enhance people’s homes and health.
The pandemic has made these items more urgent than ever.
Health & Fitness

Safety & Security

Accessibility

Functionality

Comfort & Joy
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
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27 min
November 18, 2020Don't Be a Victim! Learn how to avoid being scammed.
What do scams have to do with Home design? Nothing, but our lives have changed and using this podcast to educate about various things is what we’re all about.
Scammers are inventive and keep coming up with new ways to con people out of their money. Nancy and Chris Diamond chat about different types of scams and how you can protect yourself.
Scammers do their homework and find information about you before they make contact. They use a variety of techniques, including flattery and emotional manipulation, to draw you in. Older people may be more vulnerable because scammers often target people who:
live alone and may feel lonely and want to talk

are at home during the day

have money or valuables.
How to spot a scam
Some scams are very clever and they can be hard to spot. Things to look out for include:
offers that come out of the blue

requests to share your bank account details or verify a password or PIN

prizes that ask you to send money up front to claim your winnings

time-limited offers that ask you to act quickly

companies with vague contact details, such as a PO Box or mobile number, or a premium rate number usually beginning 090

companies that call you repeatedly and stay on the phone a long time

confidential offers that you're told not to tell family or friends about.
As a general rule, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
How to protect yourself
Scammers are clever and ruthless, and they'll do anything to get hold of your personal details. Be very careful about who you give your personal details to.
Never send money to someone you don’t know or trust. And remember - your bank or the police will never ask for your PIN or password or ask you to transfer funds for fraud reasons.
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
November 18, 2020
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35 min
November 11, 2020De-stress for the Holidays with These Gift Tips
Lori Ann Harnish, Independent Ambassador with Boisset Wines, is Nancy's guest this week. The subject is wine of course, and as usual, Lori Ann gives great suggestions for pairing wine with holidays foods as well as gift ideas for the season. Hope you enjoy this fun podcast.
We can turn living rooms and board rooms into tasting rooms
Appreciation events – share an experience
Private in person tastings & Virtual tastings
Wine
Sparkling Wine Gifts - Variety of sets
Example: Jingle Bubbles, LVE Napa Valley Blanc de Blancs
Paired with a John Legends Holiday Album CD

White Wine Sets- Crisp and Clean, Delicious & Lovely
Paired with shelled nuts: almonds, pistachios, cashews
Popcorn: flavored
Crackers mix
Assorted Olives or roasted peppers
White cheeses
Spicy snacks & Dried fruits

Red Wine Sets
Meats and cheeses, hearty nuts: walnuts, pecans
Assorted Olives or tapenade
Soup mixes & Bread mixes
Expresso beans
Dried fruits: cherries
Grocery pantry: jams, jellies, preserves, vinegars, olive oils, marinara, truffle mustards

Mixed Wine Sets – Dinner party in a box
Combined with a gift certificate for a nice take out meal or delivered meal

Magnum Gifts
Holiday Shopping made easy
Now is the time to place your orders

Make the decision now and have more time later
Personalized gifts
Custom labels
Choose from a range of different styles, varietals, and price points
Hundreds of design options

Etched bottles
Send a message they can touch and feel

Gifts with a mission
Supporting causes and missions
Animal welfare
Breast Cancer
Social cause

Special Occasion Gifts

Thoughtful ideas for moments and & milestones
Thank you bottles - Toast to You….
Raise your glass…..(etched congratulations bottle with 2 crystal wine glasses, packaged
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
November 11, 2020
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28 min
November 04, 2020DON’T REMODEL YOUR BATH UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THIS
Remodeling is booming and many of you are doing your own projects. Marsha Madras, Kitchen & Bath Designer, chatted with Nancy about what to do and what not to do for a great bath design. Follow this hints and suggestions for a great bathroom.
Don’t Install a Bathtub You Won’t Use
Large, roomy shower stall over a spacious tub

Keep one tub in the house
Think About Converting Your Tub to a Shower
Basic tub size 5-ft x2½-ft.

Converting it to a shower cost effective
The Perfect Shower
Walk in Shower

Linear drain

Bench

Grab bars

Hand Held shower head on bar

Soap niche large enough to hold what you use

Several shower heads
Don’t Make the Toilet the First Thing You See When You Open the Door
Toilet should not be focal point.

Think privacy
Adequate Lighting
Task lighting & mirror lighting avoiding shadows

Mood lighting

Incorporate layers of task, accent, ambient and decorative lighting

Lighting over mirror, sconces and cans
Choose Tile Carefully
Non glossy porcelain & reconstituted stone

Natural stone is porous, sealing & maintenance

Steam shower – Porcelain tile
Plan the Right Height for Your Sink
Typical countertops- 32″ – 34″ inches off the floor.

Floating vanities

Plan height for vessel sink

This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
November 4, 2020
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32 min
October 28, 2020ARE YOU TIRED OF WHITE KITCHENS YET?
Are you tired of the “white kitchen?” Sharon Sherman, an awarding winning designer from Bergen County, New Jersey, chatted with Nancy about the popularity and evolution of the white kitchen.
Why white has been popular
clean fresh look

quick freshen up for an old kitchen

realtors say white sells.

kitchens with a combination of other woods or paint colors with white will continue to trend upward.
Overwhelming number of white kitchens shown in magazines
White is a great way to ground wood accents,

walnut island,

a colorful pop of back splash tile

dramatic wall color.
White doesn’t have to be that stark,
Bright whites

Soft whites

Gray whites

Cream whites
More creativity is popping up
2 tone kitchens

Engineered stone – more colors available

Textured and colorful backsplashes
Have a white kitchen? Here’s a quick fix to update
Change out hardware

Paint a few cabinets

Window treatments

Countertop accessories in bright colors

Colorful chandelier
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
October 28, 2020
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27 min

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