Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about what’s really happening in today’s homes—and more importantly, how to make smart decisions before you spend a dollar.

Today’s episode is one that every homeowner needs to hear before starting a kitchen remodel…

kitchen upgrades with the WORST return on investment.  Those things that look amazing, cost a fortune… and don’t give you your money back.

Too many times homeowners spend thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, on features that either:

• don’t add value to your home
• don’t function well 
• or worse… actually hurt resale

Some of the topics I will cover:

• The over the top luxury appliances
• Fully custom cabinet
• Too much open shelving
• Backsplashes that take over
• ...and much more

The best kitchens balance:

• function
• longevity
• and thoughtful design

Before you spend money… ask yourself: “Is this going to improve how I live in my kitchen… or just how it looks?”

Because the kitchens that truly hold their value…Are the ones that work beautifully.

If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.

If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com 

And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. 

This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com