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Home Design Chat with Nancy Nancy Hugo
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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 & countertop materials, and lighting are some of our topics. In addition, we cover aging-in-place, security systems, smart homes, backyard kitchens, window coverings, water treatment units & even wine pairing. Some of the favored topics are trends in kitchens, baths & interior designs, colors of the year & what we think of HGTV's suggestions for your home. View NancyHugo.com for design ideas. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support
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Plan for a Successful Remodel
Many people look forward to celebrating the holidays with family & friends and showing off their newly remodeled kitchen. If this is your plan, you have to start now if you want it to happen before 2025.
That sounds so far into the future but it’s not. The holidays are only 6 months away. Time is flying faster than it did a few years ago. I hope I am not the only one who feels that way.
Planning your remodel
For many homeowners, planning a kitchen renovation is a first time experience is very overwhelming for most. Kitchens require careful attention to the functional details, your personal needs, you’re your budget.
Whether you’re looking to update or a total remodel, it’s so important to have a plan. That plan might include you as a do- it-yourselfer or getting a team of people starting with a designer and a general contractor. .
#1 – Have a vision of your dream kitchen.
#2 Make a list of what you don’t like about your existing kitchen
#3 Create a budget
Why you should contract with a Kitchen Designer
What a Kitchen Designer will do for you
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Learn about the Loneliest Color and How to Use It.
We've heard of different ways of describing colors: happy colors, bright colors, trending colors, but never the loneliest color until now.
Sherwin-Williams has introduced a way to tell the first ever color story of the least tinted color, and perhaps bring it out of the shadows!
Also, to give homeowners and specifiers the confidence to choose colors that are less than popular, and how to use them!
Laurie Clark, Senior Designer Account Executive with Sherwin-Williams, is back to chat with Nancy about color, of course.
Here is some of the topics Laurie will discuss?
Sherwin-Williams usually has a color forecast, a color of the year and even color of the months.
Where did the idea of The Loneliest Color come from?
How was The Loneliest Color selected?
Describing Kingdom Gold? Specifically, its tone and shade
Why Kingdom Gold has not been a popular color/the least tinted for consumers? How about for designers?
Where should Kingdom Gold be used in the home
With Sherwin-Williams and many other brands naming shades of blue as their colors of the year, why should DIYers and Designers leverage a yellow/gold shade?
How to build a palette around the Loneliest Color, or any color
Does Kingdom Gold have any historical context? Was it a popular color in a past era?
Where can consumers see more:
At Sherwinwilliams.com - click “Explore Color” the can search The Loneliest Color, The Color of The Year, The Most Popular Colors and even order peel and stick samples
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Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Roofs Before a New One is Needed
Have you ever thought of that perfect kitchen remodel? You spend months planning, budgeting, and picturing your wish list. Before those demolition hammers start swinging, let's talk about something crucial: your roof.
Your beautiful new kitchen could be overshadowed (literally!) by a leaky, outdated roof. This episode of Home Design Chat with Nancy dives into why your roof deserves just as much attention as your dream kitchen.
Charlie Holquin with Roof King is our roofing expert today and will chat with Nancy about the following:
Signs your roof might need attention before a remodel. Don't let hidden problems become a nightmare after remodel project is completed.
All about roofs: different roof elevations, roof materials, & maintenance
Roofing Nomenclature: know what your roofer is talking about when he refers to roof elements
Because let's face it, your home deserves a roof that's reliable and worry-free. So tune in and ensure your home stays protected for years to come!
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Color Trends: The Power of Color in Everyday Life
Did you know that different colors stir different feelings due to how our brain responds to each tone?
For example, bright, warm colors (reds, oranges, yellows) stimulate energy and happiness while cool, subdued colors (blues, greens, purples) are soothing and calming.
Sarah Jones, Designer Services Representative with Dunn-Edwards Paint, is back with us to chat about the psychology of color and how it is used in the commercial setting as well as how it should be used in our homes.
Sarah will also explain what color drenching is, trending kitchen and bath finishes and much more.
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Add Ambiance with a Cozy Fireplace
Everyone loves the look and the coziness of fireplaces and I’m no exception. I have been including fireplaces in my designs for years. Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and patios.
Today I am happy to have as my guest Keith Richardson, President at Arizona Fireplaces, a leading player in the hearth industry. Keith's parents founded Arizona Fireplace in 1980 and holds the distinction of being of the the fastest-growing privately held companies in the nation.
Keith explains what sets his company apart from other players in the hearth industry.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the various types of fireplaces, their unique benefits and drawbacks, and practical advice on selecting the perfect fireplace to enhance your home's ambiance. Whether you seek the traditional charm of a wood-burning hearth, the modern convenience of gas, the flexibility of electric, or the sleek design of ethanol, this episode will help you make an informed decision.
Additionally, Keith will answer the following list of common questions:
What wood species should and shouldn't be burned?
What is the most popular type of fireplace?
Do homeowners get a fireplace for looks or heat?
What to do for "no burn" days?
Is it difficult to install a fireplace from Arizona Fireplace?
Can fireplaces be ordered online?
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Things Aren't Always What They Seem
Did you ever wonder about those popular renovation shows like the Property Brothers or This Old House and what really goes on behind the camera?
I came across a situation in Las Vegas where a young couple contracted with the Property Brothers and things went very wrong. It is now in litigation waiting for a jury trial in October, 2024. That led me to delve more into what people should know before they think about getting a free, but not so free, renovation.
To be fair, the Property Brothers was using Cineflix as the production company during this unfortunate project, but has since started their own production company. Whether or not they will be named in the lawsuit, is yet to be seen.
This is a good example of what you should know that you don't know before you do a remodel or renovation. Most problems can be avoided by using the right people giving you the correct advice.
Listen to this podcast to learn what you should know before you start your project.
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