Most people don't really know the important role architects play in a remodel or new construction. Nick Tsantakis, owner of Tsontakis Architecture, chats with Nancy about what homeowners should expect from the initial meeting with their architect to the completion stage. What to look for when interviewing an architect, what drawings to expect are some of the important topics we cover in this podcast. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questi...
Apr 22, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Candy Lesher, Culinary Professional, and Nancy reviewed all the popular countertop appliances that clutter your kitchen. Which ones get a thumbs up and which ones get a thumbs down. Do you own a blender, a stand mixer, a toaster oven, an air fryer, a steam oven, a soda mixer, a pressure cooker, a coffee maker, a coffee bean grinder, a food processor? If you have more than 3, you are overloading your kitchen. What’s Candy’s favorite appliance that she should couldn’t live without. This podcast sp...
Apr 15, 2019•35 min•Season 14Ep. 2
Before you buy anything for your home, listen to Nancy chat with Richard Wilkinson, owner of MADE Resource Group. Richard knows what is coming in and what is going out in the world of furniture, fabric, lighting, wallcoverings & accessories. Richard will tell you why your home should reflect you. OUT: Electric Clutter, Statement Upholstery, Cool Grays, Copper Furniture, Lacquered Furniture and Mid-Century everything. IN: Feminine Tones, 90% white- 10% color, Not skimping in comfort and acryl...
Apr 08, 2019•31 min•Season 13Ep. 2
Rob Rubin, co-owner of AK Studio, was a guest on Home Design Chat with Nancy in February, 2018, and now he’s back to chat about his new Central Phoenix showroom that shows beautiful kitchen ideas but specifically the integration of kitchen millwork with architectural details. Nancy & Rob talked about what they saw at KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) and what they liked. They commented on technology being in every phase of design for the kitchen & baths. Rob said, “Everyone is tryi...
Apr 01, 2019•26 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Alan Thompson, district sales manager with B/S/H appliances, was Nancy's guest. Alan explained that B/S/H stands for Bosch, Siemens, Hausgerate and is the largest home appliance manufacturer in Europe. The B/S/H product range includes large home appliances for cooking, dishwashing, laundry, refrigeration and freezing, as well as a multitude of small appliances such as fully automatic espresso machnes, floor care and hot water appliances. Bosch has been leading the charge in smart appliances with...
Mar 25, 2019•29 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Saeed Aslam, owner of Alyshaan, chatted with Nancy about his recent buying trip to Pakistan where he hand selected hundreds of new rugs for his showroom. Since Saeed is from Pakistan he knows where to go, who to buy from and what to look for. If you are looking for an authentic Persian rug, leave it to the experts. Visit Alyshaan Fine Rugs in Scottsdale or check out Alyshaan.com This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questions to Nancy@NancyHugo...
Mar 17, 2019•25 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Charlie Ellis, founder of Operation Enduring Gratitude, is Nancy’s guest this week. Operation Enduring Gratitude is a nonprofit organization made up of veterans serving veterans who provide Extreme Makeovers as well as wheelchair ramps, and remodeling. This organization runs on donated materials and time. After listening to this podcast, if you would like to make a difference by giving back to the Veterans who gave their lives for us and for the freedom we enjoy, please email [email protected]...
Mar 11, 2019•31 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Learn how you can sell your house quickly at full price. Kristine Porter explained to Nancy how she turns homes into houses to sell quickly by staging. Kristine also re-designs homes by using the homeowners existing furnishings and accessories. Styling and Staging is what Kristine does, and her background is amazing. Listen to this podcast to learn more about this part of speciality designing. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questions to ...
Mar 04, 2019•21 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Cisco Miranda, owner of Miranda Delivery Service, was Nancy’s guest. Find out how Cisco started in the delivery, warehousing & storage business, and why it’s important to get professionals to move your furniture, appliances, plants, artwork and expensive collections, etc. Leave these tasks to the pros! Don’t risk serious injuries! This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questions to [email protected]...
Feb 25, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Before you install your natural stone, you should know all about the different types of stone, the installation and the maintenance. Vince Cavale, National Sales Manager with QDI Surfaces, discussed everything you need to know about natural stone with Nancy. He also talked about the pros and cons of sandstone, limestone, granite, slate and marble. Don’t miss this podcast if you are a designer, specifier or home owner doing your own projects. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music...
Feb 18, 2019•25 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Kym Davis is a kitchen & bath designer and has seen styles change over the years. He and Nancy chatted about the history of the bathrooms of the 20th century and compared the bathrooms of the 50’s to today’s modern bathrooms. Needs and functions have changed over the years. The bath of the 50's was usually shared by many in the house. It's common now to see more than one bathroom per house. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questions to...
Feb 11, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
New ideas for homes and fashion come and go. Nancy and Jem Funk, designer at Premier Lighting, share their thoughts about the color of the year, and what’s in and what out for kitchens, flooring, furniture and accessories. They even discussed how fashions and interior design influences work together in your life. Find out what animal print is the most popular, are mixing metals the right thing to do, and what is being used on floors. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my ...
Feb 04, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The future is now. Do you know how to automate your home so you can adjust the thermostat, turn off the lights, control your drapes, lock the doors and more? Buzz Jensen with Desert Valley AV chatted with Nancy about what’s new in the world of home technology. Buzz loves to explain what we don’t know and what will work with his clients to make their home compatible and functional for their needs and wishes. After talking with Buzz I got the feeling that he enjoys what he does. You will learn a l...
Jan 27, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Nancy chatted with Larry O’Daniel, managing partner with Arizona Blinds, Shutters and Draperies. Our total podcast was about Plantation Shutters – how are they made, what are the sizes of the shutters, what are the benefits of using shutters, and more. You won’t want to miss this informative podcast if you are planning on using shutters in your home. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questions to [email protected]...
Jan 20, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Nancy chatted with Lisa Rane, manager of Emser Tile Scottsdale, about everything you need to know BEFORE you purchase tile for your project. Are you using the tile for bathrooms, kitchens, walls or floors, outside, on the patio? You should know about the durability, color, texture, grout, maintenance and more. Listen to this podcast and find out what you don’t know! email [email protected] if you have any questions....
Jan 14, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
What don’t people want to hear when they are putting their house on the market to sell? What should you do to make your house sell quickly? What are the popular items that people are wanting? Listen to tips Janice Brewster, designer and realtor, told Nancy about selling houses quickly. Share this podcast with people you know what want to sell their house. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questions to [email protected]...
Dec 17, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Nick Martin, one of the stone experts with Durango Stone in Scottsdale, Az, chatted with Nancy on the differences of limestone, marble and travertine, and how they are quarried and manufactured in their own factories in Mexico. He also explained how stone is cut, bundled and then shipped to the dealer for your floors, countertops and walls. Whether you are a builder, designer or consumer, listen to this podcast so you can be educated when you chose these products for your product. This podcast s...
Dec 10, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Nancy chatted with Kym Davis CKD, CBD who is a seasoned professional designer with Premier Kitchen & Bath. Listen to this podcast to find out if your kitchen is a well-designed functional kitchen, or do you need to change a few things. They compared the old designs with the new up-to-date ideas found in today's kitchens. What's in and what's out for the best working kitchens. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email questions to Nancy@NancyHug...
Dec 02, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 47
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Nancy and Drew Ketner with Expressions Home Gallery, chatted about the newest, most popular appliances for your kitchen- Induction cook tops, coffee systems, steam ovens and beautiful ventilation hoods. The other topic of conversation were the appliances that you should not be putting in your kitchen – coil burners, […]
Nov 26, 2018•29 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Nancy’s guest this week was Leslie Dixon, fabric expert and co-owner of Studio 1010. Leslie explained everything you need to know about using fabrics for upholstery and drapes. She also talked about Sunbrella fabrics- the benefits and functions of this fabric for indoor and outdoor furniture. Leslie was a […]
Nov 18, 2018•32 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY GE has an imagination at work so you don’t have to. Elise Kersh with Monogram chatted with Nancy about all the new trends in appliances that GE has to offer. New colors and finishes will be the rage to give kitchens an exciting timeless look. And, of course talking […]
Nov 11, 2018•17 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Saeed Aslam, owner of Alyshaan Fine Rugs in Scottsdale, was Nancy’s guest. They discussed how the world of rugs in changing in today’s market, the new ways of producing rugs, adding custom rugs to your decor and rug trends for 2019. The conversation was filled with information for the […]
Nov 04, 2018•29 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Homes need windows and windows need shades, drapes and shutters to name a few of the window treatments available. Wes McLaughlin, owner of Sunrise Shutters and Blinds, chatted with Nancy about all the new ways to keep the sun and heat out of your home, give you privacy and […]
Oct 29, 2018•25 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Do you follow the design trends for your home? Listen to Nancy & Jem Funk, interior designer with Premier Lighting, talk about the 2018 design trends and why they disagree with other designers. Find out what Jem & Nancy predict for 2019. You might agree with them, or […]
Oct 22, 2018•31 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Because we don’t remodel our homes on a yearly basis, knowing what to do and when to do it is important, but having a knowledgeable and experienced general contractor is more important. Tim Larson, owner of La Casa Builders, chatted with Nancy about the sequential steps in remodeling […]
Oct 14, 2018•20 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Lots of scams trying to get into your computer, take over your identity and more. Chris Diamond, web developer with Hogfist Studios, listens while Nancy explains how she got scammed. The do’s and don’ts about what to do when you fall prey to these creative scams. Don’t let […]
Oct 08, 2018•28 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Bryon Limbers, a senior member of the Galleria of Stone team, spoke about the differences between granite, quartz, quartzite and marble. He also explain what a book matched slab of stone is and how it creates beautiful designs for a wall, table or counter top application. How does the […]
Sep 30, 2018•22 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Brad King of B & B Marketing explains Sous-Vide Technology and how it’s part of Perlick’s new gas range introduced into the world of consumer appliances as well as Perlick’s new column refrigeration system. Brad also chatted about beer taps and how everyone could have one at their house. […]
Sep 23, 2018•16 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Chris Panos, Territory Manager with Mode Distributing, spoke with Nancy about all the benefits of Alfresco outdoor cooking grills, pizza ovens, woks and more. Being a trained executive Chef, Chris really knows the ins and outs of outdoor cooking and explained the benefits of Alfresco and all the accessories […]
Sep 17, 2018•14 min
HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Listen to Nancy’s interview Mary Beth Stern, owner of MBMarketingandPR.com. Mary Beth co-authored the newly published book, Living Brave . . .Women in Business. Mary Beth talked about social media and marketing and how she got started in business and became very successful in her field, the state of […]
Sep 10, 2018•16 min
