Home Design Chat with Nancy

Before You Buy Window Treatments: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Hi everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy where we talk about the things that make a home look great --but also make it work better. Today we are talki

Kitchen Cabinets Are More Than Just Pretty Doors!

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Do You Really Need a Big Microwave? 7 Kitchen Microwave Mistakes Homeowners Make

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Aging in Place Kitchen Design: Smart Renovation Ideas to Stay in Your Home Longer

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Dangerous Home Design Trends: When Beautiful Becomes Unsafe

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The Best Sink for Every Room: Pros, Cons & 2026 Design Trends

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we help homeowners make smarter design decisions—before they spend a dime.  My subject today is about t one of the hardest-

The Outdoor Kitchen Mistakes Most Homeowners Don't Think About

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy!  Last week my topic was the outdoor kitchen,  a luxurious extension of the indoor kitchen. The main topic of discussion was the ae

Planning an Outdoor Kitchen? Important Things to Know Before you Build

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Before You Remodel Your Kitchen… Listen to This First

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5 Outdated Kitchen Design Trends We’re Glad Are Gone

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What's Old is New Again... and Then It Quickly Gets Old

Hi everyone and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. I'm Nancy, and today is June 15th.   First I need to wish my adult kiddos a very happy birthday on June 21st. No,

If White Kitchens are Out, Why Am I Seeing Them Everywhere?

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Why Aging Parents are Choosing Family Over Care Centers

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The New Rules of Remodeling for Resale Value

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Home Remodeling ROI: What Actually Adds Value in 2026

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KBIS 2026 Kitchen Trends: What’s Worth It, What’s Overhyped & What to Skip

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Before You Remodel Your Kitchen, Listen to This Homeowner’s Story

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about real homes, real projects, and real results. Today’s episode is a little extra special because my daughter is

Kitchen Upgrades wit the Worst ROI (Don't't Waste Your Money)

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Unfitted Kitchens Explained: The Surprising 2026 Trend

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy! I’m Nancy Hugo, and today we’re diving into a kitchen trend that is quietly—but very powerfully—changing how

Zellige Tile Pros and Cons: What Every Homeowner Should Know First

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