Home Design Chat with Nancy – Détails, épisodes et analyse

A beautiful kitchen is both a focal point of a home and a great selling feature when it comes time to put your property on the market.  

If you are planning a kitchen remodel, or preparing to sell your home, you will want to be economical and happy with your decisions. 

In this podcast Nancy will talk about 5 upgrades that will add value and provide a return on your investment.

Talking points:

1.  Adding a kitchen island
2.  Update, paint or replace cabinets
3.  Upgrade appliances
4.  Replace countertops
5.  Add more lighting

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If you are wanting to do a simple kitchen remodel before the holidays, now is the time -  I said simple because the major remodels will take time so if that’s what you had on your wish list – do your homework now and prepare to start in January---after the holidays.

If you are not familiar with the term Kitchen triangle, work triangle or the golden triangle, at the end of this podcast you will know everything about this term.

• What is the triangle
• Who invented this design principle
• Why use it in a kitchen design
• Does it really work
• Kitchen Zones

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Minimalist design and open-plan living have been all the rage for the last few years, and I don’t see any signs of it stopping. Who doesn’t love a sleek look and a decluttered space, especially when it comes to the most used space in your home?

An invisible kitchen, also known as a hidden kitchen, is a minimalist design that integrates kitchen appliances and storage into the rest of the home. The goal is to keep conventional kitchen elements out of sight so the room blends in with the rest of the space.

Jan Rutgers, owner of Vestibule Designs and frequent guest on Home Design Chat with Nancy will explain several ideas to achieve the invisible kitchen idea in your home.

• Eliminate upper wall cabinets
• Install display shelf
• Create a hidden pantry
• Incorporate a row of tall cabinets
• integrate appliances with panels
• Use Sliding doors
• Hide the hood
• Avoid door & drawer hardware
• and many more ideas

Why are these ideas taking off now?

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Nancy welcomes back Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager for Monogram, to update us on what is new in the world of Monogram appliances.

Monogram's Designer Collection is being introduced at the National Kitchen and Bath Show at the end of January in Las Vegas.  Deron is offering a sneak-peak with this link:  http://www.monogram.com/designer-collection/

• Brass Collection - The Brass Collection presents a bold elegant aesthetic, based on the fundamentals of classical architecture, in gold and polished hues.
• Titanium Collection - The Titanium Collection presents a contemporary luxury aesthetic rooted in the art of reductionism, with sleek lines and dark-charcoal muted tones.

Shopping for appliances?  Monogram is offering "One for You, One for Free"

• Receive up to three free eligible Monogram appliances or generous credits toward the appliances of your choice
• The most flexible reward program in the luxury appliance industry
• 40 Free Models to choose from, or 30 Upgrade Models to choose from

Our last topic was the supply chain?  Is the lead time improving?

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Tiny houses aren’t only capturing people’s attention—they’re turning into a full-on movement. People from all walks of life are choosing to downsize their lives by living with less and in less space.

That's our subject today.  Nancy welcomes back Chris Diamond who has been interested in tiny homes as an alternative to traditional living someday.

We home we answered questioned you might have about living in this doll houses:

Pros of Living in a Tiny House:

• less water waste,
• less electricity consumption and
• people are forced to find creative ways to dispose of waste.
• More effort is made to reduce, reuse and recycle.
• Living a life like this generally makes you increasingly environmentally conscious and you find yourself trying your best to leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Cons of Living in a Tiny House:

• Shortage of space. No extra stuff, be efficient, make do with less
• Insufficient for multiple members: 1 or 2 people, possibly a pet
• Opposite to luxury life: Tiny, affordable but not luxurious, declutter & simplify
• Most don’t have washer/dryer

Tiny House on a foundation vs wheels

I mentioned a website that showed very attractive tiny homes that might change your mind if you are on the fence.

Check this out:  https://www.thespruce.com/tiny-house-living-rooms-5211037

If you do live in a tiny house or plan to in the future, I would love to hear from you.  Send your email to Nancy@nancyhugo.com

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This is the final part of a 4 part series about what Do-It-Yourselfers should know before they remodel their kitchen.  Or, in the case of homeowners working with a contractor,  what every homeowner should know about their project.

To recap:

July 6th– basics on designing a kitchen – appliances, corner designs, sinks, traffic control & cabinets

August 3rd– islands size, function, lighting & materials

Sept 7th– everything about accessible kitchens

In this podcast we reviewed the last 3 parts and answered questions that both Jason and I have been asked by our clients regarding kitchen remodels.

Some of the questions we answered:

• Do I have to have a vent over my island cooktop
• If my ceiling height is over 8’, what do I do with the space above the cabinets
• Should I spend money on expensive appliances if I don’t cook
• Do all the appliance handles need to match – do all appliances have to be from same manufacturer?
• When can you start my project?
• How much will it cost?

Listen to this podcast before you start your remodel!

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Enjoy the Best of while Nancy is talking some time off for eye surgery.  She will be back next week.

Plants are an important element of good interior design, but did you know that plants can improve air quality?  Joe Zazzera, founder and co-owner of Plant Solutions, is Nancy’s guest.  Joe is the perfect person to explain everything about interior and exterior living walls. What are living walls, how to care for them and best plants to use.

Joe will also answer questions about what plants are perfect for your patio and outdoor spaces. What are the best pots to use, what are the best plants and trees to grow in pots, and how to keep them looking healthy and beautiful.

Want to connect with nature?  Don’t miss this podcast!

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Are you planning to remodel your kitchen?  This is one of the most important and largest investment for your home, so I am sure you want everything to go perfectly.  I will explain how to get started and the steps to take to make it your dream come true.

Great rooms are here to stay, so if you have an existing floorplan that is conducive to removing walls, go for it.  The open floorplan includes an eating and sitting area  encouraging family togetherness and socialization, but what are the pros and cons?

Listen to this podcast for important hints for a successful project.

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S05E356 - Paint has always been one of the easiest and most impactful design tricks in the book but paint color trends come and go—and some have seriously overstayed their welcome. Sarah Jones, Design Representative with DunnEdwards, joins Nancy to chat about what's in for 2023 paint color trends, and what you should colors you should retire.

5 Outdated Paint Color Trends to Retire Fast

• Skip All-White Paint Palettes
• .No More Navy
• Curb the Contrast
• Say Goodbye to Gray
• Don't Use Paint to Downplay Wallpaper

2023 New Colors and Textures

• Pantone - Digital Lavender
• Softer Whites
• Organic colors
• Textures - Roman Clay and Limewash

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S05E35 - It’s important to know everything about basic kitchen design before you start your project, so we are going to cover basic elements in a series of podcasts. Today we are presenting part 3 of our series for homeowners who would like to remodel their kitchen with a contractor and the do-it-yourselfers who want to tackle this job on their own.

My co-host for this series is Jason F. Miller, winner of the 2021 SKS & Architectural Digest Technicurean Kitchen Design Contest.  Jason’s winning design was selected and published in Architectural Digest. In addition, his work has been published in lifestyle magazines throughout Arizona and his signature style is seen and spotlighted on many social media outlets.

Pro Remodeler Magazine announced Jason as part of the top 40 under 40 in the nation in April 2022. Out of 40 professionals featured, Jason is one of 8 interior designers in the nation featured in this group. Jason is the only interior design professional from Arizona.

Our subject today is designing a universal kitchen accessibility- kitchen that can accommodate physical challenges making it easer and more useful for the user to work in the kitchen.

Topics:

• Kitchen Counters
• Kitchen Sinks
• Base cabinets
• Wall Cabinets
• Storage Height Specifications
• Handles and Control Recommendations
• Doorways & Hallways
• Appliances
• Lighting Suggestions
• Cooking Work Center

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Monogram Appliances

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Nancy@NancyHugo.com