Many people are experiencing life changes.  Nancy explains how to make your home safer if you or a loved one is experiencing physical challenges from a disability, an illness or an accident.  In addition, we are all aging, so making your home sa

Everyone has a story about sounds coming through the walls. Whether an apartment, home or business, noisy walls are a problem! Our guest is going to explain how simple and fun it is to soundproof a room in your home. Christine Sterling is with Image Craft

Purchasing your first couch, or a whole room of furniture, can be overwhelming especially if you are not working with a designer.  Liz Baker, principle of Willis Baker Design, is Nancy’s guest this week.  Liz has years of experience in knowing t

Do you have tile anywhere in your home? Of course you do!  Over the last decade or so, tile leads floor covering in popularity offering the most creative shapes, looks, and patterns.   Nancy's guest is Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica tile showroo

Indoor plants are important to every interior design, easy to care for (for some) and a great option for those who live in climates with severely cold winters.  Nancy’s guest is Joe Zazzera, owner of Plant Solutions in Scottsdale.  Joe is a guru

I am on vacation but thought I'd do a short podcast to let you know what's coming up, etc. for Home Design Chat with Nancy. Where's Jan Rutgers?  No, she's not MIA, she will be back soon doing more podcasts on kitchen designs, trends and more. What's

Almost everyone has a smart phone but having a smart home is getting very popular.  How do you accomplish this?  Where do you start? The connectivity, the wiring, the equipment can all be very overwhelming unless you have the right people to set

Everyone wants to know what is the "new thing" in fashion, in technology and in your home.  Katie Baker, Senior Sales Executive with Kohler - Remodeling & Showrooms.  Katie enlightened us about all the new products and technology in the kitc

At the start of 2020, many of us were forced to reconfigure our homes into multi-multi-functional spaces that could accommodate the needs of working parents and home-schooled children.  The novelty of "work from home" has worn off, and we’ve all had

There are lots of options on the market for kitchen countertops, but 10 materials comprise the majority of countertops in residential kitchens. My intention on the August 4th podcast was to chat about them and review the positive and negative as