Home Design Chat with Nancy

Home Design Chat with Nancy


Latest Episodes

Are your Smart Devices Safe?
June 05, 2020

Nancy's guest this week is Dan Hugo, a computer engineer with years of experience.  The subject was the Internet of Things and just how safe it really is. The more functionalities (apps) you add to your smartphone, the more information you store

What the Pandemic has changed in design
May 28, 2020

On March 11, 2020, Nancy and Les Sturdevant, owner of Design Dream Kitchen Studio in Scottsdale, discussed the evolution of kitchen design from the 1950’s to the 1990’s.  They were going to continue this theme for the 2000’s on the following podcast,

You want to Remodel your Kitchen? This is where you Start.
May 20, 2020

Eric Skinner, owner of Premium Wholesale Cabinets in Phoenix, explained to Nancy the process of walking a new client through his showroom.  He explains the different cabinet construction and hardware.  He also shows the homeowner the many cabine

The Innovations of Monogram Appliances
May 13, 2020

Nancy’s guest this week is Deren Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager with Monogram Appliances.  Deren explained the differences between Monogram’s new collections:  The Statement and The Minimalist.  The Statement can work with Transitional o

We Will Get Through This
March 26, 2020

Nancy suggests how to keep busy and positive in this world of the pandemic. This is a short, but upbeat podcast.  This has been a difficult for all of us and the sad thing is we don't have any idea when it will be over.  Following the CDC rules

Have Kitchens Changed Since the 50's
March 11, 2020

Nancy and Les Sturtevant, owner of Designer Dream Kitchen Studio, compared the kitchens of the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's.  How did the cabinets and countertops used in each decade differ and what appliances introduced in these timeframes made life ea

You should Know This from Beginning to End
March 04, 2020

HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY   Nancy talked with Steve Deubel, general contractor and owner of Image Home Improvement, about the process of kitchen design from beginning to end.   Here are some of the items they covered:   What i

Remodeling? Where do you Start?
February 26, 2020

HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY    Last week Nancy explained how to work with a kitchen designer and why you should not attempt this task yourself, unless of course, you are a kitchen designer.  On this podcast Nancy explains the process of getting your kitch

Don’t Try This Yourself
February 12, 2020

HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Nancy discusses the reasons why and how homeowners should work with a designer to remodel their kitchen.  With the experience and knowledge a kitchen designer can create a functional and aesthetic space while keeping the projec

Guess what’s back and very popular
February 04, 2020

HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY   Nancy’s guest this week is Richard Wilkinson, owner of Made, a resource for Designers.  Richard just came back from Paris where he saw the big trends from around the world.  Textiles, accessories, furniture and wallcoverings