Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about everything you need to know before you design, build, or remodel your home.

Today we are diving into a trend that is absolutely everywhere right now—and that is Zellige-style tile.

You’ve probably seen it all over Instagram, in kitchens, bathrooms, even entire shower walls… that glossy, slightly uneven tile that just glows.

But here’s the question— Is it really as great as it looks?

And more importantly… is it right for your home?

So today, Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, Arizona, is back with me to help break it all down—because this is one of those products that looks simple… but is definitely not simple when it comes to installation.

Our topics today are:

• What is Zellige Tile?
• Why everyone loves it
• The Reality check
• Cost & expectations
• Maintenance & function
• Where to use it & where not to use it
• Smart alternatives

If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at Nancy@NancyHugo.com—I’d love to hear from you.

If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week.

This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy.

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about what’s trending, what’s timeless, and what actually works in your home.

If you are new to this podcast, I am Nancy Hugo, a certified kitchen designer, with a passion for design. Hence the podcast which I have been doing for 12 yrs.

My subject today is kitchen renovations for aging in place.

Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, designing a kitchen that works for you long-term is one of the smartest things you can do. And the worse thing is to not have a kitchen that is hard to work around because you didn’t make these easy alterations. Have you noticed that no one is getting younger.

Aging in place isn’t about getting older… it’s about getting smarter with your design.

Here are my talking points:

• What does Aging in Place really mean?
• Why are homeowners prioritizing renovations for aging in place now?
• Floor Plan
• Work Zones
• Cabinetry that works for you
• Appliances that make life easier
• Safety features
• Small Changes making a big impact

Design your kitchen for the life you want to live—not just the one you’re living today. When you plan ahead, you’re not limiting your future

If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you.

You can email me anytime at Nancy@NancyHugo.com—I’d love to hear from you.

If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago.

It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week.

This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy.

Hi everyone and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about everything that makes your home more beautiful, functional, and fun.

Today we’re diving into one of the most talked-about topics in home design right now — paint.

If you’ve spent even five minutes scrolling online lately, you’ve probably seen conversations about color trends, color drenching, color capping, and bold new ways to use paint in your home. Paint may be one of the least expensive design changes you can make, but when it’s done right, it can completely transform a space.

And when it’s done wrong… well… let’s just say we’ve all seen those DIY disasters.

That’s why today I invited an expert. My guest is Jaron Cook, owner of Painting Butler, and if that name sounds familiar, it should. In February, his partner Nick Elg owner of the Flooring Butler joined me to talk about flooring trends.

Here are the topics we cover in this podcast:

Why Paint is Trending Right Now
Painting Mistakes Homeowners Make
Paint Finishes Explained
Should You Paint Cabinets
How to Pick the Right Color
How Long Should a Paint Job Last?
Professional vs DIY
Quick Painting Tips

For more information about Painting Butler check out the website: paintingbutler.com

If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you.

You can email me anytime at Nancy@NancyHugo.com—I’d love to hear from you.

If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com

And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago.

It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week.

This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy.

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