Hi Everyone, 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 the subject is pavers. If you don’t know what a paver is, you will be glad you listened because pavers are a very interesting product, but before we begin, please subscribe to my podcast on the platform you use to listen. I would really appreciate it.

Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, is back with me today. He will explain everything you should know about pavers.

Our topics covered are:

• What exactly is a paver
• Were can pavers be used
• Can pavers be used in the home
• What types of pavers are available
• The advantages & disadvantages of using pavers
• What is the difference between porcelain & stone pavers
• Does climate effect pavers
• Can installing pavers be a do-it-yourself project

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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 talking about something that can completely change the look and feel of a room, yet is often one of the last things homeowners think about: window treatments. And when I say window treatments, I'm talking about a lot more than curtains.

My guest today is Jack Kim, the owner of Arizona Blinds Company in Phoenix, Arizona. Jack knows window treatments inside and out.

We're going to take a close look at the choices homeowners have, the pros and cons of each, and what you really need to know before you buy.

We're also going to talk about something I think is especially important: window treatments aren't just about how a window looks. They can affect privacy, light, energy efficiency, comfort, and even how functional a room is.

I think we're going to discover that there is a lot more to choosing a window covering than walking into a store and saying, "I like that one!"

Our topics will include:

• Common types of window coverings and the benefits of each.
• Custom vs ready-made window treatments
• Light and privacy
• Layering window treatments
• Motorization

There is so much more we wanted to talk about that time did not allow us to cover, so we are going to continue this subject in a few weeks.

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Hi everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy.

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Today we're talking about an item that most of us probably don't think about very much. Cabinets.

There is more to cabinets then the pretty door. There’s construction, materials, hardware, finish, storage and much more that you will know by the end of this podcast.

My guest today is Jeff Hunt, co-owner of Hunt’s Kitchen & Design in Scottsdale, AZ. Jeff & his brother Josh prioritize their business in creativity, quality and personal connection.

Some of our talking points today:

• Wood Species - does it really matter?
• Is one wood better than the other
• What is Rift Oak
• Face-frame vs. Frameless - which one is better
• Custom vs. semi-custom vs stock/box cabinets
• Does custom cabinetry make your kitchen better?

There are more topics about cabinets that time did not allow us to cover so we are going to continue this subject on September 14th when Jeff will be back with me.

Be sure to listen to learn more interesting things about cabinets you should know. Especially if you are remodeling or building new.

If you have any questions on cabinets, email me at Nancy@nancyhugo.com

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

You will find DesignersCircleHQ.com on my website. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more.