Happy New Year 2025! One of my resolutions for the new year is to not work on Sundays. Well, maybe just a little, but the result is to publish Home Design Chat with Nancy on Mondays, not Sundays. Not a big deal but Mondays works great for me and also for Chris, my tech guy.

Another change, as I mentioned last week, is to publish DesignersCircleHQ.com for homeowners and DIYers. This online publication has been around for 16 yrs focusing on the Builders, Architects and Designers of the Arizona Design Community, but now its time to partner DesignersCircleHQ.com with Home Design Chat with Nancy.

What will DesignersCircleHQ.com feature:

• Trends - what's new for colors, furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, etc.
• New Products - new items are always popping up so this is a good place to share them.
• Before & After pictures - these will be from me and other designers. Everyone enjoys these.
• Podcasts - If you listen to Home Design Chat with Nancy, the player will give you the ability to listen here and also leave comments.

Talking points for today's subject: NKBA Report: Kitchens Are Getting Eclectic

• Kitchen Colors
• Wellness and Biophilic Design
• Decluttering
• Lighting
• Task Zones

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2024 is just about over and I can't believe how fast it flew by. The new year brings lots of exciting changes and this year will be definitely bring many great one.

Every January I always plan on organizing everything. . . my files, my closets, my kitchen, the garage. Of course, these are all on my list but can I get it done is the big question. Many people create a list of resolutions that seem unreachable, but if we take one thing at a time, like the elephant, most of it will eventually get done.

My main change is going to happen on Designers Circle, my online magazine that I have been publishing for the last 16 years. The focus was on architects, builders and designers.

This year Designers Circle will be focusing on homeowners and do-it-yourselfers. Expert advice, inspiring ideas, budget-friendly solutions, and the latest trends will be geared to help you create a beautiful and functional living space.

Not only can you listen to expert advice and interviews with experts in design on this podcast, but you can see before & after pictures of remodel projects and watch videos of fun ideas.

The changes will come mid to end of January and will be available on NancyHugo.com as well as having a presence on Google. I would definitely look forward to comments and suggestions through email: Nancy@nancyhugo.com

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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Last week I mentioned that I would talk about the 8 kitchen trends that will be popular in 2025.

Well, here you are listening to my last podcast of 2024 because you have been a loyal listener or because you want to know what the 2025 kitchen trends are?

Whatever the reason, I am excited to say that I will continue doing podcasts on home remodeling for 2025.

I am going to discuss what a handful of designers (3 to be exact) predicted for the kitchen trends in the coming year.

There are thousands of kitchen designers who may or may not disagree with me, but the important thing is you, the homeowner.

Check out all the trends, ideas and suggestions and decide what you would like in your home.

2025 predictions:

• Softened Bold Colors
• Interesting Lighting
• Multi-zoned Kitchens
• Warm Woods
• Statement Backsplashes
• Mixed Metals
• Natural Stone Materials
• Second Kitchens

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah.

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⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠

email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com