Home Remodeling ROI: What Actually Adds Value in 2026

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy. where we tell you the truth about what’s happening in the design world—what’s worth your money…  where we talk about what’s really happening in today’s homes—and more importantly, how to make smart decisions before you spend a dollar and what’s just taking up space.Several weeks ago I did a podcast on the worst ROI upgrades so today Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, joins me on the subject of the remodel projects for the best return on your investment.Our topics on this podcast include:Market projectionsThe Shift in spendingKitchens - how they are changingCost of Minor & Major kitchen & baht remodelingTh best ROI's for the remodel projectsThe best remodeling projects for ROI today are not the most expensive…They are the most intentional.The NKBA data consistently points to:  ✔ Smarter investments  ✔ Better functionality  ✔ Flexible spaces  ✔ And thoughtful, phased upgradesThat’s where real value lives.If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—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