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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 22 MIN

Kitchen Upgrades wit the Worst ROI (Don't't Waste Your Money)

from Home Design Chat with Nancy · host Nancy Hugo

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy, 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.Today’s episode is one that every homeowner needs to hear before starting a kitchen remodel…kitchen upgrades with the WORST return on investment.  Those things that look amazing, cost a fortune… and don’t give you your money back.Too many times homeowners spend thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, on features that either:don’t add value to your homedon’t function well or worse… actually hurt resaleSome of the topics I will cover:The over the top luxury appliancesFully custom cabinetToo much open shelvingBacksplashes that take over...and much moreThe best kitchens balance:functionlongevityand thoughtful designBefore you spend money… ask yourself: “Is this going to improve how I live in my kitchen… or just how it looks?”Because the kitchens that truly hold their value…Are the ones that work beautifully.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

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy, 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.Today’s episode is one that every homeowner needs to hear before starting a kitchen remodel…kitchen upgrades with the WORST return on investment.  Those things that look amazing, cost a fortune… and don’t give you your money back.Too many times homeowners spend thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, on features that either:don’t add value to your homedon’t function well or worse… actually hurt resaleSome of the topics I will cover:The over the top luxury appliancesFully custom cabinetToo much open shelvingBacksplashes that take over...and much moreThe best kitchens balance:functionlongevityand thoughtful designBefore you spend money… ask yourself: “Is this going to improve how I live in my kitchen… or just how it looks?”Because the kitchens that truly hold their value…Are the ones that work beautifully.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

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