# Independent Living with Style, Safety & Dignity: Smart Home Design That Works

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Podcast: [Home Design Chat with Nancy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-design-chat-with-nancy-810455)
Published: 2026-01-26T14:55:41+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy . Today we’re talking about something that affects every homeowner—whether they realize it or not—and that’s accessible home design . This isn’t about creating a home that looks clinical or institutional. It’s about designing spaces that are safer, smarter, and honestly… just better designed. I’m so excited to have Erica Sell, owner of Harmony Home Medical Supply in San Diego, with me today. Accessibility is one of the most misunderstood areas of home design—and one of the most important. It's about preparing for the worst. It’s about creating a home that supports you—beautifully—through every stage of life. When it’s done right, you don’t notice it. You just feel how well the space works. Smart design, timeless design, accessible design—they’re all the same thing. These are our topics in this podcast: What accessibility really means today. The European wet room influence. Off-the-shelf products that work. Specialized tubs vs roll-in showers. Cost, funding & realistic planning. If you’re planning on a renovation , I would definitely be happy to work with you. I currently have availability in February . You can email me anytime at Nancy@NancyHugo.com —I’d love to hear from you. 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. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy . If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠ Monogram.com

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