Inside Design With Kandrac & Kole

In this episode we’ve reached out to design colleagues from around the country to share with us trends they saw this year at the Spring High Point Market. They will be filling us in on the latest trends such as color, furniture, lighting, and what they saw that was new and exciting. We’re excited to hear their insights and get a feel for where things are heading in the design world. Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube KEY TAKEAWAYS 1.  Trends are shifting toward more organic and tactile elements with an emphasis on comfort, texture and warmth. 2. The color palette throughout High Point Market was earthy tones like terracotta, sage green and blues. 3. A focus on pleated and fabric shades on lighting.  SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Thibaut Design. Established in 1886, they are the oldest continuously operating wallpaper company in the United States. Did you know Thibaut offers rugs now? Thibaut introduces Areas, a d

We are huge fans of original art. It was a passion we both acquired later in life, partly due to a gallery owner, Donna Krueger of DK Gallery in Marietta, who helped us not be intimidated by art. We have become collectors of art – big and small in our own homes and advocate for original art in every project we design. As we’ve discussed on other shows, art is for everybody. You’ll always remember where and why you bought that special piece that spoke to you in some meaningful way. Hanging original art is one of the single most important design tips we can give you for making a house a home. In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite artists and why we love their work so much! Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube   KANDRAC & KOLE BIO Voted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two deca

Design schools tend to focus on the creative process in interior design, but fall short when it comes to teaching the business side of the industry. In this episode of Inside Design, our incredibly talented friend and colleague, Kate Lester, shares valuable insights to help you run a more successful design business. Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve?? Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Key Takeaways: 1. Get at least 5 years of real world experience before you even THINK of going out on your own. Make mistakes on someone else’s dime first.  2. If your scope of work is very fluid and your efficiency is at the mercy of others (i.e. contractors), billing hourly vs flat fee is the smarter way to go.  3. Above all, stay in your lane and remain true to yourself no matter what your creative peers are doing!  SPONSOR: Norwalk Furniture Norwalk builds heirloom quality furniture rather than landfill quality furniture. You know what that is also called? Sustainable

Welcome to the Inside Scoop where we will uncover the charm and beauty of one of America’s jewels and the most beloved cities, Charleston, South Carolina. In this short episode we will guide you through the city. Consider it “A Day in Charleston with Joann & Kelly.” Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve   KANDRAC & KOLE BIOVoted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent busine

In this episode, award-winning landscape designer and horticulturist Wambui Ippolito highlights essential links between outdoor and indoor design. “It’s the garden, the person, and the way that person lives.” Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve?
 Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Design is about the “totality” of a project. Bridging the inside and the outside creates the experience. 2.  If you don’t know where to begin gardening, planting herbs such as sage, lavender and rosemary is a good place to start. 3. Nature is a great healer and having a beautiful garden creates a feeling of peace and calm. SPONSOR – This episode is sponsored by Thibaut Design. Established in 1886, they are the oldest continuously operating wallpaper company in the United States. Need wallcovering, fabric, or trim in a pinch? Thibaut maintains industry-leading inventory levels in their state-of-the-art Charlotte, North Carolina distribution cente

We have always followed the mantra – CREATE, COLLABORATE AND CELEBRATE. So in this episode of “The Inside Scoop,” we are celebrating other podcasts by letting you know some of our favorites. We encourage you to listen to them – we will share more in our next episode of “The Inside Scoop.” Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve BIO Voted one of "Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the U.S. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business oper

People often ask us how we start a project and where the inspiration for a design comes from. When designing kitchens and baths, the inspiration often comes from a tile that we have fallen in love with. Today we are going to talk all things tile with our guest Ryan Fasan, who is a Technical Consultant and Ceramic Tile Specialist with Tile of Spain. We are in good hands with Ryan today and excited to talk to him about the latest in tile trends in preparation for the upcoming Coverings Expo held in Atlanta in April, which we will both attend. Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve?
 Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Key Takeaways: Green and blue tiles are still a fan favorite as the pandemic driven trend of connectivity with nature remains hot. Plan ahead during the construction/renovation phase when using large format tiles to avoid unnecessary cutting of tiles. Did you know that beautiful textured and colorful patterns can be digitized on to tile?  SPONSO

As Michael Kors quoted “I’ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman’s outfit!” and dear Iris Apfel said, “Jewelry is the most transformative thing you can wear.” So, with those quotes in mind, we are here to tell you about a brand we love for many reasons, Sheila Fajl Jewelry. https://shop.sheilafajl.com  Stay tuned for a code for 15% off for our listeners! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G7kSTnKcCBo?rel=

Show Notes   Episode 185 - 2024 Kitchen and Bath Trends from KBIS   In this episode, we talk to industry colleagues and lean to design industry publications to fill us in on the trends and new introductions from the February KBIS (the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show), in conjunction with the NKBA, (National Kitchen and Bath Association). The event is North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design.    Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve?
 Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   1.     Learn how AI is moving into product development in kitchen and baths.   2.     Go to social media (Instagram) to see new products revealed at the KBIS show (most of the items aren’t shown in the big box stores) - #KBIS_official and #designhounds    3.     Never underestimate the power of new technology and how it can create wellness in your kitchen and bath.   SPONSOR:
 Thibaut Design www.thibautdesign.com/   Established in

If you’ve followed us for a while, you know that we can frequently be found traipsing through the dusty aisles of an antique market looking for that special vintage item to mix with a more modern companion. In our opinion, if a design doesn’t have history and a story to tell, it’s not really that worthwhile. In this episode of The Inside Scoop, we share two of our favorite Antique Shows to enticed you to head out to one. Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve BIO Voted one of "Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the U.S. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom desi

Today we are chatting with Jessica Duce, Jane Dagmi and Ashly Grigg about how Vacation Rental Design (VRD) is becoming a very exciting, innovative, and profitable trajectory for those of us who want to use our design skills in a new direction; PLUS the upcoming VRD Summit coming up April 10-12, 2024 in High Point, NC.   1.  SPONSOR  This episode is sponsored by High Point Market Authority – the only market that needs no introduction. You all know by now that we consider High Point Market to be the pinnacle event in our industry where industry standards are set and future trends are forecasted.  Spring Market 2024 is April 13th-17th and registration is now open not only for market but for the Vacation Rental Design Summit as well. www.highpointmarket.org If you didn’t already know, we are happy to announce that…. A. The Goo Goo Dolls will be the headliner band for the Sunday night concert.  B.  Bunny Williams and Martyn Lawrence Bullard will be among the Keynote Speakers. So be sure to go to Highpointmarket.or

We fell in love with Museum Bees, and met artist and founder Trace Mayer, several years ago, and we have been collecting them ever since. Find out how we incorporate them into our gallery walls to add the power of art! Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube BIO Voted one of "Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the U.S. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy. In 2018, they used their infectious energy to laun

We gained immense inspiration from the speakers and panelists, including Hearst editors, brand founders, and other designers at Cosentino's C.Next Design Conference. The speakers emphasized the importance of courage in design, highlighted sustainability efforts from leading brands, offered tips on effective pitching, and stressed the value of industry events and engagement. SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by High Point Market – the only market that needs no introduction. You all know by now that we consider High Point Market to be the pinnacle even in our industry where industry standards are set and future trends are forecasted.  Spring Market 2024 is April 13th-17th and registration is now open. We’ve got some big announcements to share direct from the source:  A. The Goo Goo Dolls will be the headliner band for the Sunday night concert.  B. Bunny Williams will be one of the Keynote Speakers on Sunday at 3pm.  C. There will be two other big keynote speakers announced but a little birdie told us that a ce

Did you know we love to read?  In this Inside Scoop bonus podcast episode, we share some of our favorite books that you MUST read!  #The Inside Scoop, #MustReadBooks, #BookRecommendations, #InteriorDesignPodcast, #InsideDesign, #WomenPodcasters, #KandracAndKole, #DollyParton, #JamesPatterson, #AbrahamVerghese Voted one of "Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the U.S. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy. As one client put it, "From the

If you are overwhelmed with all the demands of social media as it pertains to your business, you are not alone! Besides running a full-service design business and hosting a full podcast schedule, Joann and I also do our own social media. Yes, we have pondered the notion of contracting this out, but we are too committed to our authenticity to embrace the idea of handing it over to a third party… so here we sit.  TikTok is a platform that we have yet to fully jump on board with and that will probably actually change after today’s episode. Our guest Lauren Moore is a content strategist who helps brands find their voice and grow their online presence for business results. Today Lauren is going to talk to us about why TikTok can help you grow your Instagram following and how her side-hustle book club went viral. Her work has notably increased the organic reach of clients, including major brands like MTV, Campbell's, and Subaru, contributing to more than 12 million combined follower growth. In collaboration with Ph

Welcome to “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” an 8-10 minute bonus podcast where we share the inside scoop on some of our favorite things in the creative world. These bonus episodes will hit the airwaves every other Friday!  Do you ever wear something and feel like every time you do, someone asks you about it? That is how it is whenever we wear our favorite shoes! These are our go-to footwear when we will be on our feet all day!  RESOURCES AND LINKS:  kandrac-kole.com/our-podcast  facebook.com/kandracandkole twitter.com/KandracKole instagram.com/kandrackole  BIO: Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Residential Interior Designers by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine. They were participants in the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well-known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, signa

SHOW NOTES Trends come and go, and they influence us whether we realize it or not. In this episode, we talk about what’s IN and what’s OUT for 2024, how to balance new trends with updated classics, and how to know when it’s time for a refresh. 1.    SPONSOR We source a lot of Norwalk furniture in our projects for a number of reasons, one being that Norwalk builds heirloom quality furniture rather than landfill quality furniture. You know what that is also called? Sustainable! Doing their part to create healthy homes and environments is a core principle at Norwalk and we want to be a part of that. Another reason is that, unlike many other manufacturers, Norwalk has a particularly fabulous array of patterns and bright, fun fabrics to partner with performance fabrics, leathers, and textures like boucle and velvet. If you are in the Trade, you really must be sourcing Norwalk Furniture. Check out their website – norwalkfurniture.com and especially their 360-Design tool to help visualize pieces. They are now shippi

Manifesting our visions for the upcoming year is something that we are very committed to doing every January and have done it for the 18 years we’ve been in business. In this episode, we are going to talk about our personal and business intentions that we have very consciously put into the universe for 2024. You might find some of our goals surprising but hopefully inspirational. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Currey & Company, producer of beautiful residential and contract lighting, in-stock case goods and upholstery, and a broad range of statement- making accessories. Atlanta-based and second-generation family owned, Currey is committed to being a designer’s best friend. They achieve this through constant investment in authentic designs, superior customer service, fast shipping and staying in stock. Visit their trade-only showrooms in High Point, Atlanta, Dallas, and Las Vegas to experience the broad range of designs, each meticulously handcrafted by artisans around the world. Or visit curreya

In this episode, we share inspiration and insights from our experience attending the Aspire Summit in Atlanta, a two-day event for entrepreneurs aimed at inspiring growth financially, professionally, and personally. We are always looking for ways to grow, and thought an event NOT focused on interior design, but rather on small business success, would be a breath of fresh air.   Key Takeaways: 1.    Take time AWAY from your business to work on your business. 2.    Nobody cares more about your money than you. It’s important to increase your financial IQ. 3.    Visualize the next scene in your movie or chapter in your life. Allow yourself to daydream then vocalize that to the universe and ask the universe to send you signs and signals.   Resources and Links kandrac-kole.com/our-podcast facebook.com/kandracandkole twitter.com/KandracKole instagram.com/kandrackole   BIO: Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Residential Interior Designers by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and has been featured on HG

We have HUGE gratitude to all of you for listening, watching, reviewing, and supporting our podcast this year. On our next podcast, we will have a very exciting announcement about great things to come on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole in 2024.  In the meantime, thank you Atlanta Market for sponsoring this episode. We wish you all a joyous and safe holiday with a reminder to count your blessings and pay it forward. The holidays are a hard time for many and to those people, we send big hugs and lots of love. See you in the New Year!    KEY TAKEAWAYS:  2023 was filled with events, trips, unique installs, remodels, and a lot of learning. We cannot wait to see what 2024 will bring!  Design events are some of our favorite ways to learn about up-and-coming design elements and network with fellow designers or business owners. Gatherings such as AmericasMart Atlanta and the High Point Insider’s Tour not only offer invaluable networking prospects but also serve as a source of inspiration for fortifying our b