Interior Design with Kandrac and Kole

It's crazy to think that it's been almost three years since the world shut down due to the pandemic. There's no denying that the interior design industry has been greatly affected in many ways over the last three years. Today Joann and Kelly share how they kept their projects flowing, their clients happy, and overcame endless challenges throughout the pandemic. Tune in to this episode to learn how...

We are excited to share Part 2 of our first ever on location episode at the Design Influencers Conference at the Hyatt Atlanta. Today, we have more friends and colleagues talking to us about their businesses and why the Design Influencers Conference is so important for them to attend. A lot of our conversation centers around the ever-changing influence of social media and how TikTok is set to outp...

On today's exciting episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole, we are on-site at the Design Influencer Conference in Atlanta. We are so excited to be joined by our producer, Russ Riba with Produce Your Podcast, as we interview several colleagues who are experts in their fields. Tune in to hear what value they find in design conferences and what they have learned to grow their businesses.  IN...

Today is a show that we wait for all year long! We are thrilled to welcome Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing for Sherwin Williams back for her fourth year to discuss the new Colormix Color Forecast for 2023. Sue began her career at Sherwin Williams in 1998, as an interior designer and color marketing specialist. Today, as Director of Color Marketing, Sue is the face and voice of color for Sh...

Industry expert Julianne Taylor joins us today to discuss monetizing social media and the importance of getting your face on camera as a designer or business owner. Julianne shares with us why your presence is important on social media, discusses the work behind content creation, and how mindset plays an essential role in showing up. Listen to this episode as Julianne gives us some amazing tips an...

While Joann was on vacation, I spoke with today's guest, acclaimed photographer and longtime friend, Emily Followill. Over the last 25 years, Emily has developed an incredible portfolio of work where she captures iconic images that tell the stories of people, places, and beautiful spaces. We talk about her early work and what a typical day looks like. We discuss the importance of hiring profession...

As you all know, we are connectors and collaborators and all-around lovers of people. So today we are having a chat with another design friend who we know you will adore – Mally Skok. Originally from South Africa, Mally Skok is a Palm Beach-based interior design and textile artist. Since launching her successful interior design business after moving to the United States, Mally has built a client b...

On today's episode of Inside Design, longtime Kandrac and Kole Interior Design client, Cindy Murphy, joins Joann to discuss her recent home renovation. What started as a small kitchen renovation, grew into a much bigger project. Cindy knows what it's like to work through all the excitement and challenges that come with a major renovation, so she is sharing her experience with us today.  Tune in to...

We are thrilled to be speaking to David Thurston on today's episode of Inside Design. David is the CEO and Founder of Pulp Riot, an international professional hair color line that was acquired by L'Oreal in a multi-million dollar deal. We had the privilege of hearing David speak at Cosentino's Global Design Summit and knew we had to bring him onto the show. Tune in to this episode to hear David sh...

We are so excited to have Kelli Lamb join us today. Kelli is the Editorial Director and Co-Principal of RUE, a print and multimedia interior design resource. Kelli regularly moderates panels and is a guest speaker at top design events around the country, like Design Camp in Los Angeles, High Point Market in North Carolina, and Design Week in Las Vegas. Kelli is here to talk about her unconventiona...

It's hard to believe that Inside Design has been around for four years! Throughout the podcast, we have interviewed some amazing guests that have shared quality insight into interior design. This episode is dedicated to our top 6 favorite episodes. Can you guess which ones made the list? In case you haven't listened to all 130 episodes, tune in as we break down our favorite episodes.  IN THIS EPIS...

Recently, Kelly and Joann made the difficult decision not to attend the Spring High Point Market in April 2022. Things are busier than they've ever been in their 17 years in business and since Kelly and Joann had been to the last three markets, they decided to stay put and work, work, work! Instead, they reached out to several friends and colleagues who did attend the market who could give listene...

There is a lot going on in our world right now and a lot of it is not so great. So for today's episode, we are going to dive into some retail therapy and have a little fun. As designers and influencers, we get to shop for a living. That means we have a lot of enviable sources for some extraordinary shopping. Today we are sharing those sources with you, from clothing brands, home decor, accessories...

On today's episode, we are excited to welcome back Stacy Wray of Prosource Wholesale as we talk about the ins and outs of renovations! She has a wealth of knowledge in regard to home improvement. While we know the steps like the back of our hand, we realize the average homeowner may not know everything involved. Tune in as we, with the help of Stacy's expert experience, break down the process and...

We recently traveled to Orlando, FL to attend the National Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.  We're so excited to talk about KBIS which is North America's largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. Trends are established here, products are launched, and there are endless amounts of inspiration within the design community. Joann is on vacation this week, so I am thrilled to...

We are freshly back from two weeks of travel, and have so much to share! ​​We want to tell you all about the C.Next Global Design Summit that Cosentino hosted at the beautiful Nizuc Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. These trips, while time-consuming and tiring, are nonetheless lots of fun and provide so much information to keep us up to date with all the new design knowledge for you and our clients. The go...

We l ove finding new products when we attend High Point Market so we were thrilled when we met our guest there, photographer Lannie Hall. His company name is Eikones Studio , which is the Latin word for "images". In this episode, we ask Lannie about his photography background, artistic style, and much more. Tune in as we get all the details on the future of his business!   In this episode: [02:30]...

Today we are asking our listeners to ask us anything! Since Covid is still in full swing which is forcing people to stay home and stare at their walls, our phone hasn't stopped ringing! We answer a range of questions from wallpaper trends to table lamp proportions to what we think you should focus on during major renovations. We know that you still have lots of design-related questions out there,...

On today's episode, we are excited to welcome Bew White, an entrepreneur, author and Chairman of the Board of some of our favorite manufacturers - Summer Classics, Gabby and Wendy Jane. In 2013, Bew was named Entrepreneur of The Year by the Society of International Business Fellows. And in 2021, he received a lifetime achievement award from the international Casual Furnishings Association. Bew is...

On this episode of Inside Design, we're excited to review our year - big projects, Design for a Day projects, speaking engagements, travel and of course our favorite moments on the podcast.. It's no secret that 2021 was a challenge in the interior design industry. Our business was busier than ever this past year and thankfully, we were still able to pull off some amazing work even with lack of pro...

In this episode, we're so excited to talk with Cortney Novogratz, an interior designer well known for her eclectic style and boutique inspired furniture and home accents. Cortney and her husband Robert have designed and developed many unique properties around the country, from New York City to Napa Valley.  The Novogratz believe that every home should have pieces that represent the occupant's pers...

In today's episode, we're talking to Tyler Tice, of Atlanta Bed Swings. Atlanta Bed Swings is a high-end company that southern locals look to for quality outdoor products and has been creating unique wood and metal bed swings partnered with Sunbrella fabrics since 2015. Founded 20 years ago by Mike Tice, Tyler opens up about the obstacles and resiliency his family shared together as they pivoted a...

We are so excited to welcome our guest, Libby Langdon. Libby is an interior designer, an author, a product designer, and a makeover television personality . Libby has her own NYC-based design firm, Libby Interiors, Inc., and is known for easy elegant styles and home furnishing collections. Her designs have been featured on NBC's Today Show, HGTV, and numerous leading shelter magazines. Tune in to...

On this episode of Kandrac and Kole, Joann and Kelly tell you all about their experience at the High Point Market for Fall 2021. Joann and Kelly are committed to maintaining their strength as interior designers so visiting this market is essential in staying up-to-date on trends and products. Tune in to this episode to learn more on the newest in home design and products and what surprised and cau...

In this episode, we are so excited to be joined again by Phil Pallen, a social media expert and brand strategist. Today he joins us to talk about the seven types of rest, diversifying one's income, and setting boundaries with our clients. No matter our job or background- we can all use these tips and skills in our lives to be the best version of ourselves. Tune in to learn more on these topics as...