A lively conversation about the latest interior design trends, travels to industry events, current design projects (the good, the bad and the ugly), do’s and don’ts, product recommendations and more. Just a warning - this is going to be fun and not too serious! After all, they do still have an interior design business running at full speed. Hosted by Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole, two nationally published Atlanta Interior Designers with a wealth of information to share and stories to tell abo ...
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Whenever we start freaking out because there is some new social media trend we must learn to be able to stay relevant, or some technology advancement bandwagon we need to jump on, we call our friend Phil Pallen, leading brand and AI strategist. He presents us with solutions to our panic that are simple and fun. Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/Insi…
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Color Trends and Color of the Year for 2025 with Sue Wadden of Sherwin Williams
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Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole Podcast, Sue Wadden of Sherwin Williams joins us to share the upcoming year’s color forecast and the highly anticipated Color of The Yea…
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We are thrilled to share a detailed explanation of our design services and how our process works. In the interior design industry, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. In this episode we walk you through both our Full-Service Design and Designer-for-A-Day services. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Listen to t…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wallpaper
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We often get asked is wallpaper still in style? The answer is YES, YES, YES!! Once considered old-fashioned, wallpaper has made a huge comeback, updating spaces with endless patterns, textures and colors. This episode will teach you everything you need to know about wallpaper! Whether you want to make a dramatic statement or a subtle touch of elega…
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Top Tips To Refresh Your Home For Fall
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Here in Atlanta, we’ve had some mild temperatures lately and while we know it’s just a tease of the Fall season that’s coming, it’s still invigorating nonetheless. The change of seasons is an adrenaline rush and definitely a time to take a big deep breath, stand back and take a look at how your home is or isn’t feeding your soul. So today we are go…
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What Furniture Really Costs and What You Should Buy
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In this episode, we decided to dive into this topic that often leaves many people confused about how the quality of furniture impacts price. We will break down the factors that influence pricing and shed some light on what you really get for your money! SPONSORThis episode is sponsored by Currey & Company. Currey is an Atlanta-based, second–generat…
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The Inside Scoop – A Big Announcement from Joann and Kelly!!
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Kandrac & Kole Interior Design is growing! Listen for a special annnouncement about our latest endeavor! We are soooo excited! Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube KANDRAC & KOLE BIO Voted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential …
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We are shifting gears today because our planned guest was a no-show due to miscommunications with their PR team. So… we are going to have some fun and seriously WING IT. Watch out – it will probably be our most downloaded episode ever! Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve or wherever you get your podcasts. Key takeaways: We are …
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How to Profit from Professional Photography with Catrina Maxwell
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As interior designers, showcasing stunning images of our work on our website or in pitches to magazines can be a game-changer. Today, we're diving into why high-quality photography is essential in a conversation with our special guest, Catrina Maxwell of CatMax photography, and how it can elevate your business Listen to today’s episode here whereve…
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The Inside Scoop – Summer Reading Recommendations
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What is summer without a good summer reading list? As novelist Jhumpa Lahiri recently stated on Instagram, “That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” In this episode, we offer you a few summer reading recommendations based on books we have loved. Our picks: The Women – by Kristen Hannah How Lucky Happens: Using th…
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The State of Our Industry With Guest Caroline Hipple
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Today we are thrilled to have a very close friend on the show for the second time. Caroline Hipple is a force to be reckoned with in the furnishings world and today we are going to tap into her wisdom and get her insights into the state of our industry as we head into summer. For those of you not familiar with Caroline Hipple, let us fill you in. C…
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The Inside Scoop – Our Favorite Kitchen & Bath Hardware
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In this episode of “The Inside Scoop,’ our 200th podcast episode, we share some of our favorite kitchen and bath hardware. Charles Eames said “The details are not the details. They make the design.” This couldn’t be truer when it comes to cabinet hardware. They are the jewel of cabinetry. Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve or …
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The Purpose and Promise of a Business with Edward Leaman
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We're excited to have a special guest with us – Edward Leaman, the Chief Brand Officer for California Closets – for this episode of our Inside Design Podcast. We had the chance to hear Edward speak with Jeremiah Brent at the C-Next Event last February in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He had so many nuggets of wisdom and so many great takeaways that we wa…
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The Inside Scoop – Our Favorite Design Books
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Design books serve as a source of inspiration for us. They broaden our perspective and fuel our creativity. These books are often filled with high-quality images and detailed explanations of design concepts, providing valuable insights and ideas. In this episode, we share some of our favorites, books we go to time and again for design inspiration. …
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What We Learned at the Luxury Design Summit
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It’s really important to get out of your bubble sometimes and work ON your business, not IN your business every single day. It’s an investment but it’s worth it. In this episode, we report on what inspired us at the Luxury Design Summit in Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod. SPONSOR – This episode is sponsored by Esteem Media. Produced annually by Esteem…
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The Inside Scoop – Artists We Love Part 2
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As you all know, we are avid art collectors – big, small, established artists, street art – we are here for it! We realized after our last episode on artists we love, we had to share some more of our favorites. Marlise Newmanhttps://www.shaingallery.com/marlise-newman @marlisenewmanart Holly Irwin @hollyirwinfineart Susan Hable https://www.hablecon…
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The Entrepreneurial Journey With Guest Jane Winchester Paradis
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In this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole, we talk with guest jewelry designer, Jane Winchester, about her entrepreneurial journey and the creation of a successful, profitable and soulful company at the age of 45. KEY TAKEAWAYS1. No matter what happens in your business, handle it with grace so you can look back and be proud of how you …
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The Inside Scoop – Entertaining Beautifully with ETU Home
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Welcome to the Inside Scoop where we will delve into the story behind ETU home, an innovative kitchen lifestyle brand inspired by European designs. They recreate authentic products from reclaimed wood and recycled glass, making their product line totally green and sustainable. They ethically source quality materials such as salvaged beams. Each pie…
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Trends From High Point Spring Market 2024
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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 thin…
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Artists We Love – Part 1 – The Inside Scoop
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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 sh…
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What They Don’t Teach In Design School With Guest Kate Lester
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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: …
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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 toda…
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Why Outdoor Design Is Just As Important As Indoor Design With Guest Wambui Ippolito
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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 …
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The Inside Scoop – Podcasts You Need To Listen To – Part 1
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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/InsideDesig…
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Tile Trends With Tile Of Spain And Ryan Fasan
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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.…
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The Inside Scoop – A Favorite Jewelry Brand– Sheila Fajl
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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 …
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2024 Kitchen and Bath Trends from KBIS
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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 No…
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The Inside Scoop – Antique Shows to Know About
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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 …
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Vacation Rental Design – The Wave of the Future
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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 spo…
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What Are Museum Bees? The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly
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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 Design…
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C.Next Design Conference With Cosentino in Los Cabos
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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 indus…
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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 Residentia…
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Why You Should Post On TikTok To Grow On Instagram – With Guest Lauren Moore
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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 embrac…
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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 wea…
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Design Choices in 2024 – What's IN, What's OUT
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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 No…
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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 surpris…
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The Aspire Event In Atlanta - What It Is And What We Learned
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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, wou…
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2023 Year in Review and The Lessons We Learned
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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 saf…
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Interior design is fascinating and exciting but can also bring a great deal of challenges that can lead to design paralysis or feeling stuck. We believe that having an open dialogue about our process can help our listeners make the best design decisions for themselves and their homes. With nearly 6 years of the podcast under our belts, we love it w…
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The Top 10 Trends of High Point Fall 2023
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We always head to High Point Market with the goal of making new relationships, seeing new products, meeting new vendors, and of course uncovering the emerging trends so that we can offer the best value to our clients! This year we decided to go a few days before the market officially opened so we could see even more throughout the market including …
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How Interior Design Affects Real Estate with Guest Kathleen DeWitt Charleston Real Estate Agent
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We wholeheartedly believe that a well-designed home not only reflects your personal style but also has a significant financial impact on its sale or rental value. That's why we wanted to share an insightful interview with Kathleen DeWitt, a renowned real estate agent from Charleston, who sheds light on the importance of good design in the local rea…
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How To Style For An Interior Photo Shoot
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We recently spent four days styling and shooting a large project on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. It was totally exhausting and exhilarating at the same time – taking a project that took 2 years to complete and styling it up a notch to be photography ready was quite a feat. As interior designers, we professionally photograph our work not only for …
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Am I Too Young For This? Tips For Aging In Place
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Join us as we talk about the subject of having a functional, comfortable, and well-designed home as you age. We share the story of a homeowner having to re-design her life and the way her home functioned after an MS diagnosis. How you can incorporate products into your home to make it safer and more convenient. KEY TAKEAWAYS: It is possible to deco…
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The Exciting Sherwin Williams Color Trends and Color Of The Year for 2024 with Sue Wadden
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Join us for an energetic conversation with Sue Wadden, Color Marketing Director, color expert and longtime employee of Sherwin Williams. Sue Wadden shares the Color of the Year along with a new collection of colors for 2024 called Anthology Volume One. Listen and watch as Sue explains what’s entailed in making these trends forecasts and the meaning…
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Announcing A New Collaboration - Thompson Traders And Pappy & Co.
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We are the first podcast to announce the exciting launch of Everyday Heirlooms – a brilliant collaboration between two families –Thompson Traders and Pappy & Co. - a stunning barware line that combines the Pappy’s passion for their famous bourbon, entertaining and legacy along with the artistry and quality of Thompson Traders hand-crafted products.…
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Interview with Tammy Nagem, President, and CEO of High Point Market Authority
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Join us as we talk with the President and CEO of High Point Market Authority and the important role she plays. You will be surprised to learn all that happens at the Market other than “shopping.” Hear about the exciting keynote speaker and what band hits the stage on Sunday night, October 15, 2023. KEY TAKEAWAYS: There is much more to seeing new pr…
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The 4 Fascinating Projects We're Working On Right Now!
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Today we share the details of 4 fabulous projects we are working on right now. We thrive on interesting projects that push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. Keeping these projects moving requires a combination of careful planning, effective communication, and attention to detail. We recognize the importance of having a well-defined projec…
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Behind the Scenes of the Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge with Michel Boyd
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Join us for a lively chat with our longtime friend and well-known designer and TV star Michel Smith Boyd. Michel is an American interior designer based here in Atlanta as well as the star of the HGTV hit shows, Luxe for Less, Rock The Block 4, and the brand new Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge. Listen and watch as we get the scoop on what it’s like bein…
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Your Interior Design Business Questions Answered
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In this episode we explore pain points and challenges faced by professionals in our industry along with effective ways to manage them. We discuss how running an interior design business (and many other businesses) involves managing projects, prioritizing tasks, maintaining consistent communication with clients, and having tools to streamline operat…
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The Future Of Design Conferences with Adam Japko
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As you all know, we are huge proponents of staying connected to our industry via design conferences, trade shows, visits to High Point Market and local offerings from places like ADAC, AmericasMart, Art gallery shows and more. What we don’t always bring attention to however, is how conference and event leaders come up with the amazing content they …
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