Interior Design with Kandrac and Kole
We are thrilled to welcome Carson Kressley—style expert, television personality, and design enthusiast—to the show. Today we’re talking about his background, his love of equestrian living, and his new collection with Ballard Designs. This episode is a reminder that great design doesn’t have to be intimidating—it should feel joyful, expressive, and uniquely yours. As Carson proves, when you mix timeless style with a little personality, the result is always chic. Watch on YouTube: Listen on Apple Podcasts: Listen on Spotify: Or wherever you get your podcasts....
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In this episode, we talk about Kandrac & Kole 2.0 or in other words, our plans for 2025, which include some big changes, and our reasons behind what we are doing. Watch on YouTube: Listen on Apple Podcasts: Listen on Spotify: Or wherever you get your podcasts. SPONSORThis episode is sponsored by Vacation Rental Designers, the ultimate resource for interior designers in the short-term rental market. VRD provides education, insight and community for practitioners, along with game-changing product discounts from VRD Sponsors. Vacation Rental Designers is a membership...
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In this episode we chat with Johnny Davis and Ken Lewis of J. Davis Digital about ways to make your work shine in video and photography. Watch on YouTube: KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. How building a culture of creativity and collaboration leads to success. 2. How storytelling allows you to connect emotionally with your audience, whether through still images or video content. 3. Success is not about settling into your comfort zone, but constantly evolving, dreaming bigger and embracing new challenges. FUNNY QUOTE: “You’ve got to find someone you are thermostatically compatible with. A 74 can’t marry...
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In this episode, we are delighted to speak with Ericka Saurit, an expert in branding for creatives. We met her two years ago at the Design Influencers Conference in Atlanta where she was a speaker, and then again at the Vacation Rental Design Summit in High Point. She is very cool, very talented and has a business you all need to know about. Watch on YouTube: Listen on Apple Podcasts: Listen on Spotify: Or wherever you get your podcasts. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1. The interior design industry has a branding problem. 2. Get your story straight so you are telling a story that attracts the...
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We had an amazing trip to the High Point Market and are excited to share the latest and greatest trends regarding lifestyle, colors, furnishings, wood finishes, fabric and lighting. There were some very distinct trends that we saw at this market more than previous ones, with quiet luxury, sustainable materials, escapism and customization. We’ll share the products we saw, the educational and social events we attended and tell you about our Insider’s Tour. Key Takeaways Vacation Inspired lifestyles - from coastal and mountain homes to speakeasy style spaces, the market had several designs...
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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: Listen on Apple Podcasts: Listen on Spotify: Or wherever you get your podcasts. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1. Google Chrome is the browser of choice for AI because of the tools available to supercharge its functionality. 2. It’s VERY important to be...
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Watch today’s episode on YouTube: 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 Year. Each year, she works in collaboration with the Global Trendsight Team, a group of color and design professionals within the company, to put together the Colormix® Forecast. This year, Sherwin-Williams is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Color of the Year with...
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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: Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve or wherever you get your podcasts. SPONSOR Norwalk Furniture – Norwalk builds heirloom quality furniture rather than landfill quality furniture. You know what that is called? Sustainable! Doing their part to create healthy homes...
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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 elegance, there is a huge range of options. From traditional florals to modern geometrics to great textures, it’s an element we like to use in all our designs. KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Wallpaper makes a statement in a room - Despite its old-fashioned reputation,...
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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 going to give you five tips to refresh your home for the Fall season. Key Takeaways 1. Give your front door entry a facelift by adding a fun paint color, new wreath or door knocker. 2. Enhance the interior of your home with new rugs,...
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. Google Chrome is the browser of choice for AI because of the tools available to supercharge its functionality.
2. It’s VERY important to be transparent whenever ChatGPT is used in imagery.
3. AI can really help with photoshoot prep - colors can be changed, backgrounds tweaked easily. It won’t replace brand photography but can be a great partner.
SPONSOR
This episode is sponsored by Esteem Media. Esteem Media is the creator of The Design Influencers Leadership Conference (DILC) – an event you must not miss! This year, the event is being held for the first time in Napa Valley on February 10-12, 2025, at The Meritage Resort and Spa.
The conference's educational and networking sessions are curated for interior and architectural design professionals, home & lifestyle creators & influencers, home furnishings brands and sellers, marketing and ad agencies, home design showrooms and market centers and design media.
Whether you are a curious beginner, an expert creator of digital home design content or building your own company's influence, this is your event.
This year, the following events are planned:
• Skilled industry speakers
• Scheduled one-on-one meetings between brands, designers and design influencers
• A Genius Bar Clinic offering private appointments
for personalized social, influencer and digital marketing guidance.
• Expanded business management skill sessions for an always changing consumer, employee, technology and general business landscape.
• Offsite networking sessions showcasing the surrounding wine country including the Culinary Institute of America Greystone Mansion Opening Reception, a late afternoon and evening with California's top winemaker and changemaker Hardy Wallace of Extradimensional Wine, and a closing event at Artesa Winery, owned by Spain’s oldest winemaking family.
This event will sell out in advance but there are still seats and sponsorship opportunities available. Register now for early bird rates at http://designinfluencersconference.com. If you have questions, please email luba@esteemmedia.com.
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 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 business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy.
In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole.” This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” in 2024.
Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.
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