White paint sounds simple until you start looking at paint swatches! Warm whites, cool whites, creamy whites, crisp whites...there are so many choices.

And while we're on the subject of white paint, we thought it would be fun to revisit one of our favorite blogs we wrote a few years go.

What Color Is the White House?

Yes, the White House has an actual paint color!

For many years, the documented exterior color of the White House has been Whisper White by Duron Paint. Duron was acquired by Sherwin-Williams in 2004, and the historic White House paint has also been identified as Duron Exterior Alkyd/Oil Gloss, “Whisper – 248.”

Joann KandracSeptember 18, 2026Comment

Our Conversation with Carson Kressley to Talk Design and His Collaboration with Ballard Designs

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to have Carson Kressley on our podcast. You probably know him from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy or RuPaul's Drag Race, but today we’re talking all things home design, his love of equestrian style, and his new colle ction with Ballard Designs.

Joann KandracApril 21, 2026Comment

Why Paint Color Should Never Be Your First Design Decision

It sounds simple because paint feels like the easiest place to start. It’s inexpensive, can transform a room and there are thousands of options.

But the truth is: paint color should almost never be your first design decision.
In fact, choosing paint too early is one of the quickest ways to create a space that feels off, unfinished, or harder to pull together than it needs to be.

Paint is the simplest way to change the look and feel of a room

Joann KandracJanuary 12, 2026Comment

2025 - A Year of Honors, Growth, and Gratitude

We’re so thankful to share that 2025 has been a special year of recognition for us at Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. These awards mean a great deal to our team, not just because they celebrate good design, but because they reflect the relationships, trust, and collaboration behind every project we work on.

This year, we were honored to be recognized by several respected industry organizations for both interior design excellence and outstanding client experience

Why Working With A Designer Changes Everything About Your Home

Creating a home you love shouldn’t feel like another job. Interior Designers are here to make the process personal and stress free. We want you to stay focused on the excitement while we handle the logistics. Designing should be enjoyable, not exhausting.

Interior Designers, Interior design value, turnkey designJoann KandracOctober 31, 2025Comment

Color is Making a Comeback

For years the design world was all about neutrals. Gray everything. White everything. Beige on beige. There is certainly a time and a place for neutrals, but we believe color is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to give a home personality.

Kitchen and Bath Trends 2025 from KBIS

We spent three exciting days attending KBIS, The National Kitchen and Bath Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. There were more than 43,000 visitors, 700 exhibitors and more than 500,000 square feet of space. We logged thousands of steps, took hundreds of photos and walked away with some inspiration and fresh ideas for our projects. As part of the Design Hounds group, we had the opportunity to connect with design experts, industry leading brands and attend exclusive event and curated tours.

KBISJoann KandracMarch 12, 2025NKBA, Design HoundsComment