Ep 134 - How To Survive A Home Renovation with Kandrac and Kole Client Cindy Murphy
Ep 134 - How To Survive A Home Renovation with Kandrac and Kole Client Cindy Murphy

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 our conversation to learn why Cindy and her husband chose to stay in their home of fifteen years and undergo major construction, the pros and cons of renovating, and much more

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Ep 133 - Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole With Entrepreneur, Educator, and Public Speaker David Thurston
Ep 133 - Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole With Entrepreneur, Educator, and Public Speaker David Thurston

We are thrilled to be speaking to David Thurston on today’s episode of Inside Design. Unless you are in the hair care industry, you might not recognize his name but once you hear his story you will be psyched to learn more. David is the CEO and Founder of Pulp Riot, an international professional hair care line that seemingly overnight was acquired by L’Oreal in a multi-million dollar deal. David is here to share his business philosophies that have stuck with us and what he has learned about success, stepping outside your comfort zone, and using social media to build an influential brand.

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Ep 132 - Author Kelli Lamb – Home With Rue
Ep 132 - Author Kelli Lamb – Home With Rue

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 is here to talk about her unconventional start in design and her first book, Home with Rue, that comes out in May 2022. Join us as we dive into the evolution of RUE, Kelli’s personal design inspiration, and her writing experience and thoughts about being a published author.

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Ep 131 - Our Top 6 Favorite Episodes
Ep 131 - Our Top 6 Favorite Episodes

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.

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Ep 130 - High Point Market Trends Spring 2022 From Designers Across The U.S.
Ep 130 - High Point Market Trends Spring 2022 From Designers Across The U.S.

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 listeners the scoop on what they saw and what we can expect to see in the way of color, fabrics, furnishings, supply chain issues and lead times in the industry. Listen in to hear from designers across the U.S. on the hottest trends to be on the lookout for!

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Ep 129 - A Few Of Our Favorite Things
Ep 129 - A Few Of Our Favorite Things

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 décor, accessories, apps, and customized gifts that we personally recommend. Get ready to shop as we share a few of our favorite things!

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Ep 128 - Renovations 101 with Stacy Wray of Prosource
Ep 128 - Renovations 101 with Stacy Wray of Prosource

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 share what to expect!

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Ep 127 - KITCHEN AND BATH TRENDS FROM KBIS 2022
Ep 127 - KITCHEN AND BATH TRENDS FROM KBIS 2022

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 is endless amounts of inspiration within the design community. Joann is on vacation this week, so we are thrilled to have our very first co-host, Jessica Duce. Jessica is the founder of J. Duce Designs and Vacation Rental Designers (jducedesign.com) in Spring, TX. Tune in to hear more insights from Jessica and myself on this episode of Inside Design.

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Ep 126 - COSENTINO’S C.NEXT GLOBAL DESIGN SUMMIT
Ep 126 - COSENTINO’S C.NEXT GLOBAL DESIGN SUMMIT

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 good news is that we're here to tell you everything there is to know about it this week, so let's get started!

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EP 125 - Guest Photographer - Lannie Hall of Eikones Studio
EP 125 - Guest Photographer - Lannie Hall of Eikones Studio

We love finding new products when we attend High Point Market so we were thrilled when we met our guest, photographer, Lannie Hall there! 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!

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EP 124 - Ask Us Anything!
EP 124 - Ask Us Anything!

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, so tune in to see if we can answer a question you might have too!

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EP 123 - Guest Bew White
EP 123 - Guest Bew White

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 also the subject of the biography A Summer Classic: The Bew White Story by Christopher Taunton. Tune in for this fun conversation we have with Bew on this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole!

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EP 122 - 2021 - A Year in Review
EP 122 - 2021 - A Year in Review

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 product, supply chain issues, and multiple installs. Tune in to hear more from us as we break down the best of 2021!

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EP 121 - Guest Cortney Novogratz
EP 121 - Guest Cortney Novogratz

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 personality. Their new line “Cortney’s Collection” features chic furniture pieces at affordable prices. Cortney has been featured on Bravo and HGTV.

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EP 120 - Small Business Success with Guest Tyler Tice
EP 120 - Small Business Success with Guest Tyler Tice

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 and worked together to create their successful business. Tune in as Tyler shares this beautiful family story with us.

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EP 119 - Guest Libby Langdon
EP 119 - Guest Libby Langdon

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 this episode to hear more from Libby, Joann, and Kelly!

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EP 117 - Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole Guest Phil Pallen
EP 117 - Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole Guest Phil Pallen

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 our best version of ourselves for our lives and businesses. Tune in to learn more on these topics as Phil shares his experiences with us.

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EP 116 - Color Marketing Trends with Sue Wadden
EP 116 - Color Marketing Trends with Sue Wadden

As the Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams, Sue reflects on her early beginnings choosing bridge colors, to now creating some of her favorite colors included in the 2022 color palette, titled MODE. We also discuss the 2022 Color of the Year!

MODE is a collection of 40 trend colors, with each color hand-selected to welcome a truly wondrous transition.

Described as the ‘queen’ of Sherwin-Williams, Sue Wadden delves into the difficulties during COVID and how color schemes are cyclic throughout the decades.

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EP 115 - Answering Your Design Questions
EP 115 - Answering Your Design Questions

In today’s episode of Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole, Joanne and Kelly are answering your design questions! Listeners have sent in their design dilemmas and Joanne and Kelly are going to help them with how to handle their tricky spaces, paint questions, and much more. Tune in to learn more on this episode of Inside Design!

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