Interior Design with Kandrac and Kole

About Interior Design with Kandrac and Kole

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 about their business, Kandrac and Kole and the interior design world.

Publisher

Kandrac & Kole Interior Design

Category

arts · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2018

Latest episode

7 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 213 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   EPISODE 216 – CARSON KRESSLEY

   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: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/26vjfy24 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve Or wherever you get your podcasts. #InteriorDesignPodcast, #InsideDesign, #CarsonKressley, #BallardDesigns, #EquestrianStyle CARSON KRESSLEY BIO: Emmy Award-winning TV personality and design expert You may know him as the breakout star on Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy back in 2003, or in his long-standing role as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, among many other shows. He has been a competitor on Dancing with the Stars and a trusted fashion critic on every red carpet. He is an author, a lifelong equestrian and overall, one of the funniest people we have been around. We are super excited to share with you his collaboration with Ballard Designs, but most importantly to help you get to know Carson a little bit better. You can explore Carson's "Thrill of the Hunt" collection at Ballard Designs at www.ballarddesigns.com (https://www.ballarddesigns.com) or hopefully you already get their catalog in the mail. For those of you living in Atlanta, don't miss the incredible flagship store on Huff Road in West Midtown. Explore Carson's collection with Ballard Designs and bring a touch of equestrian-inspired elegance into your home. 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. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1. Style your home the way you style yourself—personal always wins. If it doesn't feel like you, it won't feel right—no matter how beautiful it is. 2. Equestrian style = leather, brass, and polish… not horse overload. It's about subtle nods to tradition through materials and tailoring, not literal motifs. 3. The best rooms feel collected, not decorated. Layering pieces over time creates depth, character, and that effortless designer look. 4. Splurge on the anchors, save on the accents. Invest in the pieces you live with every day, and have fun switching out the rest. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: "Your home should tell your story—layered, personal, and never too perfect." FUNNY QUOTE: "Good design is like a great outfit—if you're uncomfortable, it's not working." Thank you to our producer Russ Riba with the Podcast Studio Network – reach out to him for engineering, producing or voice overs! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole/ https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/ https://twitter.com/KandracKole/ https://www.pinterest.com/kandrackole/ www.kandrac-kole.com (https://www.kandrac-kole.com)

2. 

   27 Dec 2024

   Kandrac & Kole 2.0 – A Look Ahead to Changes in 2025

   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: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/26vjfy24 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve Or wherever you get your podcasts. SPONSOR This 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 community founded by our good friend and colleague Jessica Duce. She has a unique perspective on vacation rental design. It’s different than normal residential design and even hospitality design.  Vacation Rental Design is its own animal and its ripe for new talent and smart business practices that will be sure to add profit to your design business. To learn more, go to vacationrentaldesigners.com (https://vacationrentaldesigners.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. Thank you Russ Riba with Podcast Studio Network (https://www.audiomenu.com/podcaststudionetwork) and Gayle Mahoney with Gayle Mahoney Branding & Design (www.gaylemahoney.net (https://www.gaylemahoney.net)) for helping us to produce and market this show! SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES https://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole/ https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/ https://twitter.com/KandracKole/ https://www.pinterest.com/kandrackole/ www.kandrac-kole.com

3. 

   13 Dec 2024

   Creative Visual Storytelling with J Davis Digital

   Interior design experts Kandrac and Kole explore creative visual storytelling with J Davis Digital's Johnny Davis and Ken Lewis, revealing the power of collaboration and emotional connection in video and photography content.

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EPISODE 216 – CARSON KRESSLEY

Published 7 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's got to last, hopefully, a lifetime time. So a great frame, adorable performance fabric that you can replace here and there over the years. That's the splurge in the living room. So I think splurging and saving is very similar to what you would do in the fashion space. You want to splurge on the things that are staples, the workhorses. So in your wardrobe, it's a suit or a little black dress or a great designer bag. those things that are going to last and that you're not going to get rid of anytime soon. In your home, it should be those things that anchor the room. So in your living room, it's your sofa. […]

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