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Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole is a lively conversation about the latest trends, travels to industry events, current design projects, do’s and don’ts, product recommendations and more. 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 the interior design world. 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. 

Apr 4, 2018

Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole talk with Tasha Elrod from MODA Floors and Interiors (https://www.modafloorsandinteriors.com) about how to make selections for a new build.

1. FLOORING

A. What is the difference between Hardwoods and Engineered Hardwoods?

i. Different kinds of species of woods – Oak vs. Hickory vs. Maple etc.
ii. Is there a big cost difference?
iii. Is one better than the other (say in a basement).

B. What is Luxury Vinyl?

i. Where is this best used?
ii. Cost? 

C. Tile that looks like Hardwood – Hilton Head and Chattanooga projects 

i. Is this a big trend?
ii. Cost?
iii. Sound issues – especially with pets nails?

2. STONE VS. TILE

A. What can be used on a floor vs. on a wall?
B. What are you seeing as the most commonly used in backsplashes?
C. What size tiles are you seeing used the most on the floor? In a shower?
D. Grout colors – the forgotten detail

3. TRENDS – SELECTING WITH THE FUTURE IN MIND – CHOICES THAT ARE CURRENT AND INTERESTING BUT WILL LAST

A. Concrete tiles for backsplashes
B. Subway tile
C. Statement Vent Hoods  
D. Patterns in flooring – like herringbone
E. Colors of cabinets