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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 11, 2018

Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole have learned a lot in 13 years so join them as they share what they know.  They’ve seen the same issues time and again in house after house and they've shared many of their tips in Part 1. Join them as they share even more tricks that everybody can use in their homes.

1.  Intro
We had so much to discuss during Part 1 of this series that we thought we’d just continue sharing some designer tricks we’ve learned over the years. But first, let’s discuss Joann’s Italy trip for a few minutes…..

2.  Buy the right size!
A.     Shower curtains and tricks to lengthen
B.     Coverlets – supersized
C.     Art – follow the 2/3 rule
D.     Lamp Height
E.     Pillows and forms

3.  How to stylize a bookcase
A.     Varying heights and layering with books and acrylic stands
B.     Varying the shelf heights
C.     Frames – make it personal
D.     Books tell your story
E.     Bigger is better – don’t clutter
F.     Change the hardware
G.     Light it up – sconces over the top

4.  How to dress a bed
A.     Different arrangement styles
B.     Layers
C.     The right size lumbar pillow
D.     Spend the money on good sheets and pillows

5.  Framing
A.     Custom frame shops vs. Big Box Store – invest depending on the piece
B.     Types we are doing – floating in between glass, acrylic framing, matting in off sizes
C.     My Homegoods DIY project
D.     Always UV glass – sometimes museum glass