Highpoint Fall 2022 Trends

Today on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole, Kelly and Joann talk about their trip to the 2022 High Point Market. This year, Joann and Kelly were invited to lead a guided Insider Tour for up and coming designers, or anyone interested in design. Joann and Kelly discuss their amazing tour group they got to lead through the market, the incredible dinner they had with the founders of Thompson Traders, Fall trends of 2022, as well as the upcoming 2023 trends. Tune in today to get all the design tips for 2023! IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:31] What is Highpoint Market? [2:43] What did the Insider Tour look like at Highpoint Market? [8:40] We talk about the dinner party with the Thompsons, founders of Thompson Traders. [11:03] The importance of engaging with brands in an intimate setting.  [13:00] We break down the 2023 Trends. [18:58] Color forecast for 2023. [23:22] What outdoor collections are rolling out?  [24:04] Boucle and sherpa is a trend arising for 2023. [25:31] What did we learn about rattan?   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trends for 2023: nesting coffee tables, modular sofas, sectionals, soft curves on furniture, 70s vibe,  The pandemic has created a demand for sectionals and outdoor furniture.  As a designer, it is vital to get to know brands on an intimate level. Attending tradeshows, tours of their warehouses, etc., are great ways to be “in the know” about trends and design ideas.  RESOURCE LINKS: Kandrac & Kole Website Kandrac & Kole on Instagram Kandrac & Kole on YouTube Highpoint Market Website Thompson Trader Website BIO:  Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Residential Interior Designs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine, and many others as well as participants of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well-known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, their signature use of color and pattern, and their one-of-a-kind, custom designs. As industry experts for residential and commercial design, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole share upbeat and entertaining narratives regarding their design projects, travels, and personal stories on their popular blog, their podcast, and via national speaking engagements. Joann and Kelly’s love and commitment to the power of interior design also extends towards their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala. SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Gabby Home. Gabby is one of our go-to brands for everything from upholstery to lighting to case goods. Their transitional designs are easy to insert into any project. We really relied on Gabby during the pandemic because they were able to maintain some reasonable inventories. Visit GABBY at a to-the-trade showroom in Atlanta, High Point, or Dallas. While you are there, check out some of our all-time favorites, like the Gregory Chandelier, the Ainsworth Coffee Table, and the Callisto Mirror. For a special offer on your next order, go to gabbyhome.com/kk.