Our Top Twelve Product Recs Worth Buying

Decades in the interior design business have taught Joann and Kelly which products are worth investing in and where creativity can come into play. Joann and Kelly bring this expertise and guidance to their clients, and consider it one of their greatest values as interior designers. On this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole- they are sharing their Top Twelve quality products, like lighting, rugs, art pieces and more- that are worth investing in. Tune in for inspiration for your next home project. IN THIS EPISODE:  [03:35] Investing in high-end upholstery.  [07:30] The mix of high-end and budget items you can get with primary and secondary lighting.  [12:53] Rugs: The importance of investing in the right size and quality.  [15:00] How art makes the home and how to invest in the right mix.  [20:53] Choosing functional nightstands.  [25:00] Stair railings and hardware- to update or not? [26:00] Electrical updates- worth it to make the changes! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Take the time to consider your goals to determine which high end products you will invest in and what areas to get creative in.  Investing in quality items that last is the key to getting your money’s worth on items and updates.  Get creative in certain areas of your budget- but don’t skimp on the things that are used the most and focal points of your home. RESOURCE LINKS: Kandrac & Kole Website Kandrac & Kole on Instagram 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 orDallas. While you are there check out some of our all-time favorites like theGregoryChandelier, the Ainsworth Coffee Table and the Callisto Mirror. For a special offer for the Design Trade, go to gabbyhome.com/kk