We wholeheartedly believe that a well-designed home not only reflects your personal style but also has a significant financial impact on its sale or rental value. That's why we wanted to share an insightful interview with Kathleen DeWitt, a renowned real estate agent from Charleston, who sheds light on the importance of good design in the local real estate market. In our conversation with Kathleen, she emphasizes how an aesthetically appealing home can truly make a difference when it comes to attracting potential buyers or tenants. She discusses the positive impacts of thoughtful design choices and how they can set your property apart from the competition.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: A professionally designed home can help a property be more marketable, sell faster and you get your money two-fold in return. If something is very well done, a homeowner doesn’t need to panic on how it will present itself. You don’t have to do “vanilla” and worry that a future homeowner won’t like it. Don’t be afraid of navy-blue cabinets or wallpaper. A designer can come into a home that is already furnished and can make edits with a space plan, removing or adding objects and give it a special “flare” that just makes it show better!   RESOURCE LINKS: Kandrac & Kole Website Kandrac & Kole on Instagram Kandrac & Kole on YouTube   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, signature use of color and pattern, and 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:  Today’s episode is sponsored by Gabby Home. Gabby melds traditional and modern design for a beautiful, transitional style. They create exclusive furnishings, statement-making lighting that conveys just the right bit of “wow”. It is our go-to brand for fresh, transitional design pieces that elevate a room’s style. They carry unique and organic-inspired materials such as rattan, bone, and reclaimed wood. Their mirrors, lighting, and furniture are a highlight in whatever room they are placed. You can visit a GABBY to-the-trade showroom in Atlanta, High Point, or Dallas. While you are there, check out some of our all-time favorites, like the Elena table lamp, the Colton coffee table, and the Jasper desk.   QUOTES:  Funny Quote “Saw a girl waiting in line at Panera and I was like wow, I’m gonna be fit one day. Then she got an apple on the side instead of a baguette and I knew the fit life would never be the life for me.” –Stash_bham Serious Quote “A wonderful reminder from Helen Keller– “There’s nothing wrong with wanting more. It’s totally OK to want more for yourself, your life, your career, or your health. But don’t get so caught up in striving for the next level that you forget the magic of where you are now. Celebrate where you are right now and have gratitude for the hard work, tough decisions,and commitment to yourself that you got here, and gratitude for the opportunities ahead. You used to dream about where you are right now.” - Helen Keller