Kristin Kong's guest appearances

Kristin Kong

How to Decorate

Million Dollar Decorating

Mutterglück

Laura Walker

Lathem Gordon

Cate Dunning

Timothy Corrigan

Jade Joyner

Cheryl Luckett

Lisa Mende

Elizabeth Pyne

Brian McCarthy

Bunny Williams

Ann Mashburn

Whitney Durham

Suysel dePedro Cunningham

Tilton Fenwick

Anne Maxwell

OwlTail

We welcome back designer Kristin Kong, founder, and principal designer of K Kong Designs. Kristin talks about what it was like working with us on our new show, Design School, and the unique twist she’s crafted into her home. Kristin shares with us why she loves dark colors, how we can maximize seating in our space, and how universal design is not boring!What You’ll Hear On This Episode:  Kristin and her husband bought his childhood home from his parents, and she talks about the renovations and changes they made. The challenges of renovating a split-level house. Universal design is not boring! And if you think it is, watch Kristin’s episode of Design School. There's nothing more precious in your home than the people. How to maximize seating in your space. Kristin’s love of dark colors Creating a palate cleanser in the hallways. More about Kristin’s beautiful dining room, including the walls. What was her experience like during Design School?   The importance of understanding scale. Mentioned in This Episode: Ballard Designs Room Planner https://kkongdesigns.com/ Design School  Decorating Dilemma: Hi, and thank you for writing in! First, it might be beneficial to move the armor to another room, if that is an option. We also wonder if you can sort of flip that leather chair, maybe to the other side of the television, and next to the stove. Adding a cool console table behind the loveseat would be great, along with tucking in a few ottomans.And, if you could get a slipcover made for that Ottoman so that you could kind of keep it functionally, but you could just kind of pop some sort of fabric and a cool pattern or texture on top to again, it would help to break up all the matching brown leather. Be sure to try out Ballard’s Room Planning tool for scale!

We welcome back designer Kristin Kong, founder, and principal designer of K Kong Designs. Kristin talks about what it was like working with us on our new show, Design School, and the unique twist she’s crafted into her home. Kristin shares with us why she loves dark colors, how we can maximize seating in our space, and how universal design is not boring!What You’ll Hear On This Episode: <ul> <li>Kristin and her husband bought his childhood home from his parents, and she talks about the renovations and changes they made.</li> <li>The challenges of renovating a split-level house.</li> <li>Universal design is not boring! And if you think it is, watch Kristin’s episode of Design School.</li> <li>There's nothing more precious in your home than the people.</li> <li>How to maximize seating in your space.</li> <li>Kristin’s love of dark colors</li> <li>Creating a palate cleanser in the hallways.</li> <li>More about Kristin’s beautiful dining room, including the walls.</li> <li>What was her experience like during Design School? </li> <li>The importance of understanding scale.</li> </ul> Mentioned in This Episode:<ul> <li><a href="https://www.ballarddesigns.com/howtodecorate/ballard-designs-room-planner/?SourceCode=BDGooLIA&amp;SourceCode=BDSHOPSMT&amp;utm_id=go_cmp-18445210004_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-_sig-CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEPfFKFks_Sl1euyI6VwCOkmUi0AqBxOJ0sQfz59IX237-k4yZvFEFRoC6MMQAvD_BwE&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=PMax:%20New%20Retail%20-%20Non-Outlet%20Local%20Campaign&amp;kclid=_k_CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEPfFKFks_Sl1euyI6VwCOkmUi0AqBxOJ0sQfz59IX237-k4yZvFEFRoC6MMQAvD_BwE_k_&amp;cmpid=18445210004&amp;agid=&amp;tgtid=&amp;prdid=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEPfFKFks_Sl1euyI6VwCOkmUi0AqBxOJ0sQfz59IX237-k4yZvFEFRoC6MMQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ballard Designs Room Planner</a></li> <li><a href="https://kkongdesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kkongdesigns.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://plus.qvc.com/series/design-school-with-ballard-designs/VmlkZW9fVmlkZW9TZXJpZXMKZDY0MDdhMjFiOTYxYzgxMjQ1ODBkNzEyYg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design School </a></li> </ul> Decorating Dilemma: Hi, and thank you for writing in! First, it might be beneficial to move the armor to another room, if that is an option. We also wonder if you can sort of flip that leather chair, maybe to the other side of the television, and next to the stove. Adding a cool console table behind the loveseat would be great, along with tucking in a few ottomans.And, if you could get a slipcover made for that Ottoman so that you could kind of keep it functionally, but you could just kind of pop some sort of fabric and a cool pattern or texture on top to again, it would help to break up all the matching brown leather. Be sure to try out <a href="https://www.ballarddesigns.com/howtodecorate/ballard-designs-room-planner/?SourceCode=BDGooLIA&amp;SourceCode=BDSHOPSMT&amp;utm_id=go_cmp-18445210004_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-_sig-CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEPfFKFks_Sl1euyI6VwCOkmUi0AqBxOJ0sQfz59IX237-k4yZvFEFRoC6MMQAvD_BwE&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=PMax:%20New%20Retail%20-%20Non-Outlet%20Local%20Campaign&amp;kclid=_k_CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEPfFKFks_Sl1euyI6VwCOkmUi0AqBxOJ0sQfz59IX237-k4yZvFEFRoC6MMQAvD_BwE_k_&amp;cmpid=18445210004&amp;agid=&amp;tgtid=&amp;prdid=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEPfFKFks_Sl1euyI6VwCOkmUi0AqBxOJ0sQfz59IX237-k4yZvFEFRoC6MMQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ballard’s Room Planning tool</a> for scale!

Ep. 302: Behind-the-Scenes of Design School with Kristin Kong

Andrew Cogar

Today we welcome Andrew Cogar, architect for Historical Concepts, and interior designer Kristin Kong! We talk to them about designing and building from the ground up, the balance of architecture and design together and the way the two fields complement each other, what to know when finding an architect or interior designer to work on your home, and some smart tips to help navigate this major investment.What You’ll Hear on This Episode:Taryn’s trial in the eyeglass world, and her triumph in seeing the comedian Celeste Barber live.Yes, you can have Prosecco on tap at your office too.The ongoing saga of Karen’s basement and her husband’s dream bar.Caroline’s Christmas Tree trials and triumph, and how to correctly flock your tree to give it that beautiful snow misted look.How the recession changed the relationship between architects and designers.The ways architects and designers inspire and complement each other.What Andrew and his team look for in renovations at Historical Concepts, and why one of their core values is to be “appropriate”.How Andrew helps steer and educate clients in the direction of quality, skill and proportion.Why seeing is believing holds true for what both Andrew and Kristin do.Andrew and Kristin’s expert tips to add an interior designer early on in the project.The importance of communication and trust in the process of both renovation and design.Why the challenges that arise between architects and designers can actually be an opening for better dialog and a stronger partnership.Personal stories from both Kristin and Andrew on some of the projects they are most proud of.How both Andrew and Kristin weave in trends but still keep the integrity and lifestyle needs of the project.Why it’s important to have a master plan, no matter how small the project is.

Today we welcome Andrew Cogar, architect for Historical Concepts, and interior designer Kristin Kong! We talk to them about designing and building from the ground up, the balance of architecture and design together and the way the two fields complement each other, what to know when finding an architect or interior designer to work on your home, and some smart tips to help navigate this major investment.What You’ll Hear on This Episode:Taryn’s trial in the eyeglass world, and her triumph in seeing the comedian Celeste Barber live.Yes, you can have Prosecco on tap at your office too.The ongoing saga of Karen’s basement and her husband’s dream bar.Caroline’s Christmas Tree trials and triumph, and how to correctly flock your tree to give it that beautiful snow misted look.How the recession changed the relationship between architects and designers.The ways architects and designers inspire and complement each other.What Andrew and his team look for in renovations at Historical Concepts, and why one of their core values is to be “appropriate”.How Andrew helps steer and educate clients in the direction of quality, skill and proportion.Why seeing is believing holds true for what both Andrew and Kristin do.Andrew and Kristin’s expert tips to add an interior designer early on in the project.The importance of communication and trust in the process of both renovation and design.Why the challenges that arise between architects and designers can actually be an opening for better dialog and a stronger partnership.Personal stories from both Kristin and Andrew on some of the projects they are most proud of.How both Andrew and Kristin weave in trends but still keep the integrity and lifestyle needs of the project.Why it’s important to have a master plan, no matter how small the project is.

Ep. 66: architect Andrew Cogar & designer Kristin Kong

Wie auch du deinen Träumen trotz und gerade mit Kind folgen kannstKristin, Phil und die kleine Ilsa - das sind die Van Kongs. Eine deutsch-US-amerikanische Love Story wie aus einer RomCom, ein unfassbar süßes Baby, ein umgebauter Van und das große Abtenteuer on the Road - was für eine Geschichte! In der heutigen Folge spreche ich mit Kristin über ihren Weg aus der Kreuzfahrtbranche zu ihrer Berufung, ein nachhaltiges Leben im Van und auf zwei Kontinenten, ihre Vision von Slow Travel und eine Kindererziehung ohne viel Spielzeug, mit Stoffwindeln und ganz viel Liebe. Auch wenn du nicht vorhast, demnächst auszuwandern - diese Folge inspiriert unheimlich und macht Mut, dein Leben nach deinen Vorstellungen zu leben, auch und gerade mit Kind. Ich wünsche dir ganz viel Spaß und bis gleich, deine SilkeInstagram: @fraukoppitzFacebook: Mutterglück PodcastKristins Buchtipps:FAIRreisen (Frank Herrmann)Und jetzt retten wir die welt: Wie du die Veränderung wirst, die du dir wünschst (Marek Rohde und Ilona Koglin)The Van KongsInstagram: @thevankongsBlog: thevankongs.com

Wie auch du deinen Träumen trotz und gerade mit Kind folgen kannst Kristin, Phil und die kleine Ilsa - das sind die Van Kongs. Eine deutsch-US-amerikanische Love Story wie aus einer RomCom, ein unfassbar süßes Baby, ein umgebauter Van und das große Abtenteuer on the Road - was für eine Geschichte! In der heutigen Folge spreche ich mit Kristin über ihren Weg aus der Kreuzfahrtbranche zu ihrer Berufung, ein nachhaltiges Leben im Van und auf zwei Kontinenten, ihre Vision von Slow Travel und eine Kindererziehung ohne viel Spielzeug, mit Stoffwindeln und ganz viel Liebe. Auch wenn du nicht vorhast, demnächst auszuwandern - diese Folge inspiriert unheimlich und macht Mut, dein Leben nach deinen Vorstellungen zu leben, auch und gerade mit Kind. Ich wünsche dir ganz viel Spaß und bis gleich, deine Silke Instagram: @fraukoppitz Facebook: Mutterglück Podcast Kristins Buchtipps: FAIRreisen (Frank Herrmann) Und jetzt retten wir die welt: Wie du die Veränderung wirst, die du dir wünschst (Marek Rohde und Ilona Koglin) The Van Kongs Instagram: @thevankongs Blog: <a href="http://thevankongs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevankongs.com</a>

Mit Baby und Van durch Nordamerika - Interview mit Kristin Kong