Inspiring Charlotte

Celebrity Designer Interviews. Fall 2025 High Point Furniture Market

Join Lori and George as they interview some of the industry's top designers at the recent Fall High Point Furniture Market and touch on some of the hottest designs from their recent collections.
 
George talks with Tara Shaw as she introduces her newest collection for Century Furniture and shares the inspiration behind her newest book and a roadmap to shopping some of her personal favorite antique boutiques abroad.
 
Lori shares a casual conversation with Lauren Liess as she discusses her new pieces for Taylor King Furniture and a new, innovative process to bring added health benefits to her upholstery line. 
 
Then George takes us on a journey with Designer Corey Damen Jenkins as they share insights into creating a functional and stately looking home with features from his innovative and inspiring designs for Maitland Smith and Hancock and Moore. And Corey's, exciting soon to launch, home lighting line. 
 
The energy was beyond inspiring this Fall Market as you'll hear and see while Lori and George share several design conversations with each of these world-renowned designers. Please join us as we create unique spaces together.
 
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Kingsdown Mattresses. Designer’s Guide To A Better Night’s Sleep

Lori and George welcome mattress expert Craig Wilson from Kingsdown Mattresses, and discuss secrets on how to select the perfect mattress. Made in North Carolina customized comfort, using patented technology to ensure each individual gets the perfect sleep for their body type and sleeping style. Enjoy a casual conversation about the changing technologies that go into creating the perfect mattress. A better night’s sleep means a healthier life. Make sure you design comfort into your next mattress purchase. We make it easy with these tips.
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Furniture Trends From The High Point Furniture Market and Designer Insights

George and Lori discuss their favorite new trends from the High Point Furniture Market. What they are seeing. Creating drama with art, accessories and pictures. How to make it all interesting and unique. Keeping some old and adding in some new. Color stories. And you don't always have to spend a ton of money to have a sense of great styling in your home. Defining quiet luxury.
 
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Exploring the World of Upholstery Fabrics

This month George and Lori with Goods Home Furnishings discuss the finer details of upholstery fabrics. They explore the new trends in durable, indoor fabrics,  as well as the many changes in beautiful outdoor fabrics that are making their way into the home . With special guest Tara Albrecht From Valdese Weavers you’ll get a peek at the magic that goes on when designing and producing durable and colorful upholstery patterns and multiple grades of fabrics right here in Valdese, North Carolina.
 
You’ll walk away feeling like a fabric expert and able to make better choices when planning your inside and outside seating. Join us as we stimulate your senses with inspiring sofa ideas, plus helpful tips in caring for your new upholstery, making it last for many years to come.
 
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Designer Insights into Furniture Trends and Inspiring Ideas For Your Home

Welcome to the debut episode of Inspiring Charlotte, the official podcast from Goods Home Furnishings in Pineville, NC. Hosts Lori Zannino and George Plumides share their unique journeys into interior design and discuss the evolution of Charlotte’s hottest neighborhoods. Learn about current furniture trends, performance fabrics, custom upholstery, North Carolina-made furniture brands, and the return of traditional and transitional design. Whether you’re furnishing a new home, downsizing, or refreshing your style, this episode is packed with insights on quality craftsmanship, space planning, mixing patterns and textures, and sourcing American-made pieces from High Point to Hickory, North Carolina. Plus: Charlotte’s best places to shop, eat, and get inspired!
 
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