Inspiring Charlotte

Lori and George showcase some of the newest trends from the recent Spring High Point Furniture Market and share casual conversations with some of their favorite designers. This podcast will feature the House Of Düval Collection for Sherrill Furniture,  The Barrie Benson Collection for Highland House and The Alexa Hampton Collection for Theodore Alexander. George and Lori discuss each designer’s in...

Lori and George walk you through all of the many thoughts that go into creating lighting for your home. Secrets to help you plan the perfect lighting in every room. Mood lighting, showcasing certain aspects of a room, creating more vibrant lighting, mixing vintage and modern styles of lighting and in the end, creating that perfect feel and look. Please join us. Visit Good's Home Furnishings websit...

The LOVE and inspiration that comes from working for one of North Carolina’s finest furniture makers, Taylor King .  George and Lori share an insightful conversation with Taylor King President Nicole Bailey and Creative Director Cass Key about the love they share has they work to grow the vision and future of Taylor King Furniture. In an industry of fine furniture there are stars who shine and tho...

The perfect home office and even some kitchen trends. Space, privacy and comfort define today's new trends in work from home environments.  In this episode, Lori and George talk about working from home, the changing trends and ways to make your home office sexier and more productive. The essential insights you’ll enjoy. How smaller desks and less is often more. Storage ideas and how home offices a...

Room by Room Trends in bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms. Mixing the old with the new and more. This week George and Lori discuss color drenching and use of tones in more traditional homes. Plus! creative ways to make your rooms standout by using color with furniture pieces like using contrasting welting trims with fabrics and pillows. Join us as we explore some new insights and room by room...

“Which comes first? The rug or the sofa?” Lorraine takes an indepth look at the different ways rugs are made, choosing the perfect rug size for your spaces and which rugs work better in certain homes and various environments. The perfect conversation if you’re looking at buying a new rug for your home.   Visit Good's Home Furnishings website here!

George and Lori   discuss what to expect when working with a designer. A good overall perspective of what to bring and setting a workable budget. All the insights you need to make your meeting fun, organized and productive. A well-focused conversation in planning to create those perfect spaces in your home.   Plus, Charlotte NC is fortunate to see a growing trend in new places to dine. From local...

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...

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...

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.   Visit Good's Home...

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...

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 retu...