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The Designery is expanding its North Carolina presence with a new North Charlotte showroom, set to open on January 7, 2026. The new location is locally owned and operated by business partners Carolina Preciado and Michael Simcox.
The Designery North Charlotte is locally owned and operated by business partners Carolina Preciado and Michael Simcox, who bring complementary backgrounds in leadership, operations, real estate and customer-focused service to their new venture.
The grand opening celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Guests will enjoy lunch from local restaurants while touring the new showroom. The event will conclude with raffle giveaways, including gift baskets from vendor partners and a $1,000 grand prize gift card to be applied toward a project with The Designery North Charlotte.
"Our goal is to build a design center that clients trust as a long-term partner for their homes and projects," Preciado said. "We want to create a process that is clear, collaborative and efficient while delivering design solutions that improve how people live in their spaces. By working closely with homeowners, builders and designers, our goal is to raise the standard for what a local design showroom can provide in both service and results."
Simcox said that Charlotte's continued growth makes it an ideal market for kitchen and bath remodeling, with many homes reaching an age where renovations and updates are increasingly in demand.
"North Charlotte offers a unique mix of growth, established neighborhoods and ongoing development," Simcox said. "There is strong demand for thoughtful renovation and design solutions, and this market allows us to work with homeowners and partners who are invested in making discerning, lasting investments in their homes. We see a real opportunity to support the area's continued evolution while delivering a seamless, end-to-end design experience."
Casey Ridley, The Designery's founder and president, said the North Charlotte owners exemplify the brand's commitment to quality, collaboration and community engagement.
"Carolina and Michael bring strong leadership experience and a shared vision for serving their community," Ridley said. "Their partnership exemplifies The Designery's commitment to expertise, creativity and customer-centric solutions."
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on January 2, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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