The Designery Expands Its Presence in North Carolina
The Designery, a leading design center specializing in kitchens, baths, and closets, is expanding its reach in North Carolina with a brand new showroom located in North Charlotte. The grand opening event is scheduled for January 7, 2026, from noon to 2 PM at 19930 W. Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. Owners Carolina Preciado and Michael Simcox are excited to welcome community residents to explore their immersive showroom, which features a selection of high-quality cabinets, countertops, and flooring.
Event Highlights
The grand opening will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the community support for this new venture. Guests can expect to enjoy lunch from local restaurants while touring the showroom, ultimately experiencing the quality service and products that The Designery has to offer. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in raffle giveaways, which include enticing gift baskets from vendor partners and a grand prize of a $1,000 gift card to use towards a project with The Designery.
Vision for Quality and Trust
Carolina Preciado emphasizes the intention behind establishing the design center: “Our goal is to build a design center that clients trust as a long-term partner for their homes and projects. We want to create a process that is clear, collaborative, and efficient while delivering design solutions that improve how people live in their spaces.” This commitment to quality also reflects in their collaboration with homeowners, builders, and designers, as they aim to enhance local service standards and results.
Michael Simcox adds that the current growth in Charlotte indicates an increasing demand for kitchen and bath renovations. “North Charlotte offers a unique mix of growth and established neighborhoods, which presents strong demand for thoughtful renovation and design solutions,” he states. “We see a real opportunity to support the area's continued evolution while delivering a seamless, end-to-end design experience.”
Community Impact
The Designery North Charlotte doesn't just cater to a singular audience; it aims to serve homeowners, builders, developers, and interior designers across a broad range of neighborhoods, including Caldwell, Concord, Cool Springs, Cornelius, Davidson, and many more. By doing so, it hopes to contribute positively to the local area's design landscape.
Casey Ridley, the founder and president of The Designery, affirms the commitment of the North Charlotte team to quality, creativity, and community engagement. “Carolina and Michael's partnership embodies our aim for customer-focused solutions,” Ridley states.
About The Designery
Founded in 2007 as A1 Kitchen and Bath, The Designery underwent rebranding in 2019 to facilitate its franchise model, enhancing its mission to simplify the design process for kitchens, baths, and closets. The company aims to provide a one-stop shop for homeowners, with expert staff guiding clients from the design phase through to project management and installation.
Credit goes to the company’s effort to ensure that luxury designs become accessible without the accompanying high price tag.
As The Designery opens its North Charlotte showroom, it invites the community to witness firsthand the innovative design solutions that can transform their living spaces. For additional information about The Designery North Charlotte, visit
The Designery’s official website or contact them directly at (704) 310-5639.