I spend a lot of time traveling around the country attending various trade shows, markets and show houses discovering the latest products, trends and colors. I thought it would be fun to see if these national and international trends are being embraced by Charlotte homeowners. In other words if it’s hot in New York, is it also selling in Charlotte?  I decided to spend some time shopping and chatting with some of my favorite Charlotte home décor retailers asking them, “What’s New, What’s Next and What’s Out?” My findings were very exciting.  There are underlying themes in every shop, but depending on their particular customers, trends and taste did vary.  I found my perfect retail matches, I think you will, too.

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A native of Charlotte, Jim Mock is currently the General Manager for Marsh Kitchens, the Charlotte-area storefront design center of the Marsh Furniture Company based in High Point, NC. Jim has 22 years of experience in design, remodeling, sales and management (including managing large-production builder accounts) within the cabinetry industry. In addition to his work on the For Your Home televised and syndicated show, his involvement has included retirement communities, condominiums, Home-Arama houses, the Hospitality House for the Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and projects for the University of North Carolina Charlotte and the University of South Carolina.

About the Marsh Furniture Company

Founded in 1906 by Julius Everett Marsh, Sr. and managed by his descendants for nearly a century, the Marsh Furniture Company has been crafting fine cabinetry since their innovative beginnings in kitchen furnishings. Their early “Kitchen Safes” were ready-to-assemble, ornate free-standing cupboards sold through retail stores and evolved to define the modern kitchen cabinet. Pre-fabricated cabinets with separate wall and base units were developed after the Great Depression and were sold directly to contractors who built them into new homes. Marsh became a major name in new construction, and a sawmill in Pamplico, South Carolina was acquired in 1944. This mill grew into the Marsh Lumber Company which continues to be a major source for wood used in Marsh cabinets today. In recent years, Marsh moved into the retail cabinet business, now with five local stores and dramatically increasing retail sales.

I on Design has an A rating on Angie’s List and is a longtime member of Business Networking International.

Business Philosophy: To treat each client and their project with the utmost respect and attention.

Deckscapes, well into its 16th year of providing high-quality, creative decks and screened porches in the Charlotte area, has excelled in meeting the needs of its clients with unmatchable service and follow through. Mick’s knowledge, creativity, and professionalism bring a refreshing approach to custom deck designs and outdoor living. The result, an outside project that homeowners are proud to show off for years to come.

Mick recently served as a Board of Director for the North American Deck and Rail Association (NADRA). Still a member of the prestigious NADRA, Mick stays current on industry issues from around our nation and is able to share his experience in the business with other craftsman.

Mick’s projects have appeared in both local and national publications and have been honored with national awards. In addition, Mick has appeared in several episodes of the nationally syndicated For Your Home Show with Vicki Payne and is a friend of the show.

Mick resides in Belmont, North Carolina with his wife Veronica and two children, Jenna and Domenic.

I eventually went to work for a high end remodeling company that specialized in historic homes. I not only oversaw the completion of the jobs, I also did alot of the framing and trim for these homes. I learned to make cabinets and built ins as well. In 2005 I opened Albritton Custom Carpentry to take the work I love to the next level. Even after more than 30 years in this business I still have fun every day and really enjoy my job!

I took a honest look around my own house the other day and was shocked with the condition of some of my furniture, rugs and accessories. It’s so easy to put your blinders on and forget about the state of your home’s interior. I’m an interior designer, so I should know better. Yet hectic schedules and budgets have us all putting off making purchases and changes. But like it or not, the holidays are quickly approaching, and you need to shape-up your home up for the holidays. I needed some inspiration! This past Saturday I decided to spruce up my décor.

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Charlotte Living Kitchen Modernization Article

Remember when a great backyard meant you had a swing set and a fence?  Not anymore.  Today homeowners are spending a small fortune to turn their backyards into world class resorts.  In Charlotte we can take advantage of the mild climate and enjoy being outdoors almost year around.  For those of us who moved to Charlotte from the frozen north, we even find the winters downright balmy.

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