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Discover the Plankroad Difference
As experts in home decor, the town of High Point, North Carolina is near and dear to our hearts. If you’ve ever visited the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World”, you may have noticed a sign on the street marking the city’s historic plank road which inspired the name of our business!
Where Tradition Meets Home Decor
High Point was founded where the Fayetteville-Salem plank road (yes, a road made of actual planks and logs!) met the North Carolina Railroad. Thanks to both modes of transportation, High Point quickly became a major center for textile and furniture manufacturing. The city was officially incorporated in 1859, and by the end of the century High Point was a leading furniture manufacturing hub in the American South. By the end of World War II, an estimated 60% of all furniture made in America was produced within a 150-mile radius of High Point.
In 1905, the first NC furniture exposition was held to help retailers pick which products they wanted to sell. Over the years this grew to become High Point Market, the world’s largest home furnishings trade show. Still held twice a year in the spring and fall, the market showcases the latest furnishing styles and connects design professionals from
We’re passionate about bringing you American-made luxury at exceptional value.
Thank you for choosing Plankroad Home Decor — where history, craftsmanship, and timeless style come together.
Explore our collections and carry a piece of High Point’s legacy into your home today.