Press
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Accent Prone – The Evolution of the AP Experience
November 1st, 2024
"Accent Prone Owners Cheri and Justin Lingafelt have a clever back story – leading to how inherited expertise from both sides of the family has evolved into two retail locations and the ever-growing interior design side of their business."
Lake Norman Magazine
Accent Prone: A Journey of Growth, Community & Signature Style
October 1st, 2024
"Since opening the new location and introducing Lake Norman residents to their signature refined style, Cheri and Justin have never been more grateful for friends who pointed them in the right direction and a new community that also embraces shopping local. They’ve already felt the same small business camaraderie they’ve known in Kernersville, and that same endearing small town feel."
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Accent Prone – A Day in the Life
June 1st, 2024
"Commemorating their Kernersville location milestone in 2024 and recently launching a new store in Huntersville, NC, also means shining the spotlight on the dream team that keeps Cheri and Justin’s shared passion for furniture and the art of interior design going strong. Ask these talented folks what’s going on behind the scenes at the store on any given day, and you’ll hear words like creativity, growing, evolving and adaptability."
home accents today
Décor retailer Accent Prone adds second N.C. location
April 23rd, 2024
"The 3,500-square-foot store in the lakes region near Charlotte is slated for its grand opening April 27, 2024. Much like the original shop, which opened 12 years ago, the new store offers a mix of furniture, home décor pieces, gifts and jewelry."
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Accent Prone: Adorning Your Best Life!
June 1st, 2023
"What has the creative, fun-loving Accent Prone team in Kernersville been up to lately? You know it’s always something stylish and unique to celebrate your everyday life — and you certainly wouldn’t be wrong!"
Rowe furniture
Accent Prone: Rowe Stands With Small
"Accent Prone is a lifestyle boutique and a unique retail experience for shoppers in Kernersville, North Carolina and surrounding areas. Accent Prone recently celebrated its 10th anniversary after opening its doors in June 2012, and has been a member of the Rowe family of retailers since 2020."
Winston Salem journal
Interior designer transforms townhouse into downtown home away from home
April 1st, 2023
Read how AP's interior designer, Julie Short, transformed a Winston-Salem condo into a modern home away from home.
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Small Business Saturday at Accent Prone
November 1st, 2022
"Small business owners have a passion for what they sell and want to provide their community with something special. Whether they offer a product, service or other consumer goods, small businesses are born from the heart and a desire to create a special shopping experience."
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Fashion for the Forsyth Woman: Accent Prone
November 1st, 2022
"This month we’re shopping for outfits at Accent Prone in Kernersville. Owned by the husband and wife team of Cheri and Justin, Accent Prone is the local place to shop for eclectic fashion and furniture. In fact, they have a wonderful selection of clothes, accessories, and gifts. With the Holiday season just around the corner, you can definitely go there to find all kinds of gifts for nearly everyone in your life!"
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Celebrating A Local 10-Year Business Milestone
June 1st, 2022
"When they finished school, Justin and Cheri both worked in market showroom and design, and Justin worked for the furniture market in sales and traveled to other markets around the world. Cheri had a corporate 9-5 job right out of college that she knew would not fit her creative nature or fulfill her passions long term. After about six months, they decided to take a leap of faith to open their unique and attractive store, Accent Prone."
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Accent Prone: The Comforts of Home
May 1st, 2021
"Home isn’t just where your heart is these days – but for the last year or so, home has been where nearly everything is! It’s the landing spot where you’re working, playing, eating, and making memories with your family. Even as life returns to a more normal scenario, home may be thought of a bit differently, as we’ve come to love it as a true haven of peace and comfort."
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Accent Prone: A room makeover filled with hope
december 1st, 2019
“When you’re able to combine your passion and career with the ability to help others, there’s just no better feeling,” explains Cheri.
Forsyth Woman Magazine
Accent Prone’s Flip House: An inspired labor of love
JULY 1ST, 2019
"The inspirational entrepreneurs behind one of Kernersville’s most popular shopping destinations combined their passion for style and design to totally renovate a ranch-style, three bedroom, two bathroom home in Kernersville."