Based in West End, North Carolina, CF+D is a full-service furnishings dealership offering furniture consultation, interior design, project management, and installation services to libraries, higher ed institutions, K-12 schools, commercial businesses, and more, serving North and South Carolina since 2011.

With a strong reputation for quality products, personalized design services, and exceptional customer care, CF+D has built lasting relationships across its markets. More information about Carolina Furnishing + Design can be found at www.cfplusd.com.

With locations in Wheeling, IL and Lakeway, TX, Community Furnishing Group is a specialty dealer and service provider of furniture, space design, and install logistics, primarily serving public libraries, K-12 schools, and universities across the country. The addition of Carolina Furnishing + Design expands the platform into North and South Carolina and meaningfully diversifies CFG’s end markets into the broader commercial space.

“Carolina Furnishing + Design has built a reputation grounded in thoughtful work and strong relationships within their communities. It’s been a pleasure getting to know Rick and David, and from our initial conversations, it was clear that we approach our work in a similar way, with a design-forward mindset and a focus on creating environments that truly serve the people who use them.

As the first addition to Community Furnishing Group, this reflects exactly what we’re building and how we’re growing: strong, local teams brought together through shared vision and values. We’re excited for what’s ahead and ready to get to work together.” said Michael Taylor, President of CFG.

“We are proud to have built CF+D to a level of excellence that has set a high standard for the service our customers have come to expect. We are excited for this partnership with Community Furnishing Group and feel this is the next step to fulfill our long-term vision of serving the industry with unmatched excellence, expanded capabilities, and greater reach. We are confident that combining our strengths with CFG will enable us to provide even more comprehensive and innovative solutions for our valued customers.” said Rick Halverstadt and David Chriscoe, Co-Owners of Carolina Furnishing + Design.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Carolina Furnishing + Design team. From our initial interactions, it was clear that CF+D shares CFG’s commitment to quality, customer service, and thoughtful design, making them a natural fit. Their strong presence in the Carolinas, coupled with deep relationships across both library and commercial end markets, provides a meaningful opportunity to expand CFG’s geographic reach and diversify its capabilities.

We are particularly excited about the ability to leverage CF+D’s regional strength and complementary expertise to accelerate growth, while continuing to build on CFG’s position as a leading provider of library and furnishing solutions nationwide. We look forward to supporting the combined team as they execute on the next phase of growth,” said Rich Barakat, Partner at Full Guard Capital.

CF+D is a key part of Community Furnishing Group’s strategic focus on becoming the leading national provider of library furniture and space design solutions. CFG remains focused on pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions and encourages any outreach to engage in potential opportunities. If you have any questions about the CFG partnership with CF+D, please contact Rich Barakat at rrb@fullguard.capital or Julianna Clark at jrc@fullguard.capital.