PerLora is celebrating 20 years of furnishing Pittsburgh’s trendiest hot spots and homes with its contemporary concepts and designs. After co-owners Perry and Lora Sigesmund opened its doors in 1994, PerLora rose to the top as one of Pittsburgh’s go-to stores for businesses and homeowners looking to design their space.
Perry and Lora’s story in the business began after a few glasses of Sangria and a delicious dinner, when the married couple strolled down the streets of Pittsburgh’s South Side. There they saw a rundown storefront with broken windows that stopped Perry in his tracks. Instantly, he knew that this would be the location of his furniture store, and Lora was on board.
With the perfect spot in mind, the two began researching everything from the design of the store to contemporary furnishings made both in the United States and in Italy.
With Pittsburgh being a more traditional town, the idea of opening a modern and contemporary furniture store in an old, worn-down warehouse seemed outlandish to many locals, but that didn’t stop the power couple from persevering.
Though they struggled to get a loan and listened to multiple people doubt the concept, the couple knew their idea would make it. Perry said, “To be honest, I do not think we lost any sleep when we decided to move forward and open PerLora.”
Today, PerLora is a proven success and is celebrating its 20th year of business in the Pittsburgh area. Due to their knowledgeable team of designers and unique, contemporary furnishings, Perlora has been praised by multiple publications as one of the “Best Furniture Stores” in the Pittsburgh.
“What makes this business rewarding is when you have a client since the day we opened.” Perry says.
Not only do Perry and Lora pride themselves on the success of their store, but they also note that one of their greatest accomplishments has been their ability to give back to the community. They have found it vitally important to build a trust and relationship with the community throughout the years, which is why they have been so generous, giving back to several organizations, including POWER, Gildas Club, and Extreme Makeover Home Edition.
So, what’s PerLora’s secret to success? Perry leaked, “We are always evolving. If we did not keep up all the changes in our industry, social media, and service, PerLora would not be around any longer.”
Thanks to their amazing furnishings, positive attitudes, and giving hearts, PerLora has been a staple in Pittsburgh’s interior design scene, and will continue to be for many years to come.
Visit www.perlora.com for more or go in person to 2220 E. Carson Street or 2837 Smallman Street and see the beautiful furnishings.
