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Above: Stanley Furniture’s Coastal Living Resort Collection blends clean lines with heavy distressing, adding casual sophistication and upscale resort ambience at home. Left: Pieces from Stanley’s Modern Craftsman line lend a contemporary twist to a timeless style. The dining table, featuring a mink finish, complements saddle-finished chairs.
In a world of change, it’s good to know that some longstanding traditions remain. Take Northwestern Home Furnishings, one of the few remaining family-owned quality family furniture stores in West Michigan. “We are the third generation to run this store,” said Amy Howard, who owns the store with her husband, Scott. “Our philosophy is simple. We offer a great selection of fine quality furniture. It’s not what you’ll see everywhere.” A loyal and enthusiastic base of customers agrees. Between June and September last year, when Grand Rapids Magazine’s
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record number of completed tallies were tabulated in myriad “Best Of” categories, Northwestern Home Furnishings emerged as the region’s favorite furniture store in 2010. But this top accolade wasn’t earned for just one year’s worth of quality products and uncompromising service. Over multiple decades, Northwestern Home Furnishings has maintained its stellar reputation as a timeless furniture interior design resource for West Michigan. “We’ve been in business for over 75 years,” Amy noted, adding, “It’s a privilege to have generations of customers who con-
tinue to shop with us.” The store, known for its extensive array of merchandise, offers a variety of styles ranging from casual and contemporary to more formal and traditional. “We’re really a one-stop destination,” Amy said. “We can outfit an entire living room, dining room, bedroom, or a family room. The choices are endless.” Customers appreciate selections from Northwestern’s variety of renowned fine furnishing manufacturers. Just a few samples among them include Stanley Furniture, King Hickory, Smith Brothers, Bernhardt Interiors and Thomasville. In particular, Amy has high praise for Northwestern Home Furnishing’s friendly, knowledgeable staff. “We have onsite design consultants who
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