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1500 KalaMaZoo ave. Se (616) 241-2655 ernhardWare@SBCgloBal.net
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Dress up your room in style
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By J. Stapleton Burch
AmonG deSIGnerS, hardware is considered the jewelry of a room. It’s the finishing touch that gives a room character and makes a space “pop” with that certain something special. “Changing out a room’s hardware is a quick and easy, inexpensive way to update cabinetry or add a very personal touch to a room,” explained elaine dreyer, who co-owns modern hardware with her brother Bob VanderLugt and husband rick dreyer. Specializing in decorative hardware for both homeowners and the building trade, the local, family-owned store boasts the largest selection of decorative hardware in West michigan. they have thousands of items in stock, with thousands more available by special order. modern hardware has continued to evolve over the decades since it was originally founded as oakdale Fuel and
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materials in 1924. elaine and Bob’s parents took ownership in 1970, and began carving out its present-day niche as the largest supplier of quality decorative and builders’ hardware in the area. now you can even find members of the third generation at work in the store at its original location at 1500 Kalamazoo Avenue Se. modern hardware’s vast selection of door and cabinet knobs and drawer pulls range from handcrafted artisan glass to organic rocks and everything in between. they can be found in every color, shape and form, from the fun and highly distinctive to the more traditional. If ‘bling’ is your style, consider hardware inset with Swarovski crystals. If whimsy is what you’re after, add character with artfully designed human figures, or give a nod to mother nature with faux branches, vines and leaves, or go with a celestial theme of stars, moons, suns and planets. Whether your style is quiet and classy or fun and funky, there is something for every theme and individual at modern hardware. You’ll also find competitive prices to suit most any budget, along with personal, professional service from a staff that will walk you through
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