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ART VAN FURNITURE OFFERS FREE SPRING DESIGN CLASSES

Guests Will Learn Exciting Decorating Tips From Michigan’s Largest Retail Furniture Store

WARREN, MI – February 27, 2012

Freshening home décor at spring time is practically a ritual in many households throughout Michigan. But sometimes, this annual design nip-and-tuck seems overwhelming without having to spend a small fortune or make major changes. Art Van Furniture steps in to help with a series of free design classes where guests will learn fascinating decorating tips from the furniture store’s design experts. Participants will learn simple hints that give particular design directions a totally new attitude -- a new chair or rug, different accessories, a fresh coat of paint.

“We do this in an effort to show our guests that we are more than just a place to buy furniture,” explains Art Van Furniture President, Gary Van Elslander. “We like to think that we don’t just sell furniture. We want to help our guests create the home of their dreams.”

Guests will be shown how to determine personal decorating styles by translating inspiration into cohesive room designs during this complimentary three-class series which will be held at select stores throughout the month of March. Space is limited, so interested participants are encouraged to register right away at artvan.com/events or by calling 888.619.2199. The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, March 13, 20 and 27

Art Van Furniture, Grand Rapids

4375 28th St. SE

6500 14 Mile Rd.

586.939.2100

Wednesday, March 14, 21 and 28

Art Van Furniture, Petoskey

1619 Anderson Rd.

231.348.1299

Thursday, March 15, 22 and 29

Art Van Furniture, Lansing

8748 W. Saginaw Hwy.

517.622.5959

About Art Van Furniture

Art Van Furniture is Michigan's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer. The company operates 34 stores in 33 communities throughout Michigan, a full service e-commerce website, plus five freestanding Art Van PureSleep bedding stores in Canton, Troy, Rochester Hills, Brighton, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1959, the company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Mich. Check out artvan.com for more information.

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