Charlene and Chuck Prousnitzer, PC Hardware and Light Innovations

Little Rock native Chuck Prousnitzer practically grew up in PC Hardware, the decorative hardware and tool company that his parents began in 1949. He and wife Charlene, who brings her background in the retail and decorating industries to the business, have run the company for decades, providing Arkansas builders and homeowners with the very best products and top-notch customer service. In 1988, the Prousnitzers opened Light Innovations right next door, creating a unique, full-service atmosphere. “I was born into the business my parents started, but when Charlene and I were having trouble getting lighting for our own home, I had a ‘eureka' moment and said, ‘We have to get into the lighting business!'” Chuck says.

A trip to PC Hardware and Light Innovations is one of the best ways to explore the finishing touches for your home, including decorative hardware for kitchen or bath, table and floor lamps, chandeliers and sconces, and even stylish, innovative fireplaces. It's an amazing opportunity for shoppers, architects, builders and designers to be able to choose from and experience so many in-stock pieces from such a wide array of respected brands, like Schonbek, Murray Feiss and Quorum. “We describe our selection as all of the parts and pieces that make a home more beautiful and comfortable,” Chuck says. “We are a company formed out of a dedication to quality products.”

Part of the Prousnitzers' philosophy is providing the absolute best customer service to their clients, which begins with an incredibly well educated staff. “The list of products that we carry is just too long for one person to know everything,” Chuck says, “so we maintain a staff that's large enough that each member can have his or her own specialty.”

As the first company in Arkansas to combine lighting and hardware under one roof, PC Hardware and Light Innovations have a long and rich history with their clients—a tradition they seek to continue by constantly offering the newest styles and latest technology. “Just as our business has evolved over the years, the way people look at their homes is also different,” Chuck says. Recently, they've begun looking toward energy efficiency in their newest additions. “We're really excited about LEDs right now,” he says. “They aren't quite ready for general lighting use, but they do have a place in the home.” PC Hardware has recently added the Toto line, which Chuck describes as “a company that is driven by comfort, efficiency and water conservation.”

Though traditional silhouettes are always in style, the Prousnitzers are particularly taken by the popularity of contemporary products in both lighting and decorative hardware. But no matter which direction your style runs, crystal light fixtures are always a winning choice. “Everyone needs some bling in their life!” says Chuck.