In the Design Industry Since: 2002
Accreditations: My many years of working at Walter E. Smithe as a designer and 12 years as manager has given me the knowledge and ability to create beautiful results on any project, no matter how large or small. Multiple times: President’s Circle Award Winner
Inspiration to Pursue a Design Career: After spending many years in sales and marketing, I decided to work in a field that is full of creativity and joy. I say joy because I find there is so much joy in helping people create a beautiful home where so much of ones life is spent.
Favorite Design Tip: Find the harmony and balance in each room in your home. This is created by shapes and sizes of the furniture along with the correct color palette. I also feel if you do it right the first time, you will love it for many years to come.
Best advice to clients: Complete the room in it’s entirety before starting on another room or project.
Your Personal Style: Comfortable and inviting.
3 Words to Describe You: For my manager side - great project manager. Creative, intelligent and driven.
My experience with my entire team was exceptional! Maureen was my in store designer and proved to be highly proficient with regard to her broad knowledge base and creativity. She listened attentively to my needs and applied her skills to produce an outstanding result. Maureen truly went the extra mile in terms of her time and perseverance in finding the perfect look for me. Isidro and Felix proved to be a highly professional and dedicated delivery team. They demonstrated extreme care during the delivery service, making sure that entry and placement of the furniture proceeded smoothly. In addition, they were patient and kind while making adjustments in placement and truly appeared to be happy to make everything look just perfect. My total experience was superior! - Janet T.
"Relocating to a new house in a new city can be difficult, but our WES Designer Maureen Buckley-Rogers made the move much easier with her expert interior design skills. She turned an outdated room into a wonderful place to just sit or to entertain. She masterfully blends my opinions and my existing pieces of furniture with her knowledge of the latest styles and her unique balance of color harmony and details; the result, a beautiful new room that we simply love. I look forward to continuing to work with Maureen to transform the remaining rooms in my new house to ones that reflect my imagination, personality, and our family’s lifestyle and ultimately making our new house feel like home. - Denise, Naperville
"I’m still “over the moon” about our new bed. All I can say is, WOW. It really makes the perfect impact. Thank you so very much for all of your help. I enjoyed working with you." -Donna Bolingbrook, IL
"Thank you, Maureen, for your time, patience and expertise in helping us furnish our new Naples, FL home. Before our first meeting, I was not sure how I would be able to work long distance and also be there for deliveries from multiple manufacturers over a period of several months. You were there to help me through the process with your design talents and expansive knowledge of the furniture industry. I really appreciate the hard work of everyone at WES to make sure our project was kept on schedule and delivered in one shipment in the time frame that was needed. You and WES made everything so easy! I love everything that we choose, Maureen, and I am looking forward to having your help with my new Naperville home." -Kathy, Naperville
"My husband and I recently visited your Naperville store. The store atmosphere was very pleasant and the designers present seemed to be welcoming and friendly. Our designer, Maureen Buckley-Rogers, was extremely patient with us and worked diligently to ensure that we were pleased with our product selections. Maureen demonstrated exemplary customer service and represented your company in a professional and customer-friendly manner. We will continue to shop Walter E. Smithe in the future and will recommend your business to family and friends." - Moniko J.
Just want to say how wonderful it has been to work with Maureen from the Naperville store over the past 6 plus months. She has been most accommodating in providing us with her design expertise, resources and selection while being cognizant of our budget. She was patient and always going above and beyond to find those extra items we wanted to complete our home. Maureen is delightful to work with and adapts well to meet the various personalities of her clients to make sure they are 100% satisfied in their selection. -Patti D
We just relocate to the Chicago areas after being gone for 43 yrs. We needed a Designer to help us with our senior living apartment after moving from a 5,000 sg. foot home. I remember the Smithe commercials from years ago. Blinding I called the store in Naperville and connected we Maureen Buckley Roger’s. What a Pro! She came to our apartment measuring areas, recommending, and designing with her experience and her computer expertise a wonderful future living space. She is clearly a 10 plus in her field.
Greatly Appreciated. -Chuck S.
We've worked with Maureen on previous purchases and she is always a pleasure to work with. The delivery team was the best--on time, friendly, courteous, and professional. They got everything unwrapped and set up quickly. We wouldn't think of going anywhere else for furniture. - Sandra M.