Posted on October 28th, 2021 by smithefurniture.
Twice a year, in April and October, furniture manufacturers, retailers, and designers from around the world travel to the otherwise quiet High Point, NC for the High Point Furniture Market (HPMKT). The Walter E. Smithe buying team never misses HPMKT as it is an opportunity for us to find the newest furniture and décor for…
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Posted on October 19th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
We recently returned from the Fall 2018 High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina and what a treat it was for the eyes! So much of the furniture was just dazzling- it was an inspirational trip, to say the least. A big trend we saw this market was the way all the talented design teams…
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Posted on October 11th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
Benjamin Moore has announced their much anticipated color of the year! It’s officially Metropolitan AF-690- a cool, refined shade of gray. “Comforting, composed and effortlessly sophisticated, Metropolitan AF-690 exudes beauty and balance,” said Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore Director of Strategic Design Intelligence. “It’s a color in the neutral spectrum that references a contemplative state of…
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Posted on February 12th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
This Valentine’s Day, why not get your Valentine what they really want – something beautiful for the home! Sure, roses and chocolates are nice, but furniture and home décor doesn’t wilt and is calorie-free! Here’s our Valentine’s Day picks from Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design. Looking for more ideas? Contact your favorite Smithe designer…
Tags: 2018, accent color, caliente, Chicago Furniture, color trends, custom order, February, furniture, gift ideas, Valentine, Valentine's Day, walter e. smithe
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Posted on October 17th, 2017 by smithefurniture.
Benjamin Moore announced its color of the year, and boy, is it RED HOT. Caliente to be exact! Quite the contrast from last year’s rich purple hue Shadow, and the understated Simply White from the year before. Caliente is bold and seductive, radiant, and full of energy. Caliente (AF-290 for those of you pulling out your paint deck) is…
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