Posted on May 3rd, 2021 by smithefurniture.
Now is the perfect opportunity to give your little one an upgrade! Get the best deals on furniture for the youngest ones in your home from Walter E. Smithe, or for some inspiration, see our Youth Room Inspirations page. Cribs True Traditional Crib Minimal. Efficient. Clean. Unlike most cribs, the True Crib has no…
Tags: bedroom, design, furniture, home design, interior design, smithe furniture
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Posted on December 1st, 2020 by smithefurniture.
As we enter a winter like no other where the theme is “stay at home,” many of us are realizing that our homes are in serious need of some comfort and/or function… and we need it fast! Enter Walter E. Smithe Furniture’s Quick Ship Collection. Whether it’s custom upholstery, case pieces, or finishing touches, we’ve…
Tags: Chicago Furniture, custom chair, custom furniture, custom order, custom sectional, custom sofa, custom upholstery, fast delivery furniture, home decor, home furnishings, in stock furniture, interior design, interior designer, quick ship, quick ship furniture, smithe furniture, sofa, walter e. smithe
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Posted on January 13th, 2020 by smithefurniture.
It’s 2020 and we have officially entered a new decade! In the design world, we are very anxious to know what design trends will define this decade. It was mid-century in the 60’s, orange and shag in the 70’s, mauve-mod in the 80’s, paisley and oak in the 90’s, Tuscan in the 00’s… and the…
Tags: 2020 trends, Chicago Furniture, custom furniture, design trends, furniture, interior design, trends
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Posted on March 14th, 2019 by smithefurniture.
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and we’re extra excited about it this year because there are so many design trends that are Celtic Chic. Greens, golds, even sheepskins- all so in style right now! Makes us day dream about designing a perfect little Modern Irish Cottage, but you can bring these looks into any…
Tags: Chicago Furniture, color, custom furniture, designer, furniture, gold, green, green with envy, interior design, irish, luxury, spring, St. Patrick's Day, walter e. smithe
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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…
Tags: color trends, custom furniture, design trends, furniture trends, high point furniture market, hight point furniture market fall 2018, hpmkt, hpmkt2018, hpmktfall2018, interior design, interior designer, pattern trends, upholstery
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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…
Tags: benjamin moore, chicago, chicago designer, Chicago Furniture, color trends, custom design, gray, gray bedroom, gray dining room, gray home office furniture, gray living room, interior design, neutral design, timeless furniture
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Posted on September 11th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
One of our favorite details of our WGN Radio office makeover was the hand painted pillows from our incredible, local manufacturer Eastern Accents. More on the pillows in a bit, but first we’d like to just touch upon what an amazing company Eastern Accents is. They are a family business that is not only based…
Tags: custom furniture, custom pillow, eastern accents, interior design, interior designer, wgn, wgn radio
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Posted on September 4th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
It’s the first day of school for Chicago Public School students, teachers, and faculty today and we’re thinking of our friends at the newly merged Ogden and Jenner schools. Today is extra special for the Ogden and Jenner schools because it is the first day with the two schools merged. If you’re not familiar with…
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Posted on June 13th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
Thanks, Dad! Dads… they’re our rocks, our heroes, and our most favorite guys… but they’re also impossible to shop for! What do you get the man who has everything on the day that’s all about him? Something for his home, of course! Some dad’s have a smart eye for design and others need all…
Tags: bar, bulldog, Chicago Furniture, custom furniture, dad, designer, ekornes, fathers day, gift, gift ideas, interior design, interior designer, stressless
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Posted on May 7th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
Looking for the perfect gift for your mom or your children’s mom? Don’t over think it!! She wants something for her home! All moms do. Here’s our list of some of our ten favorite mom-pleasers. The Fleur de Glee writing desk There is nothing more cheerful or beautiful than our beloved Fleur de glee…
Tags: 2018, Accessories, custom upholstery, deadlines, design, design trends, furniture, gift ideas, gifts, gifts for her, gifts for mom, home decor, home furnishings, interior design, interior designer, May, mom, mother's day, walter e. smithe
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