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 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 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 16th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
Did you hear there’s a wedding taking placein London in a quaint little church by the name Westminster Abby on Saturday? All sarcasm aside, we are thrilled for America’s very own Meghan Markle to marry her prince and the wedding buzz is giving us lots of British design fever. Here’s our list of some of…
Tags: british design, chesterfield, custom furniture, design, design service, fine furniture, interior designer, london, royal wedding, walter e. smithe, wing chair
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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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Posted on May 4th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
Spring 2018 High Point Market Color Trends Our buying team recently returned from the spring furniture market in High Point, North Carolina. If you’re not aware of it, North Carolina is something of a Mecca for furniture. It’s the largest area in the country where furniture manufacturing takes place and many furniture manufacturers have their…
Tags: 2018, Chicago Furniture, custom upholstery, design trends, furniture, high point furniture market, interior design, interior designer, on trend, smithe furniture, trending, walter e. smithe
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Posted on April 4th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
We here at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design are excited to launch our newest way to create beautiful homes: Smithe Online Design! While we love meeting clients in our showrooms, and we are passionate about in-home design consultations, we understand that some clients prefer to design their homes from the comfort of their computers…
Tags: design, design service, furniture, home decor, home decorating, home furnishings, interior design, interior designer, online design, walter e. smithe
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Posted on March 20th, 2018 by smithefurniture.
Let’s be honest, Chicago weather is pretty awful a solid seven, eight months of the year- which is all the more reason to make most of every summer day and evening that you can! With the right outdoor furniture and accessories, you can transform your patio or roof deck into an outdoor oasis and it…
Tags: balcony, deck, interior designer, outdoor, outdoor furniture, patio, pool, porch, roof deck, veranda, walter e. smithe
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