With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, it’s time to get your house ready for the summer! If your patio furniture is looking a little worn out after the long winter months, there’s no need to worry because we have you covered thanks to the Century Leisure collection!

Century Leisure, a division of Century Furniture, focuses on indoor/outdoor furniture. While the pieces carry on the traditions of superior design, quality, and customer service, they branch out in their own unique way. The Century Leisure pieces offer a strong sense of sophisticated, casual chic to indoor/outdoor living. There are stunning architectural designs and details, and breathtaking upholstery embellishments.

Oscar de la Renta, who’s synonymous with couture design, is one contributor to the brand. His Punta Cana Collection features many natural elements offering pure elegance and uncompromising luxury for the home and outdoor entertainment areas. Pieces feature a mélange of cast stone and faux rattan ref lecting an attitude of relaxed island living

Consider the Punta Cana Seaside Sofa, Occasional Table, and Lounge Chair pictured here.

Another great piece is the Punta Cana Rectangular Ming Cocktail Table, as seen below. It is based on the actual furniture and the architecture of his home and gardens in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic. This table is perfect for outdoor entertaining!

So to complete your summer look, be sure to stop into Walter E. Smithe! Also be sure to take advantage of our great furniture sale prices. Our friendly sales staff and designers would love to help you create the perfect outdoor environment and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Are you looking to purchase new furniture AND save money at the same time? Consider participating in our current furniture sale! Read on here to learn how you can save between 40-90% here at your favorite local furniture dealer!

Going on now through April 1, you can save between 40-90% on any of the following items:

• 4-piece Lindley Park Home Office – $1699
• 7-piece Tyler Dining Room – $1699
• Parker Swivel Leather Chair – $679
• Mallory Chair – $629
• Quincy Sofa – $1899
• Larkin Sofa – $1299

Three additional ways to save are as follows:

• 10% Cash or Check discount
• Pay no interest through March 2014 when you use your Smithe card
• 5% discount when you use your Visa, Mastercard, or Discover

So what are you waiting for? The time to shop at Walter E. Smithe is now! Head in soon to one of our many convenient locations and take advantage of these incredible furniture savings! You won’t regret it.

Everyone has different definitions of style but most can agree that style is constantly evolving. One designer that keeps up with this ever changing idea of style is Marge Carson, and your friends at your favorite local furniture dealer are proud to offer a great selection of pieces from this collection!

This design collection came in to being in 1947, so it’s safe to say they’ve seen it all! They are the the world’s largest and oldest privately-owned fine furniture companies, and make a fine addition to our selection here at Walter E. Smithe. Whether you’re shopping living room or bedroom furniture, Marge Carson has you covered!

Here’s what the designers at Marge Carson have to say about their designs:

“Ours is a decidingly elegant yet casual look, one with generously proportioned silhouettes upholstered with the finest, most luxurious textiles and showcasing intricate, sculpted, architecturally-based designs that are as exquisite as they are functionally distinguished.”

In each piece, you’ll find phenomenal designs; smart and classy marriages of custom fabrics, finishes and trims; relentless attention to even the smallest of details; designing furniture to meet flexible lifestyles with an unabashed commitment to quality, style and romance. Here’s a closer look at a few of the pieces from the line.

When you’re ready to add style to your home, consider Marge Carson. Stop into one of our showrooms to see any of the pieces from Marge Carson and to talk to our knowledgeable furniture experts. We know you won’t be disappointed by what you see and we hope you stop in soon! Also, be sure to ask about our current furniture sale! You don’t want to miss out on savings opportunities!

Sure the Bears might not be in the Super Bowl this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t watch and enjoy the game! As you watch the game, you want to be comfortable and your friends at Walter E. Smithe are here to help! We have some great living room pieces that we think you’ll love. Read on to learn more!

Van Dyke Sectional

A modern look that has become a classic! Our Van Dyke sectional is available in many sectional formations. It is the perfect fit for contemporary tastes.

Dean Leather Sectional

The Dean leather sectional is a favorite Chicago leather couch and will provide years of style and comfort. The rich brown leather is timeless and the piece is accented with antique bronze nail heads. A Dean sofa, chair, and ottoman are also available.

Godfrey Sofa

The ultimate in home theater seating, the Godfrey Sofa is designed for people who want to live life on a grand scale. The Godfrey is standard with luxurious down seats and scatter backs which devour you in unbelievable comfort. In short, it is the most incredible seating experience of your life and perfect for Super Bowl Sunday!

And don’t forget to tell us – who will you be cheering for?

1. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots
2. Eli Manning and the New York Giants
3. I don’t care who wins, I just want to see the commercial

For more information on any of the couches from this week’s blog, head on in to one of our many locations and talk to one of the knowledgeable furniture experts. We would love to help you pick your next living room set and we hope to see you soon!

If we were to ask you where your family spends most of its time, you’d probably answer in the living room or family room. But if we were to ask you What do you all sit on, how would you answer? If your answer includes an old or worn out couch, you need to head to Walter E. Smithe to check out our amazing selection furniture. We have some great pieces of bedroom furniture as well, but when it comes to the living room, Smithe’s Signature living room furniture collection is a great place to start! Today your friends here at Walter E. Smithe would like to tell you a little more about the collection of which we’re so proud!

First up is the Westcott couch.

Next is the Stewart couch.

In addition to those, there are the Xavier, Vania, and Daphne couches, all pictured below.

Finally there is the Trevor couch.

To learn more or to try any of these couches for yourself, come in to one of our showrooms! Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff can help you complete the look of your room. We also have some great Chicago furniture sales going on. We hope to see you soon!

Have you always wanted to customize your home furniture? Then this post is for you! Your friends here at Walter E. Smithe are here to let you know about how we can help you customize your very own furniture and we hope you’ll read on to learn more!

The Canadel Custom Dining Collections are inspired by you, and made for you! It’s all about you!

With our Canadel Custom Dining Collections, you get to carefully handpick every aspect of your home. Whether you need tables, chairs, and stools, or a sever, buffet, and bench, you’ll find that Canadel is in a class of its own.

Here’s how it works – first, visit the customizing website at http://smithe.udesign.ws/Canadel?lang=en. While you’re there, you’ll notice that you get to select which type of furniture you want to customize. They you get to create the piece right before your eyes!

For example, if you’re customizing a table, you get to choose everything from:

• Surface type
• Table shape
• Table model
• Top edge
• Leg options
• Pedestal options
• Top colors
• Body colors
• Finish

Very cool! We hope you’ll try it for yourself!

Thanks to the wide range of sizes and colors, you’re sure to find the perfect style for your home!

In addition to customizing your own furniture set, be sure to also take advantage of our holiday savings through the current furniture sale!

To learn more about anything going on at Walter E. Smithe, be sure to visit one of our showrooms. Whether you’re shopping for living room furniture or a dining room set, Chicago shoppers can always find it here at Walter E. Smithe. Come see us soon!

This fall, we have a lot of exciting things going on at Walter E. Smithe and today we’d like to take a moment to fill you in! Read on to learn about how you can take advantage of savings on our incredible furniture selection.

CONTEST

Now through October 31^st, you have the chance to enter and win a DwellStudio Mallory Chair that’s worth $999!

This boudoir style chair is would be a wonderful addition to your other Chicago furniture – modern, fluid, feminine, and gorgeously curvaceous. Here’s some more information about the chair:

• Made of maple and responsibly grown and harvested engineered hardwood, certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
• Secured with water-based, formaldehyde-free glues that meet CARB requirements.
• Made in the USA.
• Professional furniture cleaning recommended.
• Tight seat and back.

There’s no purchase necessary to win and the drawing will be held November 10^th. If you’re the lucky winner, we’ll notify you by phone or email and we’ll even deliver your prize to you!

So what do you have to lose?! Stop in the store or enter online at www.smithe.com!

SALE

This isn’t the only way you can leave a winner at Walter E. Smithe – right now we also have a Fall Custom Order furniture sale taking place.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and we want to make sure you’re ready to host your family without stressing about what people will sit on or eat at. So now through October 24th, we’re offering you the chance to save on your custom order!

There are three ways to save:

• 10% Cash or Check discount
• Pay no interest through October 2013 when you use your Smithe card
• 5% discount when you use your Visa, Mastercard, or Discover

To learn more about either if these exciting ways to save, stop in to one of the Walter E. Smithe locations and talk to the friendly staff! You are our top priority and we want to help you find the furniture of your dreams!

Even though grammar school seems like a distant memory, we probably all remember the old saying “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue” right? We all celebrate the Western discovery of this New World in many ways, but here at Walter E. Smithe we like to take the opportunity as a chance to offer you some saving! The Columbus Day furniture sale is going on now, and today we’d like to remind you of how you can head home with some amazing furniture for less!

Whether you’re shopping for living room or bedroom furniture, the time to buy is now! Let’s take a look at what you can get during this sale!

• Garrett Leather Swivel Chair – relax in this for just $879!
• Parker Leather Swivel Chair – you can sink into this chair, also for $879!
• The Tate Leather Sofa – this can be yours for only $1399!
• The Horizon two-piece sectional – a great addition to your home for $2299!
• The Saxony Entertainment Console – this is going for just $1199. What a deal!
• The Beacon Hill Sofa – this vibrant piece can be yours for only $1699!
• The Summit seven-piece Dining room set – take this home for only $1899!

As always, there are many ways to save:

• 12% cash discount
• OR Pay No Interest until April 2014 when you use your Smithe Card
• OR get a 7% discount when you used your credit card

These are some pretty incredible offers! Some exclusions do apply though, so be sure you ask the friendly sales associates here at Walter E. Smite.

So what are you waiting for? The time to save is now! Before you head in, be sure you check out our website to get your savings coupon and then head in and start saving! We look forward to seeing you here soon!

Accessorizing a room can add a lot of character and feel. One way to do this is by adding an accent rug. Here at Walter E. Smithe, one of the leading furniture retailers, Chicago customers will always find a great selection of beautiful rugs that we know you’ll love. Whether your tastes include classic Persian rugs or something more modern and edgy, we have you covered. Here’s a look at a few of our favorites.

PERSIAN COURT

Historically Persian in elegance and refinement, The Persian Court collection offers classic time-honored designs in colors that span the gamut – from deep, rich jewel tones, to soft muted shades. Hand-tufted in China, these highly intricate carpets are made of pure premium wool and inlaid with lustrous, genuine silk. The genre is decidedly traditional, and formal. These carpets can easily be used to achieve a dramatic main theme, or, for adding a touch of quiet background elegance. Colors: Sage, Navy Hand-tufted in China, these highly intricate carpets are made of pure premium wool and inlaid with lustrous, genuine silk. The genre is decidedly traditional, and formal. These carpets can easily be used to achieve a dramatic main theme, or, for adding a touch of quiet background elegance. Its colors are Sage and Navy.

BRISTOL

Graceful scroll detail creates a striking look of elegance. Bristol’s flowing lines complement diverse style statements. This piece is made of 100% Antron Legacy and would be a great addition to your room!

ASPECTS

Contemporary patterns get an antique wash in this modern brown, aqua, and turquoise rug. Far from the starkness of the futuristic or surreal, contemporary design seeks to complement the more relaxed range of lifestyles that we all share in the present day. It’s a great look!

PARALLELS

This rug is characterized by its abstract shapes in deep, rich tones. The result is a floorscape with a strong contemporary feel. The extraordinary depth of hue derives from the blending of multiple colored strands. While unique, we love this piece and think you will too!

We have even an even bigger selection of rugs at our store. So if you’re looking to add some character to your room, stop in to your favorite furniture outlet! We hope to see you soon!

The centerpiece of any living room is the sofa so it’s important to find a piece that meets not only your space and needs, but also your personality. Your favorite Chicagoland furniture store, Walter E. Smithe, is the perfect place to make this purchase!

The best part of going to Walter E. Smithe for your sofa is that when you walk into our showroom, everything you see is a blank slate waiting for your unique touch.  All of the styles that you’ll see here can be customized in thousands of different upholstery fabrics and leathers—and then personalized through a variety of special treatments.

Some may find it overwhelming to have so many choices and options, but that’s what our furniture experts are here for! Here’s a guide to choosing the best sofa for YOU.

1. Choose your basic style – do you want a sectional or more classic sofa style? We have it all!
2. Pick your fabrics – you can even choose more than one to make it uniquely you
3. Consider contrasting welting – this can often be done at no extra charge
4. Change the leg style and finish, or add skirting
5. Change the number of cushions and their comfort level
6. Change the arm style
7. Add extra throw pillows – pillows are a great way to accessorize and add to both your sofa’s look and overall comfort.
8. Add fringe, nailhead, or other trim – you’ll be surprised what a little trim can do to the look of your sofa.
9. Get personalized upholstered furniture, and have it in your home in 30 days!

With so many ways to customize your sofa, you can’t go wrong! To learn more, be sure to visit one of the Walter E. Smithe showrooms and talk to one of our furniture experts.

While you’re in the showroom, be sure to ask about the current furniture sale that is going on for Labor Day! There are always ways to save when you choose Walter E. Smithe and we hope you’ll stop in soon to find out how!