Liven up your room with a rug

September 27th, 2011 by Caroline Categories: Design Tips, Featured No Responses
Liven up your room with a rug

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. Continue Reading

What to look for in your sofa

August 27th, 2011 by Caroline Categories: Design Tips, Featured No Responses
What to look for in your sofa

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! Continue Reading

Dine in style with Smithe Brothers

August 20th, 2011 by Caroline Categories: Design Tips, Featured No Responses
Dine in style with Smithe Brothers

One of the best parts of owning a home is inviting others over and entertaining. Whether it’s the holidays or a random Sunday evening, it’s always nice to enjoy a meal with good company! When you sit down for the meal, you want to impress your guests and your friends at Walter E. Smithe are here to help. We have a great selection of dining room tables that you are sure to love! When choosing a dining room set, Chicago customers have many options but none compare to what you’ll find at Walter E. Smithe. Today we’d like to review a few of our options. Read on to learn more! Continue Reading

Seville furniture can complete your look

June 7th, 2011 by Caroline Categories: Design Tips, Featured No Responses
Seville furniture can complete your look

At Walter E. Smithe, we understand that the task of decorating a room in your house can be overwhelming. There are so many collections and pieces to choose from that even the best decision maker can find the process overwhelming. Rather than torturing yourself with trying to decide how you want to decorate, let the knowledgeable folks here at Walter E. Smithe do the work for you. We have the experience and know-how to make sure you walk away happy and today we’d like to recommend some furniture for you. One of our matching sets that we think you’ll really love is the Seville furniture set, which consists of an Armoire, Desk, and Sleigh Bed. Continue Reading

Love to accessorize? Don’t forget your home!

April 7th, 2011 by Caroline Categories: Design Tips, Featured No Responses
Love to accessorize? Don’t forget your home!

One of my favorite parts of shopping for clothes is finding the accessories to match because often times they can make the outfit. The same can be true when it comes to decorating your home – accessories can make all the difference! Here at Walter E. Smithe, we have some exciting pieces for you to choose from. Here’s a look at just a few of the accent pieces we offer. Continue Reading