Among the variety of collections we are proud to feature at Walter E. Smithe is the Copeland Collection, by America’s pre-eminent architect Frank Lloyd Wright. In addition to being an architect, Wright was also a talented interior designer and we know you’ll love his furniture designs as much as we do! Continue Reading

Who doesn’t love a leather sofa? They are classic, comfortable and wear well. They also can be pricey. That’s why it’s important to find exactly the perfect piece for your lifestyle – one that can survive your style shifts for years to come. Continue Reading

If you love travel, are drawn to exotic décor or just want to liven up a room in your home, you might consider the ethnic trend that has become all the rage. Of course, you have to be careful to keep it simple so you don’t end up with a room that look too over the top, but your Chicago contemporary furniture dealer can help you choose what you need. Continue Reading

Have a room that’s just feeling a bit blah? Try a touch of color. This is the most affordable way to give any room a fresh look. You can paint an accent wall, the entire room, or even some of the furniture to get a pop of color and an updated atmosphere.

Your Chicago leather couch retailer not only has leather pieces in a variety of colors, but wood furniture in color finishes as well. If you don’t have any pieces you can paint – avoid the Chippendale chairs and the buffet your great-grandmother brought from the old country – Walter E. Smithe has beautiful color selections in every style. Continue Reading

Soon it will be time to deck the halls and light the menorah or Christmas tree. Many of us have a traditional spot for the tree and decorations that have claimed their spot year after year. Others prefer to mix it up with different color schemes and themes every year.

Whatever your preference for holiday decorating, you probably want the end result to be a comfortable atmosphere that add to the festive air of your entertaining and the joy of everyday living. Your Chicago contemporary furniture dealer can help you add furniture pieces or even accentuate with holiday fabric for drapes or throw pillows. Continue Reading