March 15th, 2011 by Caroline
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The first time day of spring is right around the corner and we all know what means – spring cleaning! Normally I don’t LOVE cleaning, but when it means that we can put winter behind us, I am all about it. Your leading furniture retailer, Walter E. Smithe, wants to remind you to not neglect your furniture during your spring cleaning this year! Whether it’s your leather couch, your reupholstered dining room chairs, or your dining room table, they all need to be cleaned. Today we’ll focus on your Chicago leather couch. Continue Reading
February 27th, 2011 by Caroline
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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
January 19th, 2011 by Caroline
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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
November 27th, 2010 by Caroline
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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
November 21st, 2010 by Caroline
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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
