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Walter E. Smithe

Walter E. Smithe

Interior Designers & Decorators
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About Us

Furniture, home decor, and interior design services.

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Business Details

Business Name

Walter E. Smithe

Phone Number

(630) 285-8015

Website

smithe.com

Address

1775 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights 60004

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9 Followers

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Services Provided

Furniture selection

custom built furniture (fabric

trim

finish

and detail selections)

in home consultation

floor plan

color

textile

wood species

wood finish consultation

area rugs

project budget consultation

and more.

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Areas Served

Northwest Chicago (Barrington

Woodstock

Crystal Lake

Algonquin

Bull Valley

Cary) suburbs and Chicago.

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Credentials

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5 Ideabook Saves
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6 Comments

Commented: Halway spacePut a bench and mirror there. You'll have a place to sit while you put your shoes on off, and mirror to check your hairdo before your out into the world. Sketch attached for reference.
July 12, 2014 in Design Dilemma
Commented: How many area rugs?I can see the dilemma-tricky! Try breaking up the area where the sofa and arm chairs are and add some stools to that bar area. Then add a smaller area rug near the bar area with another arm chair and ...
July 9, 2014 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Recliner or King size chairThe chair has way more character, go with that. Put a recliner where you watch tv, you don't need one where you already have a mega recliner (bed).
July 9, 2014 in Design Dilemma
Commented: I'm stuck, can't figure out how to decorate this room!You have beautiful floors, which I wouldn't hide too much of. A 6' in diameter round rug would look good with the arm chairs, and a copper top cocktail table. These items could help create a central a...
July 7, 2014 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Family room - yes or noThe room looks a a bit full. Try placing the rug under the first two feet of the sectional, about six inches in. It will make the room feel a little larger and show off more of the hardwood floors.
July 6, 2014 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Do you DIY in your home?Break up a DIY project into two parts. Do the parts you feel most comfortable with yourself and outsource the rest to a friend or professional with the tools and expertise you don't have. Professional...
September 13, 2017 in Design Dilemma
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Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Walter E. Smithe provide?

Walter E. Smithe provides the following services: Furniture selection, custom built furniture (fabric, trim, finish, and detail selections), in home consultation, floor plan, color, textile, wood species, wood finish consultation, area rugs, project budget consultation, and more.

Where does Walter E. Smithe provide services?

Walter E. Smithe provides services in the following areas: Northwest Chicago (Barrington, Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Bull Valley, Cary) suburbs and Chicago.