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When Eames + Nelson combine forces they make up the powercouple of the Mid-Century Modern World. Nay … Universe! Today, we explore our favorite Eames + Nelson couples. Check them out and then make your own! May marks the start of peak-wedding season. Love is in the air and unions are popping up as quickly as a weeds in the summertime. Here at SmartFurniture,…
There is nothing more gratifying for us than when we get see our furniture in your home. They take on new personalities in their real life setting. So we decided to start a new blog series called SIRL or Smarts In Real Life. Check out the first installment as we explore some of chairs in their new homes. Just like furnishings and decor can…
Transparent furniture has been a long trend with minimalist enthusiasts – but now we see it making waves beyond the sub-style and into modern playful pairings. Let’s take a look … So less is more, right? Ornamentation will always be a heavy trend in home decor – but on the flip side of that is ultra-minimalism so much so that transparent furniture and decor…
Welcome to our second installment of Wondrous Workspaces! Today we are taking a look into a local incubator … Lamp Post Group. We explore their dynamic workspaces that offers a variety environments all packaged up in a historic building in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. Exposed brick, 100 year old floors, elegant support beams, natural light streaming in from the arch shaped windows. It…
In the grand scheme of interior design, corporate offices don’t tend to take the cake. Most tend to be impersonal and uninspiring – they are a space to buckle down and bare rather an environment that nurtures creativity and inspire innovation. So we decided to share some inspiring offices of all sizes. In the grand scheme of interior design, corporate offices don’t tend to…
Color trends aren’t just for fashion – they are sweeping through the world of interiors. 2016 is proving to be the year of ash & blush. Together they are a refreshing and airy pair. Pantone announced that “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” were the colors for 2016. Though we love this duo – they are oddly reminiscent of the traditional pastels painted in nurseries. We’ve come up…
It takes an eclectic personalty to love the look of a mismatched vintage home. But there is one vintage trend that stands the test of time … Mid-Century Modern and the Eames design duo in particular. Today we explore dreamy dining legs! Dowel Legs to be precise – an Eames classic. It takes an eclectic personalty to love the look of a mismatched vintage home….
Innovation is something that can be scheduled, pushed or planned. It is something that is cultivated, encouraged and nurtured. Giving inventive minds and thinkers a PLACE to reside is crucial to helping their ideas coming into fruition. See how we outfitted the Enterprise Center to help their entrepreneurs and local organizations feed their passions and small businesses. Innovation is something that can be scheduled, pushed or planned. It is…
Everyone is a sucker for Before & After shots, makeover articles, and transformation shows. For months Kate Arends of Wit & Delight was working on her home remodel — the end goal was to curate a timeless mix of both traditional and contemporary. We are so excited to share her bright and modern kitchen as well as the dramatic and creative office with you…
Offices are more than just desks, chairs, and storage. It’s time to rethink how people work and find out how you can get better work out of your employees by providing diverse workspaces. See how Co.Lab caters to varying types of workers to produce better results. An innovative office is sure to breed innovation! Curating an office these days is more than just having…