Michael S. Smith quotes

Michael S. Smith quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“People buy very badly made furniture and fabric. Instead, buy a beautiful dining table, well-made upholstery. It's almost like dressing for success.”
-- Michael S. Smith

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“Look at your world and your life, and look at what is personal to you. If you're living in an apartment, you need to stick with a narrative that's personal to you.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Needs Quotes #Looks Quotes #World Quotes
“Make sure furniture decor has similar scale. It's all about scale, proportion, measuring, being conscious of the overall plan.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Furniture Quotes #Conscious Quotes #Scales Quotes
“To have a 9-foot sofa in a small room can be kind of treacherous.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Small Rooms Quotes #Feet Quotes #Be Kind Quotes
“Think of how much furniture you need. What's the best way to have it be functional in a great way? If it's in groups, define it.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Thinking Quotes #Groups Quotes #Needs Quotes
“Be judicious with your budget and buy things that are going to last.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Lasts Quotes #Budgets Quotes
“Avoid spending too much on one thing.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Too Much Quotes #Spending Quotes #One Thing Quotes
“People with big personalities are best in the center of the table. They can help carry the conversation from that place.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#People Quotes #Personality Quotes #Tables Quotes
“People get trapped in the way things should feel and less focused on the way things should function.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#People Quotes #Way Quotes #Should Quotes
“People buy things in isolation and don't think of how they work together.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Thinking Quotes #People Quotes #Working Together Quotes
“To be influenced by a magazine and, say, a Swedish theme, unless it resonates with you, it seems kind of odd and influenced.”
-- Michael S. Smith

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“Avoid too much intense color. Make sure you mix colors and try them out. It's always good to do a swatch.”
-- Michael S. Smith

#Color Quotes #Trying Quotes #Too Much Quotes

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