Top 12 Quotes & Sayings by Michael S. Smith

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American designer Michael S. Smith.

Last updated on December 1, 2024.

Michael Sean Smith is an American interior designer based in Los Angeles. Smith was appointed by President Barack Obama to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House from 2008-2016 and is responsible for the 2010 makeover of the Oval Office.

American - Designer | Born: 1964

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Make sure furniture decor has similar scale. It's all about scale, proportion, measuring, being conscious of the overall plan.

Michael S. Smith

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

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

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

People buy things in isolation and don't think of how they work together.

Michael S. Smith

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 get trapped in the way things should feel and less focused on the way things should function.

Michael S. Smith

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

To have a 9-foot sofa in a small room can be kind of treacherous.

Michael S. Smith

Be judicious with your budget and buy things that are going to last.