Michael Smith's Work

Reader Comments

• 16. I am not impressed. Every room is too crowded. It would make me crazy to have so much clutter.

  Posted at 7:07PM on 15th 2009 by Sonia

• 17. PLEASE LEAVE THE WHITE HOUSE BE!..IF THOSE PICTURES ARE ANY EXAMLE OF WHAT HE WILL DO IN THERE!...UGH!...MONEY BETTER SPENT ON THE TROOPS OR GIVEN BACK TO US THE TAXPAYERS!...I WAS HOPING FOR some CHANGE?..HA,HA,HA.

  Posted at 6:55PM on 15th 2009 by KAREN

• 18. I personally find Micheal Smith's decorating very tasteful and certainly good enough for the white house, Love his work!!!

  Posted at 6:31PM on 15th 2009 by Robin

• 19. Early photos are too cold and modern looking for The White House. Tacky. Later photos are ward and more in keeping with what the theme should be.

  Posted at 6:10PM on 15th 2009 by beth

• 20. I think his work is fine-simple, tasteful. I think they could save tax$-called the crew at Extreme Makeover (especially like to see them do the girl's rooms) or HGTV & have them re-decorate :) lol on the other hand, all the other 1st lady's had chance to re-decorate, why not Michele? :)

  Posted at 5:24PM on 15th 2009 by Diana

• 21. I have only one comment--Pier 1

  Posted at 5:03PM on 15th 2009 by pam

• 22. I'm sorry, but you just can't decorate THE White House like a NY loft! Some of you need to check yourselves.

  Posted at 3:22PM on 15th 2009 by Johnny

• 23. Am I the only one on the planet who believes that for their time period and their personal age, Jacqueline Kennedy, Nancy Reagan...and even Laura Bush all out-dressed this new First Lady? Hmm.

  Posted at 3:11PM on 15th 2009 by keeneye

• 24. If anyone had asked, and, of course, no one did, but I would say my tax dollars are much better spent on sending the necessary provisions to our troops who are fighting to protect all Americans and their freedoms. I so do not care whether or not the White House decor reflects Michelle Obama's taste, but I care very much whether or not each and every troop has the proper protective gear. Oh, perhaps I misspoke --- is this designer doing all his work pro bono and is Michelle breaking open her piggy bank to buy fabrics, art, etc.?

  Posted at 3:05PM on 15th 2009 by Jean Anderson

• 25. Well, I do love the comments! To the folks who keep repeating (mindlessly) this mantra of "NY is King, keep it simple, modern, uncluttered, edgy:" You are the the same people whose closets are full of boring, unimaginative, all-black uniforms...which you gladly wear all day, everyday. Needless to say, the same frequently applies to your home decor.

  Posted at 2:59PM on 15th 2009 by momento

• 26. I'm an interior design fanatic and observe the work of many designers. I'm sure Mr. Smith is an excellent designer. But the samples of his work they are showing here is very outdated and some of it a little hideous.Is this his work from circa 1980?

  Posted at 2:53PM on 15th 2009 by Chandra Love

• 27. Taste is subjective, so not everyone will like all of his work. The important thing is that each of his clients is happy with the work that he does for them. I agree with the other comments about some rooms being a little too cluttered. I personally like simple, clean lines with a modern edge.

  Posted at 2:40PM on 15th 2009 by Kathleen W.

• 28. Well, they seem a bit dated. Maybe the pics are of jobs circa 1982-1995? The whole portfolio runs kinda drab, washed-out. Dare I say boring? Well, if he really does listen to the clients, I think that's refreshing on one level. However, if he isn't bold or confident enough to go with a 70/30 (or maybe even 60/40) mix of his personal stamp/the client's taste, I wouldn't have much respect for him. To be frank.

  Posted at 2:39PM on 15th 2009 by kikilo

• 29. Is he decorating this for free? Or is this yet another example of my tax dollars going to waste?

  Posted at 2:29PM on 15th 2009 by Kelly

• 30. The man certainly has experience. He seems to follow the wishes of his clients. For my taste, most of his work is too cluttered. I would like to see photo's of his own home.

  Posted at 12:00PM on 15th 2009 by Shirley