Real stories from some
happy customers.
“At Corvias, we pride ourselves on working with contractors that truly understand the meaning of partnership. Smarter Furnishings is definitely a contractor that ‘gets it.’ From day one, Smarter Furnishings has worked with us to ensure our project was a success. A prime example of this was at Augusta University. Despite challenges with access to the building, elevators malfunctioning, etc., Smarter Furnishings did what needed to be done to hit our aggressive schedule. This included walking furniture up five flights of stairs and working through a holiday weekend. Without this level of commitment, we would not have met our goal.
In addition to this high level of commitment, everyone at Smarter Furnishings was a pleasure to deal with. I had the pleasure of meeting many of the employees, who were very conscientious and went to great lengths to ensure no damage was done while delivering the furniture. I attribute this to the leadership, who worked side by side with me and was on site every day to ensure everything went smoothly.
Our building is now occupied with students, and we hear great feedback on the quality of the product and how great it looks. I look forward to working together in the near future on many more projects to come.”
“From product specs to budget planning and reliable installations, every detail of your project is personal to us. Because making smarter decisions is more than what we do… It’s who we are.
For nearly three decades, Smarter Furnishings has been a trusted partner and provider for companies across the nation. We understand you rely on our team and products to be ready on install day, and we want you to rest easy knowing we’ve got you covered—no exceptions.”
“Smarter Furnishings has the ability and willingness to create custom furniture product styles and sizes. Their philosophy is to fabricate what the designer wants for a project. They work with our designers, create drawings of a new product, then have a mock-up built in their factory to see how a new prototype works and looks.
Also, many projects have tight spaces that cannot fit standard-sized furniture, so custom-sized pieces like desks and chests are often needed.
Capstone is always searching for an edge in the student housing market, and when we want to have a custom furniture style that stands out as unique, it’s not a problem to accomplish it with Smarter Furnishings.”
“I have used Smarter Furnishings for years, and it was a great decision. From the first year, the customer service, promptness, furniture delivery, and handling of any unforeseen issues have always been prompt and handled with ease!
We are a very high-end student housing complex at the University of Oklahoma. Smarter Furnishings has allowed us to continue succeeding in offering the best of the best in Norman by accommodating our needs in high-end furnishings for our apartments. The furniture we order is not a typical dorm-style type of furniture; it is a nice quality wood with great finishes.”
“I came to know Smarter Furnishings 14 years ago when they were chosen for a renovation project prior to my assuming my current duties. I have used them for every project since.
Smarter Furnishings is committed to the project and its successful completion — whatever that takes. They have met impossible deadlines at times and have done everything asked of them in superb fashion. Plus, the products are pretty darn good.
As we expand, renovate, or otherwise adapt to our changing market and customer, I know that Smarter Furnishings will provide products and services that will be seamlessly added to our environment, giving outstanding value to our residents from the outset and providing the confidence that the value will be there for many residents to come.”
“Based on the excellent recommendation from quality colleagues, we chose Smarter Furnishings and have continued to foster the relationship for over a decade. I appreciate and love the A+ customer service that Smarter Furnishings brings to JSU. This is a family-owned business that is dedicated to building quality relationships. We appreciate the hands-on approach and personal attention of the Smarter Furnishings staff.
We look forward to using Smarter Furnishings as we continue to expand in residential housing because of a great partnership, quality of product, exceptional customer service, and a name that we can trust.”
“We choose to work with Smarter Furnishings as our portfolio supplier of furniture because of their transparency, commitment to quality control, and willingness to do whatever is needed to ensure that we and our customers — our residents — receive exactly what they expect in a final product.
When I speak to Smarter Furnishings, I know they can and will tell me where every part of every piece of furniture comes from, how it’s put together, how it’s tested, who is overseeing the process in the factories, how it’s going to get to me, and who will be installing it. I know I can count on them because I know they’ve done their jobs.
The senior leadership team maintains involvement in the day-to-day business — not just the sales, but the estimating, installation, and follow-up. That, coupled with great flexibility regarding timing of ordering, logistics of shipping, storage, installation, and more, has allowed us to remain nimble as an organization.
Our business succeeds and grows when we provide an unparalleled experience to our residents, both in the overall resident experience and in the physical real estate and amenities we offer. In student housing, the furniture package is a major amenity and selling point. Delivering a quality product on time, that stands the test of time, helps us meet and exceed our goals.”
“We have enjoyed a long relationship with the staff of Smarter Furnishings, beginning with John Tipton and continuing today with Brian and Dean.
The staff at Smarter Furnishings makes the difference to us. They are always willing to help, no matter the size of the job or the need Troy has. We appreciate our relationship with them, the quality of the product, and their willingness to stand behind the product we have purchased. The level of service, from the planning phase through the installation phase, shows Smarter Furnishings’ commitment to their customers. They ensure we receive a quality product in a timely manner through a very positive relationship.
We continue to enhance the quality of life for our students in the residence halls by enhancing the quality of the furniture placed in them. Smarter Furnishings goes the extra mile to offer options and assist us in providing a high quality of living for our students.”
“I think what made us choose Smarter Furnishings was sitting down with Dean personally and really getting to know him. Dean and I have stayed in constant contact about all of our projects year-round, and the communication has translated into smooth orders and installations. As we look to build more student properties, it’s good to know that we don’t have to worry about our furniture needs. I know Smarter Furnishings is there and has our back!”
“We chose Smarter Furnishings because of their exceptional quality of the wood furniture, and the price is very reasonable. The staff is always very professional and courteous. Brian and Dean are always just a phone call away if we ever need assistance. The service is great, and the delivery crews are amazing.
We love the quality of the furniture, but the professional service is what makes Smarter Furnishings so exceptional. Residents are very satisfied with the quality and appearance of all the furniture in their rooms — both the room furniture (bed, chest of drawers, desk, and chair) and the suite-style living room furniture.
As we look to grow and build new residence halls, Smarter Furnishings is in the plans for new furniture.”
“When building a new residence hall, we decided to see what other furniture was out there. The new hall would replace a current hall, so we planned a furniture show for the residents of the current hall. We also invited the leadership of our student housing groups. When the dust settled and the votes were all in, Smarter Furnishings was selected.
The response to issues or concerns with the furniture we have on campus has been something we have loved while working with Smarter Furnishings. They helped us succeed in providing our stakeholders with nice, reliable student room furniture.”