Candice Carter Smith is the Benjamin Moore Architectural and Design Representative for North Carolina and a NCIDQ-certified Interior Designer with over 20 years of commercial and residential design experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from UNC Greensboro and earned her NACE Level 1 Coating Inspector certification in 2018. Candice’s diverse background across design firms, architecture, and retail construction allows her to serve as a trusted advisor on a wide range of projects. She was honored with Benjamin Moore’s Operational Excellence Award in 2025.
Courses
Fashion & Interiors: Trends of the 20th and 21st Centuries
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 3-4pm ET
Whether through patterns, materials, or color, the influence of fashion has always played a role in how we dress our surroundings. Similarities and connections drawn between fashion and interior design create a compelling narrative that serves as a point of inspiration for Color Trends 2026. Through an analysis of three major design movements of the 20th century – Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern, correlations between decorative styles and fashion are illustrated, alongside their iconic color palettes. Throughout the course, a renewed interest in classics refreshed for today’s interiors is demonstrated through a reverence for craft and attention to detail. Inspired by cues from fashion, the Color Trends 2026 palette invites an approachable sensibility with exceptional use of color.