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
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.
This session was recorded live on April 29, 2026.