The Beauty of Architectural Digest
You should not immediately hear the words "architectural digest" and
think that it means a digest just for architectural design concepts.
It really is more about interior design than it is about different
architectural styles. It is similar to Occam's Razor. You do not
think of zebras when you hear hoof beats. Sure you may occasionally
see the design of a home that embraces a different architectural
style, but for the most part it is about the interior versus the
exterior design.
Conde' Nast Publications founded Architectural Digest in 1920. It is
a publication that showcases the top designs in the world of
interior design. It is aimed at the affluent as most of the products
are not something you would find in local retail stores. The homes
are not self-decorated for the most part. Interior designers put
together the rooms as a way to increase their business.
The furniture and accessories, including items such as rugs,
lighting and color pallets, are not the quality you may find in
Target or Wal-Mart. Even Pier 1 may be considered gauche and below
the level of expectation readers have come to demand in this
magazine. When you consider that Conde' Nast Publications also
produces Vogue Magazine, it is no wonder that the affluent is the
demographic being targeted. But other's can still appreciate the
beauty and incorporate some of the ideas into their own home.
You do not have to pay a fortune to copy some of the styles in the
magazine. While it is true that many of the products within the
periodical are aimed at the affluent, you can find lower priced
items that are knock-offs of the high-end merchandise. You will not
get the same quality of product but you can get the same overall
look. If one design speaks to you, examine the items and go to a
local interior decorating store and see if you can find something
similar. You may even want to invest in some more expensive pieces,
such as a great rug or tapestry, and then work around that item.
A subscription to Architectural Digest, for one year, runs around
$24.00, but you can find subscription bargains that include a free
product and for a little more you can receive a second subscription
for free. It would make a great gift for those who find architecture
fascinating and are looking to enhance the features of their home
through decorating.
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