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.
Regardless of whether or not you can afford the decorations in the rooms that Architectural Digest showcases, you can still get a subscription to the magazine for around $24.00 for a twelve month subscription, which will often get you a free gift. You can also get a bonus subscription for a little bit more to give as a gift to a friend or relative. This would make a perfect gift for a special occasion or a birthday.
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