Taking A Look At Architectural Digest
27th March 2009
Architectural Digest is not what it sounds like. It is a magazine that specializes in interior design rather than a digest that showcases different structures for trends in architecture. It is aimed at showcasing how homes look on the inside versus how they look on the outside or how they are designed. This can be misleading and can be quite a disappointment for those who are more interested in how a building is made versus how it is decorated. It can be quite a disappointment if you have paid for a subscription before reading the periodical.
Founded in 1920 by Conde’ Nast Publications, Architectural Digest is a magazine that is a showcase for the affluent who want to see the top designs in the world and their latest fashions for interior designs. It is a window into the lives of the wealthy and is not something you may see in a suburban household or in a rural neighborhood or talked about at the local Tupperware party.
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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