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Architectural Digest For Better Design Ideas
By James R Blunt
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.
A Showcase For The Top Designs In The World
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.
The Affluent Is Their Target Demographic
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.
Shopping At A Local Interior Decorating Store
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 review
your options and 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.
About the Author:
James R Blunt has written a number of articles on architecture
and home improvement including
The Design,
Architecture And Design,
Design Development,
Architectural Services,
Architecture.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Architecture Facts....
What is the history of architecture?
The first examples of architecture come to
us from the Neolithic period and were discovered in Southwest
Asia. These examples date back to around 10,000 BC. As impressive
as these were for historians, most people are more familiar with
the architecture styles of the Egyptians and Romans.
Early architecture focused more on the
elaborate designs to be used in religious worship than they were
of the dwellings they lived in day-to day. Some of the world’s
greatest feats in architecture can be traced back to religion.
Some find the Classical and Medieval styles
of architecture to be superior to Modern or Green architecture.
Many time periods, such as the Renaissance, have created their
own devoted group of followers. Each period in time has a distinct
look to the buildings and structures.
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