Home Decorating Catalogs

Home decorating catalogs are so much more than a source for products. They are also an excellent source for inspiration and decorating ideas. The beauty of home decorating catalogs is that they showcase products on glossy pages in perfect settings.

The companies that produce these catalogs hire professional merchandisers and stylists to showcase their products in the best possible way. As a result, the pages of these catalogs often show beautifully decorated rooms designed with the latest trends in colors and fabrics. Since the goal of these catalogs is to sell merchandise, they are adept at showing off decorating accessories like lamps, artwork, pillows and rugs. Accessories give a room personality and polish and these catalogs can show you how best to achieve a finished look.

Of course, home decorating magazines are also full of inspiration and trends. However these magazines can cost $2 to $3 per issue. That money can add up quickly if you buy multiple magazines each month. Most decorating catalogs, on the other hand, are free. Another advantage to catalogs is that many publishers are adopting sustainable practices such as printing their books on recycled paper with soy-based ink and offering catalog recycling programs.

You can sign up to receive catalogs at the company’s websites or by filling out product interest forms at the back of other magazines and catalogs.

No matter what your decorating style is, there is a home decorating catalog to match.

For a Mediterranean-inspired, Tuscan feel try The Horchow Collection. This luxury mail order catalog is owned by Neiman Marcus. The pages of this book are full of ornate settees, colorful table settings and carved candlesticks. The company sells luxury bedding and towels and is a great resource if you want to create an opulent look.

To carry your Horchow-inspired décor outdoors, flip through the pages of Design Toscano. This catalog sells historical and antique reproductions like gargoyles and angel statues for the garden.

To create a stylish home for less than Neiman Marcus prices, look to Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel. Both of these companies offer comfortable and stylish furnishings. Their looks work in homes from New England to Chicago to San Francisco. Both Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel sell well-made, quality items that last for years and never go out of style.

If your style is more modern than traditional, you can still shop catalogs. Design Within Reach sells contemporary furniture and accessories that will complement any sleek interior. Shoppers can find classic items like Noguchi-inspired tables and sofas, Herman Miller chairs and David Trubridge lamps.

Two other options for contemporary furnishings are West Elm, a Williams Sonoma company, and [http:www//c2b.com C2B, a Crate and Barrel company.

If you are looking for budget items to style your home, try Home Decorator’s Catalog. This company sells a wide variety of decorative items including furniture and accessories.

When your home is already furnished and you are just looking for a few finishing touches to complete your interior, there are plenty of decorating catalogs to choose from.

• Silk Flowers specializes in silk floral arrangements and plants.
• Lamps Plus claims to be the largest lighting supply company in the U.S. and offers a huge variety of ceiling and wall fixtures as well as table and floor lamps.
• Al Gitelman & Associates – Tapestries sells antique and reproduction tapestries to turn your home into a castle.
• Bluedango sells ethnic home accents, many of which are made from eco-friendly materials.

No matter what your decorating taste or budget, home decorating catalogs allow you to shop and design from the comfort of your own home.

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