Home Decorating Magazines
Home decorating magazines offer aspiring designers an opportunity to gain valuable information about decorating their homes. Many magazines feature how tos, photos and valuable insight how to make or purchase items to replicate rooms or designs. Home decorating magazines are great for those looking to change their interior or be inspired by others in the home design industry. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
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Design Ideas
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One of the main reasons that people utilize home decorating magazines and catalogs is to gain perspective of new design ideas and elements. Keeping up with the latest trends is also a popular reason so many grab the newest home decorating magazine. Some magazines feature tours of houses that have been designed or renovated by famous designers. Designers like Nate Burkus are often highlighted in magazines---these special features draw in more readers. Many magazines give step by step instructions on how to make craft items and projects useful for decorating the home such as furniture, baskets, drapery and home accents.
Inspiration
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Another reason so many customers are drawn to certain decorating magazines is the interviews they print with celebrities, interior decorators and antique shop owners. Many people are fascinated with the way others live---especially those in the celebrity spotlight. Popular celebrity chefs such as Paula Deen and The Barefoot Contessa have had their kitchens revealed in magazines like "House Beautiful" and "Southern Living." Many people admire celebrities through television and cookbooks---seeing how they live day to day at home is of interest to many fans. Gathering decorating ideas from photos and articles regarding their home life is often replicated by fans and aspiring designers.
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Where to Buy
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While turning magazine pages, most people see new stoves, living room furniture and cutting edge lighting and flooring. People look to magazines to find what products to buy and incorporate into their own homes. The great thing about many home decorating magazines is that they offer a resource section either at the end of an article or in a special index in the back. In this section, vendors that are included in the magazine offer catalogs or brochures. Some put readers in touch with retail stores in which the specific product is available. Some magazines such as "Country Living" have a postage paid card that allows readers to circle what company or product they would like more information about---this is an easy way to put them in touch with what they need.
Subscriptions
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Home decorating magazines get a portion of their revenue from subscription sales. The customer is typically billed every three months to once a year. Some of the most popular country decorating magazine subscriptions are "Country Living," "Martha Stewart Living," "Southern Living," "Better Homes and Gardens," "House Beautiful" and "Coastal Living." For more modern decorating subscriptions, "Veranda," "Traditional Home" and "California Home and Design" are all popular sellers.
Free Magazines
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Many home decorating magazines are free and require no subscription. Some of the most popular are "Tender Heart Treasures," "Pottery Barn" and "Crate and Barrel." "Tender Heart Treasures" carries an inexpensive variety of replicated antiques and shabby chic decor---from country feed scales to milk glass replicas---and this look is perfect for French country, shabby chic and country designs. Pottery Barn is the mecca of all things craftsman style with its mix of classic traditional. Not only does this free catalog sell American-inspired furniture and decor---it is a palette of inspiration as well. Through the pages one will see how to pair colors, furniture and decor pieces to create a different look in each room. The result is a crisp, clean style that is welcoming and timeless. Pottery Barn also specializes in its own paint---so the look can be replicated right down to the exact color. Crate and Barrel is also a free catalog that offers inspirational home design elements. On every page, the viewer can discover how the chic and fashionable design their homes. From monogrammed napkins to contemporary furniture with European flair---the Crate and Barrel theme is affordable and accommodating to most decorating styles.
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Resources
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