A fast emerging trend in the home décor sector is catalogues – either physical or electronic – that offer the viewer a tantalizing view of the available products.
Spring…the time to give your house a makeover is just round the corner. Are you racking your brains (and also of those around you!) trying to figure out ways to better the appearance of your house, your wardrobe, your garden et al? Are you emotionally exhausted and stressed at the very thought of hopping from one shop to another in search of the perfect drape, rug, vase, fountain … for your home sweet home?
Relax – explore a new form of shopping this year – home décor catalogues. And open up a plethora of interior design styles.
Gharpedia through this blog showcases some popular catalogues sourced from the internet and also briefs you on the pros and cons of home décor catalogues.
A friendly word of counsel before we embark on this exciting journey – not all of the catalogues listed here are available across all geographies; and some may be free while some may entail a cost.
What Are Catalogues?
Catalogues are basically magazines or brochures (in material or digital format) that attractively showcase a variety of products ranging from home décor, to apparel and accessories, to gardening, to kitchen tools to gifts … and lots more! Some of these are free while others are chargeable; some are mailed across the globe while others have geographical restrictions; then again some are available in electronic versions while others aren’t. The objective is to provide the consumer with a view of all the products that the enterprise has in its kitty.
Advantages of Catalogues (Physical and Digital)
With the new normal that the pandemic has rung in for all – safety, cashless and contactless are becoming key terms especially when it comes to home shopping. A positive downside is that promotional material like shopping catalogues which were a thing of the past are gaining strength and are in fact becoming a mandate too. The reason being these ascertain that customers don’t need to traverse distances risking public transportation, combat crowds and invest valuable time in browsing for deals and discounts that are on hand.
Some other benefits of home catalogues are as listed below:
- Facilitates purchase of products from the safe confines of one’s own home
- Eases the task of scouting for discounts
- Lessens the hassle of searching for items at various segments of a shop
- Opens up various purchase options – website, mail or by phone
- Provides various filters that enable you to zero-in on the perfect product
- Has firmly in place easy and quick grievance redressal at the click of a mouse
- Allows purchase of multiple products – clothes for the entire family, home appliances and even garden furniture – at one go …er one sitting!
- Provides access to flexible returns policy
- Saves embarrassment in case you’re buying naughty or intimate items
- Offers the provision of both physical and online purchase
- Has a wider range of products and discounts/schemes
- Is a blessing for people staying in isolated areas that have fewer shopping options
- Offers add-ons like flexible financing options and free delivery
Disadvantages of Catalogues (Physical and Digital)
Well every coin has two sides so here’s sharing some of the drawbacks of catalogues:
- Product delivery here poses a longer wait vis-à-vis a physical purchase … this can be a major put-off especially when you are buying something for a specific deadline-based occasion
- Many-a-times the product cost is slightly steeper (not always but definitely for a few items) compared to the cost at a physical outlet
- Disappointment for those who lack visualizing skills as the actual product when delivered to their doorstep may not be what they’d anticipated!
Home Décor Catalogues
Here’s presenting a brief of some home decor catalogues that offer outstanding interior design and decorating ideas:
01. Ballard Designs
- Presents a wide range of contemporary furniture, wall decor, rugs, lighting, and lots more
02. Bassett
- Contemporary and traditional furniture and accessories for your – bedroom, dining room, media rooms, workspaces, and the other rooms in your house are captured in this catalogue
03. Blair
- This one offers a wide range of household décor and furnishings and that too at pocket-friendly prices!
04. Brylane Home
- A great selection of furniture, home decor, window treatments, and storage solutions for your bath, kitchen, living and bedroom area…
05. Collections Etc.
- A wonderful collection of gifts, holiday items, home decor, outdoor accessories, clothing, toys, jewellery et al at $14.99 or less!
06. Crate and Barrel
- Showcases modern furnishings and items for children’s rooms
07. Design Toscano
- Items for your house like – furniture, wall decor, accents, indoor statues, and garden statues – revolving around unique themes such as Egyptian, Angels, Fairies, Celtic, African, Medieval, Greek et al is what this catalogue showcases
08. Frontgate
- If quality furnishings and decor is what you are looking out for then trust us you’ll find luxurious items for every room of your house in this catalogue!
09. Garnet Hill
- Furniture, rugs, bedding, and decorative accessories for your house is what this catalogue holds in store for you
10. Grandin Road
- A breath-taking collection of – contemporary rugs, art, home decor, and furniture – to suit a variety of palates
11. IKEA
- Touted as one of the best home decor catalogue IKEA has on offer – modern and contemporary furnishings – at unbeatable prices
12. Lamps Plus
- This one’s for the light buffs! The – lamps, light fixtures, ceiling fans, outdoor lights, mirrors and accessories featured here are a palette of the modern, the contemporary and the traditional
13. Land’s End
- Bedding, pillows, home decor, towels, furniture, and more in classic style are showcased in this catalogue
14. Lifekind
- Don’t miss this one if organic bedding and textiles to fit in almost every room of your house is your priority
15. Lone Star Western Decor
- If you’ve got a penchant for western ware when it comes to – rugs, bedding, hardware, furniture, lighting, pillows, and wall hangings; then your search ends here!
16. Miles Kimball
- Gorge on rugs, clocks, wall decor, holiday decor, kitchen items, and much more
17. Montgomery Ward
- Sells aesthetic home decor at affordable prices
18. Orvis
- Style your inner and outer areas with a great selection of rugs, light fixtures, candles, fireplaces, furniture, and home accents from this catalogue
19. Plow and Hearth
- Features all knick-knacks for your home, hearth, yard, and garden
20. Pottery Barn
- Available as – Pottery Barn Main Home Décor, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath, Pottery Barn Kids, and Pottery Barn Teen … the names explain it all! Need we say any more?
21. Restoration Hardware
- Incredibly styled this catalogue features state-of-the-art furniture, textiles, hardware, linens, rugs, drapery, wall decor, and accessories
22. Schweitzer Linen
- Tempting accessories and bedding items for your bedroom, bathroom, and dining room
23. Sturbridge Yankee Workshop
- Offers a wide range of classic American home decor and furniture
24. Sundance
- Rugs, lighting, storage solutions, accessories, and furnishings inspired by nature are what await you in this catalogue
25. The Company Store
- Comforters, sheets, duvet covers, quilts, pillows, as well as serene home décor are on offer
26. The Lakeside Collection
- Quality products at low prices providing you with the best deals for your living room, bath, bedroom, and garden
27. Through the Country Door
- If comfort is the key word for you then you’ve come to the right place! All the furniture and accessories featured here strive to make your kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom warm, comfortable and inviting
28. West Elm
- This showcases contemporary and modern furnishings including – rugs, window coverings, lighting, wall and room decor, bedding, and items for your bath and table top
29. Wisteria
- This one’s for those with a vintage streak! It offers an awesome selection of contemporary and vintage items to lend a comfortable and rich hue to your home sweet home!
Conclusion
On a concluding note compared to electronic catalogues, physical catalogues score higher on the viewer connect as they offer the prospective customer the chance to curl up and look at it which unfortunately their electronic counterpart can’t! But whatever your personal preference catalogues are here to stay as they offer options galore in perfect sync with the consumers’ tastes and preferences.
Also, if you are interested in decorating your house using home decors, do read our articles with some unique and creative ideas –
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Author Bio
Huta Raval – An English Literature and Journalism Topper, Huta Raval has graduated from the L D Arts College, Ahmedabad. Post serving for 23 years in the NBFC and Public Library Sectors her desire for ‘writing the unwritten’ brought her to the creative field of content writing. Her clientele comprises of NGOs, Blogging Platforms, Newspapers, Academic Institutions, et al.