10 Things You Only See In Decor Catalogs

10 Things You Only See In Decor Catalogs

Poking fun at the pristine world of decor and furniture catalogs is much like critiquing the buyers on HGTV's "House Hunters." It's a harmless outlet for getting out our eternal angst about living in a cramped apartment. Here are some of the biggest offenders to hit our favorite catalogs. Have we missed any?

The "Voyeur" Seating Arrangement
Design Within Reach
If you want others to assume things about your personal life, then by all means place that comfy chair in direct view of your bed.From the Design Within Reach catalog
Bookshelves With Barely Any Books
Design Within Reach
The more blank space on your shelves, the more confident you can be that you're in the aesthetic one percent.From the Design Within Reach catalog
Or, Color-Coordinated Books
Design Within Reach
Doesn't everyone own 50 books in 50 different shades of white?From the Design Within Reach catalog
An Idealized Breakfast
Pottery Barn
If you're the type of person who considers black coffee and a Pop-Tart a breakfast option, get the hell out of Pottery Barn.From the Pottery Barn catalog
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Fireside Chats
Pottery Barn
If there's a comfy leather club chair, rest assured you'll find it next to a roaring fire and accessorized with a hardcover book.From the Pottery Barn catalog
Overdressed Picnics
Pottery Barn
Picnics are, by their very nature, a low-fuss affair. But in the hands of an art director, al fresco dining presents an opportunity to quietly seethe outdoors while your significant other fails to notice your handmade drink stirrers.From the Pottery Barn catalog
Poolside Furniture Placed Too Close For Comfort
West Elm
Your guests won't need a glass of artfully decanted water to feel refreshed -- they'll just fall into your pool by accident.From the West Elm catalog
The Outdoor BBQ...With China Plates
West Elm
We've secretly wanted to throw a fancy outdoor party, but know our friends better than that. From the West Elm catalog
"Alternative" Centerpieces
West Elm
Here, the centerpieces take up a good third of the table (which, we think, is only set for one?).From the West Elm catalog
The "Backyard To Nowhere"
West Elm
Yes, it's a patio set -- but how could you get an idea of how it would look if it was on an actual patio? Why not place it in a beach setting worthy of a 98 Degrees video?From the West Elm catalog

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