Does anyone else seem to get an enormous Restoration Hardware catalog every week? I get seriously perturbed with retailers who over-send catalogs. RH isn't doing themselves any favors by mailing me their catalog right now anyway...I've been really disappointed with the overall tone of their merchandise lately (or at least how their catalog portrays their goods). Every page has the same muddled color palette and the concept of contrast is completely disregarded. The contrived, "faux antique" card is played over and over again, and frankly the effect is quite vapid.
Luckily, despite their stylistic overhaul, they kept some of their signature classics like their embroidered Italian Sheeting, bath linens, and nice-looking upholstery. I also noticed that their selection of mirrors was impressive (albeit each was pretty pricey). So, I decided to check out the Wall Décor section of their website and browse the items in a context outside of what the catalog provides. Here are the things I saw and liked...
What's your take on Restoration Hardware's new style? I hate to discredit their whole product offering, because I've always loved RH. Perhaps they just need to hire a new art director for their next catalog.
