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Kirkland's, Inc. is a leading
specialty retailer of
home decor in the United States, operating
approximately 335 stores in 37 states. Kirkland's was co-founded in
1966 by Chairman Emeritus, Carl Kirkland.
Differentiated merchandising strategy
makes Kirklands unique among home decor retailers.
- Unique combination of style,
quality and value makes Kirklands a destination store
- Item-focused merchandising
emphasizes key items instead of product categories
- Over 60% of items are exclusively
designed or packaged
- New and exclusive merchandise is
tested and continually introduced, leading to fresh product
selections and a fun shopping experience.
Corporate Profile
Kirkland's is a specialty retailer of
home decor
in the United States, operating 294 stores in 33 states as of March
31, 2009. Our stores present a broad selection of distinctive
merchandise, including
framed art,
mirrors,
wall decor,
candles;
lamps, decorative accessories, accent furniture, textiles,
garden accessories and artificial
floral products.
Our stores also offer an extensive
assortment of holiday merchandise as well as items carried
throughout the year suitable for giving as gifts. In addition, we
use innovative design and packaging to market home decor items as
gifts.
We provide our predominantly female
customers an engaging shopping experience characterized by a
diverse, ever-changing merchandise selection at surprisingly
attractive prices. Our stores offer a unique combination of style
and value that has led to our emergence as a recognized name in home
decor and has enabled us to develop a strong customer franchise. As
a result, we have achieved substantial growth over our history and
have expanded our store base into different regions of the country.
(Kirkland's Media Kit)
Furnishing Your Home
In Style
Decorating your home can be a
daunting task, but it is one that will reward you many times over.
Determining your personal style allows you to create a theme that
you can carry from room to room, giving the house a cohesiveness,
even if your style is eclectic.
Your furniture is
the backbone of the home.
It is important to choose wisely and
then formulate your design plan around your choices. After you have
laid that foundation in place, you can begin to look at complementary
fabrics and colors - eventually visiting paint, window coverings,
floor coverings, lighting, and accents in turn.
Discover your
decorating style and go from
there. Your taste may range from traditional to country to
casual to contemporary to modern, or anywhere in between. You can
choose from materials such as woods, metals, glass, even plastics. You
may like intricate designs or strong, simple lines, such as in the
Mission style. You may want your pieces to be heavy and substantial,
perhaps dramatic, or the sharp, linear design of Minimalism may appeal
to you.
When you are
considering your preference for what appeals to you, take
into account too how you envision your home's primary function. Is it
to be a comfortable haven for your family? Do you plan to entertain
elegantly? Do you want a serene, cool, calming environment? Do you
prefer an eclectic, cozy, warm nook? Is it to be an open, airy affair
or more somber? Casual? Luxurious? Formal? Rustic?
If your decorating style is casual,
and you are looking to make an inviting home for you and your family,
you are likely to want the warm glow of woods, either light or
dramatically dark, and soft, inviting fabrics. If you prefer a more
traditional, formal look, you are likely to choose rich fabrics,
including damask and velvet, and woods, such as cherry or mahogany.
For the modern approach, you may incorporate many materials - light,
blonde woods, sleek metals like chrome and aluminum, and simple
fabrics.
Whatever your taste, you can find fabulous pieces that express your
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