Crate & Barrel’s hardwood frames have the edge on West Elm’s engineered hardwood.

I shopped at West Elm and Crate & Barrel to see which store had better holiday decor. Crate & Barrel offered chic, modern decorations, but West Elm had classic, cozy options. As an interior designer, ...

Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel: Shopping the Chains. May 2, 2012. A Parsons desk from West Elm is an example of great designfound at chain stores. A classic natural fiber rug lies beneath.

Best of all, they are very similar to West Elm and Crate & Barrel styles over 2x the price. From Dec. 4-10, Aldi will be selling their Merry Moments Holiday Reindeer for only $29.99.

West Elm, known for its handcrafted and modern home designs, ... Crate & Barrel joined with Fernish last year, while Ikea is testing out furniture rental programs overseas.