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I love living etc! Domino is another fav. I really like Elle Decoration - the UK version.

I still love Wallpaper. Not as much as I used to, though. The products and stores don't seem as fresh by the time I get my issue, thanks to the more timely coverage by all the blogs.

Luigi and I would add Brava Casa and Italian Elle Decor.

We dislike Dwell and Domino, alot though!

Living, ETC would be even better if we could get our grubby mitts on some of the freebies that the UK readers get!!!

kathryn,

i got some living etc. freebies once. up at the borders in evanston. it was the first and only time that happened.

Katie,

Thanks for the tip - I'm going to to check that out!

Was it a good freebie?!

They were plastic coasters that came with the December issue. Not all that exciting, but they might work for the deck outside this summer. But they were free and that's all that mattered!!! :)

I have the very first Living Etc. which I bought at Boots somewhere in the UK (London prolly) and didn't think it was going to last or that it would be as succesful as it has been. I wish we could easily get a lot of the stuff they publish though....

I like the ones you mentioned, but to list a few more of my faves:

arch boston - boston-based architecture magazine
http://www.architects.org/publications/index.cfm?doc_id=29

abitare - italian. covers architecture around the world in english and italian. love this magazine.
http://www.abitare.it

atomic ranch - mid century modern lovers dream mag for stylish ranch homes.
http://www.atomic-ranch.com

canadian house + home - canadian publication (duh.) lots of eye candy. great layout. superb. helps us keep in step with our neighbors up north.
http://www.canadianhouseandhome.com

cottage living - don't let the word cottage throw you off, these guys feature lots of stunning interiors of all styles. great layout.
http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/

home companion - this isn't your crafters magazine anymore. it's come a very long way. totally focused on designers and artists, showcasing their homes, workspaces, etc. Swoon!
http://www.maryengelbreit.com/MEHC/

i.d. - just wonderful. period.
http://www.idonline.com

ideal home - UK based publication that you can count on to deliver great room redos complete with instructions on how they did it, along with lots of design products that are hot in the uk. I like it, as a design writer myself, because it showcases a lot of fresh design that I haven't yet seen in the states. In general, if something is hot in europe, it will eventually make its way over here (i.e. cath kidston, someone I've loved for at least 8 years, is finally becoming a beloved textile artist here in the states. took long enough).
http://www.idealhomemagazine.co.uk

interior design - great magazine to drool over, lots of contemporary designs - although nothing you can actually imagine affording. helpful nonetheless.
http://www.interiordesign.net

living at home - german decor magazine that I really enjoy, although you won't find it in the states, you have to grab a copy on your next trip to the UK, France or Germany - you can find one at kiosks there.
http://www.livingathome.de

metropolis - excellent mag all around.
http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/

pop life - love this magazine, the layout is stunning and the articles are well-written and interesting. has a total california vibe to it. love that as an east coaster.
http://www.poplifemagazine.com

real living - aussie decor magazine. packed with design you may not have seen here in the states (yet). stunning mag!
http://www.realliving.ninemsn.com.au/


All of the above magazines are available at your local Barnes and Noble with the exception of Living At Home.

Hope this helps fellow magazine addicts to branch out and further fuel their habit! :)

Holly

I'm a UK Ideal Home fan, as well, especially, as decor8 holly mentioned, the kitchen and bath renovation sections. Each issue features a couple of reader renovations, and they are described very well. Most don't use designers, so its interesting to hear about how they solved the space problems themselves.

I love the following mags in no particular order.

1. World of Interiors
2. Living Etc
3. Elle Decor
4. Vogue Living (Australian version)
5. Space (UK)
6. House and Gardens

As a London based subscriber to Living Etc I can vouch that we really don't get may freebies ;-)

Of the magazines listed, which of them provides almost a complete listing of the resources for pictures of items shown in rooms/homes? Are they actually available?

A lot of good it does me to see a picture, have someone ask about it, only to discover there is no source for the item, or the source is listed as "antique" or "homeowners" or "to the trade only" or "discontinued product".

I know that the features and magazines and layouts are made months in advance. As in the pictures may have been taken 6 months ago, and seasonal items that were available at the time the pictures were taken are now discontinued.

Sure, there are times when the pictures can be used for inspiration and ideas. Other times folks want EXACTLY what is shown in the picture. And that's mighty hard to find without a clue as to where it came from or if it's even going to be findable for regular folks.

These kinds of things are the main reason I don't buy ANY of the above magazines. If there are a gazillion resources, I'm not interested. So, please tell me if any of those have thorough resources and if the items are available! Thanks!

Hi Guys-

I work for BLUEPRINT magazine...were constantly evolving and the new issue looks great...give us a try!!

I agree re: Cottage Living. The title may seem a bit too Better Homes & Gardens but, they consistantly feature people living in small spaces (hence the word "cottage") and folks living well among their DIY creations and rehabs. I live in a Chicago bungalow so I appreciate their asethetic (in fact, they feature a lot of bungalow rehabs in their pages).

I don't know why I'm a sucker for Domino. Can't explain it. I know a lot of people turn their noses up at its quasi-design style. Brava Casa and Elle Decor are also favs.

I still find House & Garden relevent - even if it was the magazine that your mom grew up on. While there's no such thing as DIY in their pages, there are great ideas in terms of color palettes, materials, and sumptuous interiors that lead to fabulous dreams which could become reality...when I win the lottery ;)

Marie Claire Maison is pretty inspiring. And Good Home UK. Sometimes Ideal Home. Canadian House & Home.

Here here for Blueprint. I enjoy their content WAY more than Domino. Domino seems to have that we're-trying-to-be-aloof attitude that they just aren't solid enough to pull off. Either be Vouge or be accessible. No nebulous middle ground. Bleckh.

But again, Blueprint is cool.

And I don't work there or anything, if you're wondering.

Domino has really been bumming me out recently. It seems to has lost some of its magic this past year...or is it just me? As another AT'er noted in a post, a magazine that acts like a catalog. Couldn't believe I was reading a "hot debate" amongst "leading designers" about how many inches of curtains should puddle on the floor...please, save it for Town & Country.

Blueprint has fantastic home features (and really is a well designed magazine), but they don't cover home exclusively. It's more of a lifestyle magazine than a full-on design magazine.

My house was built in 1950 so Atomic Ranch has been a great resource for me. I also love This Old House. It's hardly a design magazine but it's full of good information. Domino goes right into the recycle bin without being opened. Thankfully my subscription is almost up or I would have cancelled it.

Chicago HOME does a great job covering the areas design "trends" /state-of-the Art....but my hands down favorite is Western Interiors...forgot what you think Western Interiors is/should be...this magazine not only shows the gamut from Modern to Lodge and back to California Comfortable.

The layouts, the photography and the balance of editorial to advertising is what really makes this magazine noteworthy.

Check it out.

My staples:

1. Domus
2. Wallpaper
3. Maison&Decoration (greek edition)

Oh, KellyM, you are so right. I didn't know what Domino was, it was cheap, so I bought a subscription. It is really bad. I recycle it poste haste. I did however keep that weird canvas tote thing. It hangs on my back hall door and I put my nasty dishrags and towels in it until I take them to the laundry in the basement.

There are some great magazines out there. But I think the canadian produced Azure is tops. Nice size, very forward-thinking. Good for designers for residential and industrial.

I'm still subscribing to Met Home, even though I haven't been crazy about modern design for over a year now....

Love Cottage Living and Domino (although I agree with those who think Domino's been off its game lately).

I'm going to put in a good word for Blueprint. I feel like it's the only that doesn't encourage you to buy tons of stuff. There's a lot of helpful diy advice and some product recommendations that are either affordable or the occasional it's-worth-it splurge. They're all about smart buying, which just fits my style more, given my limited apartment space and limited budget! Also, I don't work there. (Though I bet it would be fun!)