Architecture and Interior Design Magazines
by Sarah Clarksarah.clark@interiordesignschoolreview.com
What better way to begin learning about architecture and interior design than by thumbing through beautifully-photographed design magazines? Here are a few of the most popular design publications.
Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest, or AD as it's often dubbed, is one of the longest running and best known architecture and interior design magazines. It is richly photographed and often features homes of the very rich and famous, which is why it's also popular among design novices. If you get inspired more by photographs than by dense text, you'll like AD, which tends to keep its articles short to make room for lots of images of home interior design.Dwell
This magazine is for those architecture and interior design students who are interested in learning the latest developments in architecture. You'll learn about sleek new takes on classic modern styles and find profiles of leading architects, people who aren't household names but are making a big impact in home architecture and interior design.Veranda
This semi-monthly publication focuses strongly on home interior design and garden design. Recently, the magazine featured a Sarasota, Florida home decorated by former clothing designer Adrienne Vittadini. You'll also find features on art and high-style living, including the latest gallery exhibits and where to find the best blown glass, for example. It is also visually compelling with high production quality.Regional Architecture and Interior Design Magazines
You'll find that there is an array of regionally-focused architecture and home interior design magazines on the market. Where I live, for example, there's Southern Living and Virginia Living. While magazines such as these often style themselves as lifestyle magazines, they also feature stately homes with important architecture and superior interior design. They serve as a good source of information on the design community in your area. Another magazine, Home & Design for the DC metro area, focuses exclusively on interesting design projects around the Beltway.While reading a stack of glossy magazines is no replacement for a formal design education, it can provide a bit of fun and visual stimulation--and inspiration--for those with a passion for design.
About the Author
Sarah Clark is a freelance writer who focuses on postsecondary education and career development.
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