The best online home decor & lifestyle magazines

Every month, when I receive my monthly shelter magazines in the mail, I get so excited and cannot wait to flip through the pages, usually curled up in my living room with a nice cup of tea, after the kids are asleep and I can have a quiet moment for myself. While I'm a big fan of hard copies, I have also embraced digital titles, which provide instant access and inspiration, anywhere, anytime. For me, these online magazines are not really a substitution to my old glossies, but rather an extra nice complement to my obsession with home decor magazines.

While I can still remember that only a few online-only titles were available a couple years back (most notably Lonny and Rue), I have been delighted to see more and more publications launch since then, offering more great content and inspiration. Thanks to the power of the web, a growing online community, and savvy bloggers/creative types teaming up together, it's no surprise these online-only magazines are on the rise, and a big hit. And the best part, they’re all FREE! Most of them also have sophisticated websites to go along with their magazine content, evolving from the early days of read-only digital mode, to full-on brands with complementary dedicated website content.

Today, I’m sharing with you a roundup of the best web based-only home decor/ lifestyle magazines. So grab your fave drink, get yourself comfy (or simply make sure to bookmark these for your on-the-go tablet reading), and get ready for some serious eye candy and inspiration!

 
American-based magazines:

Lonny Magazine – “accessible home design”
A lifestyle and home decor magazine featuring design ideas, market trends, and a large photo collection of beautiful homes and gardens. Originally started by two former DOMINO staffers (Michelle Adams & Patrick Cline) in Oct. 2009, Lonny was the original and first of its kind, paving the way for the rise of other digital shelter mags. Now under a new team of editors, and with a new updated web presence, the magazine continues to deliver plenty of great content and design, offering a good mix of eclectic style, modern and traditional elements.

Lonny (April 2013)

Rue – “your pathway to stylish living”
Launched in Sept. 2010, this leading publication was started by design bloggers Crystal Gentilello and Anne Sage. The wildly popular magazine features hip aesthetics and offers a mix of fashion, lifestyle & entertaining, interior design and home decor.

Rue magazine (April 2013)

Matchbook Magazine – “Field guide to a charmed life"
Launched in Jan. 2011, this magazine celebrates classics - shaken and stirred. They cover fashion, decor, the arts, travel & culture, and offer intriguing interviews.

 

Matchbook (April 2013)

Sweet Paul – “chasing the sweet things in life"
Based on Paul Lowes wildly successful blog Sweet Paul, this lifestyle magazine is for anyone looking to make simple, elegant meals and stylishly easy crafts for the home.



Sweet Paul (April 2013)

Collected – “the art of refined living"
Launched in Spring 2011 by Los Angeles-based interior designers and bloggers, Krista Schrock and Jessica Comingore, this publication focuses on the "art of refined living". Their vision: simple & sophisticated with a post-industrial aesthetic.

Collected (Spring/Summer 2013)

 

Canadian-based magazines:

Dabble – “find your dabble...design, travel, food
Founded by interior designer Kimberly Seldon, this new publication features inspiring design, food and travel from around the world.

Dabble magazine (Dec/Jan 2013)

Covet Garden – “inspiration grows here”

This Toronto-based title is a different kind of design e-magazine. It features inspiring spaces that have not been styled by designers or decorators, instead showcasing the real life passions and interest of those who live in them. Every month, they focus on one home, which provides something different each time.

Covet Garden (issue 33)

Australian-based magazines:

Adore Home – “live a colorful life”
Australia's first online-only home interiors and lifestyle magazine, this title features fun, fresh interiors and entertaining ideas. “Adore Home invites you into inspirational homes, looks at the latest products on the market and whisks you away to gorgeous holiday destinations. Adore Home's mission is to bring you beautiful homes from across the globe, tips and design advice from interior experts, as well as easy online access to the latest home treasures.”

Adore Home (April 2013)

Ivy & Piper – Another Australian magazine featuring fun & colorful interiors, and entertaining ideas. This one has just recently been revamped and re-launched into a ‘shoppable’ look book.



Ivy & Piper  (issue 1)

Aren't we lucky to have so many choices! So tell me, do you have any other fave online magazines you’d like to share?