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New Resource! Browsable Magazine Collection

The librarians have curated a collection of periodicals that is specifically designed to be useful for browsing purposes and inspiration! The collection can be found on the library's Ground Floor, in the first two rows of shelving near the Learning Center. Here is a comprehensive guide about this collection. Below are more details for titles concerning interior design.

Title	Description	Holdings
Architectural Digest	Magazine covering interior design and landscaping, rather than pure external architecture	1980 - 2007; 2025 - Present (Plus 1975 - 1979 in Remote Stacks)
Elle Decor	Offers elegant home decor inspiration and interior design ideas, provided by experts	2006 - 2011
Good Housekeeping	Popular magazine covering food, fashion, home care and child care	2 years ago - Present
House Beautiful	Covers a wide range of topics, including interior design, architecture, gardening, and entertaining	1920 - 1950; 1992 - 1998; 2012 - 2021 (Plus 1913 - 1919, 1983 - 1991, 2001 - 2011 in Remote Stacks)
Life Magazine	Feature articles and photographs representing American life and culture	1937 - 1972
Southern Living	Popular magazine with articles about Southern culture, travel, food, and events	2 years ago - Present
Vogue	Leading authority on fashion, beauty, culture, and trends	1993 - 2004; 2009 - 2022