
Overview
Early Homes is a twice-a-year publication from the editors of Old-House Interiors. It covers houses 1690 to 1850 with an emphasis on First Period through Federal design. Articles also cover neoclassical and Colonial Revival homes. In its intense coverage of an earlier period, Early Homes covers the whole house, inside and out with targeted editorial. Each issue includes lavish coverage of product sources, aimed at active buyers.
Information
The Early Homes audience is authentic, appreciative of quality and
dedicated to period accuracy.
The most-requested back issues of our magazine family, Early Homes has an enthusiastic following of homeowners who remain true to the Early American aesthetic. This unique publication serves an avid niche of designers, homeowners, and artisans whose passion is colonial and classic homes (1690 to ca.1850) and their revival in the 20th century. Products and services that celebrate the simple elegance—and often-rustic nature—of this period are a great match for the Early Homes audience.
Meet the Early Homes audience:
A biannual newsstand special with additional distribution to dealers and specialty shows, Early Homes targets the avid niche of designers, homeowners, and artisans whose passion is colonial and classic homes 1690 to 1850 and their revival in the 20th century. From sympathetic kitchens and floor coverings, fine furniture, and pottery — to millwork, roofing, doors and windows, hardware and lighting, Early Homes provides inspiration and sources.
The Market Faire is a showcase of exceptional products, just right for the colonial and classic home.
Spring/Summer 2012
Compatible Kitchens and the phenomenon of the Reproduction House: two themes in this wide-ranging issue that features a brand-new Dutch Colonial in Pennsylvania, two vintage-style kitchens, an old house restored in Maine, and coverage of period wallpapers and gardens.
EARLY HOMES DESIGN CENTER: Interior and Exterior Paint, Specialty Finishes, Wallpapers and Borders
Ad Closing: December 30, 2011
Ad Materials Due: January 4, 2012
On Sale Date: March 6, 2012
Fall/Winter 2012
The popular end-of-year issue celebrates the warmth and appeal of early homes with features on Carpets/Rugs and Collectibles. Also in this issue: Shaker style, historic designs for picket fences, compatible bathroom design savvy.
EARLY HOMES DESIGN CENTER: Carpets, Floor Cloths, Specialty Flooring
Ad Closing: June 15, 2012
Ad Materials Due: June 20, 2012
On Sale Date: August 21, 2012
This unique publication serves an avid niche of designers, homeowners, and artisans whose passion is colonial and classic homes (1690 to ca. 1850) and their revival in the 20th century. Early Homes covers the whole house, inside and out (and the garden, too) with targeted editorial.
Early Homes is the perfect editorial environment for your specialty. Articles and advertising are mutually supportive and both are held in high regard. This sub-category of the restoration market is small but extraordinarily avid, with readers devoting many years to their projects. At least 30% of Early Homes readers have a professional interest in the field, assuring you repeat sales. The readers are pre-educated and are ready to buy.
Distribution of this title is carefully selected for prime markets, from New England, Pennsylvania to Virginia, Ohio and Illinois to pockets nationwide. Early Homes is also sold through specialty retailers.
Sincerely,
Patricia Poore
Editor, Early Homes

