Founded in 1897, Art & Décoration is one of France’s oldest magazines dedicated to the home. After shifting its editorial focus to interior design in the 1950s, the magazine adopted a lasting motto: “Decor for everyone.” Today, it embodies a certain French art of living, blending heritage, the art of entertaining, and a mix of styles. Each month, its extensive pages offer accessible solutions for designing an interior that truly reflects the personality of its inhabitants.
In the pages of the magazine
The monthly magazine spans more than 250 pages, featuring a mix of photo essays, practical advice, and cultural highlights.
- Home Tours: Real interiors—from urban lofts to renovated farmhouses—photographed room by room, showcasing the owners’ design choices.
- Design Ideas: Practical solutions for making the most of a small space, creating storage, or rethinking the layout.
- Trends and Materials: The latest colors, textiles, and materials, with tips on how to incorporate them without overhauling your entire look.
- History of Styles: The Origins of a Decorative Movement and Its Connections to Art, to Help Us Understand What We Love.
- Expert Tips: Step-by-Step Recommendations from Interior Designers and Tradespeople for a Successful Project.
The Spirit of the Title and Its Audience
Art & Décoration appeals to both home enthusiasts and those simply curious about renovating or moving into a new home. Its readership ranges from those looking for ideas for a weekend of DIY projects to lovers of beautiful interiors who flip through the pages simply for the visual pleasure. The magazine maintains high aesthetic standards while remaining down-to-earth: the solutions presented are easy to replicate, come with cost estimates, and are tailored to a variety of budgets.
What makes this book unique is its balance between dream and reality. The homes featured aren’t museum exhibits but lived-in spaces, complete with their imperfections and history. This approach makes the inspiration tangible: readers can picture themselves there, note a color, or pick up a storage tip. The cultural dimension adds a rare depth by connecting a decorative style to its era and artistic influences. Reading this monthly magazine is like traveling through interiors and cultures
The magazine’s editorial quality is reflected in the care taken with the large-format images and the precision of the captions: the origin of the objects, color palettes, and styling tips. The seasonal features—from summer gardens to cozy winter interiors—follow the rhythm of the year and inspire readers’ own projects.
Sign Up for a Subscription
When you subscribe to Art & Décoration through UNI-Presse, you’ll receive each issue at home throughout the seasons. The subscription includes shipping costs, so there are no unpleasant surprises when your issue arrives. Delivery is available to over 190 countries, making it ideal for French-speaking expats who want to stay up to date on French interior design trends. If you have any questions, a team of French-speaking advisors is here to help.
What You Should Know Before Subscribing
How many issues will I receive?
Art & Décoration is published monthly. You’ll receive one issue each month—a regular feature that follows the seasons and your decorating inspirations, from spring cleaning to the cozy atmosphere of winter.
Are these decorating tips suitable for those on a tight budget?
Yes, you can. The magazine makes it a point to offer accessible solutions—from clever makeovers to upcycling tips—alongside more ambitious projects. Everyone can choose what works best for their budget and preferences.
Is there a digital version?
You can access your digital subscriptions through the UNI-Presse app, available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Log in using the customer account credentials you used at the time of purchase to find your publications.
How long does it take for the digital numbers to become available?
Your digital publications will appear in your UNI-Presse library within about two hours. You can then view them from anywhere, on a tablet or smartphone.
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