NATIONAL MEDIA KIT 2026
aspire design and home is seeker and storyteller of the sublime in living. It is a global guide to in-depth and varied views of beauty and shelter that stirs imagination; that delights and inspires homeowners as well as art and design doyens. Collaborating with emergent and eminent architects, artisans, designers, developers and tastemakers, aspire creates captivating content that savors the subjects and transports with stunning imagery and clever, thought provoking writing.
Through lush and unique visuals and a fresh editorial lens, aspire explores what is new and undiscovered in art, interiors, design, culture, real estate, travel and more. aspire design and home is an international narrative and resource for all seeking the sublime.
Amy Sneider EDITOR IN CHIEF
ARCHITECTURE
EDITORIAL
ARCHETYPES
ROUNDUP
EDITOR’S PICKS
ESTABLISHED MOTIFS
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE
Our project features are carefully curated to showcase design and architecture that readers can’t find elsewhere.
LIFESTYLE
Design reaches every aspect of our lives, which is why we are presenting travel, cuisine, book and art recommendations that tie into our readers’ interests.
ARCHETYPES
Leading designers join us in every issue to take over our editorial pages with their findings in the design industry.
GOODS
From furniture to fixtures, our editors thoughtfully select each product highlighted in an issue of aspire design and home.
MUSE
This recurring column takes a closer, more intimate, look at the artisans crafting the design industry’s favorite goods.
TRENDS
Individual themes like color and material unify the products and people we celebrate in each edition.
ROUNDUPS
A collection of our favorite philosophies from leading design professionals, centered around a specific design element.
EDITORIAL CALENDAR
SPRING 2026
CIRCULAR
Commitment: 2/16/2026
Ad File Due Date: 2/23/2026
Magazine On Sale: 3/9/2026
SUMMER 2026
Commitment: 5/27/2026
Ad File Due Date: 5/14/2026
Magazine On Sale: 6/8/2026 AUTUMN 2026
Commitment: 7/24/2026
Ad File Due Date: 8/13/2026
Magazine On Sale: 9/7/2026
Commitment: 10/19/2026
Ad File Due Date: 11/3/2026
Magazine On Sale: 12/1/2026
DEMOGRAPHICS
OUR READERS
Average Age: 41
Female: 65% | Male: 35%
Married: 68%
Median Net Worth: $3,000,000+
Median Household Income $375,000+
Median Primary Home Value: $2,200,000+
Median Owning 2+ Homes: 43%
75% Trade / 25% Design Enthusiast or End User
TRUST FACTOR
Takes an action from reading: 80%
Saves, earmarks or clips ads: 43%
Researches advertisers: 55%
Researches a promoted product: 63%
WHERE THEY SPEND
Average spent on home purchase: $2,500,000+
Average amount spent on remodel: $600,000+
Average spent on kitchen remodel: $295,000+
Average spent on bathroom remodel: $75,000+
WHERE THEY
SPEND
Read every issue: 62%
Read 3 of 4 issues: 73%
Median time spent reading aspire design and home: 65 minutes
NATIONAL
STRATEGIC CIRCULATION
aspire design and home’s distribution strategy is highly targeted and unique, placing the magazine in the qualified hands of affluent design enthusiasts, industry events, show house attendees and A&D trade.
PRINTED COPIES 325,000+
DIGITAL ISSUES SUBSCRIBERS 128,000 +
COMBINED PRINT & DIGITAL 453,000+
MAJOR MARKET % OF CIRCULATION
DIRECT MAIL
210,000+ Copies
• High Networth Readers
• Paid Subscribers
• Architects
• Interior De signers
• Kitchen & Bath Designers
• Realtors
• Developers
• Luxury Aircraft and Yacht Owners
NEWSSTAND
45,000 Copies
$15.95 Cover Price PLACEMENT STRATEGY:
• Airport Newsstands
• Whole Foods
• Barnes & Noble Stores
• Amazon Newsstand
• 150 + Newsstands in Supermarkets and Other Retail Locations
PUBLIC PLACEMENT
45,000 Copies
• Private Jet Terminals
• aspire design and home Events
• Industry Events
• Design Showrooms
• Galleries
(ECO-SYSTEM)
CREATING A DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEM
MERGING CONSUMERS, DESIGNERS, AND BRANDS
aspire design and home connects high-end consumers with the designers they trust.
Our magazine fosters an ecosystem where: Consumers find inspiration.
Designers discover new brands. Brands build lasting relationships with both audiences.
Result:
Increased engagement, sales, and long-term loyalty.
HIGH-NET-WORTH
Multiple home ownership: home renovations and upgrades. brand engagement through
WHY ADVERTISE WITH ASPIRE?
DELIVERING VALUE TO BRANDS
Reach affluent, engaged consumers who are actively spending.
Build brand loyalty through relationships with design professionals.
Leverage a highly targeted platform to increase brand visibility and drive sales.
Be part of a carefully curated, mutually beneficial ecosystem.
THE DESIGNER NETWORK
SERVING ONE OF THE LARGEST DESIGNER AUDIENCES IN THE COUNTRY
120,000 interior designers in the aspire ecosystem.
Average 6-10 substantial projects annually.
Deep brand loyalty; designers regularly source products they trust.
Brands benefit from consistent exposure and repeat business from this network.
CONCLUSION
JOIN aspire design and home
Amplify your brand by connecting with our unique audience.
Be part of a platform that drives meaningful engagement and sales.
aspire design and home, where luxury brands meet high-net-worth consumers and the most influential designers.
ONLINE PLATFORMS
aspiredesignandhome.com is the hub where design meets discovery.
Beyond showcasing international design inspiration and the stories of local makers, it functions as a dynamic marketplace of ideas – curated editorial, insider interviews, trend analysis, product spotlights, and exclusive access to the brands, designers, and projects shaping the industry. Every visit offers fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and immersive content crafted for design professionals and enthusiasts alike.
With integrated features that connect to our print magazines, DigiZines, showhouses, and social platforms, aspire’s digital home is built to engage, inform, and convert. Whether visitors are seeking design intelligence, shopping inspiration, or a trusted editorial voice, our site provides a destination that keeps them returning, exploring, and sharing – making it one of the most influential design platforms in today’s digital landscape.
MarketWatch is aspire’s real-time design fair – where inspiration meets sales.
A powerful platform designed to help brands drive sales and spark inspiration, it blends editorial integration with curated product showcases, delivering your collection directly to a highly qualified design audience.
Through a multi-channel presence on aspiredesignandhome.com , Pinterest , Instagram , and targeted email marketing, MarketWatch ensures your products are not only seen but contextualized within the broader design conversation.
It’s where brands meet buyers, stories meet style, and inspiration turns into measurable results.
AMPLIFY YOUR MESSAGING
YOUR STORY, OUR AUDIENCE
Whether you have a brochure, catalog, or brand book – or need one created – aspire puts it directly in front of the right people. Through our poly-bagging program, your collateral rides alongside our trusted magazine, seamlessly entering the homes and offices of your target audiences.
THE POWER OF OUR REACH
200,000+ affluent consumer subscribers (high-net-worth homeowners, new builds $1.5M+).
135,000+ verified design professionals (interior designers, architects, developers, real estate pros). Options for national delivery, geo-targeted regions, or segmented by trade vs. consumer.
DIGITAL
PUT YOUR STORY EVERYWHERE IT MATTERS
With aspire’s digital distribution, your brochures, catalogs, or brand books can be converted to our e-reader platform and delivered across multiple channels to the same audiences that trust our editorial voice.
MULTI-PLATFORM REACH
EMAIL: Target our 135,000+ design-trade audience and 225,000+ consumer subscribers SOCIAL MEDIA: Extend exposure with curated campaigns through aspire’s channels Website Integration: Placement on aspire’s site for continuous access e BOOK HOSTING: Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop, giving your collateral a permanent, accessible home.
PRINT + DIGITAL
MAXIMUM IMPACT, EVERY CHANNEL
Why choose one when you can do both? aspire offers a 360° distribution model, pairing the tactile impact of print with the reach and flexibility of digital.
YOUR COLLATERAL, EVERYWHERE
IN PRINT: Polybagged with aspire’s magazines to 200,000+ affluent subscribers and 135,000+ design pros, with national, regional, or segmented targeting. IN DIGITAL: Deployed via email, social, and web to the same curated audiences, with eBook hosting for extended engagement.
THE RESULT
One message, amplified across every touchpoint –ensuring your story is delivered, seen, and remembered.
Rates Available On Request.
DIGITAL OFFERINGS
With so many ways to reach potential clients online today, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Don’t be. Mix and match from a wide variety of digital outreach opportunities below.
NATIVE CONTENT
Text and images either supplied by the client or developed by the aspire editorial team – optimized for maximum attention and featured on aspiredesignandhome.com. Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest drivers are available for an additional fee.
LOOKBOOK
Your product’s name, description, photography and hyperlink to product site. Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest drivers are available for an additional fee.
SOURCEBOOK
Your company listing – including name, logo, locations, social media links, company overview, photo gallery and any associated MarketWatch integrations – in our invaluable resource.
SPONSORED E-BLAST
A one-time dedicated e-blast to our eager audience, including an image and text you’ve provided with a hyperlink.
Average Open Rate: 22.43%
Average Click Rate: 9% Total List: 120K
MARKETWATCH
Your product or brand highlighted with images and text you’ve provided, formatted as part of our trend-forward MarketWatch presence – print, digital, and e-blast. SOCIAL
Post
Dark Post
Post
Story
Story Takeover
AD PLACEMENTS
E-Newsletter Ad Dedicated E-Blast
Homepage and ROS Leaderboard Ad Sidebar Square Rectangle Ad Sidebar Tall Rectangle Ad
INSTAGRAM DARK POST
An Instagram Dark Post is an unpublished social post promoted as an ad to a specific audience of your choosing. You will work with our team to determine the best audience to meet your goals.
Rates available upon request.
PRINT AD RATES & SPECIFICATIONS
NATIONAL AD RATES
PRINT-READY AD SUBMISSIONS
Send your hi-resolution PDF ad file to: https://aspire.sendmyad.com/
Any questions please call the Art Department: 845-534-6110 or email: production@aspiredh.com
ALTERATION FEE: THERE IS A MINIMUM $250 ALTERATION FEE FOR ADS NOT PROVIDED PER THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS.
2026 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
2/16/2026
2/23/2026
3/9/2026
AD SPECIFICATIONS
MAGAZINE TRIM SIZE: 8.375”w x 10.875”ht FULL PAGE WITH BLEED
TWO-PAGE SPREAD
16.75” wide x 10.875” ht
(with bleed: add 1/8” extra on all sides, text safety = 1/2”)
8.375” wide x 10.875” ht
(with bleed: add 1/8” extra on all sides, text safety = 1/2”)
PRINT-READY AD SUBMISSIONS
Send your hi-resolution PDF ad file to: https://aspire.sendmyad.com/
Any questions please call the Art Department: 845-534-6110 or email: production@aspiredh.com
ALTERATION FEE: THERE IS A MINIMUM $250 ALTERATION FEE FOR ADS NOT PROVIDED PER THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS.
aspire design and home can create an ad for you
FOR AD CREATION, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
SINGLE PAGE
Design Fee
$395 per insertion*
TWO PAGE SPREAD
Design Fee
$595 per insertion*
• H igh-res images must be a minimum of 300 DPI at final size.
• If fonts need to be emailed, fonts must be compressed and submitted as an Open Type Face (OTC).
• Images must be supplied in JPG or TIFF format in CMYK.
• Logos are preferred in EPS format in CMYK.
• If an image needs to be converted to CMYK, aspire design and home will not be responsible for color reproduction.
• No spot color.
* All ads created by aspire design and home are for aspire design and home usage only. An additional fee of $1,000 will be charged to use created ad in other publications.
