Welcome to A Primitive Place!

"Where Prim Friends Gather"

Step into a world where history, heart, and home come together. A Primitive Place Magazine is a 104-page quarterly publication dedicated to celebrating the warmth and simplicity of primitive, colonial, country, and early American decorating. Since 2010, we’ve opened the doors to hundreds of homes across the country—each one uniquely styled by its homeowner and never staged. From 1700s saltboxes to modern homes with early influence, every issue showcases how antiques can be beautifully and authentically incorporated into any space, regardless of age or architecture.

Carefully curated and thoughtfully written, each issue offers more than inspiration—it offers education. You'll find in-depth articles about early antiques, their history, and how to seamlessly blend them into your own home. We also include DIY craft projects, quick and easy recipes, artisan features, antiques sold at auction, and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and tradition. Every page is brought to life through rich storytelling and high-quality photography, printed on premium stock paper designed to be kept, collected, and revisited for years to come.

We’re also proud to publish special editions throughout the year, offering even more content focused on specific themes like Civil War relics, Americana decor, gardening, and a primitive Christmas. While digital copies are available, we remain proudly committed to print. There’s nothing quite like holding a magazine in your hands and being transported to a simpler time—one where items were built to last and every object told a story. Discover why readers call A Primitive Place the best primitive, colonial, and country magazine on the market—with each issue only getting better than the last!

The Summer 2026 Issue will be Released on April 30th!

On the cover of our Summer 2026 issue is the home of Nik & Kim Groothuis of Casey, Illinois.

“Where Simple Living Prevails in a Town of Magnitude”: In Casey, Illinois, a town known for its monumental landmarks, Nik and Kim Groothuis thoughtfully designed a Cape Cod–style home around the antiques they have gathered over decades. As longtime collectors and proprietors of Greathouse of Country, their commitment to simple living feels deliberate in a town known for its magnitude.

Inside this issue, you’ll find four additional home tours that dive into antique collections and the stories behind them, including the homes of:

Scott and Cindy Kappes of Freeport, Illinois

Jim and Jennifer McKelvie of Campton Hills, Illinois

Fred and Gail Gersch of Midlothian, Texas

John Stys of New Hartford, New York

Standout features include:

Before 1776:Homes That Stood Before the Republic

Historic Hues: The Colors that Shaped Early American Homes

Antiques: A Thriving Industry: Hill & Bek Somewhere Off the Beaten Path

Artisan Spotlight: Of Cloth & Hand: The Work of Angela Hillstrom

A Connection to Founding Father Paul Revere

Now Introducing our Next Special Edition: Commemorating America's 250th Anniversary (Released around May 8th)

This is a pre-order. This issue is scheduled for release on May 8th. We are proud to release a Special Edition honoring America’s 250th birthday—a keepsake issue created to celebrate the spirit, sacrifice, and beauty of our nation’s earliest chapters. This issue will feature Revolutionary War–era relics, patriotic decor, presidential themes, and early American homes styled to reflect the period. This issue is included in the 2026 Special Edition Bundle Pack. 

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