Name: Andy Crepeau & Andrew Arbaugh (plus Oliver & Scout)
Location: Somerville, MA
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 4 — rented

Just blocks from some of greater Boston's best vintage furniture locales, Andy & Andrew's home is curated with an endless array of cool and quirky finds. Since Andy is half of the duo behind Ampersand Vintage Modern, a resale business for mid-century and industrial furniture and wares, some items come and go, while others have found a more permanent place.

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Name: Olivia
Location: Stoke Newington, London, England

I live in my one bedroom flat with my husband, our two dogs and two cats. The place is larger than average for a London place, and because it is a lower-ground flat we are really fortunate to have the most charming little garden (which the animals are also very happy with). We've only lived here for 6 months, but I spent a lot of time before we moved in obsessing over every detail, each piece of furniture had to be just right. More

Name: Agustin Sanders
Occupation: Interior Designer
Location: Nob Hill — San Francisco, California
Size: 650 square feet
Years lived in: 3-1/2 years — rented

The story reads a bit like the treatment for Harry Potter: Young man enters specialized and venerable college, learns artful sorcery and a mastery of the dark arts. He waves a magic wand, sees into the future and pulls from the past, all while channeling the skills of his mother's craft. All is possible, in the wizarding world (and San Francisco home) of interior designer Agustin Sanders.

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Name: Carly, Chip and their dog Lucy
Location: Pacific Heights — San Francisco, California
Size: 1,200 square feet
Years lived in: 3 — rented

Carly, Chip and Lucy live down the street from Alta Vista Park, in an apartment set on the hillside overlooking San Francisco. On top of their serene location, there is something about this couple's home that draws you in and makes you want to stay. Part of the charm may be contributed to the soothing soundtrack of Chip's record player humming in the background and their adorable pup Lucy, always in the center of the action. All elements factored in, their home embodies the perfect mix of elegant homeyness, with a refreshing style, that's both eclectic and sophisticated.

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Name: Heather Chontos, Kodie (12) and Zana (3), and dog Marvin
Location: Clinton Hill — Brooklyn, New York
Size: 1000 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years — rent

If this post title seems to have a lot of adjectives to describe the home, we felt it only fitting consider the creative woman renting this space happens to wear a lot of hats herself. Heather Chontos is an artist, furniture designer, stylist, illustrator, mom, business owner and more, and she filled the Brooklyn loft she shares with her two daughters full of fun creations, thoughtful finds and an eclectic mix of styles.

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Name: Cory and Kristine Hankins
Location: Bucktown — Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom + den
Years lived in: 9 months — rented

In a short amount of time, newlyweds Cory and Kristine Hankins have managed to turn their one-bedroom rental into a calm, inviting space. Kristine tends to favor a classic look, where Cory's style is more modern, but the two have come together to form a cozy, surprising mixture.

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Name: Matt DeLeva
Location: Silver Lake - Los Angeles, California
Size: 400 square feet
Years lived in: 1 1/2 years

When Matt measured his home to give me the exact square footage, we both couldn't believe that his place was only 400 square feet. Even though his house is small and a rental, he took the time to customize it to fit his needs. He is so proud of his small home and it shows!

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Name: Mazen El-Abdallah, founder of Mazen Studio
Location: Leslieville, Toronto, Ontario
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years owned

When Mazen bought his townhouse, the space was divided into small rooms. Coming from a loft, Mazen wanted this home to have an open feel. Thanks to Mazen's renovation and interior design, the house now feels like one big space with the upstairs living room area connected to the downstairs. Just like the Leslieville neighborhood where the house is located, Mazen's home is always evolving.

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Name: Mich Lyon
Location: Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
Size: One bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1450 sq. ft
Years lived in: 1.5 year to remodel and have lived in 6 months

When Mich left the bright lights (and late nights) of New York City three years ago to return to his home state of Arizona, he wanted to find a place which would still have that big city feel while also showcasing the beauty of the Phoenix skyline and desert. A downtown high-rise was the only answer!

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Name: Tommy Chambers and Todd Kusy
Location: West Hollywood — Los Angeles, California
Size: 1,250 square feet
Years lived in: 2 ½ years

Interior designer Tommy Chambers and his partner Todd Kusy live in a duplex flat which houses their wide collection of art and décor. Tommy has owned the building for ten years (but had always leased the units to tenants) and finally he decided to move his home and office in to both units side by side. Besides having the shortest commute to work I've ever seen, he also successfully merges various styles of art and design throughout.

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