Apartment

TikToker Cody Gould’s 740-square-foot rental is packed with concrete walls, reclaimed details, original art, and a green kitchen painted with car paint.

Instead of moving farther away for a larger apartment with more space, this family of five knocked down a wall, skipped a TV, added smart storage, and made every inch work harder for two adults and three small kids.

When Heather Pardieu first saw this small Hollywood studio apartment 14 years ago, it was under construction and covered in debris. But she was able to see the small space's potential.

In Gdańsk, Poland, a once-minimal 538-square-foot apartment now feels warm, playful, and collected thanks to thrifted finds, vintage IKEA pieces, a muted green kitchen, and one very clever kids’ room divider.

In artist Lauren Younis' 800-square-foot North Carolina rental apartment, plants double as privacy, a pallet becomes a headboard, and every thrifted piece fits beautifully.

After years of tiny studios and too many moves, renter Michelle Walker turned a 1929 one-bedroom into a pastel, pop-culture-filled retreat with a $150 pink velvet sofa, cat-friendly upgrades, and plenty of fringe.

A creative director renovated this historic apartment with one goal in mind: letting the sea, the light, and the home’s centuries-old character shine.

Filled with plants, books, thrifted finds, and meaningful art, Randi Burley's warm 1930s Los Angeles rental proves the best homes evolve slowly over time.

After loss, Michelle James downsized from a 4,000-square-foot suburban home to this 824-square-foot Hell’s Kitchen one-bedroom, designing it with smart storage, a hidden Murphy bed, and a layout that supports hosting, working, and everyday life.

What looks like a bold mix of color and pattern is actually carefully layered — starting with the original 1970s yellow tile floor and building into a home that feels energetic, balanced, and deeply personal.

After a major life reset, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Lena Hall (who currently stars on "Your Friends and Neighbors") transformed the stark white walls of her Manhattan apartment with deep blue paint, saturated reds, and more — and the result is anything but subtle.

A once-lifeless one-bedroom Denver rental apartment is now a colorful, carefully curated home filled with vintage finds and nods to tattoos and music.

This food artist and baking enthusiast’s identity is reflected in her rental home. “Each item, from the brightly colored chairs to the vintage lamps, embodies our love for creativity, narrative, and cultural heritage.”

Madame de la Maison’s founder Ajiri Aki has been renting this gorgeous apartment in a 19th-century Haussmannian building in Paris’ 11th arrondissement for 12 years.

The biggest challenge has been navigating the different stages of a family living in a small space (and accommodating all the kid gear!).

Hattie Kolp has transformed her childhood home — this stunning prewar brownstone apartment she's lived in since she was 10 years old — by revealing gorgeous original architectural details, like several pocket doors that were covered by sheetrock and shelving.

A pink marble mantel, a gorgeous vintage vanity, and envy-inducing closet space make this fashion and lifestyle creator's small Brooklyn apartment shine.

“Deep blue for the endless night or sea, terracotta white and brown for the sandy desert, cactus green for a muted botanical touch,” Ze writes about the color influences in her Brooklyn condo.

This couple's rental needed to serve not just as a home, but as a wellness center, office, favorite restaurant, and refuge. They did it by making sure every single item in the apartment is multifunctional.

Once lacking warmth or personality, after 17 years this West Village apartment now has both — plus lots of color and pattern.

Washington DC artist Erin Shirley has been growing her plant collection — and her enamel pin business, Aster & Tulips — from her bright and lush apartment just north of DC.

"The apartment feels cozy without being cluttered, and grounded in the things we genuinely use and love. It may be under 450 square feet, but the way it lives feels far bigger than the floor plan."

"My personal home style inspiration has a wide range, from traditional maximalist to English cottage home to Scandinavian clean lines to farmhouse to Rajasthani folk with its warm colors and block-prints, even a bit of New York loft-style with art-filled walls and plants," begins singer/songwriter Abhilasha Sinha.

After applying to the NYC Housing Lottery for seven years, artist Olivia Konys hit the jackpot with this Queens apartment, transforming the "millennial gray” luxury rental by painting the walls, drilling into the ceiling, sawing some baseboards, and other unconventional, artistic customizations.

Fashion consultant and merchandiser Jasmine Hart worked with interior designer and set decorator Kendra Cusic to decorate this Brooklyn rental apartment.

Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool contest grand prize winner has an Oakland apartment featuring smart small-space ideas. And one of the most organized pantries we've ever seen!

Gretchen's superpower is finding amazing pieces for her home on a budget. Through thrifting and DIY, she's been able to find stylish items AND make incredible additions to complete her trendy Portland one-bedroom apartment.

Kirsten takes design inspiration from interior decorating books. Living in New York, space and layouts are often an issue. But Kirsten decided to prioritize fashion over practicality when she put her dresser in her kitchen.

Our News and Culture Editor wears rainbows, sports rainbow hair, and even has prisms in her windows that throw rainbows all day.

Andrea her husband, Brian, live very cleanly and simply in a third floor apartment in Brooklyn.

Name: Adrianna Gardini and Craig Youngren, two kids, and two cats Location: Alphabet City — New York City Size: Approx. 520 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned When Adrianna, a display artist, and Craig, a teacher and editor, bought their apartment, it was a bare, white, and bright space that felt outdated and in need of change.

Fashion designer Stella Rose Saint Clair's inspiration for her Brooklyn rental apartment is: The 1960s, cult movie sets, LA aesthetic, and a cake.

“When I first walked into this apartment, I felt like I was stepping into a version of myself I had only seen in my dreams,” Sofiyat says.

Take a video tour of a charming, eclectic home in West New York.

After lots of unpacking and plenty of painting, John and Wesley's small shared space is filled with historic artifacts, collected treasures and the couple's heart and soul.

Apartment Therapy’s video producer Margaret and her husband, Alex, have made a dreamy, cozy home for their two young daughters in this small Washington Heights apartment.

Jennelle Mendes' 450-square-foot Brooklyn rental apartment came with absolutely zero closets — so she had to get creative with storage solutions in her small space. And she created an incredibly cozy bed cocoon, too!

Joey Skladany, a freelance food, travel, and lifestyle writer, found his one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment with a little luck, timing, and resolve.

Check out AT’s first-ever House Tour Cover Story! See how DIY expert Imani Keal transformed her 850-square-foot rental with a bold red IKEA kitchen, custom built-ins, and self-designed wallpaper.

If this space were personified, it would be a 1970s feminist character named Valerie. Bold, not afraid of color (or the patriarchy), and who doesn't take herself too seriously.

See inside the stunning home of Katie and Cody, the duo behind popular IG account Highboy LA. They share oodles of interior inspiration with their vintage-filled 750-square-foot rental apartment.