Name: Stephanie Sheldon of Noun, and Thomas Nevarez
Location: Portland, Oregon
Size: 1,300 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years; owned

Thomas and Stephanie moved into their 1963 ranch home three years ago and have enjoyed the process of making it their own. By adopting a slow and steady approach to decorating, they have created a comfortable and stylish home that truly represents their personalities.

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Name: Nick, Kelle, and Bailey Dame (and dog Bennie)
Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Size: 1,400 square feet
Years lived in: 3.5 years; owned

Kelle and Nick's home is eclectic in the best sense of the word. Bold, modern, graphic patterns greet you at the front door — a striped hallway meets a trellis-stenciled living room wall. But as you progress through the home, the spaces get softer and more classic, with touches of country and glam. New meets old, clean lines meet ornate pieces, rustic meets luxe — in short, the whole space is filled with surprise and wonder.

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Name: Marianne Rutherford of Esme and the Laneway
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Size: About 11m long and 8m wide
Years lived in: 3.5 years; Owned

This may be our first tour brought to you by way of Instagram. While perusing my friends' feeds, Marianne's pastel-tinged photos commonly popped up as "liked" by the decor-loving demographic in my feed (alongside for her collection of dazzling vintage outfits).

Name: Linton & Rob and 2 daughters, ages 13 & 11
Location: Toronto's East End, Ontario
Size: 1,200 square feet
Years lived in: 13 years; Owned

Linton and Rob squeeze lots of living out of their modest-sized Toronto home. Together with their two daughters they have managed to pack the space with comfort, love, and fun, all while dressing it up in a style all their own.

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Name: Matt Short
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 1,864 square feet
Years lived in: 7 years; Owned

Just a guy, his dog, and their one-of-a-kind home in the country. Does it get any more idyllic than that? How about if we throw in a really cool kitchen table, soaring vaulted ceilings, and an outdoor stone fireplace for fun?

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Name: Sam, Anne, new baby Tesla and Pup Indiana
Location: South Austin, Texas
Size: 2200 square feet
Years lived in: Owned; 8 months

Sam and Anne never intended to make this house in South Austin their home. They had been living in a gorgeous modern home we featured on Apartment Therapy last year, and purchased this 1927 bungalow with the intention of flipping it. But once this creative couple starting adding their signature style (and some exciting modern additions) to the house, its unique charms won them over.

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Name: Jeff Garbs and his dog Tuna
Location: Highland Park, Los Angeles, California
Size: 390 square feet
Years lived in: 4 months; rented

Jeff Garbs is a self proclaimed junker and lover of all things vintage. Upon moving his entire life from Texas just four months ago, he has joined Sally Breer and Ellen LeComte of Amsterdam Modern in co-founding Shopclass, the brand new vintage hotspot in Highland Park. Jeff has a wonderful eye for quality vintage decor and a quirky personal style. With a mere 390 square feet to work with, he has created a stylish and colorful home

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Name: Katharine & James Howard (and daughter Amelie, 1 year)
Location: South London, United Kingdom
Size: 1600 square feet
Years lived in: Owned; 2 years

Before I ever set foot in Katharine and James' south London home, I knew that it would be beautifully designed to the last detail. After 13 years spent working for UK design bible The World of Interiors, Katharine certainly knows what she likes: a stylish mix of classic British and French country style, with lots of pattern, sparkle and shine.

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Name: Lisa Bush, owner of Mona Moore, and Scott Vineberg, business designer
Location: Topanga Canyon, Los Angeles, California
Size: 3,000 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years

When I first found Lisa and Scott's super cool industrial space in the hills of Topanga, I knew I just had to photograph their home. Then as we were talking, Lisa mentioned that Barbara Bestor designed the house for them. I was completely sold! It is a very modern industrial home, where the exposed steel frame becomes a kind of art and the landscape and views are a part of the design.

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Name: Caroline and Jose Vasquez-Corbalan of Paloma's Nest
Location: Austin Texas
Size: 1,000 square feet plus 600 square feet of studio/office space in the back.
Years lived in: 10 years

Caroline and Jose embody the true spirit of creativity. They spent their first date drawing furniture design ideas on the back of their dinner napkins — after realizing they both shared the same dream of wanting to make things for a living. Years later, Caroline and Jose are still creating, most recently building two incredible outdoor studio spaces for themselves and by themselves. Come take a look inside a home and workspace built by heart and hand.

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