Name: Alexis Hadjopulos - owner of TINI and lead interior designer on HGTV's Pop Shop
Location: Hollywood Hills - Los Angeles, California
Size: 3000 square feet
Years lived in: 2 1/2 years

It is fun to see how shop owner and interior designer Alexis Hadjopulos, decorates his own home. Even though his home is very modern, it is also very personal and it definitely reflects Alexis and Rocky (the dog)'s fun energy. Even the dog fits in with the decor!

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Name: David Burdett and John Behan
Occupation: David, architect/teacher; John, lawyer/teacher
Location: West Village, New York City
Size: 700 square feet
Years lived in: John 26, David 11 owned

They let us in once, a tease of a tour that left the readers clamoring for more. David and John are happy to have us back, for a second look and a conversation about how an English architect-in-residence and an American furniture connoisseur, by design and décor, make the most of their West Village apartment.

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I love everything about my apartment, except the bathroom. It's pretty old, even by San Francisco standards, and just never looks quite clean enough, no matter how hard I scrub. So it was with great envy that I searched these clean, modern bathrooms for you. If minimal and neutral is your thing, you might find these inspiring (I especially like the ones that warm up a bit of the starkness with warm woods). Enjoy. More

Likely one of the most-utilized spaces in your home is the bathroom. That's why my dream bathroom has to hold its own in form and function. A nice mix of ingenious hidden technology and elegant furnishings work together to make this space a daily spa-like escape. More

When Ashley and Greg purchased their home they knew that a kitchen remodel was in their future. The existing space was poorly designed, with dated appliances, unattractive cabinetry, and a fair amount of plumbing and electrical issues. Starting from scratch, they designed and built a beautiful, modern, and functional space that makes you wonder - is this even the same house?! More

We took this standard issue, black and white IKEA Besta cabinet configuration and gave it that proverbial pop of color, not with paint but with an assortment of vinyl electrical tapes. The process was tedious — involving a bit more work than we imagined. Isn't that how all DIY's go? The results, however, are something we're particularly proud of. More

Name: Leslie Landis + her dog Raincheck
Location: Silver Lake — Los Angeles, California
Size: 300 square feet
Years lived in: 4 — Rent

Interior designer Leslie Landis has converted this 300 square foot studio into a decorative Silver Lake charmer. She and her cute puppy, Raincheck, enjoy a cozy stylish space along with an amazing outdoor dining room. Perfect for entertaining or a quiet night in, her little apartment offers the best of both.

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Specialty: Products by art and design students
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range to ($$$) High-End

Art and design students often create some of the most inventive product designs around. The only problem is that it can be difficult for those students to get their products into the hands of consumers. New e-commerce site Vespoe is solving that problem. More

For the second year in a row AIA Chicago has recognized local small firms who work on small projects with small budgets with their Small Project Awards. We love small, and look forward to these awards for the showcase of creativity and innovation across the midwest. Here's a highlight of five of the residential winners. More

Does your dream bathroom include a fireplace? From the looks of these bath-palaces-of-bliss, maybe it should. More than a place to clean the body, the bathroom is a place to relax, to unwind, to soak, and to unplug. (That is, of course, unless your dream bathroom also includes a flat screen TV).

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