Names: Aden (4) & Isabel (2)
Location: San Francisco, California
Room Size: 10' x 12'

Creating a shared space that works equally well for a brother and sister can be challenging, but this gorgeous kids' bedroom by Emily Mughannam strikes the perfect balance. A mix of bold patterns and bright colors paired with a neutral backdrop and simple decor helps to keep the room feeling vibrant and fun without being too overstimulating for sleeping little ones. Read on to find out more about how Emily created this lovely shared space.

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Name: Kris Fuchs
Location: Upper East Side, New York, New York
Size: 5,000 square feet
Years lived in: 8 years; Owned

When the elevator opens and you step into the Fuchs' family home, you are introduced to the space through a small room distinguished by dark walls, soothing light and such stylish details that it should prepare you for what is revealed when the sizable door is swung open, but a surprise is in store for you nonetheless.

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Name: Stephen "Scuba" Clark
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years; Owned

Stephen 'Scuba' Clark bought his house five years ago, and in that five years, not a month has gone by that he hasn't managed to add significant and beautiful upgrades to his home. All of the projects are custom, designed by Scuba, and typically built by his roommate, Jeremy. Scuba's passion for life and travel is obvious in every corner of his home.

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Name: Mike Reid, Designer
Location: Hackney, London
Size: 490 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years; Owned

When Mike Reid moved into his garden flat five years ago, the space was poorly proportioned, divided into a living room, a small kitchen with a hatch, a cramped bathroom and a very large bedroom. After living in the apartment for several years, he recently redesigned the layout to better suit his needs. The kitchen and the living room have been opened up, creating a light and spacious entertaining area, the bathroom has been transformed into a sleek shower room, and the bedroom now accommodates a walk-in wardrobe.

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Designer: Heather Chontos
Location: Way out in the middle of nowhere Montana, near Bozeman/Belgrade
Size: 3,000 square feet
Years lived in: Owned since the 1970s

We'd be lying if we said we didn't have a bit of a crush on artist and stylist Heather Chontos. It was sparked when we first saw her paintings, cemented when we featured her Brooklyn apartment last year, and has taken off again after seeing this recently renovated 1970s seasonal home for a hip couple that Heather has infused with special design touches and filled with her art.

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Name: Glory
Location: North Carolina
Room Size: 150 sq. ft.

When I first came across baby Glory's space I was instantly smitten with the warm simplicity, gorgeous natural light, and sweet touches. Her mother, Whitney, did an amazing job of mixing modern and more traditional pieces into the nursery in a way that makes it feel fresh but cozy. Read on to find out more about this sweet and peaceful space.

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Name: Chris Barrett Design
Location: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
Size: 1,300 square feet
Years in business: 23 years

I have talked about Chris Barrett before, when she was launching her very first textile line. I am absolutely crazy about her style, and I don't know why it took me so long to stop by her studio and capture the place where all her magic happens.

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Name: Courtney Davis, Michael Rohd, Nina Rohd, and Lola
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Size: 1,200 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years; owned

When they purchased their house three years ago, Courtney and Michael knew that they were signing themselves up for a lot of projects. After many renovations, fix-ups, and a hefty dose of elbow grease, their home has become a fresh, bright, and open space. Having focused for so long on the renovations, Courtney reports, "I feel like I've only started decorating." If she's only just begun, then things are off to a remarkable start.

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Name: Stella (4 months)
Location: Raleigh, NC

With a fashion-forward mom whose artist profession includes photography, mixed media artwork, and personal styling, there was never any question that Stella would sleep and play in a unique and girly room filled with art and design. The sophisticated color theme may be a departure from what many would expect in a baby's room, but the gentle and peaceful result is surprisingly perfect for a sweet little girl.

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Name: Sara and Mads
Location: Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
Size: 75 square meters/807 square feet
Years lived in: Two years; rented

When they moved into their current ground floor apartment in Berlin's busy Kreuzberg district after six long months of furnished, temporary rentals, Sara and her husband Mads were eager to put down their roots and make the apartment their own. They initially arrived with a truck of their belongings at 4 a.m. to find their new place dingy, echoing with the sounds of the bar next door, and (obviously) dark. But in the two years since, they have transported their space from the clamor of Berlin's nightlife-famous neighborhood and transformed it into a clean, warmly-lit, and serene world of their own design.

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