Name: Jennifer Culp, owner of Jennifer Culp Design, and John Hoffman, director of sales and marketing for Sungreen Systems
Location: Los Angeles, California
Size: 2,500 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years

Jennifer is one lucky girl! Many times I drive up and down the streets of Miracle Mile admiring all the old Spanish apartments and duplexes. When I got a chance to peek inside Jennifer's home, it did not disappoint. There are lots of beautiful architectural details, a vintage tiled bath, and even a wood burning fireplace (which believe it or not actually gets used, even during LA winters). 

Name: Amy Yvonne Yu
Location: Downtown, San Francisco, California
Size: 400 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years; Rented

Amy lives downtown in the bustling hub of the city, and her innate energy and enthusiasm are a perfect match for her surroundings. As an art buyer, producer and creative consultant (she works with the Selby), her artistic eye and ability to edit carefully shines through in her space.

Name: Mark
Location: South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington
Size: 680 square feet (plus 150 square foot terrace)
Years lived in: 3 years; Rented

Whether he’s entertaining a group of friends for a home-cooked meal (one specialty is chilaquiles), working on architectural plans at the kitchen table, or relaxing after work with the patio doors open, Mark brings a sense of ease and playfulness to his condo — and there’s always good music playing. Despite having once been in love with crisp lines and modern profiles, he’s now “so over stark modern” and is enjoying having fun with the decor in his centrally located Seattle loft.

Name: Jean Lee & Dylan Davis of Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Location: Ballard, Seattle, Washington
Size: About 900 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years; owned (co-owned)

Remember Chika and Jared from the Duplex Part 1? Jean and Dylan make up the other half! Owners of Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, Jean Lee and Dylan Davis live in the right side of the duplex (the studio connects to each home), where they work side by side on their line of textile accessories: R&L Goods.

Name: Timothy Dahl and Laura Dahl
Location: Palms, West Los Angeles, CA
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 3.5 years; Rent

He's the mind and muscle behind one of our favorite home renovation blogs, Charles & Hudson. She's the creative talent behind her own fashion brand. Together, they've collaborated and launched Built By Kids, a site sharing the virtues of the "ABC's of DIY". They're a duo best described as a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n roll, reflected all throughout a home dedicated to their adorable son, a rambunctious canine, and showcasing an affinity for travel, home improvement projects, fashion, and most of all, family.

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Name: Johanna Lane & Mike Harvkey
Location: Brooklyn Heights,  Brooklyn, New York
Size: 440 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years; Own

Having previously lived in an apartment about the same size as the home that writers Johanna and Mike share, I am acutely aware of how challenging it is to make a space that lacks in square footage feel spacious. That's why I was so impressed by how comfortable and roomy their home feels. 

Name: Amy Pigliacampo
Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles, California
Size: 264 square feet

Last week we got a full tour of Amy Pigliacampo and her husband Corey Szopinski's home in Echo Park. One of the standout features was their organization, which remained stylish, but super functional. Amy's office, which is both her work studio and closet, is an incredible example of this streamlined collectedness. 

Name: Chika Eustace & Jared Randall + 8 month old Lisle Randall
Location: Ballard, Seattle, Washington
Size: 850 square feet (living) + 500 square feet (basement studio) 
Years lived in: 5 years; owned (co-owned)

On the left side of a cozy little duplex in Ballard (the tour of the other half is coming up next week), Chika Eustace and her husband Jared Randall live with their son Lisle in a colorful and creative space. The duplex (sweetly referred to as "The Dupe") is co-owned by Chika and Jared, along with Chika's business partner Jean and her fiance, Dylan. Chika and Jean own R&L Goods, a textiles and accessories company, and the two couples have found a serene and productive way to combine work and life.

Name: Scott Flora, Co-Founder of BLIK Surface Graphics   
Location: Los Angeles, California
Size: 1,200 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year; Owned

I have been following BLIK for years and am thoroughly intrigued by how many different ideas and uses they find for wall decals. Yes, you can use a wall decal as a headboard. Don't have a plant in your house? Not a problem — a wall decal will do. I got really excited when I had the opportunity to take a peek into the co-founder's home to see just how he mixes BLIK decals with his contemporary decor.

Name: Sophie and Nick with Ivy (5) and Sylvie (3)
Location: Stretford, Manchester, England
Size: 4 story, 5 bedroom house
Years lived in: 6 years; owned

I love to see homes where people have fun and aren’t afraid to experiment with their decorating. This colorful family home in Manchester, England is exactly that, as each room is a riot of color and pattern. The living room features wallpaper with sprawling green leaves by William Morris at Sanderson, one of the children’s rooms is accented with canary yellow woodwork, and a rainbow striped stair runner winds its way through the entire house.