Germany

It was important to Serena to create a home that was calm but could also “easily host up to 10 people because I love having my friends around me in this place.”

When they first bought this apartment, it was full of old pastel hues. Now, interior stylist Melanie Porthun’s Hamburg apartment absolutely revolves around rich, vibrant colors.

Medical student Su Tashan turned to DIY projects and budget buys to transform her teeny dorm room into a maximalist, cozy, "dopamine decor" home.

Sisters Lischa and Cira Steiper’s apartment completely embodies their personalities and brand, Don&Dandy.

Leaving her last apartment was the best decision Kraaijvanger ever made (and not just because of the pests).

The original brick wall is the star of the show.

“Too serious clothes don't suit me. The style is also carried over to my home. It's also colorful, informal, and cozy,” homeowner Aleksandra says.

"I've just always been attracted to a lot of color and I love it loud and colorful," describes Kimiya Justus, a Berlin-based artist and illustrator.

Katharina fulfilled her dream of owning a home as a single woman. "I worked from finishing school until the day the papers were signed to give myself this security for retirement and to protect myself from rising rent costs," she writes.

This house was renovated twice since it was built in the 1960s, and when Doro and Jürgen moved in, the couple had a clear idea of how they wanted to change the house to suit their style.

Murals and custom furniture have become a central aspect of all Megan's designs. "I’m always planning projects that require furniture or lighting that either don’t exist or I am unwilling to buy; building my own customizations (furniture, lighting, etc.) has helped me put a home together that really isn’t like any other."

This 1970s Bauhaus-Inspired Munich apartment — which is completely round shaped, by the way — was transformed into a pastel-colored, Memphis-inspired home filled with vintage gems, modern finds, and custom-made furniture designed by the homeowner.

Mika and Ryen spent many nights brainstorming and designing the layout of this van to make it a cozy and functional home for their family of six!

Alina Abegg's rental apartment's decor style is eclectic, playful, and colorful—just like her jewelry.

And it's full of the most BEAUTIFUL, Mediterranean and Scandinavian-inspired textures and colors.

When Anna and her boyfriend moved into this apartment, nothing had been done for the past 20 years, and it showed.

Get a heaping dose of gorgeous and minimal home decor inspiration that exudes Scandinavian grace.

The home Claudia shares with her boyfriend in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood is full of vintage furniture, serene decor, and a lot of light.

Kassandra chose her Berlin apartment's permanent materials —flooring, bathroom subway tiles, custom kitchen countertops, cabinetry and more.

Name: Dean Sameshima Location: Berlin, Germany Size: 1,044 square feet Years lived in: 10 years, renting When Dean Sameshima came to Berlin in 2007 to put on an art show with Peres Project, he didn’t expect to stay put for so long. What started out as a one-month stay quickly became three months, and luckily, he found this gem of an apartment at the end of his trip.

Name: Anja Szmania and her dog, Mici Location: Wedding; Berlin, Germany Size: 45 square meters (484 square feet) Years lived in: 6 months; Rented Anja, a yoga teacher, has created an ideal home in a Berlin studio apartment. She was looking for the perfect home for her new life and needed a cozy space where she could regenerate herself, host dinner parties for friends, and feel at peace in between road trips.

Name: Clare, Jakob and baby Nikolai Location: West Berlin, Germany Size: 122 square meters (1313 square feet) Years lived in: 2 years Jakob and Clare moved into this West Berlin home a couple of years ago, and have since added little Nikolai to the family! Light-filled rooms and tall ceilings are balanced with a contemporary mix of furnishings and stunning architectural detail.

Name: Kai and Julie Location: Homebase is Berlin, Germany Size: 118 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, owned We found our home in Berlin by accident. We saw the bus standing on the street on our way to grab a coffee and bought it one day later without knowing anything about US school buses. In Germany you rarely find buses like that and the size is perfect for traveling Europe.