Most Apartment Therapy readers appreciate a good deal and an affordable find no matter what their budget. But what if even inexpensive items are way out of your price range yet you still want to create a beautiful home? Here are four tips to decorating a home affordably in case you happen to be a bit of a cheapskate - by nature or current budget circumstances... More

Name: Richard
Location: Austin, Texas
Size/Room: 2,056 square feet
Years lived in: 1 and counting

A paragon of residential design, Abode Modern Homes is also the home and home office of owners, Richard, and his wife and two children. The modern Austin one-story is a striking example of contrasts, showcasing a treasure trove of art, relics, Craigslist finds, and some vintage audio items...

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Name: Ashley Gillespie, Kyle Gupton, Fleetwood and Kate (pups) and Dot (inside cat) and John-Paul (outside cat, not pictured)
Location: Ridgelea Neighborhood — Austin, Texas
Size: 1800 square feet
Years lived in: 8 months — owned

Forget good-looking modern furniture or quirky accessories; the best thing to fill your house with is a great personality, and adorable married couple Ashley Gillespie and Kyle Gupton have packed their modern Austin house with tons of it (with generous help from their friendly pets and their impeccable tastes).

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Name: Music industry executive Sam, designer Anne & Vizsla pup Indiana
Location: Bouldin — Austin, Texas
Size: 2400 square feet
Years lived in: 2 — owned

You could say that creativity's been in the center of Sam and Anne's relationship from the beginning, when one of their first conversations centered around their mutual love of design. It makes sense, then, that the home they built together in Austin two years ago would be a stunning collaboration between modern and vintage styles, fresh materials incorporated throughout—all creating a modern home that is warm, comfortable and accessible to all tastes.

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In the spirit of starting fresh for the new year, many of you will clean, sort and organize your home, ending up with a pile of stuff that you no longer want or need. If you're anything like me, you're never going to get around to having that garage sale, so you might as well put your usable discards to good use! If you're in Austin, here are some of the best places to donate your various items! More

Just because I've come to terms with my home's imperfections doesn't mean I don't obsess over my inspiration boards. The latest addition is this incredible makeover of an Austin bungalow. The owners, Britt and Dan, waited five years to tackle their remodel, and the result is a beautifully modern and calm home awash in white. And yes, I'm jealous much. More

Names: Jenny Carlson, a Ph.D. candidate in anthropology at the University of Texas and an improviser with Damned Avalanche, and Collin Cannaday, a multimedia content producer who runs a podcast, "You Should Be Watching."
Location: Allandale Neighborhood — Austin, Texas
Size: 800 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year — rent

Jenny and her boyfriend Collin are like most of us: they love a home with built-in personality and charm. But when Jenny moved into Collin's affordable, close-to-lots-of-things but not quite overrun-with-style apartment a year ago, she knew they'd have to work to create a charming home and fit their book, art and media collections into a tiny space. We found their solutions simple, affordable, accessible and a great combination of two distinct personalities.

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Amanda Walter, founder and CEO of Walter Communications, spent 15 years inside professional service companies, before starting her own firm. She served as Director of Media Relations for AECOM, the industry's largest architecture and engineering design firm.  Before joining AECOM's corporate communications department, Amanda was Communications Director for the renowned design and planning firm EDAW, Inc.  With Barbara Faga, Amanda co-wrote Designing Public Consensus. More

Name: Roger and Chris Stout-Hazard of Design Hazards, Buck the dog and an evil housecat
Location: Agave Neighborhood — Austin, Texas
Size: 1500 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years — owned

Roger Stout-Hazard might be best known for introducing home staging to television ten years ago with the Emmy-nominated show "Sell This House." Together with his husband Chris, their modern house in Austin, Texas was personalized to create a beautiful home that is filled with carefully curated pieces, is comfortable to live in and showcases a ton of amazing, inspiring DIY transformations.

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Name: Carly Uson, Lifestyle/Fashion/Beauty Publicist and owner of Carly Co. Public Relations and Jason Uson, Film/Commercial Editor with Posey (a female rottweiler), Gunner (a male rottweiler) and Rain (a male pit bull).
Location: Agave Neighborhood — Austin, Texas
Size: 2300 square feet
Years lived in: 2 ½ years — owned

Though Carly and Jason's place looks stylish and finished now, it looks pretty different from when they first moved into this ultra modern house almost three years ago. Why? Because when they first moved in, Carly thought she had to decorate to match the modern feel of the architecture. It was when she decided to be authentic to her own style that the house became the stunning specimen it is today.

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