Berlin

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

"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.

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."

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

This rental apartment also has over 30 plants, 25 crystals, and a lot of lamps.

This apartment used to be the building's laundry room, and there are still the original, handwritten instructions for the washing machines and the electrical system framed on the walls.

It's a collection of pieces from places and people that mean something to the owners, all displayed in a beautiful way.

Most of the objects and furniture in this rental apartment are either handmade, refinished, found, or upcycled!

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

There are 45+ houseplants in this home, ranging from striking smaller Alocasia Zebrinas to 3-meter tall Monsteras.

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.