Bohemian

In artist Lauren Younis' 800-square-foot North Carolina rental apartment, plants double as privacy, a pallet becomes a headboard, and every thrifted piece fits beautifully.

Filled with plants, books, thrifted finds, and meaningful art, Randi Burley's warm 1930s Los Angeles rental proves the best homes evolve slowly over time.

Los Angeles-based writer, comedian, and actor Christina Anthony turned a “small and simple” studio apartment into a “cozy, colorful, vintage, and dreamy home.”

Washington DC artist Erin Shirley has been growing her plant collection — and her enamel pin business, Aster & Tulips — from her bright and lush apartment just north of DC.

Impressively, there are five different paint colors in just 515 square feet.

"My personal home style inspiration has a wide range, from traditional maximalist to English cottage home to Scandinavian clean lines to farmhouse to Rajasthani folk with its warm colors and block-prints, even a bit of New York loft-style with art-filled walls and plants," begins singer/songwriter Abhilasha Sinha.

Fashion consultant and merchandiser Jasmine Hart worked with interior designer and set decorator Kendra Cusic to decorate this Brooklyn rental apartment.

It’s super small and has a bizarre layout and a tub in the middle of the space, but Austin’s filled it with color, patterns, storage solutions, DIYs, and unique decor.

Married couple Abigail and Natalie travel and work full-time in their 2004 Sprinter van they converted into a home on wheels.

This $5500-a-month West Village rental apartment of herbalist and floral designer Emily Swarts is only 550 square feet, but feels a lot larger, thanks to it being spread across three floors.

Travel YouTuber and author Damon Dominique rents this small studio/loft apartment in Paris that he describes as "Sex and the City cocktail hour meets Parisian museum."

Crystal Wyatt owned a house in Philadelphia for more than 18 years before needing a change, going tiny in this 190-square-foot rental studio apartment in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood.

It also has Scandinavian finishes, light wooden floors, and modern appliances coupled with a soothing color palette of creams and terracotta.

It's tiny, but eclectic, minimal, bohemian, and warm inside.

Benita and Brian downsized from a three-bedroom home into this one-bedroom, introducing lots of color to the bright space to “bring in that happy whimsical feel.”

Arielle purchased her Flatbush rental townhouse, which came with architectural charm and unique features, like a kitchen with zero built-in cabinetry.

Mariné and her husband added limewashed walls, statement tapestries, bold color, oversized lighting, and tons of plants to turn this "empty, all-white shell with no flooring" into a warm, nature-inspired retreat.

Alliannah Hamilton’s studio apartment is small, but it still fits a space to sleep, make hard, and even hang in a yoga hammock, proving even petite homes can be playful, peaceful, and personal.

Alexander and Bobby ignored “resale value” rules when it came to renovating their 1900s townhouse in Pittsburgh. Instead, they filled the space with bold, joyful colors and painted every single wall.

You’ve probably seen glimpses of this artist's Edwardian home online, but here's a deliciously full look at all of the painted walls, doors, ceilings, and stories behind the internet-famous home, which is now on sale (and could be yours!)

Rather than rip out all the retro charm of this apartment that’s been owned by his family for three generations, Octavio honored the home’s 1950s roots and added his own touches of contemporary style.

There are so many plants in this home, it almost feels like you're outdoors.

This Arizona house was once owned by a stone mason who installed stone floors, built-ins, a fireplace, and even a tombstone under the bed! It’s like a “little fairy-tale cottage.”

When Laci Mosier first started renting this one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment, she slept on an air mattress for six weeks while she waited for her things to arrive from Texas. Four years later, and she’s filled the rental with art, color, books, plants, and sunshine.

Plants and animals bring Najah so much joy that she’s surrounded herself with them in her botanical Atlanta home that “feels like a cool bar, coffee shop, or a library lounge.”

Mario and Maxime’s apartment is an airy and joyful space surrounded with plants and is filled with rugs, textiles, tables, and a couch all handmade by local artisans or vintage.

This 650-square-foot loft in Hancock Park demonstrates how “design can be both personal and practical without compromising aesthetics.”

Emily decorated her rental with a maximalist, light academic slant, with touches of whimsy. (She also made pineapples, skulls, and disco balls work together in one small space.)