The Latest: 2014

Name: Sasha Darling Location: Silver Lake; Los Angeles, California Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented I was first wowed by Sasha’s impressive style when I happened to wander into her gorgeous San Francisco boutique, Belljar. From the clothing, to the housewares, to the eye-popping jewelry, Belljar is impeccably curated. And I knew that whoever owned such a cool shop, had to have an equally impressive home.

Name: Amélie Location: Brussels, Belgium I was born in Brussels from French parents but was lucky to grow up in different countries and to discover new cultures. My childhood and teenage years were spent in the sunshine of Morocco and Cyprus, while I became more and more curious about art in New York. Seeking my roots, I studied communication and advertising in the City of Light: Paris; where I also started my first job as a communication officer in an art gallery.

Name: David Del Fonzo Location: Downtown; Los Angeles, CA Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 1 month; Rented David’s spacious Downtown LA studio epitomizes the ideal bachelor pad. Sturdy, industrial materials are combined with plush fabrics and personal accents from David’s childhood to create a handsome and inviting space with a healthy dose of personality. In just 1 month, David has turned a stark, cavernous studio into a functional and cozy living space.

Name: Debbie Saslaw Location: Brooklyn, New York I have lived in New York with roommates for ten years, most of which were spent in a rent-controlled Williamsburg apartment that had every problem imaginable: bedbugs, mice, leaky ceilings, fires in the building, sketchy neighbors, a revolving door of couch-crashers, etc. I held onto it for a long time because of the price, and never thought I could find another deal in the same neighborhood.

Name: Thomas Davis + Justice, the dog Location: Virginia Highland; Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1100 square feet Years lived in: 2 years Conveniently located next to Atlanta’s popular BeltLine, Thomas has lucked out on a spacious condo that is both great for entertaining and a cozy night in. He’s stayed true to his love for simplicity and nature, and has achieved a modern look with a personal and inviting feel.

Name: Julie & Adam Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada We live in a 1200 square foot [including attached garage] three story townhouse in the charming little tourist town of Canmore in the Canadian Rockies. We feel very fortunate to call this pretty little corner of the world home; the outdoors are a huge part of our lifestyle and are so excited to raise our son, Morris, with a love for the mountains. When we bought this home nearly three years ago it was a great blank canvas with good bones.

Name: Bonnie Rasmussen and Russell Patmore Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 2 years rented, 7 years owned When Bonnie first moved to the UK from her native Denmark, she was accustomed to light, warm and cosy open-plan Scandinavian homes with good insulation and double glazed windows.

Name: Ariana Location: Paris, France We live in the 7ème arrondissement of Paris. It’s civilized to the point of distraction- if I walk home alone at night, the worst that could happen is an old lady might hit me with her Hermès bag. Our apartment is 70 square meters in an art deco building, with an additional 14 square meters spread out over two balconies. When we wake up every morning, we see the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, and La Defense from one window.

Name: Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger of P.F. Candle Co. Location:Arts District; Downtown Los Angeles, California Size: 1,700 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Rent Kristen and Thomas, owners of P.F. Candle Co, began their operation, grass-roots-style, out of this downtown LA loft. Several employees, large shipments, and making the candles requires ample space, so they are lucky enough to have this amazing production space, plus an additional office that doubles as a showroom.

Name: Maeve Location: East Village, New York Our 733 square foot apartment is occupied by three recent college graduates (including myself!). Apartments in the city tend to get a very bad rap for being too small, so we really lucked out when we stumbled upon our two (read: converted from one) bedroom space. I have my own room and my roommates share the other, and we have more than enough space.

Name: Kevin Location: Singapore Living in an urban concrete jungle the likes of Singapore means it is unlikely one can experience a slice of nature close to home. Yes, perhaps man made greenery abounds in the city, but natural landscapes are lacking in our space constrained island nation. I have always been fascinated about the idea of lumberjacks and mountain lodges. And I am a huge fan of the mid-century era, where fashion and design were at its purest.

Name: Howard Kurtzman ; Painter at Howard of Howard Location: Virginia Highlands; Atlanta, Georgia Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: 10 years; Owned One magical night, I happened to find myself in a room filled with people and fantastic curiosities. In awe of all the color and detail, I began asking each person in the crowd if they owned this whimsical home, and each one simply replied, “No, it belongs to Howard,” as if he were the Wizard of Oz himself.

Name: Kristin Sears Location: Bushwick Neighborhood, Brooklyn, NYC Bushwick was recently on Vogue‘s list of the coolest neighborhoods in the world, and I’m lucky enough to call it my new home. I am from Kentucky and recently graduated from school in Savannah, Georgia… needless to say it was going to be a big adjustment moving to New York City. That’s the main reason why I chose Bushwick and my apartment in particular: It feels like home… all 300 square feet of it.

Name: Melissa, an artist, and Ramzy, a military physician Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Size: 1400 square feet Years lived in: Owned 1.5 years When Melissa submitted a few photos for a house call a few weeks ago, we knew we were going to need a longer look of this space. The whole space is filled with eclectic pieces that have a story, topped off with gorgeous natural light. But though the space is full of fun and interesting things to look at, it doesn’t feel overwhelming.

Name: Stephanie Location: Point Dume -Malibu, California My husband and I decided to relocate to Malibu, California a year ago so that our young children could grow up close to the ocean. Having spent a lot of time in Sweden as a child, I have developed a strong affinity for nordic design. Scandinavian homes have a pure, understated elegance that is centered around clean lines, warm functionality and minimal ornamentation.

Name: Sybil Domond + Daniel Lessin Location: Greenpoint; Brooklyn, New York Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 6 years; Owned You didn’t misread the headline; this home is in Brooklyn. And just like the borough that it is located in, it is a composite of places near and far. Sybil and Dan are the husband and wife powerhouse duo behind Greenpoint’s People of 2Morrow vintage apparel and gift boutique.