The Latest: Apr 2015

Name: Maryann Location: Bellevue neighborhood of Richmond Virginia We purchased a 1926 Craftsman Bungalow – a 1 ½ story home that had not been renovated or updated in any substantial way. We did not do a period restoration; however, there are many period details that were integrated into the renovations. The triangle of windows in the master bedroom face due east & it is so beautiful in the morning to see the prisms from the chandelier dance on the wall as the sun rises.

Name: Molly Torres Location: New York, New York (Midtown) Before I started school, my boyfriend and I found the perfect (and affordable) 520 square foot studio apartment in midtown last summer — centrally located to school, for me, and work, for him. Though I only had a minimal budget to work off of, I was extremely excited for the decorating challenge. Within the small space, I wanted to create a functional entryway and a “separate” living area, dining area and bedroom area.

Name: Tamar Levine Location: Chelsea, New York City Size: 270 square feet Years lived in: 4 While Tamar’s address has stayed the same, the decor has changed a few times. The challenge of keeping a one room apartment clean and functional, yet still uniquely styled is one she loves to tackle. But adding a fresh set of eyes to the process was a perfect formula with the most rewarding results.

Name: Hannah Wareham Location: Northampton, Massachusetts After four years of living in our current duplex apartment, my wife Kristie and I finally got our living room decor right for us. It’s a mixture of vintage finds (like using an old magazine rack to store yarn for ongoing knitting projects) and newer bargains (thanks Craigslist!). Our living room is the first thing you see when you enter our home, and because of that, it was tough to make storage options both easy and stylish.

Name: Tracey and Ruben Location: Atlanta, GA We live in a 1600 square foot apartment just outside of Atlanta. Our apartment is pretty basic in terms of architecture, but we’ve done our best to make it our own and to make it feel like a home. My husband and I chose this apartment because of the square footage and the fact that it really didn’t feel like an apartment when we first saw it. It really felt more like a home. Our favorite room is the sunroom.

Name: Laura Blythman and 4-year-old Alexander Location: Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, Australia Size: 3 bedrooms, living, and dining Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rental A darling of the thriving Melbourne art and design world, Laura Blythman is known for her bright, neon watercolor collages and playful illustrations and designs. So it’s no surprise her home is full of color, art and life, a real reflection of the explosion of color that must be in Laura’s head constantly.

Name:Location: I recently traveled to Thailand and, while there, visited an area nicknamed the “Green Lung” of Bangkok — an island of sorts formed by a horseshoe bend in the Chao Phraya (Bangkok’s major river). Unlike the congestion of the city, Bang Krachao is lush, green and filled with farmland and wildlife.

Name: Logan Location: Los Feliz – Los Angeles, CA My building was built in the 1923 and has a lot of great period details- brass doorknobs, the original icebox and a built in vanity- that I find really charming. I like living in a building that has some much history and character. I also really enjoy the neighborhood and being able to walk to a movie theater, restaurants and a coffee shop. It’s a luxury in Los Angeles!

Name: Audrey Location: Soho — London, United Kingdom Size: 1,152 square feet Years lived in: 6 months Located right in the heart of London’s bustling Soho district, this loft-style apartment is tucked away from the street, in a former warehouse building overlooking a courtyard. And once you’re inside, the large open-plan living and dining room, together with the light pouring through the vast windows that span the front walls, make this apartment a truly stunning space.

Name: Eric Location: Baltimore I recently relocated to Baltimore for a position at Under Armour. Baltimore is fantastic about honoring its history (homes in former cigar factories, for instance), and I happened to find a former convent that has been converted into apartments. Each of the ten apartments in the building is unique, but I happen to think mine is the most spectacular: high tin ceilings and white painted floors (due to a previous contractor’s mistake).