The Latest: Feb 2019

Name: Manfung and Angel Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Size: 1237 square feet Years lived in: Owned 6 years Minimalism can be a peaceful, calming design style that can create a relaxed home. In Manfung and Angel’s home in Rotterdam, they combined minimal sensibilities with repurposed building materials and charming vintage finds. The result is a welcoming home.

In Jaya, Maggie, and Steph’s household of artists in Silver Lake, nearly every piece is handmade or upcycled by friends, family, or one of the talented roommates themselves. They’ve rounded out their decor with accessible modern pieces, beautiful books, and lush plants—and now you can get the look! → Love the stuff in this house so much that you literally want to buy it?

Bold patterns, bright colors and a daring sense of style—Lauren and Jason’s West Seattle home is an inspiring mix of elements. But it’s also proof that taking design chances can pay off big! Inside: the shopping resources to get the look.

Sandra’s Melbourne home is chock-full of art, both her own and that of countless other artists. It’s also cozy and welcoming, thanks to plentiful textiles, ceramics, accessories, and fascinating curiosities—and now you can get the look!

Name: Eliza Clark and Tim Trojian Location: Foxfire Mountain House — Mt Tremper, New York Size: 7200 square feet Years lived in: Owned 3 years A historic inn in the heart of New York’s Catskill Mountains has been recently restored—much of it on a tight budget and by hand—by the creative couple of Eliza Clark and Tim Trojian.

Name: Eliza Clark and Tim Trojian Location: Foxfire Mountain House — Mt Tremper, New York Size: 7200 square feet Years lived in: Owned 3 years The Foxfire Mountain House is a recently restored 100-year-old vintage inn in the Catskill Mountains of New York that has been a labor of love for Eliza Clark and Tim Trojian, a creative married couple (and passionate DIYers) who tackled many of the renovation projects themselves.

Morgan’s sweet Asheville home is decorated with “a curated mix of functional, simple wares—vintage, found and new pieces.” Her particular mix is personal and eclectic—and now you can shop the style! Chair — Similar: Overstock.com Planter — Similar: Amazon Curtains — Similar: IKEA Mirror — Similar: Overstock.

Name: Vanessa Matsalla Location: Carlsbad, California You had a look at designer Vanessa Matsalla’s California home earlier this week; it’s got cool Cali vibes, earthy textures and a lot of natural light. Her showroom in Carlsbad, California also serves as the office of her full-service interior design practice. Though a small space, it complements the look of her home, while giving off its own specific style vibes.

Inspired by the ‘50s, ’60s and a touch of ’70s, Chris and Neil’s Melbourne home is a colorful, textured, patterned delight. You can get their look, too, thanks to these shopping resources.

Kirsten and Brandon’s Austin Home consists of a Spartan Mansion trailer, an Overlander Airstream, a yurt, and a barn, all decorated in a style the couple refers to as “Mid-century Moroccan.” The dwellings are full of handmade, vintage and new mid-century modern-inspired pieces—and now you can get the look! Chairs — Table Legs — Similar: Hairpinlegs.com Table Top — Similar: IKEA Lantern — Similar: Overstock.

Annie and Jamie’s have filled their Melbourne home with treasures from garage sales, op shops, and eBay. You might not have their thrifting luck—who does?—but now you can shop the style!

Summer’s indoor garden is lush, full-of-life, and delicious, because not only is this home filled with glorious green, its closet was converted into a kitchen garden. The “Bedouin wanderer meets rooted gardener” style can now be yours—plants not included. Daybed with Drawers — Similar: Walmart Fabric — Similar: Fabric.

Name: Mary MacGill Location: Block Island, Rhode Island Years lived in: Owned 12 years Mary MacGill’s jewelry is ethereal—semi-precious stones in subtle colors mix with structured metal like gold. It’s hard not to see that aesthetic mirrored in the studio she creates her work in, in Block Island, Rhode Island. Elegant minimalism, bright white, natural textures and rich materials make this a calming and creative space.

Sam and Heidi’s Spanish Colonial in Georgia was a crumbling “Taco Bell” house when they bought it less than two years ago, but now it’s a bright, “comfortably spare” home for the couple and their two young children. They’ve filled it with modern design classics and works of art by Sam and their friends—and now you can shop the style!

This spacious and comfortable house is filled with family treasures, vintage finds and a very cute dog. Justin’s East Austin home is a great example of mid-century modern, industrial style, but with a lot of warmth, humor and personality. Find the shopping sources below.

Vanessa’s California home is furnished with her husband’s Mid-century modern collection and handmade pieces from her company, Studio Matsalla, rounded out by practical pieces from retailers like West Elm and Crate & Barrel—and now you can get the look! Grey Throw — Similar: Pottery Barn Armchair — Similar: West Elm Colorful Throw Pillow — Similar: Overstock.

Artist Ana Elena Garuz’s Panama City home is minimally decorated—carefully chosen furnishings are of a high quality. Her home exudes a lot of drama and moodiness, though, thanks to some dark colors and her own art. Get a similar minimal, moody look with this list of shopping resources.

This family of four’s California bungalow boasts enviable Craftsman features, but is also full of colorful, cheerful charm, with a laid-back beachy vibe that’s very kid-friendly. And now you can get the look (original 1920s built-ins not included)!

Lauren has filled her Chicago home—and her shop, Maven Collection—with handmade textiles and treasures from around the world, especially Morocco. Now you can shop the style, no plane ticket required!

Yancey and Carter have decorated their historic Nashville home in a style Carter refers to as, “like an old-money Moroccan cowboy, riding through Tennessee in 1957.” If there’s not a Mid-century Moroccan wealthy cowboy emporium near you, use this guide to shop the style!

This fascinating loft in an old Edison Electric building has everything: secret tunnels, built-in nooks, a Mezcal lounge, a speakeasy, a Moroccan tea lounge, and even a possible Banksy. Don’t worry if your home is slightly more… standard, because now you can shop the style!

Jorie and Trevor’s cozy Portland apartment is full of treasures—some handmade, some Mid-century modern classics found at thrift stores, and many gorgeous pieces from Jorie’s employer, Schoolhouse Electric. The resulting look is beautifully curated yet approachable, and now you can shop the style!

Name: Adam LaGreca Location: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Size: 475 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Adam’s apartment is located in a tall, all-glass high-rise building on a street that runs right through the heart of Brooklyn. His neighborhood is filled with tree-lined streets, long-time residents, college students from Pratt Institute and St. Joseph’s college, young professionals and aspiring every-things.

Name: Sara, her husband and their three children Location: Sant Gervasi — Barcelona, Spain Size: 7,000 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, owned Sara’s no fan of minimal design. Thankfully, she’s got plenty of room to get as ornate as she wants. Chandeliers from France, rugs from Russia — every object’s got a story. But the house does, too: It used to be an old school!

Anna and Justin’s Boston Victorian home is filled with treasures from the 20th Century, and the juxtaposition is charming as hell. They have amazing Craigslist luck, but if you don’t, now you can shop the style! Candleholder — Similar: Y Living Basket — Similar: Crate & Barrel Rug — Overstock.com Loveseat — Similar: Joybird Blanket — Similar: Overstock.com Wall Hanging — Similar: Overstock.

Name: Nicole and Dan Lucey Location: Park Slope — Brooklyn, NY Size: 2800 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Nicole, her husband Dan and their two kids moved into their Park Slope brownstone just over a year ago. After a dramatic (and much debated) paint job and face lift, this four-story home is now one everyone slows down to admire. Nicole and Dan chose architects Wendy Cronk and Erin Cowhey Design and contractors Versatile Renovations NYC to help with the renovations.

Rian and Zeanne’s South African home is full of treasures found in Sri Lanka, India, and all over Africa, but you can shop the style without leaving your home.

Marina’s furnished her entire Barcelona home with handmade, hand-me-down, and flea market finds. While you might not be able to replicate the glowing Spanish light in her apartment, you can definitely shop the style. Mondrian Art — Similar: Art.

Name: Andrea Castañeda, Chris Amirault and their two kids Location: Coventry, Rhode Island Size: 3,400 square feet of living area Years lived in: 6 years, owned Built in 1958, this house has only been home for two families in its 60 years. It had been well-maintained, but was in an aging condition when Andrea and Chris bought it; they were intent on restoring it to its former glory. Over six years, they shaped it into the beautiful relic of history it is.

Sally and Cameron’s Toronto home is definitely ’60s-inspired, but the grey walls, simple furnishings, and contemporary art keep it from feeling like a time capsule. Many of the classic mid-century modern pieces they’ve collected are still being made today, so you can totally shop the style!

Name: Michal Turner Location: Vicenza, Italy Size: 1,900 square feet Years lived in: Less than one year, renting Michal’s apartment is a testament to her personality. Whether you’ve just met her, or have only been able to see photographs of her apartment, you immediately know this is a woman you want to befriend.

Location: Manhattan, New York Size: 830 square feet Years lived in: 10 months, renting These are not living spaces designed after a single period style. Instead, these are rooms full of variety, filled with delights in the surprise achieved by pairing disparate design elements. (For example, a family heirloom seascape painting in a heavy baroque frame mounted above a mid-century-inspired couch topped with African mud-cloth pillows.

Name: Lindsay, Chris and cat Mooshy Location: Inglewood Neighborhood — Nashville, Tennessee Size: 960 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, owned When Lindsay and Chris moved to Nashville a few years ago from New York, they lucked out in finding this perfect-for-them home (complete with three outdoor cats from the previous owner).

Emma and Matt’s Queensland home is decorated in a flexible style they describe as, “Sometimes mid-century, sometimes antiques, sometimes bohemian.” With such comfortably adaptable, it’s easy to shop the style! Coffee Table — Similar: West Elm Armchair — IKEA Sofa — Similar: Joybird Pink Pillow — Similar: Overstock.com Victorian Building Pillow — Similar: Kim Ly on Society6 Travel Poster Pillow — Similar: Travel Poster Co.

This 100-year-old row home is full of charming original wood flooring, built-in bookshelves and natural light.

Glenn and Hilary’s Seattle home isn’t on the huge side, but does feature five stories, vaulted ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, and furniture and accessories from a variety of accessible sources, making it super easy to shop the style.

Joanna and Audie’s Silver Lake home boasts original white paneling, vaulted ceilings, and arched windows, and they’ve furnished it in a Scandivnavian-inspired style that complements these charming features. And now you can shop the style!

Marta and Jules’ Barcelona home has a variety of fascinating nooks, which they’ve decorated with a combination of handmade and heirloom treasures and clean, modern IKEA pieces. The juxtaposition works well, and now you can shop the style—incredible tiled floors not included.

Violet has embraced the wood paneling in her Nashville house, creating a Mad Men and Neverland inspired home full of nautical flair. Whether or not you’re blessed—or cursed—with wood-paneled walls, you can totally shop the style.

Sally’s London flat is actually an immaculately restored pub, complete with antique wooden bar, gilded facade, and exterior signage. While you might not be able to move into such a charming establishment anytime soon, you can still furnish your home with her cozy mix of modern and antique-inspired pieces!

When your home’s biggest embarassment is that it doesn’t have a balcony, you know you’re doing alright. Patricia’s home in Valencia features huge windows that fill it with light, and she’s managed to make her distinctive wall-to-wall Spanish tile work with all her glowing turquoise pieces. Shop the style!

Looking at Alison and Jon’s Mount Washington home, you’d never guess that they share it with 5-year-old twins and a puppy. The hardworking, durable, colorful, and classic yet playful pieces they’ve filled it with make it the perfect family home, and now you can shop the style!

Victoria’s apartment might be geographically located in St. Paul, but she’s filled it with plenty of Texas charm. Whether you have Texas roots—as one of her art pieces proclaims—or not, you can shop the style! Paint — Benjamin Moore Mushroom Cap Sofa — Overstock.com Chair — Target Rug — Overstock.com Mirror — Similar: IKEA Ottoman — Target Tray — Similar: Kohl’s Side Table — Similar: Overstock.

Alicia’s home in Valencia is right on the coast, and while I can’t tell you where to buy a beach, I can help out with finding modern, minimal, clean-lined decor in natural materials and gleaming whites and metals. Shop the style! Basket — Similar: IKEA Chair — Similar: Overstock.com Coffee Table — Similar: Amazon Rug — Similar: Overstock.

Edwin accurately describes the style of his Amsterdam apartment as modern, industrial, and functional, and his home is full of sturdy, practical pieces such as a sleeper sofa, professional-grade kitchen shelving, wall-to-wall bookshelves, and a TV perched on a handy rolling cart. If you’d like your home to be filled with multi-functional, no-nonsense pieces, shop the style!

Liz and Josh have three children, two dogs, and a business, but they’ve somehow managed to also lovingly decorate their Santa Clarita home with upcycled, thrifted, handmade, and DIY pieces, as well as some easy-to-find items. Shop the style if you’d like to get this free-spirited, cozy, kid-friendly look.

Have you ever wanted to step inside one of our house tours and take an actual look around the room? Well, now you can in our very first 360 video House Tour! (You’ll need the latest version of Chrome, Firefox or Edge to view.) We visited the home of of Marisa and Peter Vitale (and their super cute kiddos!) in Venice, California.

Name: A Rockafellas Social Club Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: Rented 3.5 years A Rockafellas Social Club is no ordinary barbershop. Modeled after the Prohibition era speakeasy of the 1920s and ’30s, this Toronto gem truly exists in underground secrecy. You can’t look up the location or become a client/club member without a personal invitation and pledge to maintain the code of clandestine honor. Sound like an odd business plan?