The Latest: Jul 1, 2019

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Sofia’s DIY Garden Apartment in Brooklyn

Name: Sofia Berger Location: Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York Size: 480 square feet + garden Years lived in: 3 years; rented Sofia is a banker by day and an aspiring interior designer in the rest of her time. She frequents the hardware stores so often that the employees know her by name. Her bookcases are stocked with shelter magazines and her furniture has been decoupaged, reconstructed, upholstered, hacked or built from scratch.

Andrea Sparacio

Jul 1, 2019

Monica’s Handmade Modern Hollywood Home

Name: Monica SchaferLocation: The Plaza — Kansas City, MissouriSize: 650 square feetYears lived in: 3.5 — ownedTucked out of the way amidst some serious hustle and bustle resides this lovely and luxurious apartment in Kansas City. Located in the neighborhood called The Plaza, it boasts some serious Art Deco era design, complete with extra skinny hallways and round windows.

Sarah Rae Smith

Jul 1, 2019

13 Super Secret Stair Storage Ideas

Underneath the stairs lies a great abyss known as unused space in most homes. Check out this list of 13 inspirational ideas to kick-start how to use your stairs, steps, and angles to your best small space advantage!In no particular order, here are our favorite 13 ways to efficiently use your staircase space: Stair Drawers: When you think about it, directly underneath your steps are layers of unused space. So why not add functionality to those common rectangles by transforming them into drawers?

Tiffany Finley

Jul 1, 2019

Anne & Leo’s Cozy Cosmopolitan Loft

Alexis Buryk

Jul 1, 2019

Joey and Gerard’s France Meets California Mountain Cottage

Name: Joey Grana and Gerard Dislaire Location: Mount Washington, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years Lived In: 2 years; Owned A trip to Joey and Gerard’s serene hillside home will take your breath away and may leave you wondering: am I in California, or have I been transported to the French Alps?

Bridget Pizzo

Jul 1, 2019

Joan’s Artist Abode

Name: Joan Hiller Location: North East, Portland, Oregon Size: 432 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; rented Joan is a music publicist, painter and all–around creative, energetic lady. Her apartment functions as her office and her painting studio; she shares the space with her companion of almost thirty years, her turtle Sheldon. Spending time in Joan’s apartment was like watching her consciousness explode into a living space.

Leela Cyd

Jul 1, 2019

Sarah & Fred’s Leafy Art-House

Name: Sarah Schmitz and Fred Gray Location: Berkeley, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; OwnedPlants make a house feel fresh. Just take a look at Sarah and Fred’s leafy Berkeley abode. The beautiful one-bedroom house came with the Christmasy poinsettia out front, but the rows of potted succulents and happy houseplants are the result of Sarah’s own green thumb.

Celeste Sunderland

Jul 1, 2019

Snowboarding Sisters Share a Cozy, Cool College Apartment

These snowboarding sisters attend university living in a shared space that is equal parts modern and cool, but also classic and romantic.

Justice Darragh

Jul 1, 2019

I Tried the Famous NIGHT Pillow, and OMG, It’s Amazing

Let me tell you, this thing works.

Sarah Lyon

Jul 1, 2019

Bye-Bye, Billy! 7 Affordable First-Apartment Furniture Finds That Aren’t from IKEA

If you’re moving into your first “grown up” place, you’ve probably been told time and time again that you just have to go to IKEA for affordable, functional furniture. While it’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the Swedish retailer—not to mention the countless hacks you can perform to glam up even its most basic pieces—the search for inexpensive furniture items doesn’t have to end there.

Sarah Lyon

Jul 1, 2019

The Secrets Behind Great Small Spaces

Everyone has a bit of a different take on small space living: it’s all about purging your stuff. No, it’s all about organizing your stuff. Wait, it’s all about storing your stuff! But one thing is for sure: you know an amazing small space when you see it. Small spaces are king on Re-Nest. Yes, we love them for their lower energy and heating bills, and yes, we love them because they force us to edit, organize, and reduce our accumulation of stuff.

Cambria Bold

Jul 1, 2019

A California Cool Home with Parisian Charm

This expert update is great inspiration for anyone looking to refresh their own home without doing a complete overhaul.

Jessica Isaac

Jul 1, 2019

A 400-Square-Foot Studio Feels Spacious and Serene, Despite the Small Size

This photo editor's studio apartment is full of tips for creating a spacious, serene home in a very busy city.

Minette Hand

Jul 1, 2019

This Illustrator’s Colorful, Maximalist Bristol Home Is Extraordinarily Joyful

We dare you NOT to smile while looking through this stunning and stylish home.

Viv Yapp

Jul 1, 2019

Steve Martin Is Selling the House Next Door, So You Can Be His Neighbor

The next owner may eventually befriend one of the Three Amigos.

Kenya Foy

Jul 1, 2019

Before and After: A Hoboken Condo Finds Happiness After a Reno

This place needed A LOT of updates but after six weeks of chaos, countless Home Depot trips, and tons of sweat equity, this condo now fits the couple's personalities.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jul 1, 2019

Kyle’s Cottage in the City

Name: Kyle Ewing Location: San Francisco, California Size: 1,330 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Owned We caught a sneak peak of Kyle’s apartment in her Before and After Kitchen Remodel, and now we’re back for the full tour! Entering this light-filled oasis in the middle of San Francisco, you’re transported from bustling city life to a soothing environment that’s warm, welcoming and feels more like a quaint country cottage than a city apartment.

Lindsay Tella

Jul 1, 2019