The Latest: Jul 11, 2019

This minimalism consultant didn't purchase anything new when she moved into this small space, instead challenging herself to create a home she loves with what she already had.

Historic industrial elements like an 1800s oven, original masonry, and porcelain subway bricks blend with this residential contractor's modern decor tastes.

Name: Katin & BrandonLocation: Marblehead, MASize: Just under 2000 sq/ft (includes full unfinished basement)Years lived in: Owned since October 2008 Last week you saw the kitchen, then the bathroom, and now it’s time for the whole house. Katin & Brandon made a big move about 5 months ago: from a 600 sq/ft apartment in Cambridge to this roomy cape in Marblehead.

Name: Marco Fiorilo and Shanna Eldridge, their 5-year-old son, 4 chickens, 2 dogs and sea monkeysLocation: South — Austin, TexasSize: 1186 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2 and a half yearsIt’s not a requirement that you own a hip furniture store to have a stylish house, but chances are if you do helm one of the hottest and trendiest furniture stores in Austin, you’re probably going to have a cool house to match.

Name: Polly & Ben (son, Cyrus is 4)Location: Sherman Oaks, CASize: 1,100 Square Feet Years lived in: 4 already, wow! About a year ago, I purchased a modern minimal bench via Craigslist from a seller who lived in Sherman Oaks. Upon arriving to their apartment to pay and arrange for pickup (they were so kind, they even delivered the bench to our place), I noted their home was a marvelous gem of MidCentury and DIY decor.

Almost everything in this interior designer and vintage furniture dealer's home is from a vintage or thrift store.