The Forecast is Always Cloudy in This 450-Square-Foot NYC Studio
Tynan wanted this small studio to feel like a "1950s honeymoon suite, a cocktail lounge, a powder room, the Playboy Mansion, a 1960s TSA terminal, and a little gay space station in the clouds."
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 11, 2022
Experts Share 5 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Trying to Organize Your Home
Five professional organizers reveal what they believe are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to getting and staying organized.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 10, 2022
This Pro Uses Her Favorite Budget Products & Tricks for Organizing Her Rental
Jakia, the CEO and founder of SoleOrganizer, has done a beautiful job of creating an uncluttered, organized home that holds just what she needs.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 6, 2022
The Author of "Minimalista" Lives in an Inspiringly Organized Craftsman
Professional Organizer Home Tour
Professional organizer Shira Gill's definition of minimalism is "not about deprivation or scarcity, but rather, defining what is essential and meaningful to you, and then stripping away the clutter and distraction that stands in the way."
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 4, 2022
B&A: A Designer's Oakland Rental Gets a Soothing Refresh for the New Year
When interior designer and artist Sophia E. Aguiñaga realized she'd be moving out of her Oakland rental apartment, she took the opportunity to pare down and refresh the home's style. She re-homed almost everything and used minimalism, ease, and traveling light as a style guide.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 4, 2022
B&A: A Dark & Dated 592-Square-Foot Italian Apartment Is Totally Transformed
Artist and jewelry designer Sara Amrhein and her husband, Luigi Valerio, completely remodeled this 592-square-foot apartment in Florence, Italy, DIYing much of the work themselves!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 3, 2022
Maker&Son's Co-Founder Lives in a Stunning Country Home Built in the 1660s
Alex Willcock is the co-founder of Maker&Son, and his home is a Grade II listed country house in West Sussex dating back to the 1660s that's full of gorgeous furniture and beautiful paint colors.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2021
B&A: A Condo's Redesign Includes Incredible Bathroom Details & Hip Outdoor Patio
Interior designer Ryan Black incorporated family heirlooms and antique pieces from Asia and Europe along with a mix of modern design elements to create an eclectic, worldly feel in Jean-Francois Alix's newly purchased condo.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 9, 2021
B&A: This Mother-Daughter Design Duo Transformed This Bus into a Tiny Home
Lisa Donahue and her daughter, Megan Donahue, started Live Simply Buses as a tribute to their brother and son Michael who passed away at the age of 15.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 29, 2021
5 Genius Ideas from Smart Families in Stylish and Functional Small Spaces
From storage to layouts to sleeping arrangements, there are all sorts of considerations that have to be figured out when sharing a small home with a family (of any size).
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 11, 2021
A Knitwear Designer's Albuquerque Home Is a Mix of Scandinavian and Navajo Style
Navajo/Diné knitwear designer Jennifer Berg founded Native Knitter, and she designs and sells knitting patterns from her beautiful house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which she shares with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a tortoise.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 2, 2021
A Furniture Flipper's Denver Home Is Full of Fabulous Budget Furniture Facelifts
"Furnishing our home with unique Facebook Marketplace finds and old pieces my family was getting rid of has become one of my biggest passions," explains Leslie Jarrett. "There is something special about bringing pieces that were on their way to the landfill back to life!"
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 22, 2021
This California Home Is Calming & Classic While Still Being Visually Interesting
Alyssa Fetini works in HR but has a passion for interior design that she was able to express when she and her partner renovated this large house in Oakland's Lake Merritt neighborhood.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 20, 2021
This Harlem Apartment Wows With Style AND Renter-Friendly Small Space Solutions
Celia runs a YouTube channel and founded the decor shop Sticki Icki, and shares this 760-square-foot apartment with her partner, Sean, and their baby son, Cassius.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 19, 2021
B&A: This Dated Chicago Condo Now Has the Coolest Built-In Ideas We've Ever Seen
When Annabell Ren and Steven Karvelius moved in to this unit in a 120-year-old historic four-flat in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the interior was dated and there was very limited storage space. But it had potential.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 18, 2021
'The Moonlit Manor' Is a Gothic and Gorgeous Home Full of Halloween Inspiration
Inspired by "The Munsters," "The Addams Family," and old horror movies with incredibly ornate interiors, Lisa Lytle-Abridello's house is a "cross between an old-timey bordello, a tattoo shop, and a haunted house, with just a pinch of grandma’s house."
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 13, 2021
This Actor's NYC Apartment Is Dripping With Drama, Dark Colors & Other Delights
Actor Charles Busch believes a home is a visual autobiography. And his NYC apartment's style is best summed up as: 19th century Parisian bordello mixed with the Golden Age Hollywood.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 7, 2021
A Small NYC Apartment's Dated Kitchen and Bathroom Got Renter-Friendly Refreshes
Nicole, also known as "The Cuban Carrie" on Instagram, transformed her entire 600-square-foot rental apartment, including turning a tiny loft into a very chic dressing room, home office, and yoga area.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 6, 2021
This Brooklyn Apartment Uses the Color Black to Add Loads of Coziness
Roxy Michaud brought in textures like wicker, dark wood, bamboo and greenery to her Brooklyn home, as well as used the color black to make the space feel more warm and cozy.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 4, 2021
This Haunting Oakland Rental House's Decor Will Get You Ready for Spooky Season
Halloween House Tour
Vincent's Halloween-ready house is like an "Edwardian-era vampire meets a 1960s ghost hunter meets a modern day maximalist."
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 1, 2021
A Tropical Plant Collector's Atlanta Loft Is a Love Letter to Post Modernism
There's an Op Art entryway. A Memphis Milano bathroom. Tons of rare tropical plants. And much of the design was DIYed on a budget!
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 30, 2021
This House's Dripping With So Much History, It's Like Stepping Back in Time
This building has all the authentic features of a traditional Georgian house: huge windows, tiny rooms, wooden floors, and fireplaces in all rooms.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 24, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Deals with a Small Space & Weird Layout Beautifully
Maleeha has dreamt of living in New York City since she was a little girl, and renting this 400-square-foot studio is making her dreams come true!
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 23, 2021
B&A: A 1924 Duplex's Remodel Includes an Unrecognizable Kitchen Refresh
Kailee, Kyle, and their dog, Charlene, remodeled this this 1924 duplex. They did a lot of work themselves, and transformed many of the rooms.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 21, 2021
East Fork Pottery's Founders Live in an Incredibly Cute, Cozy Cabin in the Woods
East Fork Pottery's founders Connie and Alex Matisse share this incredibly cozy cabin in the woods with their two young daughters (and lots of fantastic ceramic dish and tableware).
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 20, 2021
B&A: An Old Barn Was Transformed into a Gorgeous Studio Apartment & Art Studio
Lizzie Gill, a mixed media artist, and her husband remodeled this 1990s-era, run-down barn. It's now their full-time home, a studio apartment and art studio.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 17, 2021
This Cool LA Condo Achieves a High-End Look on a Secondhand Budget
Because Natalie Wong's condo in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood was built in the 1930s, her interiors were heavily inspired by the Hollywood Regency era.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 15, 2021
This Small/Cool Winning 280-Square-Foot ADU Is Full of Smart Small Space Ideas
Denise Bayron's tiny home is like a secret oasis... a personal paradise that's both a home and a creative workspace.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 14, 2021
A Small Rental's Redo Includes a More Functional Kitchen & Closet-Turned-Office
Johanna's rental came with tall ceilings and windows and a spacious floorplan for one person. But the space needed a lot of work!
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 6, 2021
A 135-Year-Old Loft Shows the Power of a Little Paint & Furniture Rearranging
Taylor is an interior designer and indoor plant shop owner living in Seattle, and her biggest challenge with her rental space was a small budget. But she did nearly everything on her own, from decorating, painting, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 3, 2021
Small/Cool's Grand Prize Winner Lives in a Colorful Space Full of Inspiration
Video House Tour
These grand prize winners have a warm, colorful, and cheerful space they DIYed themselves.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 31, 2021
These 36 Homes Tell the Story of Design by the Decade, from the 1910s to the 1990s
In honor of throwback month, I've rounded up house tours from nine decades — from the 1910s to the 1990s — to celebrate the hallmarks of those design eras. It's a celebration of the decor personalities that have shaped our past and continue to have strong influences on the future!
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 31, 2021
A Charming 1930s Austin Cottage
This couple has preserved many of the home's authentic details and elements, all while infusing it with their own personalities.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 25, 2021
This Family of 5 Shares Less than 700 Square Feet & It's Incredibly Inspiring
Jenny and Cory have rented this small one-bedroom apartment in New York's Upper East Side for 14 years... and it's had to change and adapt with the addition of a 4-year son and 1-year-old twins. 
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 24, 2021
This Rental Bungalow Has an Orange Kitchen & 'Psychedelic Cuddle Puddle Room'
Holistic nutritionist Dave Coast shares a 1920s classic Venice bungalow with his partner, George, and their dog, Stanley.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 19, 2021
B&A: A Small Harlem Rental Transformed a Surprising Spot into a Home Office
Adam worked with Kim White to design this 715-square-foot rental apartment that came with a unique element: a small platform bed area that instead got transformed into a perfect home office.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 16, 2021
B&A: A Bland Buenos Aires Apartment's Refresh Includes a Ping Pong Dining Table
Not only was this homeowner on a tight budget, this apartment's makeover was finished in a week!
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 5, 2021
A Writer's New Orleans Shotgun Is Full of Art, Estate Sale Finds, Hats, and Joy
Writer Merissa Nathan Gerson is a speaker, spiritual consultant, and sex educator living in this joyful house in New Orleans.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 2, 2021
This 1910 Long Island Home Has Fun with Color While Exuding Sophistication
There's a recently renovated attic bedroom suite, a vintage library card catalog-turned-bathroom vanity, and a basement transformed into a speakeasy/brewery space.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 27, 2021
This Artist's Colorful London Home Features Wild Wallpaper Patterns
Many of the rooms in wallpaper and fabric pattern designer and artist Claire Swindale's home have been updated with her own wallpaper designs.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 24, 2021
Before & After: A Victorian Went from Completely Bland to Colorfully Whimsical
Bright colors, cute art, fun wallpapers, and whimsical accessories... Lucy Hamilton's home is incredibly happy, colorful, and pretty!
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 23, 2021
This Home's a Wonderland of Wild Wallpaper, Colorful Sofas, Animal Prints & More
Sarisa's biggest challenge was designing and remodeling this house from 1000 miles away while she and her husband were still living out of state.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 21, 2021
A Small Rental Is a Mashup of Primary Colors, Cool DIYs, & Fab Furniture
Erin Kerr's style can best be described as: "Like if a Danish Grandpa and Primary School Teacher Grandma had a grandkid who loved Memphis Milano."
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 14, 2021
This Incredibly Cool and Colorful Chicago Condo is an Attack on Neutrals
Vintage fashion and home decor seller Barbie Roadkill says her Chicago condo's style is: "Golden Girls' meets Lydia’s house in 'Beetlejuice' meets a box of crayons."
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 9, 2021
This Apartment's Decor Is Vibrant & the Color-Coordinated Closet Is Dreamy
Haley Boyko, a footwear designer and freelance illustrator, shares this three-bedroom apartment with her partner, Nick Sylvester, and their three dogs, Maya, Emma, and Penny.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 9, 2021
This 248-Square-Foot Studio Is Gorgeous and a Small/Cool Winner
Video House Tour
Courtney and Jules rent this 248-square-foot studio apartment in New York's West Village... and they've done an amazing job creating a functional AND beautiful home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 2, 2021
B&A: A Run-Down UK Rental Was Delightfully Transformed With Color
Emma Jane Palin and her partner, Joshua John Parker, ripped out floors, sanded back floorboards, laid vinyl tiles, painted walls, removed textured wallpaper and much more to transform this rented coach house.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 2, 2021
This Small Wyoming Log Cabin Is the Very Definition of Mountain Chic
Formerly an old wood shop that had no foundation, electricity, or water, this cabin was fully remodeled and brought back to life by the owner, and now is Meagan Murtagh's cozy rental home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 30, 2021