This artist transformed a bland, brown, run-down camper with pink fur, fringe, velvet, vintage treasures, and clever DIY upgrades, making every inch feel like a Hollywood movie set.

Filled with vintage finds, colorful DIYs, and clever upcycled projects, this tiny Barcelona rental proves you don't need a big budget to create a home full of personality.

TikToker Cody Gould’s 740-square-foot rental is packed with concrete walls, reclaimed details, original art, and a green kitchen painted with car paint.

Instead of moving farther away for a larger apartment with more space, this family of five knocked down a wall, skipped a TV, added smart storage, and made every inch work harder for two adults and three small kids.

Ceramic artist Tamara Alissa's former factory space is colorful, busy, full, and surprisingly comfortable — it has skyline views, 1920s factory floor holes, and a ceramic kiln in the middle of the living room.

When Heather Pardieu first saw this small Hollywood studio apartment 14 years ago, it was under construction and covered in debris. But she was able to see the small space's potential.

Julie Andrea’s house was once dark, dated, and full of brown carpet. After three and a half years, she's created a bright, deeply personal space where every room finally belongs to her.

After falling in love with this California mountain cabin during a pandemic getaway, this L.A. creative director made it a no-TV, analog retreat filled with vintage finds, some original 1959 details, and plenty of charm.

In Gdańsk, Poland, a once-minimal 538-square-foot apartment now feels warm, playful, and collected thanks to thrifted finds, vintage IKEA pieces, a muted green kitchen, and one very clever kids’ room divider.

In artist Lauren Younis' 800-square-foot North Carolina rental apartment, plants double as privacy, a pallet becomes a headboard, and every thrifted piece fits beautifully.

After years of tiny studios and too many moves, renter Michelle Walker turned a 1929 one-bedroom into a pastel, pop-culture-filled retreat with a $150 pink velvet sofa, cat-friendly upgrades, and plenty of fringe.

A creative director renovated this historic apartment with one goal in mind: letting the sea, the light, and the home’s centuries-old character shine.

A smart renovation, a total reworking of the layout, and some well-placed glass partitions help this absolutely tiny studio apartment (built in 1865!) live much much larger than its actual footprint.

Filled with plants, books, thrifted finds, and meaningful art, Randi Burley's warm 1930s Los Angeles rental proves the best homes evolve slowly over time.

After loss, Michelle James downsized from a 4,000-square-foot suburban home to this 824-square-foot Hell’s Kitchen one-bedroom, designing it with smart storage, a hidden Murphy bed, and a layout that supports hosting, working, and everyday life.

New York renter Matilde Cascella used IKEA bookcases, renter-friendly upgrades, and smart layout tricks to actually make a bedroom inside her 450-square-foot studio — no renovation required.

What looks like a bold mix of color and pattern is actually carefully layered — starting with the original 1970s yellow tile floor and building into a home that feels energetic, balanced, and deeply personal.

After a major life reset, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Lena Hall (who currently stars on "Your Friends and Neighbors") transformed the stark white walls of her Manhattan apartment with deep blue paint, saturated reds, and more — and the result is anything but subtle.

A once-lifeless one-bedroom Denver rental apartment is now a colorful, carefully curated home filled with vintage finds and nods to tattoos and music.

Los Angeles-based writer, comedian, and actor Christina Anthony turned a “small and simple” studio apartment into a “cozy, colorful, vintage, and dreamy home.”

With almost no storage, uneven floors, and two 7x10-foot bedrooms, this family's 100-year-old cabin required storage solutions, layout updates, and double-duty furniture.

This food artist and baking enthusiast’s identity is reflected in her rental home. “Each item, from the brightly colored chairs to the vintage lamps, embodies our love for creativity, narrative, and cultural heritage.”

The biggest challenge has been navigating the different stages of a family living in a small space (and accommodating all the kid gear!).

Daniela and Ales of FRAMECHASERS have always been environmentally and health conscious, so when it came to designing their van conversion, their goal was to use as many non-toxic and sustainable materials to build it as possible.

Hattie Kolp has transformed her childhood home — this stunning prewar brownstone apartment she's lived in since she was 10 years old — by revealing gorgeous original architectural details, like several pocket doors that were covered by sheetrock and shelving.

A pink marble mantel, a gorgeous vintage vanity, and envy-inducing closet space make this fashion and lifestyle creator's small Brooklyn apartment shine.

“Deep blue for the endless night or sea, terracotta white and brown for the sandy desert, cactus green for a muted botanical touch,” Ze writes about the color influences in her Brooklyn condo.

Once lacking warmth or personality, after 17 years this West Village apartment now has both — plus lots of color and pattern.

Impressively, there are five different paint colors in just 515 square feet.

"The apartment feels cozy without being cluttered, and grounded in the things we genuinely use and love. It may be under 450 square feet, but the way it lives feels far bigger than the floor plan."

“We spent the first month just removing everything — pulling down dated wood paneling, dropped foam board ceilings, and shag carpets from the ‘70s, pulling up layer upon layer of vinyl flooring from every corner of the house,” writes homeowner Christina Salway.

"My personal home style inspiration has a wide range, from traditional maximalist to English cottage home to Scandinavian clean lines to farmhouse to Rajasthani folk with its warm colors and block-prints, even a bit of New York loft-style with art-filled walls and plants," begins singer/songwriter Abhilasha Sinha.

After applying to the NYC Housing Lottery for seven years, artist Olivia Konys hit the jackpot with this Queens apartment, transforming the "millennial gray” luxury rental by painting the walls, drilling into the ceiling, sawing some baseboards, and other unconventional, artistic customizations.

There’s peel-and-stick wallpaper in the entryway, peel-and-stick panel molding, a gorgeous sketch from 1884, and a ton of other traditional, refined details.

Fashion consultant and merchandiser Jasmine Hart worked with interior designer and set decorator Kendra Cusic to decorate this Brooklyn rental apartment.

Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool contest grand prize winner has an Oakland apartment featuring smart small-space ideas. And one of the most organized pantries we've ever seen!

It’s super small and has a bizarre layout and a tub in the middle of the space, but Austin’s filled it with color, patterns, storage solutions, DIYs, and unique decor.

Kirsten takes design inspiration from interior decorating books. Living in New York, space and layouts are often an issue. But Kirsten decided to prioritize fashion over practicality when she put her dresser in her kitchen.

Married couple Abigail and Natalie travel and work full-time in their 2004 Sprinter van they converted into a home on wheels.

It feels a lot larger than its small size, too!

While living tiny has its challenges, Meagan Murtagh did a beautiful job of making her small home ultra livable and lovely, despite being under 200 square feet.

Apartment Therapy’s video producer Margaret and her husband, Alex, have made a dreamy, cozy home for their two young daughters in this small Washington Heights apartment.

Jennelle Mendes' 450-square-foot Brooklyn rental apartment came with absolutely zero closets — so she had to get creative with storage solutions in her small space. And she created an incredibly cozy bed cocoon, too!

Designer Melody Kim's rental studio apartment in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood is only 350 square feet, but she's made an absolutely stunning and stylish home — and filled it with a ton of holiday cheer despite the small size!

See inside the stunning home of Katie and Cody, the duo behind popular IG account Highboy LA. They share oodles of interior inspiration with their vintage-filled 750-square-foot rental apartment.

In just 500 square feet, painter Josh Ayala created a warm, stylish space that’s part art studio, home, and place to show off personality.