Two Sisters Share a Layered Mix of Modern & Vintage in South London
Name: Faith and Hannah Russell Location: South London, UK Size: 1158 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Owned Faith Russell and Hannah Russell aren’t just sisters; they’re roommates, business partners and the co-founders of Layer. What started out first as an Instagram account, then morphed into a popular lifestyle blog, has now evolved into a UK-based online marketplace featuring thousands of vintage and pre-owned furniture items for sale.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Zainab and Farhan’s Colorful & Contemporary Dubai Apartment
Name: Zainab Ahmed and husband Farhan Ahmed (and for six months of the year, Farhan’s mom who divides her time between Pakistan and here) Location: Business Bay, Dubai Years lived in: Renting 3 years The rental apartment Zainab shares with her husband (and an occasional visiting mother-in-law) is considered large by local Dubai standards.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Explore Like a Local! City & Neighborhood Guides by Design Lovers
We show peeks of stylish homes from all over the world on Apartment Therapy (with our great house tours), but as you know, a home extends beyond the walls you rent or own. Your home is also the walk to the neighborhood bar or boutique and the drive along tree-lined streets to pick up groceries or to a favorite restaurant. And of course, that wonderful coffee shop that provides your life blood every morning is part of home, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
This Teenager’s Bedroom is Essentially a Stylish 100 Square Foot Studio Filled With Vintage Finds
Name & Location: Nicolas in Florida My Favorite Room: Bedroom Specs: 100 Square Feet What did your bedroom look like when you were 16 years old? If you were anything like me, it had walls covered in posters, a floor covered in piles of clothes and a mix of furniture from when I was a kid. To say this teenager’s room impresses me is an understatement! From Nicolas: I gained an interest in vintage Mid-Century furniture about two years ago when I was around 14 or 15 years old.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Joanne’s 1940s Art Deco Apartment Renovation
Name: Joanne O’Callaghan Location: Melbourne, Australia Size: 510 square feet Years owned: 16 years Joanne recently renovated this late-1940s Art Deco apartment in East Melbourne, Australia. The entire place is full of light and charm, but the apartment’s living and dining space, called the “blue room,” is a particular jewel: It features Art Deco cornices, a tiered mirror above the original fireplace and a large framed window.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Jon & Nina’s Simple, Peaceful Downtown LA Place
Name: Jon and Nina Hans of Weekday Studio Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years We first got a peek at Jon and Nina’s home in their house call. It’s a clean, simple sanctuary in a busy Downtown LA area—but it isn’t boring in the slightest. Bold contrasts add drama while design details stand out in a space without a lot in it but that has a lot going for it.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
This Couple (and their Goldendoodle) Call Elsie the 120-Square-Foot Trailer Home
Name: Carson, Mel and Costello the Goldendoodle (in Elsie the trailer) Location: Roving the lower 48 States Size: 120 square feet Years lived in: 5 Months They’re both from small towns. Carson is a freelance writer, and Mel has years of experience in PR and marketing and is now an entrepreneur. Together, they spent eight months toiling away at renovating this tiny, 120-square-foot 1968 FAN travel trailer. They lovingly call her “Elsie.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Séverine & Gianfranco’s Urban Oasis in Milan
Name: Séverine Piller and Gianfranco Location: Milan, Italy Size: 1400 square feet Years lived in: 6 months If you believe that home should be a retreat from the hectic outside world, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this home shared by a couple in Milan. Séverine is an interior designer and co-founder of atelier BOEMIA, “an online retail store selling decor made by artisans… .
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Isabel’s 1970s Global Style in Mexico City
Name: Isabel, her husband and her two children Location: Mexico City, Mexico Size: 1830 square feet Years lived in: 4 years This is the bold, globally inspired Mexico City home of Isabel and family. Over the years she’s lived in Tunisia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Washington, DC while serving as a Foreign Service Officer, and has traveled to even more places.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Kathy’s Modern, Eclectic Vibes
Name: Kathryn Baugher of Up to Date Interiors Location: Okinawa, Japan Size: 1500 square feet Years lived in: 1 year It takes creativity, guts and energy to turn a plain space into something spectacular, and Kathryn’s done it. The home in Okinawa that she shares with her family exudes both serenity and excitement—and those floral covered kitchen cabinets are amazing!
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Kristen’s Happy Mix in Mississippi
Name: Kristen Ley and pups Willow Scarlet Ley (photographed) and Henry Albert Ley, and cat Norman Location: Jackson, Mississipi Size: 2300 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1.5 years Kristen Ley is the creative mastermind and founder of Thimblepress, a letterpress, stationery and celebration company out of Jackson, Mississippi (perhaps most recognized for their incredibly cheery and colorful Push-Pop Confetti).
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Boris & Maria’s Industrial LA Loft With a Vintage Twist
Name: Maria, Boris, and a dog named Fish Location: Fashion District, Downtown Los Angeles Size: 1500 square feet Years lived in: Rent for 1 year Maria and her boyfriend Boris share a sunny, industrial loft in the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles. A large and open space, the couple had to create rooms in a floor plan without many existing walls or distinct areas. They combined styles to craft cozy hangout spots all over the beautiful apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Jessica’s Vintage Modern Nashville Home
Name: Jessica Davis and family Location: Nashville, Tennessee Size: 4200 square feet Years lived in: 2 years Full of fresh white walls, warm materials and bold splashes of color and pattern, it’s not surprising that the home of Jessica Davis, principal Interior Designer at JL Design Nashville, is lovely to look at. But it’s the way she has incorporated smart design choices—and fun—that has made this home so warm, welcoming and family friendly.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A “Polished Bohemian” San Francisco Studio
Name: Amanda Holstein and dog Auggie Location: San Francisco, California Size: 550 square feet Years lived in: 1 year Amanda is the voice behind the blog Advice from a 20 Something. And seeing what a smart job she did designing her San Francisco studio apartment, it would seem she’s got great advice to give! The small space she shares with her dog Auggie is full of interesting furnishings, yet feels bright and airy.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Ali & Seth’s Bright & Sweet Seattle Rental
Name: Seth and Ali Rongkawit Location: Ballard — Seattle, Washington Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: Renting 2+ years When Seth and Ali moved into this Seattle space, they faced the same design dilemma that many renters come across: How to create distinct areas when your apartment is wide open. After two years of living here, they’ve found a layout that functions well. And they’ve added their personality to create a bright and sweet home.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Clean & Cool Loft Studio in Texas
Name: Drew Location: Platinum Corridor — Addison, Texas Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1.5 years Though Drew works in the medical device industry, he has a deep love for interior design, and his loft studio in Addison, Texas (north of Dallas) showcases that love.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Contrasting, Comfy Industrial Style in Chicago
Name: Dave and Mollie Code Location: West Loop — Chicago, Illinois Size: 2,300 square feet Years lived in: 1 years Tall ceilings, brick walls, sleek surfaces—this raw, industrial-style space is the home of Dave and Mollie Code. They run Studio Code together, a development firm based in Chicago with the goal of restoring the historic elements of homes while also creating functioning spaces.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Simple & Historic Scandinavian-Inspired Home in Maine
Name: Danny and Lyndsay Gugger Location: Portland, Maine Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: Renting 2 months Danny writes: “My wife and I live on the historic Deering Street in Portland, Maine. The building was built in the mid-1800s and our unit is around 950 square feet. We have 10 foot ceilings and black marble fireplaces in both the living room and bedroom. We recently moved from Wisconsin, where we lived in another mid-1800s home.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Cool & Earthy California Home
Name: Vanessa Matsalla Location: South Oceanside, California Size: 1800 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2 years The words “California Cool” come to mind when you see interior designer Vanessa Matsalla’s South Oceanside house. An earthy color palette mixes with natural textiles and textures. But contemporary—and even quirky—elements are sprinkled throughout the home, making for a dynamic space.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Perfectly Pastel Country House
Name: Lesli DeVito Location: Greenwood — Charlottesville, Virginia Size: 3624 square feet Years lived in: Owned 12 years Lesli, a painter, and her family first rented this Charlottesville home—originally built in 1880. But after only a year of living in the space, they bought it from the owner. They are only the second family ever to own the house. Lesli, who runs the blog My Old Country House, has put a lot of heart into this home for the past 12 years.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Black & White Mix in an Airy West Village Apartment
Name: Stephanie Michaan Location: West Village NYC Size: 1,495 square feet Years lived in: Owned 6 years Though Stephanie has owned this apartment in New York’s West Village for six years, she says it feels brand new thanks to a recent redesign she gave the home. White walls maximize the beautiful bright natural light that pours in from big windows. Sparse furnishings are kept interesting by choosing good designs in rich materials.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Black, White & Beach-Inspired in a Modern House in Bridgehampton
Name: Stephanie Michaan Location: Bridgehampton, New York Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2 years Stephanie gave a peek at some of the details of her current modern house in a house call not too long ago, but we wanted an extended look. Striking just the right balance of minimal and modern, it’s a simple and sparse space, but still exudes a lot of warmth.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
This “Spaceship” House’s Style Is Out of This World
Name: Angelina Rennell Location: La Selva Beach, California Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: part-time 1 1/2 years The “Spaceship” house is owned by designer Angelina Rennell’s mother, Cynthia. She helped her mom both restore and decorate the space, and it’s 700 square feet of groovy, modern, space age style. Angelina lives in the home part of the year, and she also uses it as a backdrop for photos of her products that she designs with her brand, Beklina.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
An Artist’s Smorgasbord of Decor
Name: Ashley Mary Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1 year It’s no surprise that abstract artist Ashley Mary‘s home is a blend of textures, styles and materials. Her art features soft color palettes melding with gentle shapes with the occasional pop of black drama…just like her Minneapolis rental apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Cheery, Patterned Oasis in California
Name: Becca and Doug, daughter Audrey and pug Seymour Location: South Bay Area, California Size: 1850 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2.5 years I think I might smile every day if I lived in Becca and Doug’s South Bay Area home. Natural light pours in through big windows, bouncing off white walls and light blond wood floors. But it’s the bold, colorful and stunning pattern that Becca’s infused in nearly every corner of this house that makes it so cheerful.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Modern, Minimalist Studio Apartment in Amsterdam (With an Amazing View!)
Name: Edwin Nikkels Location: Amsterdam – The Netherlands Size: 645 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1 year Edwin played it smart when it came to furnishing his small space; he kept the design minimal, the colors neutral and found a unique way to carve out a bedroom (despite there not being an actual bedroom). He also invested in high-quality pieces of furniture and decor. The result is an airy, “feels bigger than its size” space.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
The Bold Barcelona Home of Minotti London’s Creative Director
Name: Anke and John Summerhill of Minotti London Location: Barcelona, Spain Size: 120 square metres Years lived in: Owned 6 months This apartment in Barcelona features stunning architectural details, a soothing neutral color palette and an envious array of furniture and accessories from Minotti. Not surprisingly, considering the home’s occupants: Anke Summerhill, the Creative Director of Minotti London, and her husband John Summerhill, MD of Minotti London.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Family of Seven Craft a Hip Forever Home
Name: Jamie and AJ Fink / Kiddos: Sophia, Etienne, Charlotte, Laurent and Nicasio / Pets: Oliver, Audrey, Napoleon and Greta Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin Size: 3200 square feet This 1968 house on an acre of land in Wisconsin was a “time warp disaster flanked in brown,” but Jamie and AJ knocked down walls and painted to transform this house into a bright, cheery home with plenty of style and function — important with so many kids and pets who live here!
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Designer’s Dramatic London Apartment in a Georgian Town House
Name: Shanade McAllister-Fisher Location: Little Venice — London, UK Years lived in: Owned 6 months Interior designer Shanade writes: “My husband and I bought this one bedroom apartment in leafy West London from our local authority. It was in a very sorry state and hadn’t been updated for many years but the magnificent Georgian sash windows and beautiful high ceilings won me over immediately and I knew I had to have it.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Stylish & Serene 600 Square Foot Studio in the City
Name: Jarret Yoshida Location: Gramercy Park — New York City Size: 600 square feet Jarret had lived in Hong Kong for years when he relocated to a studio apartment near Gramercy Park in Manhattan. An interior designer by trade, he’s inspired by his travels and “the serene essence of contemporary Asian design.” His studio’s color palette is lilac, brown and gray, with metallic accents and a modern sensibility.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
This House Doesn’t Half-Ass Halloween
Name: Jennifer Perkins and husband Chris Boehk along with daughter Tallulah and son Baxter Location: Shady Hollow Neighborhood — Austin, Texas Size: 2,900 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned Crafter, blogger and extremely cool mom Jennifer Perkins excels at many things — and transforming her Austin home into a Halloween land of enchantment every year is definitely high on the list.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Collected & Tailored Boston Rental
Name: Christine Gasparich and her husband Location: Beacon Hill neighborhood — Boston, Massachusetts Size: 1100 square feet Years lived in: Renting 2 years In 2014, Christine’s husband was accepted to graduate school in Boston, so they sold their D.C. house, sold or stored most of their furniture, and moved to Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood for two years. “I am an interior designer.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
The Skinny Confidential’s Bold Black & White LA Condo
Name: Lauryn Evarts and Michael Bosstick Location: West Hollywood, California Size: 1100 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2 years You may recognize Lauryn Evarts; she’s the founder of The Skinny Confidential and a best-selling author. To say Lauryn’s endeavor has been successful is an understatement: Since launching, she’s also branched out into a fitness & nutrition eBook, podcast, YouTube channel, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Book Designers Share “Literary Nouveau Style” in Kansas City
Name: Kevin Barrett Kane and Emma Christine Hall Location: Volker Neighborhood — Kansas City, Missouri Size: 1200 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1 year Kevin and Emma, book designers behind the company The Frontispiece, share a warm, comfy home in Kansas City. “Literarian Treehouse Nouveau” is how they describe their style, and they’re also self-proclaimed collectors. You’ll find furniture, desks, vinyl, cats and of course, books.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Colorfully Modern Whimsical Home in Rome
Name: Danny and Zac Location: Rome, Italy Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: Owned. Lived in since April, but it’s been in the family for over 60 years! Danny writes: “This apartment used to belong to my grandparents, and then my parents took over the rent, and now my husband and I are living in it with our mini dachshund. Three generations (and counting)! It’s a two bedroom, one bathroom apartment on the third floor of a residential building in the center of Rome.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
From “Hideous” to Cozy: 400 Square Feet of DIY Style
Name: Carlee and family Location: San Luis Obispo, California Size: 400 square feet Years lived in: Renting 6 years Carlee writes: “My husband and I rented a granny unit studio that was 400 square feet. We were just teenagers when we first moved in and couldn’t afford much, which is why we decided to rent it. The perk was that while it was hideous as all get out, our landlord was willing to let us do whatever we wanted to the place.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Fun, Fabulous, Pink & Patterned in Edinburgh
Name: Emily Murray, husband and two young sons Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Size: Four-bedroom Victorian terraced house Years lived in: Owned 6 years Lifestyle journalist Emily Murray, who’s also behind the fabulous interior blog The Pink House, doesn’t shy away from color. Or pattern mixing. Or pretty much any daring design element at all.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Scandinavian-Inspired Apartment in a Vintage Vienna Building
Name: Svenja Bruecker Location: Vienna, Austria Size: 1300 square feet Years lived in: Renting 6 months Svenja is an interior design blogger and her boyfriend Jonas is a professional poker player, and they share a 1300 square foot airy apartment in a big old building in the heart of Vienna. It’s also the kind of all-white, Scandinavian-inspired dream holiday home that’s just perfect for kicking off this holiday season!
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Tiny “Bohemian Vintage” Studio with a Twist
Name: Emily Ogden Location: Historic German Village — Columbus, Ohio Size: 350 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting People laughed a little when Emily Ogden would say she wanted to live in German Village. A pricey part of Columbus, it was a long shot that Emily might be able to find a place she could afford. But the area was her dream. “The quaint brick streets, historical homes, coffee shops, restaurants, a great park, all within walking distance.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Contrasting “Calm with a Punch” Chicago Home
Name: Claren and Ashley Boyer Location: Old Irving Park, Chicago Size: 3,000 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned Claren lives in a single family Chicago bungalow built in 1911 and renovated in 2013. She writes: “I am interior architect and this is my personal space. I consider my style to be transitional, mixing modern with more traditional pieces. The space has high contrast with dark floors and white walls as well as cooler tones with inky blue window treatments.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Lovingly Renovated Charming Craftsman in Oakland
Name: Brett Foken and husband Brandon Foken Location: Oakland, California Size: 1150 square feet Years lived in: Owned less than a year Interior designer, stylist and blogger Brett and her husband Brandon moved into this Oakland, California charmer in August 2016, but actually bought the house in March. They had to renovate the entire house before they could actually live in it; this 1900 Craftsman was the absolute definition of “complete fixer-upper.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019
Bye Bye Bachelor Pad: A Couple’s Cozy Apartment in Oakland
Name: Christine Martin, David Marino Location: Rockridge area — Oakland, California Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: Renting 3 years Christine and David love their home in the heart of Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood for a lot of reasons. They’re within walking distance of great shops, restaurants and bars.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019
A Design Duo’s Dreamy Mid-Century Modern Rental
Name: Roger and Chris Stout-Hazard and dog Buck Location: Upper Montclair, New Jersey Size: 2,700 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Nestled on one acre of land and stretched across four stories, this house in New Jersey is a mid-century modern lover’s dream. It’s also currently the rental home of the multi-talented furniture design duo Roger+Chris. You may know Roger from his popular show “Sell This House.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019
Industrial Farmhouse Style in Iceland
Name: Soffia Gardarsdottir Location: Alftanes, Iceland Size: 1991 square feet Years lived in: 9 years, owned Floral designer and interior stylist Soffia Gardarsdottir likes to mix it up. Often. We first got a peek at her inspiring Icelandic home in her house call two years ago…but it’s already evolved a lot since. It’s a stylishly designed home, but it’s also comfortable, which is important for a family of four (five with dog, Storm).
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019
A Floral Designer’s Classic, Elegant Florida Home
Name: Jenny, Glen, Stella (cat), Harley (cat) Location: Lake Worth, Florida Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, owned Jenny, lead floral designer at Port + Palm Co., calls this charming 1950s-era house in Florida home. Only three miles from the ocean and two miles from downtown, it’s enviable for its proximity to the beach, but it’s also retained much of its original character. Not every room in Jenny’s home is “done.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019
A Mini “Beatnik Chic” Studio Apartment
Name: Courtney Croxdale Location: Old Louisville — Louisville, KY Size: 330 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1.5 years Artist and writer Courtney Croxdale lives in a tiny studio apartment in historic Old Louisville. It’s the location, the neighbors and great landlords that Courtney describes as her home’s “best attributes.” But I think it’s how she has created a cozy, beautiful home in only 330 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019
A Designer’s Eclectic Apartment in a House Full of Artistic Women
Name: Karli Kane Hendrickson and pup Olive Location: West Side, Providence, Rhode Island Size: 659 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1 year Karli lives in a cozy apartment in a larger house inhabited entirely by female artists. On the first floor are two musicians in the Providence band Secret Circle, on the second floor is Muffy Brandt who runs a very successful Etsy shop.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019
Artful Living in a Swedish Country Style Rhode Island Victorian
Elizabeth fell in love with Providence and, after renting for years, bought and renovated a 1900 Victorian. She lives on the top two floors and rents out a first floor apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2019