Loft apartment with a vintage van under a wooden mezzanine, pink sofa, and plants.
This Architect Customized a Brooklyn Studio for Her 1960s Van
It took six months and less than $10,000.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 16, 2019
A Modern, Ever-Evolving Chicago Bungalow
Diana and Jesse didn't let the fact that this house had just been renovated get in the way of adding their own personality to the space.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 16, 2019
A Warm, Relaxed & Sentimental Chicago Studio Apartment
It's the first time Sarah's lived solo...and she's LOVING it.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 16, 2019
House Tour: Greg and Laura’s Space Maximizing Bungalow
Name: Greg and LauraLocation: Austin, TexasSize: 720 square feetYears lived in: 8 years>> Converting a small house into a chic, modern home was the task Greg met when he first bought this Austin house in 2000. When he married Laura a few years ago, the task officially became a challenge on how to fit two people happily in 720 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 15, 2019
Two Dogs, Two Cats & Two Creatives in 188 Square Feet
Kevin and Mandy bought this 16-year-old Keystone Cougar fifth wheel for $5k and renovated it as cheaply as they could.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 15, 2019
An Austin Vintage Treasure Hunter’s Second-Hand Style
Name: September Scott Location: Austin, Texas Size: 740 square feet Years Lived In: 2 years, renting Designer September Scott is all about the hunt—for treasures, one-of-a-kind finds and absolutely any found object she can reinvigorate. “Almost all the pieces in my space are reclaimed from an estate sale, flea market, Goodwill or on the side of the road. My passion is bringing new life into found objects,” she writes.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 15, 2019
The Dreamy DIY Remodel of a 1972 Airstream Home
Two photographers call this 27-foot long, 1972 Airstream Overlander home...and they did every project themselves.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
An Incredible, One-of-a-Kind Expanding Tiny House
This tiny house took two years to build by hand and from scratch. Oh, and it EXPANDS. You have to see the inside.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
An Envy-Inducing, Boho Glam RV Renovation
Name: Liz and Tim Kamarul, with pups Bo and Cudi Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Size: 176 square feet Years Lived In: 5 months, owned I find it incredibly inspiring when people shirk off their worldly possessions, say no to the 9 to 5, and trade a rent check for a home on wheels.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
The Mini and Marvelous Mavis the Airstream
Name: Sheena Armstrong, husband Jason and Riley the dog Location: Currently in Southport, North Carolina Size: 180 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned The dynamic duo behind Mavis the Airstream sold this first home—a 1975 Airstream Overlander—last spring, and are currently renovating a 1977 Airstream Sovereign they are calling “Mavis 2.0.” (The original Mavis went to a good home, don’t worry.) Mavis 1.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
Two People Live in This Cozy, 140-Square-Foot Van
Name: Steph and Matt Location: We’re constantly on the move: currently in Portugal then heading to Morocco! Size: 140 square feet Years Lived In: 3 years, owned Stephanie and Matt live a pretty slow and steady life…but one that’s also full of adventure, travels and creativity! They’re the duo behind Slow ‘n Steady Living, and they’ve shared this beautiful boho van home for the past three years.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
A Family of Five Shares a Small, Stylish 180-Square-Foot RV
Name: Ashley Petrone, her husband and their three kids Location: Southern California Size: 180 square feet Years Lived In: 9 months, owned Last year, Ashley and her husband sold their five-bedroom house and bought 2.2 acres of land to build a dream home. Instead of renting an apartment while their home is being built, they decided to try sharing an RV! Impressively, it only took them three weeks and $2500 to finish the RV’s renovation.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
This Family of 7 Shares a Stylish 250-Square-Foot School Bus
Name: Gabriel and Debbie Mayes and kids Gracen, Darby, Deacon, Jovey and Gideon. Location: Redding, California Size: 250 square feet Years Lived In: 6 months, owned Gabriel and Debbie Mayes’ journey to small home living started when they purchased a school bus in February 2017, with the intent to convert it to a full-time home for themselves and their kids. Unfortunately, their first bus buy turned out to be a (rust-covered) lemon.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
This Successful Artist’s Flower-Filled Home Studio Will Make You Green With Envy
California-based artist and designer Bridgette Thornton started taking painting seriously all the way back in 8th grade. “That age was very intense for me socially and academically. Art making was not only an emotional outlet but made me feel empowered,” she says. “As a child my mom would always have me working on a craft. Whenever I wanted to buy something, instead of purchasing it from the store, she would say, ‘you could make that!
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
American Style Through the Decades: The Sixties
Look in practically any room today, and you’ll find some element that has its design origin ties to that high era of style, smoking and culture known as the Sixties. Sure TV’s “Mad Men” has certainly had its impact on the recent style resurgence in today’s interiors, but folks were going mad for 1960s style even before Don Draper started sipping whiskey at 10am in the morning.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
Shannon’s Soothing Mix of Styles
Name: Shannon Schelbert of mac+cam photography, along with husband Michael, sons Mac (10) and Cam (8) and dog Tottenham (named after Tottenham Hotspur) and cat Messi (after soccer player Lionel Messi) Location: Aldridge Place — Austin, Texas Size: 2500 square feet Years lived in: 3 — owned It’s all about details and materials in this Central Austin home. It’s also about customizing a home to fit the residents’ needs.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
A Creative Couple’s 420-Square-Foot Studio in Hell’s Kitchen
Will and Kate don't just share this small studio apartment — they make it look stylish and easy!
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
This Professor’s Building a Home from Scratch Out of an Old Moving Truck
Graphic design professor Summer Winston‘s plan when first deciding to move to California from Texas was to build a tiny house. But after taking a zoning workshop, Summer discovered California didn’t feel very welcoming to alternative living solutions. “They have all of these rules and regulations if you’re building a tiny house on a trailer, like in terms of how you can live in it, where you can live in it…” they said.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 9, 2019
Someone Turned an Airplane into a Home
From above, gray metal starkly contrasts with the lush green trees surrounding the instantly recognizable shape. But Bruce Campbell’s airplane nestled in the forests of Oregon isn’t just a monument to humankind’s feats of engineering and mastery of aerodynamics… it’s his home.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 2, 2019
A Small Spanish Studio Has Some Splendid Small Space Ideas
Name: Sergio Gutierrez Location: Santander, Spain Size: 500 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned Sergio first lived in this small studio apartment—around 500 square feet—by himself, but when his partner and then a baby came along, the family moved from this space into a larger home.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 31, 2019
300 Plants Fill This Warm and Verdant Brooklyn Apartment
Name: Rachana Pathak Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn Size: 960 square feet Years Lived In: 8 years, owned Rachana (@plantistan on Instagram) calls herself a “Brooklyn-based plant junkie,” and her large loft-like space in Brooklyn sports over 300 plants in under 1000 square feet. In the eight years she’s owned this large apartment, she’s filled it with not just greenery, but also warm colors and rich textures.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 21, 2019
How Apartment Therapy’s House Tour Editor Lives
Get a look inside the small New Orleans rental apartment of Apartment Therapy's House Tour Editor Adrienne Breaux.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 21, 2019
An Old Victorian House Is Incredibly Bright, Cheery, and Colorful
Name: Natalie Papier, husband, two kids, cat Location: Oak Park, Illinois Size: 2,800 square feet Years Lived In: 7 years, owned Eight photos just weren’t enough when it came to seeing a peek of Natalie Papier’s Illinois house. An interior designer and one half of Home Ec., a vintage and eclectic interior design company. As Natalie wrote in her house call: “Our home is a historical Victorian in Oak Park filled with love and eclectic pieces we have curated over the years.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 21, 2019
A Warm Brooklyn Loft Features Custom and Clever DIYs
Name: Freddie Chavda and pups Location: Bushwick — Brooklyn, New York Size: Somewhere between 850 – 1,000 square feet Years Lived In: 1 year, renting Freddie’s Bushwick loft is a perfect example of taking a raw, industrial space and turning it into a home. But rather than just filling it with newly purchased furniture, he both thrifted and found elements to add warmth to his home… as well as custom built many of the elements in the home.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 21, 2019
A Modern Brooklyn Bachelor Pad Takes Design Cues from ‘Hey Arnold!’
Name: Julian Thomas Location: Bushwick — Brooklyn, New York Size: 700 square feet Years Lived In: Less than a year, renting “Who needs TV when you have Bushwick? This is live entertainment at its finest,” remarks 28-year-old self-proclaimed bachelor Julian Thomas as he looks out of a window of his Brooklyn loft in this video tour he posted on YouTube. His 1,000-square-foot home might be right next to a train—but that’s part of the city-life charm the space has.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 21, 2019
Actress Aya Cash’s Hollywood Hills Home Is Honestly Magical
Name: Aya Cash and Josh Alexander and Lucy Tammy Cash (the dog) Location: Hollywood Hills — Los Angeles, California Size: 1,000 square feet Years Lived In: 4 years, owned There was nothing easy about buying a house for actress Aya Cash—star of “You’re the Worst”—and her husband, Josh Alexander. “This was the sixth place we bid on in six months. I did not think we were going to get it.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 21, 2019
Before and After: After a Minimalism-Inspired Makeover, a Dark, Dated Living Room Is Light and Bright
This north-facing, low-floor unit lacked natural light, but Paige replaced blinds, ripped out a built-in bookshelf, and painted the walls a bright, fresh white.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 12, 2019
Another Adorable DIY Van Conversion That’ll Make You Crave a Road Trip
Name: Lara and Adrian Location: Australia Size: Around 150 square feet Years in: 1 year, owned From the house tour of the cute and quirky Melbourne home of Lara Ivachev, Adrian, and their two dogs Otis and Kiku, it’s clear this is a couple that has great style. And that knack for decor extends to the road; they recently renovated a van for taking long and comfortable road trips.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 6, 2019
A Bohemian Meets MCM Dallas House (+ Perfect Patio)
Name: Melanie and Dalton Tarver Location: Dallas, Texas Size: 1088 square feet Years lived in: Owned 3 years Melanie writes: “My home is a mid-century traditional built in 1950. I have lived here for three years with my husband Dalton and two pups, Addie and Mr. Cooper. It’s in East Dallas which has a bit of an eclectic vibe and really feels like an escape from the city without being too far.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 1, 2019
Alex’s Layered, Laid-Back Uptown New Orleans Rental
Name: Alex Geriner and the amazing shoulder-balancing cat Isfahani Location: Uptown — New Orleans, Louisiana Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years; Rented The colorful exterior, the big bright windows, the original wood floors – Alex’s apartment in New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood certainly isn’t lacking in charming architectural details.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
LonAnne’s Vintage and Modern Texas Charmer
Name: LonAnne Culver Magnuson, design and organizing consultant, with sons Thomas and William. And Lucy the cat. Location: Brentwood Neighborhood — Austin, TexasSize: 1,848 square feetYears lived in: 10 There’s this intangible, mythical quality that Texas-born men and women ethereally possess. Something about always saying “thank you” and “ma’am.” Pulling off cowboy boots and any article of clothing. Always having a cold beer ready for a guest.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
Erin’s Warm & Wood-Wrapped Austin Budget Bungalow
Name: Erin Curtis and Aaron Dubrow (and 4 part-time, indoor/outdoor kitties) Location: East Side — Austin, Texas Size: 1400 square feet Years lived in: Owned 1 year What would you get if you mixed a 1920s bungalow, the inside of a vintage boat and a lofty barn with clean lines? The unique look of an East Austin house that has completely won us over. Full of incredibly smart space and money saving ideas, we’re quite impressed with the path the look of this home has taken.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Teeny-Tiny (50 Square Foot!) Bold, Blue Bedroom in Brooklyn
Name & Location: Steven in Brooklyn My Favorite Room: Bedroom Specs: 50 Square Feet What would you do if faced with a tiny (like, 50-square-feet tiny) bedroom space that was nearly all-white and felt like the inside of an empty closet? If you’re Steven, you pick a dramatic paint color, do a little hunting and gathering for interesting items and you create a room that—despite the size—would be a nice place to cozy up in, day or night.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
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