An Old Chicago Church Is Now a One-of-a-Kind Forever Home
While maintaining the integrity of the building's original architecture, Jim and Molly gave a modern face to areas like the kitchen and bathrooms.
Adrienne Breaux
May 1, 2018
A Scandinavian Design Collector’s Playful, Classic & Contemporary Home in Copenhagen
Name: Rasmus Warnke Nørregaard, his wife Maria and four children (Alberte, Viggo, Vega and Arthur) Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Size: 1614 square feet Years lived in: 10 years, owned This is the home of serious furniture collectors. Rasmus Warnke Nørregaard is the CEO and founder of Everclassic, an “online marketplace for beautiful Scandinavian vintage furniture, ceramics, art and other design objects.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 26, 2018
This Home May Be the Tropical Boho Bungalow of Your Dreams
Name: Kelli Collins, husband Tony, two daughters Lindy and Mallory and dog Sage Location: Viera, Florida Size: 1740 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned Kelli and her husband Tony bought this 20-year-old Ranch-style house on Florida’s “Space Coast” sight unseen. “In fact, when I asked our realtor if she’d buy it, she told me that it has good bones but really white walls. That wasn’t a problem for me!” writes Kelli.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 17, 2018
The Wallpaper-Covered Brooklyn Home of Studio Four NYC’s Founder Kate Reynolds
Name: Kate Reynolds with her husband Rem and their two sons Bobby and Oscar Location: Windsor Terrace — Brooklyn, NYC Size: 3,150 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned Kate Reynolds really loves textiles. As one of the founding partners of Studio Four NYC, she—along with the rest of the company—”shine a light on the stories behind textile, wallpaper and rug design.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 16, 2018
Life Lessons from 8 Homes 400 Square Feet & Under
The incredible thing about super small homes is their genius isn’t limited to their square feet. A space might be tiny, but it can teach you a lot. Constraint sparks creativity, after all. All of these homes are 400 square feet and under…and the folks who live in them have advice to share.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 12, 2018
This 1930s Austin Bungalow Is a Magical Rainbow Inside & Out
This 1930s house in Austin may no longer be a home, but I sure want to live here. A former barber shop, and before that (presumably) a regular old house, this building has recently been transformed into the Cute Nail Studio, a business opened with the idea to “create a place that celebrates artistry and provides an all-inclusive safe space for beauty treatments.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 5, 2018
Why the “Target Trick” Could Help Eliminate Junk Drawers from Your Life Entirely
Also: why you should never call it a "junk drawer."
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 27, 2018
16 of the Warmest, Coziest Cabins and Cottages of All Time
It’s no surprise hashtags and Instagram accounts dedicated to “cabin porn” are so popular; who doesn’t dream of a simple life tucked away in a cozy cabin in the woods? The actual cabin life isn’t available (or practical) for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get inspiration from those who dig the cabin lifestyle. Below, find an array of woodsy cabins and cute cottages sure to warm you up on even the coldest winter day.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 15, 2018
A Moody, Vintage-Filled Victorian Gets an Even Darker Makeover
If you were (like me) delighted by the dark and dramatic UK home of Nicola Broughton we toured last spring, prepare to be doubly delighted. Because while the home we got a look at in her house tour certainly came close to decor perfection, Nicola has recently revamped some of the rooms—making her vintage-filled home even moodier and lovelier than before.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 14, 2018
A Couple’s Cute, 400-Square-Foot Contemporary Houseboat
Name: Jaclyn Westlake, her husband Brian and their dachshund mix, Indiana Jones Location: San Rafael, California Size: 400 square feet Years lived in: 4 months, owned Tiny living with a nautical twist! Our home is a 46-foot Carver Motor Yacht with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a mid-deck, flybridge, salon (that means living room in nautical terms) and a small galley kitchen. When we moved aboard, the boat felt like a boat, so we put a lot of work into making it feel like a home, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 12, 2018
19 of the Most Stylish & Inspiring Studio Apartments
Living in just one room with no walls to divide your bed from the kitchen or the living room is not easy. And when that one room is on the small side, it’s even harder. This collection of stupendous studio apartments aren’t just mentioned because they’re stylish. They make the list because they people dwelling in them have found clever and beautiful ways to create visual divisions between the functional areas of their one-room home.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 8, 2018
Before & After: A Small, Blah Hell’s Kitchen Co-op Gets a Helluva Makeover
Name: JM Chilgren, my Boston Terrier, Betty, and my boyfriend, Matthew Location: Hell’s Kitchen — New York, NY Size: 450-475 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, owned I’ve owned my one-bedroom apartment in The Whitby (a charming co-op pre-war building, designed by Emory Roth and built in 1923) since 2012, and it’s changed a lot since I moved in.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 7, 2018
A Glamazonian 1934 Craftsman Bungalow in Connecticut
Name: Jessica Brigham, her husband, Christopher, two dog-like cats, Marla & Sylvester, and their doofy mutt, Murphy Location: New Haven, Connecticut Size: 2,100 square feet Years lived in: 4.5 years, owned I’m from New York and I met my California-bred hubby, Chris, here in New Haven, Connecticut.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2018
Here’s What the Inside of the Olympic Village Really Looks Like
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea will kick off Friday, February 9 with the opening ceremonies — likely to be an explosion of flying colors, multi-cultural unity and fanfare. With thousands of Olympians converging, we started wondering about their temporary homes and of course, what they look like. We mined the available photos and athletes’ social feeds to get a behind-the-scenes look.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 9, 2018
A Studio Apartment Goes from Fine to Fabulous Thanks to a Faux Wall
Name: Jackie Barth Location: New York City Size: 466 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting One of the biggest bummers about living in a studio apartment is the whole “everything’s in one room” vibe. If you don’t love the idea of being able to see your bed from your couch (or are looking for some extra privacy in your small space) you’ll find inspiration in this NYC rental studio.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 8, 2018
The Clever Small Space Kitchen Hack Hiding in IKEA’s Children’s Section
Touring Mona Hamilton’s 650-square-foot Montreal apartment is very inspiring. Not only is it a soothing, lovely space with enviable elements (the removable wallpaper in the kitchen being one of them), but it also features a hack that could be a great space saver for small kitchens or kitchens that need more counterspace. And the source of this hack’s furniture elements is rather surprising. Hacking IKEA components is NOT a new idea. (We have even published one or two or 100s before).
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 8, 2018
A Desert Mod Boho Home for Musicians
Name: Katie Zamprioli, her husband Mirage, 3.5 year old son Sebastian and a 12 year old Brussels Griffon named Mecca Location: Sunland-Tujunga — Los Angeles, California Size: 1222 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, owned “We didn’t think we would ever be able to afford a house in Los Angeles, let alone the starter home of our dreams. It turns out, you just have to branch out to a sub-city you’ve never heard of to find affordable housing in LA!
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 6, 2018
A Petite Parisian Apartment Bursting With Botanicals Will Make You Green With Envy
It's a peaceful retreat for this couple, filled with plants and love.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 2, 2018
A Beast of a Kitchen Is Now a Blue Beauty
Name: Heidi Lachapelle, husband Louis, baby daughter Chloe Location: Portland, Maine Size: 2,300 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, owned This house is the SIXTH (and biggest) renovation project that designer Heidi Lachapelle and her husband Louis have tackled together. The neighborhood — in Portland’s West End — is filled with mostly historic homes like brick townhouses and Victorian mansions.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 1, 2018
An NYC Artist Starts Over in a Colorful Post-Divorce Apartment (With No Sign of Her Ex)
Name: Elizabeth Sutton and her kids Miro and Nora Location: Upper East Side — New York, NY Size: 1,370 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, renting For New York-based artist Elizabeth Sutton, leaving the first home she ever owned was the most difficult part of her divorce. “My ex and I purchased it together a year after we got married and we lived there for five years. It was the first home to both my children.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 31, 2018
A Prop Stylist’s Small & Simple Chicago Studio Apartment
Name: Brooke Doyle Location: Logan Square — Chicago, Illinois Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years, renting Prop stylist Brooke Doyle has only recently become reacquainted with all of her stuff. Having moved to different cities often in the past, this three and a half year stay in Chicago is the longest she’s ever lived anywhere.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 31, 2018
Minimal & Pastel Perfection in a Lovely Live/Work Loft
Name: Courtney Molyneaux and Christopher Amat Location: Calgary, AB Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting “We spend 90% of our time here, together, so it was important that we were both happy and felt like this was a space we could spend, and would enjoy spending, a lot of time in,” shares interior designer and stylist Courtney Molyneaux.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 30, 2018
A Colorful, Soulful, & Joyful Harlem Home
Name: Habiba Koroma and her two-year-old son Miles Location: Harlem, New York Size: 630 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, renting A native New Yorker and an interior designer, Habiba Koroma moved to Harlem from Hell’s Kitchen five years ago. “I fell in love with the vibrancy and soul of the neighborhood, and try to reflect that same energy in my home. I love my spacious and light-filled one-bedroom, which has really grown with me over the years.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 29, 2018
A Temporary Rental Designed on a Dime
Name: Phoebe, Brent, son Otis, and fur baby Rango Location: MoRa District — Charlotte, North Carolina Size: 700 square feet Rent or Own: Renting You might say Phoebe and Brent are in a bit of a home holding pattern with their current rental. It started two years ago when the couple purchased a home to fix up and flip. “We ended up living in it for two years and went to sell because we found this awesome 1800s house we fell in love with.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 26, 2018
Before and After: The Total Transformation of a Tiny Studio
Francis decided to rent this small (like, only 365 square feet) studio apartment in Miami when he got sick of his commute to work from Fort Lauderdale. The seven-minute drive from his office was nice, but the old, dirty looking tiles and the outdated kitchen were not.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 25, 2018
A Solar-Powered Former Schoolhouse Turned Home & Photo Studio
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 24, 2018
A Gorgeous Ground Floor London Flat Opens onto a Garden
Name: Louisa Barfoot and her partner Jeff Location: Balham — South London, England Size: 830 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned I dream of the day I can have a home with doors that open wide and blur the lines between the inside and out, like the ones in Louisa and Jeff’s small home. Louisa, an architect, met Jeff, a designer (who has been renovating houses for years), just before he started renovation on this house…and just in time to add some input.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 23, 2018
A Colorful, Welcoming & Spicy Southwest Airstream
Name: Tania McCormack, her husband and their dog Violet Location: Valdez, New Mexico Size: 215 square feet Years lived in: Less than a year When Tania and her husband bought 42 acres in Valdez, New Mexico last spring, the idea was to eventually move to their land full time in a few years from their current full-time home in Boulder, Colorado. And when it came to creating a home on their new land, they thought outside of the box.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 22, 2018
A Cute & Quirky Austin Bungalow
Name: Taylor Clouse Location: Hyde Park — Austin, Texas Size: 900 square feet “There are three tenants in this home, two of the people variety and one of the four-legged variety,” shares Taylor Clouse, of Love County Interiors & Design. “My roommate purchased the home about two years ago and I’m just renting. So, all the changes are strictly cosmetic at this point. The house needs a lot of love, leveling the foundation, new sheetrock etc.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 18, 2018
The Colorfully Eclectic Colorado House That’s the Very Opposite of Boring
Name: Tina Bousu Location: Loveland, Colorado Years lived in: 6 years Size: 4500 square feet “Our home was a beige canvas when we moved in!” says Tina Bousu, interior stylist and blogger. “I went room by room to create spaces we enjoy living in and that reflect our personality and lifestyle. Some of our projects include adding beams, installing wood ceilings, murals, creating metallic accent walls and a down-to-the-studs kitchen reno.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 17, 2018
A Positively Perfect, Renovated A-Frame Home in Oregon
Name: Liz Nelsen Location: Hood River, Oregon “My husband Andy and myself along with our two daughters Penelope and Isabella moved to Hood River, Oregon about a year and a half ago from San Diego with the dream to buy land and our first home,” describes Liz Nelson. “We initially found our home in May of last year but it took several months before we closed after waiting for the subdivision of the property and a ton of contingencies.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 16, 2018
A Sunny Micro Studio in Georgia
Name: Kelly Jackson Location: Atlanta, Georgia Size: 300 square feet “We bought this Eastlake-style Victorian home almost a year ago, right after we had a newborn baby (our second child, daughter Lucy),” writes Kelly Jackson. “The whole house needed major renovations, but my husband, who is a realtor, convinced me that despite this being the WORST time ever to take on a major reno and uproot our whole family, that this was an amazing investment.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 9, 2018
A DIY Designer & Chronic Rearranger’s Boston Condo
Name: Annabel Joy, her husband Kean, and her French bulldog, Mona Location: Boston, Massachusetts Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned “I’m a full-time public school teacher and a DIY designer/chronic rearranger/plant-hoarder,” writes Annabel Joy. “I love pop art and bright white rooms with pops of color like hot pink and neon yellow. My husband Kean, on the other hand, prefers a more toned-down aesthetic.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 7, 2018
A Warm California House That Feels Nothing Like a Tract Home
Name: Andrea Van Soest Location: Murrieta, California Size: 3500 square feet Years lived in: 6 years, owned “Many of the homes in Southern California (like ours) are tract homes,” confesses Andrea Van Soest. “While our builder did a good job of making the exterior of our neighborhood look darling, we have worked hard to make the inside of our home feel nothing like a tract home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 6, 2018
A Renovated Cabin So Cozy Inside, Winter Won’t Seem So Bad
Name: Danielle and Ely Franko and Pomapoo, Bentley Location: Haines Falls, New York Size: 1530 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, owned “We purchased our home almost two years ago with the intention of fixing it up within a year and listing it for rent,” begins Danielle Franko. “At that point we had no emotional attachments, no idea of the work that would be required, and no real vision for what we wanted it to look like.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 5, 2018
Modern Minimalism Meets Traditional Beautifully in Brooklyn
Name: Bev Wilson Location: Boerum Hill — Brooklyn, New York Size: 975 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, owned “I am a Brooklyn-based lawyer with a passion for interior design and photography,” writes Bev Wilson of Room Sauce. “My Instagram and website document the renovation of my fixer upper apartment, my design and staging projects, and my design travels. When I bought my apartment, it had been used as a rental for over ten years and was not in good shape.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 4, 2018
A Classic, Cozy Oklahoma Home Ready for Christmas
Name: Serena Backues Location: Durant, Oklahoma “When we first saw the listing for our home, I fell in love, but Zach not so much,” describes Serena. “I saw this beautiful 100+year-old house with character and space for our growing family… he saw WORK. Looking back now we were both right. It needed a lot of work and our budget was very small, so it has been a true labor of love.” Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Family. livable. collected.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 25, 2017
A DC Condo is a Cozy “Little House in the Sky”
Jenna and her husband Mike moved into their Washington, DC condo right after their wedding. “We fell in love with it the minute we walked in because of the soaring ceilings, natural light, and open feel. We call it our little house in the sky and designed it to feel like a home. Our goal was to make it warm, comfortable, and welcoming.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2017
A Colorful Canadian Home Full of Flowers & Art
Floral designer, interior designer and talented painter Tanya List shares this home with her husband Ry and craft-loving daughter Reid. “We moved from Toronto to Muskoka about four years ago. [Toronto] was lovely, but once we had Reid I craved moving home to my hometown of Muskoka. It’s amazing here with lots of trees, over 300 lakes, and tons of room for a little kiddo to run around.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2017
Before and After: A Rustic Cabin’s ’80s Bathroom Gets a Total Turnaround
When three friends — Amanda, Kate and Carina — decided to chase their dreams and buy a cabin in the Catskills together, they were ready to start having fun and enjoying their mountain retreat right away. But the home was built in the 1980s, and though the architectural bones were extraordinary, there were still a lot of elements from the era (like bizarre wallpaper, carpeted stairs, funky electrical work, and a mustard yellow shower).
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2017
How To Thrive (Not Just Survive) in a Small Apartment
When we first visited illustrator Lisa Vanin’s Toronto studio apartment a couple of years ago, I was so impressed by how she made 390 square feet so livable. Cozy colors, vintage finds, a distinct living room and bedroom area—Lisa’s clearly a small home arranging wizard. But can living in such a small space be sustainable — mentally or physically — for the long haul? Can one thrive in under 400 square feet for years and years?
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 18, 2017
A Small Southwestern Modern Studio in Downtown Oklahoma City
“I’ve been into interior design for awhile and living in a studio has been a fun challenge,” writes Lyndsey, who shares this small studio apartment with her rescue dog Tux. “A lot of people couldn’t handle living in one large room, but Tux and I seem to make it work! Leaving out room dividers makes the space more open and bright but I have to be mindful about anything I bring in the space. If it isn’t useful or beautiful, its got to go!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 15, 2017
This Country’s Homes Master Effortlessly Cool, Casual Vibes
Nothing is really worse than a too stiff and stuffy home. When a home feels more like a museum and less like a place you doing your living in, it’s hard for you — or your guests — to relax. But these homes below are the very opposite of stiff; they’re beautiful spaces that are also casual and comfy, with an energy that feels vibrant and motivating.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 15, 2017
A Cool California Modern Boho Abode
“My husband and I bought our house when I was pregnant with our first-born nine years ago. It was a foreclosure and previously owned by someone who was trying to “flip” it. We did not like the design choices he made but we loved the neighborhood and luckily, choosing to buy in Venice, California has been a great investment,” writes blogger and designer Kristin Dion. “Over time, we have made several improvements.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 14, 2017
How to Sort Your Closet Like a Professional Personal Stylist
Laurel Kinney more than helps people look their best; she helps them look more like themselves! As a professional personal stylist, a big part of her job is also helping clients organize and sort their closets. Before, she’s shared the four biggest ways you get in the way of looking your best and questions you should ask yourself now (so your closet doesn’t end up full of clothes you never wear).
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 14, 2017
A Small Boston Studio Apartment’s Got Great Bones
“In the past, I’ve lived in one-bedroom apartments, so I was a bit nervous about how to set up a studio so that it felt more like a home and less like one giant bedroom,” writes Maeve Stier, the Boston-based blogger behind Chic Now.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 12, 2017
19 of the Cutest Tiny Homes, RVs, Vans, Airstreams & More
Mortgages, bills, work stress, soccer games, the nightly news — is it any wonder that many of us feel a deep yearning to get away from it all? To pack just the essentials? To simplify our lives? To have the time — and freedom — to explore the world?
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 12, 2017
Proof Planning Pays Off: A Bright, Cozy Home in Just 300 Square Feet
“My home is small but I feel so lucky to call it mine. It’s located in a small beach town within walking distance to some really great shops and restaurants,” describes Lauren Hunter, of her studio apartment. Name: Lauren Hunter Location: Coronado, California Size: 300 square feet Year Lived In: 6 years, renting Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Bright, Feminine, Cozy What is your favorite room and why? The living area, which is also my bedroom.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 11, 2017