Name: Jennie Cain Location: Athens, Georgia My home is in Athens, Georgia and is 900 square feet. It is a small brick house on one level with an attic. I chose to live here because it is a home built in the 1930s and is in the Athens “Normaltown” neighborhood. It is also very close to a park. My inspiration are Wes Anderson films, vintage decor books and bright, poppy colors. Bright colors rock my world!

Name: Noelle Shumer Location: Toledo, Ohio Our home is a one story, 824 square foot, built in the mid 1950s, total labor of L-O-V-E. We purchased it nine years ago (and it’s currently for sale) and have spent that time updating and making it ours. I don’t think I have a specific “style” when it comes to decor, but I tend to find myself drawn towards modern + clean lined furnishings yet eclectic, vintage accessories.

Name: Lindsay George Location: Nashville, Tennessee My home was built in 1910 in the Victorian style. It is in the 12South neighborhood of Nashville (aka, the best neighborhood in Nashville!). I have lived here for three years, and during this time I have worked to completely restore and rehab the house. It is approximately 2400 square feet. I renovated the bathrooms, kitchen, added an upstairs, and updated the porch and exterior.

Name: Adam Bechtold Location: Vienna, Virginia My fiancée Cate and I live in a quiet town about 15 minutes outside of Washington, DC, where I am an antique and art dealer. Our apartment, which we’ve rented for the past three years, has an amazing location in the heart of town. We can walk to Whole Foods, the local pizza parlor, Chinese place, sushi spot, Mexican restaurant, gym, local watering hole, post office, etc.

Name: Kathryn & Joey Location: Belltown Neighborhood, Seattle, Washington We are first time homeowners living in a small condo in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle. Our home is a serene, comforting space in the middle of the bustling downtown scene. It is approximately 800 square feet with two bedrooms and has a large, open kitchen and living space. We also have huge windows, which let in lots of light. Our style is an eclectic mix of handcrafted decor and thrift store finds.

Name: Kate Location: San Francisco, California I’ve taken a long time to furnish our place on a budget. Flea markets, craigslist, and the occasional splurge. The challenges I’ve overcome include budget, small spaces, and a husband who is minimal (I’m maximal!). I’m proudest of the nursery which features wallpaper from the Beverly Hills Hotel (not visible in the photo I’m sending, but it’s there!), among other things.

Name: Ray and Laura Uhlir plus pups Milly and Ernie Location: Cherrywood neighborhood; Austin, Texas Size: 1350 square feet Years lived in: 4 years; owned You know those couples who are insanely talented individually and together are so perfect for each other you believe in the power of love? Laura and Ray are that couple.

Name: Martijn & Melissa Location: Mauritius We live currently in a small apartment in Mauritius, after a year in living in Martijn’s home country, Netherlands. The apartment was first just a “big” room with its own bathroom, but we decided to move in and make it a cozy apartment and save money till we are done building our next home. The size of the apartment was challenging, specially after we adopted Auggie our dog.

Name: Kirstie Challis Location: London, England When we bought the house everything was brown — floors, walls and ceilings! It had no central heating and was freezing cold. Now there is colour and warmth everywhere. We lived in Asia for nearly a decade and tried to create a modern Asian vibe in an English townhouse Thanks, Kirstie! • Interested in sharing your home with Apartment Therapy? Contact the editors through our House Tour Submission Form.

Name: Emily & Kevin Location: Reston, VA We bought this condo one year ago in March, and minutes after settling and receiving the key, we came in and began gutting the place. We bought it for one reason: it had an exposed brick wall. After a year of searching and five failed contracts on other properties, I had realized I was going to have to buy a place I was prepared to fix up. And I considering I am quite particular, I can’t imagine doing it any other way.

Name: Katy Robinson Location: Downtown Orlando, Florida We have been living in this home for a little over a year now. The first time I saw it I was taken by its 1930s bungalow style charm. The hardwood floors, the arched entryways, the original crystal doorknobs and fixtures. The two front rooms have windows running down one whole side, allowing gorgeous light in for a good part of the day.

Name: Designer Ann Tucker, founder of Studio A Group, and Jack Sanders, founder of Design Build Adventure. Along with their baby daughter and Daryl, the 13-year-old lab. Location: Austin, Texas Size: 1000 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned When you think about the dynamic design duo of Jack and Ann, you’re filled with equal parts envy and awe. Creative and energetic, they’ve both made their mark on Austin (and beyond) with their warm and modern aesthetics.

Name: Melissa Location: Washington, D.C. After years of living with roommates and not feeling enough ownership of my space, I decided that this was going to be the home where I finally put nails in the wall. My boyfriend Andrew and I have been renting a 645 square foot apartment in a former embassy building in the Kalorama/Adams Morgan neighborhood in DC.

Name: Robin & Dave Isely Location: Alameda, California Our 1919 one bedroom Craftsman kit cottage is a bit of a cranky old lady (not unlike myself) and I’ve learned to respect her old but lovely bones and definite Craftsman esthetic after years of experimentation.