“I think the most unique aspect of our home is how we've managed to create storage spaces that are discreet and unobtrusive,” writes Alan of his small, renovated apartment in Barcelona.

"As a plant-collecting maximalist, I've blended greenery and decor to create such a peaceful and nature-inspired vibe," writes homeowner Jeremy Rebelo.

Each time, sound musician Jackie Cantwell has transformed small rental apartments with color, cool vibes, and style.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has collaborated with another iconic mid-century modern design brand for the first time ever — and the result is gorgeous.

Justine added removable peel-and-stick tile backsplash, changed out handles and outlet covers, and installed new overhead light fixtures to transform this 600-square-foot rental.

“I’d also describe my home as mid-century-Parisian,” writes renter Anna. “I even have a bunch of decor that came straight from the set dec department of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'!”

"I wanted to give my own modern spin on a classic Victorian SF style," writes renter Juliana. "Each room is meant to have a rich color that stands out on its own, but speaks to the other rooms in the house."

This rental came with dust, grime, and even cigarette butts in the kitchen sink, but Elizabeth “looked past all of that for the great layout and price!”

Gina’s been renting this micro studio for 7 years, and has made tons of improvements to make it functional, including a very cool custom multi-purpose table she made with her dad.

"My client dreamed of a space that felt cozy, livable, and truly hers, so we transformed every corner with intention," writes interior designer Audrey Mae Montalban Letada.

This Art Deco apartment has generous room proportions, high ceilings, and a lovely sense of spaciousness. “The first time I walked in, I had an immediate sense of calm and just knew it would be a happy home for me,” writes Camilla.

Discover how this family of four turned a "plain white box" into a lived-in, warm, and cozy rental home.

Amber Sherman has filled her home with all of her favorite things: “Pastels, carousels, candy, rainbows, carnivals, fairs, unicorns, fairies, nature, Alice in Wonderland, cats, rubber-faced vintage plushies, circuses, and iridescent anything!”

“Our apartment is a vibrant reflection of our identity as African American gay men with a deep love for art, culture, travel, and food,” writes renter Brandon Lightfoot.

To bring in personality and charm to this rental, Sonja used “a lot of color, paint, art, and features that can be removed if/when needed ... so basically nothing can be a permanent change.”

Bold color choices make the historic charm and unique architecture of this renovated 100-year-old Spanish apartment sing.

“My home is a true reflection of our family — vibrant, creative, and ever-evolving. Color is at the heart of it all.”

Caitlin Maestrini is the curator of Teak New York, a Scandinavian design store in Brooklyn, and has styled her rental apartment according to “Scandinavian design principles and aesthetics."

“Overall, regardless of style, my goal was always to make my home a place I can come back to and feel at peace. I work a relatively stressful job and wanted to ensure that I go home to a peaceful, warm, and welcoming environment where I can relax and de-stress,” this nurse practitioner writes.

"I took a sort of fearless approach to color — some rooms are drenched, like my living room, and some rooms are totally color-clashing like my office," Charlotte writes of her home's style, which is best described as "coastal Connecticut meets Austin Powers meets Topanga Canyon."

Discover six storage tips that make this cozy 300 square-foot Toronto studio feel ultra-livable.

Small space but huge impact. See how this tiny kit house feels cozy, open, and totally custom.

Nearly everything in Michaella Becker’s Philadelphia rental is thrifted, DIYed, or trash-picked.

“The aesthetic is a mix of new pieces and antiques that feminize the smokers lounge vibe we associate with masculine spaces in the English stately homes of the early 1900s.”

Brenton and Katie turned a dated former stable in Melbourne into a bright, plant-filled home and ceramics studio.

Christine and Nik have spent the last two years making renter-friendly adjustments to their small Bed-Stuy loft to create an incredibly dreamy, DIY home.

Before designer Eric Drozd’s condo remodel, it had 2006 vibes like maple floors, cherry cabinets, and tan bathrooms. “I wanted my home to feel like a cool speakeasy to more reflect me and my lifestyle.”

Is this the most maximalist home in the world? Step inside this furniture designer’s wildly colorful home that’s an ode to Memphis design, bold hues, and energizing patterns.

Marisa is a floor sitter and prefers the ground over the couch. See the cozy small-space solution she came up with instead!

In just 400 square feet, this renter carved out a sun-drenched, personality-packed home that’s equal parts cozy and stylish.

Jeff built the crib, coffee table, and dining nook in this gorgeous renovated Toronto house, and Miranda gave it a boutique hotel vibe.

Full-time food and lifestyle content creator Gwyneth Yuma’s 695-square-foot Brooklyn rental apartment is warm, cozy, and eclectic, and has a little tropical flair.

This apartment was a blank slate in a 1920s building with plenty of charm, but also plenty of room for Kate to add her own personality.

Alex Hinand moved into this “basic in a good way” Chicago rental apartment “with nothing but a coffee table” and “a promise to myself that I wouldn’t go into credit card debt to furnish this home.”

Candice wanted her home to be a personal expression of her love of color, Parisian interiors, and cats; find small cat stickers sprinkled about and a DIY gallery wall filled with photos of cat poses.

This renovated 1900s apartment in Barcelona is small but sexy and ultra-functional.

Jolene and Mil are the founders of the sleepwear brand Irregular Sleep Pattern, and their Glasgow home is as bold and energetic as their patterned PJs.

Jessica Salem and husband Edward “removed carpets, sanded the floors, painted, installed wardrobes, and changed light fittings and window dressings” to transform this 1970s home.

Katherine and Jess’s rental is like the “apartment of your favorite lesbian aunts who always give you books for your birthday.”

“My home is a direct love note to who I am at my core,” writes renter Morgan Ford, who added yellow, pink, and green colors and patterns to this formerly bland rental apartment.

There are two wolves within the homeowner of this 540-square-foot, 1920s apartment in Charlotte: "One is a minimalist, and one is a maximalist.”

Though built in 2019, this backyard ADU “immediately felt cozy and lived in because everything in it already had a soul.”

Lexy instantly fell in love with this rental’s vintage charm.” When I first toured this apartment, the sun was streaming through all the windows, reflecting off the mirror doors in my living room.”