“I have been working hard in finding my style. My home is intentional in showcasing who I am as a Black Latina immigrant from the Dominican Republic,” Anne Hernandez begins. “I collect original art, and it is primarily the art of BIPOC artists. I want to pay homage to my African roots at every corner of my home.”Anne says that when she first moved in, the place needed a total renovation. “It is a place I was fortunate to purchase after renting the apartment below.

The fountain also serves as a water bowl for the cats!

Tracie Moore is on a "mission to transform this space into a home that feels just as warm and inviting as the one we had back in Georgia."

"I am NOT a relaxed person and need to be stimulated or doing something with my hands at all times, so this house perfectly fits how my brain feels," admits fashion designer Haley Boyko.

Jillian Elliott is an artist and florist. She transformed her 650-square-foot Brooklyn rental apartment with cozy vintage finds, storied objects, and lots and lots of pretty floral patterns.

“My space is slightly cluttered, but also intentional. Everything has a place. Nothing matches perfectly, but goes together. It’s my little urban cottage,” writes Claudia.

Katherine repainted all of the downstairs rooms, added peel-and-stick wallpaper, installed peel-and-stick tiles in the kitchen (to cover up a beige backsplash,) and used fabric on unfinished walls to create a style she describes as "moody, exuberant, colorful, often messy."

Cylia had only known white walls in previous rental apartments, so this unique unit's stunning exposed brick walls were one of the first things she noticed about this small-but-stylish space.

Justin Hollinger describes this 1939 Cape Cod house before purchasing it as "[t]ired, run-down, layers of questionable DIY, unfinished projects, cheap fixes."

“Making a small space work efficiently, and not being afraid of color, is definitely a result of my having embraced New York culture, which allows for any type of style experimentation,” writes Kim Narby.

"My home is a blend of Japandi and mid-century modern, with a touch of wabi-sabi," describes Abhishek Dekate.

Laura Bindloss, founder of Nylon Consulting, renovated this modern coastal cottage, using white walls to keep it bright and colored trim around the windows and fun wallpaper “to give it a punch.”

This rental was sad when Jillian moved in. “It was dark, cold, many things were broken, the vibe was off … ” Jillian put a lot of TLC, love, and effort to turn this dingy rental into an oasis.

When Louise first entered this house, it felt like stepping back in time. "The house was in its original state, with all the 17th century walls and floors, and books were piled high in every room," she writes.

"The apartment was rented as-is, meaning it needed a really good scrub, a lick of paint, and an updated kitchen and bathroom," explains artist and native New Yorker Kellie Rogers.

This empty loft was brimming with so much potential, and photographer Averie Cole added bold colors and whimsical details. “Painting and designing this space was more than just decorating — it was therapy,” Averie explains.

This Victorian turned rental apartment has classic traditional London townhome elements like a cornice, wainscoting, tall baseboards, and reclaimed wood flooring, but also has been “blessed with a modern kitchen and bathroom."

Before Danielle moved in, she described this Brooklyn loft as "drab, industrial, and soul-less." But now it's "bohemian, colorful (but not aggressive), layered, artsy, and autobiographic."

When Jim was ready to buy, he found this character-packed space in the Hague. “I love the high ceilings and also the natural light which floods the space in the mornings and afternoons.” And he fell in love with the stained glass windows immediately.

Abby didn’t realize quite how bad this Brooklyn apartment was when she first moved in: “ There were broken tiles, missing pipes, and it was filthy.” But after a huge transformation, Abby’s rental is now cheerful, colorful, and fun.

This home stuns with crimson details like a red marble kitchen countertop, terrazzo floor with red hues, and tall ceilings with visible red air conditioning tubes.

See inside an Arizona home “packed with fun, nostalgic items in a space full of color.”

Alexa Priego is a full-time content creator and mom of three, and for the past 10 years has rented this 525-square-foot, one-bedroom NYC apartment.

This Chicago apartment went from “dusty humid roly-poly graveyard” to “dreamy plant-filled bohemian artist’s sanctuary.”

As soon as Camille walked into this Pasadena rental apartment in a building built in 1929, it was love. “The stained glass bay window, large bedrooms, in-unit laundry room, and, of course, the original tile bathroom are what sealed the deal for me."

One hundred-plus years of history was erased by cheap paint and $10 boob lights, but now this rental apartment feels like being transported to the South of France.

This is the first home where artist Susan Jessop has gotten to choose all the colors and furnishings, and she went bold with her picks!

For 20-plus years, Shannon has covered her home's walls with sparkly silver tinsel to create an incredibly cheery holiday display, and she spills all her secrets on decorating for the holidays!

Living downtown in a high-rise has always been a dream of designer Lauren Ashley. Before she moved in, this apartment was dated and dull — but now it’s inviting and full of color and personality, and tells a story.

See inside a Brooklyn apartment that’s industrial, but joyful and relatable — and where every piece of furniture was deliberately and carefully designed to meet a specific function.

But after a complete renovation and redesign, there’s gorgeous parquet wood floors, a custom-built storage wall, and a whole lot of classic, contemporary style.

When Anna moved in, her apartment had no oven, fridge, or washing machine; the sink wasn’t usable; and the kitchen cabinets were totally broken. “But the ceilings, French doors, and floors were so beautiful — I knew it had potential!”

Minetta Archer has been renting this 725-square-foot Harlem apartment for 15 years, adding tons of color, pattern, and glam to each room.

Johnny LaZebnik painted each room of his North Hollywood home, as well as refinished a dresser, nightstands, and kitchen table. He built shelving, cleaned things found off the street, and repaired vintage furniture. “Several of the old lamps I've rewired myself, and I taught myself how to gild things with metal leaf.”

Carrie Boyd has added so much holiday spirit to her renovated house in the UK, including festive garlands, throw pillows, bows, and more.

Jessica and Jason have enjoyed adding "texture, vibrant pops of color, and warmth" to this cool rental house they share with their three sons.

Once lacking warmth or personality, after 17 years this West Village apartment now has both — plus lots of color and pattern.

After the passing of Troy's father last summer, she "needed a change of scenery and a fresh start in a place that would foster an environment of creativity, newness, and exploration as I navigated my grief."

Tour an elegant yet cozy studio apartment located in Toronto that rents for $1,560 a month.

Zach and Taylor have filled their rental apartment with quite the collection, turning it into a “pop art paradise” with “eclectic energy.”

See inside this MCM gem filled with retro holiday decor, including a collection of vintage ceramic Christmas trees.

Professional skateboarder Nicole Hause and her girlfriend have made a gorgeous home in their 1950-era rental apartment.

See inside an Amsterdam rental apartment with Scandinavian-inspired decor and incredible views of the Rijksmuseum.

The studio’s in an almost 100-year-old building in the heart of Hollywood and while only 485-square-feet big, is a "total dream: exposed brick, stunning windows that swing open, the original built-in 1920s vanity.”