A 352-Square-Foot Rental Uses Glossy Black Paint for an Easy & Impactful Update
Sarah's been in their apartment for only a year, and shares it with cat, Margo, and a "seasoned collection of flora. While small in size, it fits us perfectly."
Jun 9, 2021
A Colorful, Maximalist Home Has the Most Charming Screened Porch (& Bed Swing)
Marcie says her house is "middle aged — not old enough to be utterly charming and not new enough to have the latest and freshest look. But we have put our stamp on it to make it our own and we love it the way it is."
Jun 8, 2021
A 452-Square-Foot Apartment Fills Every Inch With Art, Plants, Color & Fun
Erin's place is a mix of mid-century and Scandinavian and like one big DIY project.
Jun 7, 2021
This Chicago Apartment's Balcony Makeover Made It a Fantastic Mini Retreat
"I believe walking into my home is like entering an experience," renter Candice Sing says.
Jun 6, 2021
A Small 1920s-Era Apartment's Style Is 'Delightful Accumulation of Things'
The building Rosie's apartment is located in was constructed in 1929 and her apartment retains some of the charming original architecture features,
Jun 5, 2021
A 560-Square-Foot Rental Apartment Has Effortlessly Cool Vintage Art and Decor
Jeremy, our dogs, and Meghan moved to this Spanish-style bungalow apartment in Los Angeles five years ago from Louisville, Kentucky bringing only two vintage pieces of furniture and a large collection of art, records, and books.
Jun 4, 2021
A Family of 4's 28-Foot-Long Airstream's Got Cute Painted Patterns on the Walls
When musician Leeroy Stagger and his designer/artist wife Coby Starck decided to pack it up and leave Alberta at the beginning of Covid, they had no idea that a 1973 Airstream would be their lifeline.
Jun 3, 2021
This Washington DC Rental Features a Neat No-Paint Window Trim Trick
A lot of the objects in Emily and Jay's home reflect a combination of science and art — you'll find an abacus or a model of a T-Rex head next to one of Emily's sculptures or a musical instrument.
May 31, 2021
DIY Projects Fill a Bright Rhode Island Rental Apartment
Faith moved here with no furniture, and it was both overwhelming and exciting for her to design an apartment with DIYs and fun furniture finds.
May 28, 2021
A 761-Square-Foot Restored Carriage House Is a Gorgeous Slice of History
This 128-year-old carriage house was in very poor condition due to decades of neglect. After being restored, it's now the perfect Victorian tiny house!
May 28, 2021
A Singapore Apartment Exudes Warmth With Bold, Jewel-Toned Colors
Noah's home features shades of saturated gorgeous greens.
May 27, 2021
A Small Apartment Mixes Patterns, Antiques, and Facebook Marketplace Finds
This apartment is located in a charming building from the 1940s centered around a large courtyard and features original hardwood floors and windows, but an updated kitchen.
May 27, 2021
A 112-Square-Foot Cargo Trailer Was Converted into a Cozy Tiny Home for Two
Nicoll Davis and her husband, Jake, travel and live full-time in this absolutely tiny home out of a converted cargo trailer.
May 26, 2021
A 590-Square-Foot Condo's Bathroom Was Transformed with Tile Stickers
Heidi's small condo is a balance of things she's been collecting for years, an ever-revolving jungle of plants, and recently found objects that speak to her sense of home.
May 25, 2021
B&A: This LA Apartment Is Full of Luxe-Looking (But Renter-Friendly) Ideas
Drew Scott of Lone Fox HATED this apartment when he first saw it. Thick popcorn ceilings, mirror-covered walls, and too pricey. But the landlord gave Drew and his roommate the go-ahead to paint and really make the apartment their own!
May 24, 2021
A Barcelona Apartment Has the Most Stunning Textured Walls and Tiled Floors
EVERY room in this Spanish apartment is gorgeous, but the studio has a spectacular original ceiling from the 19th century, with moldings, painting, and details in gold leaf.
May 24, 2021
A Renovated Mid-Century House Has a Kitchen Island Made From Old Church Panels
Andrea's 1952 tri-level was a time capsule when they purchased it; it hadn't been updated since it was built! Andrea and her husband replaced all the flooring, renovated the kitchen, and painted thousands and thousands of square feet of walls, ceilings, trim and doors.
May 23, 2021
A Corn Sculpture/Stool Is Just One of the Quirky Elements in This Brooklyn Home
Savannah's favorite room in this Fort Greene apartment is the bedroom because the corn sculpture is in it. "I often just stare at it and marvel at its beauty. It's a sculpture, but it's also a stool, and I love it so much."
May 22, 2021
Before & After: An Artist Embraces Dramatic Color in a Small, Dark Condo
Rachele's living room doesn't get a lot of natural light, but she embraced the darkness and chose a dark blue to make it even cozier.
May 21, 2021
A 450-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Has Gorgeous Brick Walls & Coziest Bed Nook
This studio in a 100-year-old converted factory has high ceilings and exposed brick, making it feel larger than its 450 square feet.
May 21, 2021
A 497-Square-Foot Rental Mixes Hot Pink, Neon Green, & Cobalt Blue
Geraldine initially thought she'd go with a neutral color palette in her small SF apartment, but decided to instead embrace bold colors, cute characters, and even a few plushies!
May 19, 2021
Every Inch of This 480-Square-Foot LA Rental Has Been Maximized
Through creative layouts and careful decor selection, Kelsey and Luke were able to create a home that's the perfect combination of function and beauty despite the super small size.
May 18, 2021
A Renter Started With Only 3 Things When She Moved into This Apartment
The only furniture pieces Katie started with when she moved into this small apartment were a large gold mirror, a blue velvet sofa, and a mattress. On a very tight budget, she had to get creative and make what she wanted or shop from local antique and thrift stores to furnish the rest of the rental.
May 16, 2021
A D.C. Rowhouse Retains Its Original Charm Without Being Modernized
Madeline and Michael's 120-year-old home has rickety original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, original light fixtures, a wood-burning fireplace, a sweeping staircase, transom windows, and other gorgeous charming historic details.
May 15, 2021
This SF Apartment Fits Different Functions in a Relatively Small Space
This is the first ever apartment Vicki has lived in and decorated totally by herself and she had so much fun making the space her own.
May 14, 2021
A Dublin Home's 'Glam Rock' Style Means Disco Balls & Bowie Wallpaper
Among many other stylish decor elements, including a bathroom with absolutely stunning tile.
May 13, 2021
A 460-Square-Foot London Rental Is a Jewel Box of Textiles & Art
Claire loves beautiful things, in particular art, ceramics, textiles, and flowers, and she has tried to fill her small rental apartment with all of these.
May 12, 2021
An NYC Apartment Looks Like a Theater Set and Feels Like a Fairy Tale
This floor-to-ceiling theatrical and artistic space includes a formerly 1980s kitchen turned 1920s Parisian style, murals on the walls and ceilings, gobs of gold leaf, and three hairless cats.
May 11, 2021
A San Francisco Studio Fits Over 40 Plants in Just 400 Square Feet
Annabelle purposefully chose white furniture pieces, accented with gold and light wood tones, to maximize space and evoke a sense of airiness in her small rental studio apartment.
May 10, 2021
A Baltimore Brick Row Home Has Gorgeous Navy Dining Room Walls
Makea purchased an older home with good bones so she could make small improvements to it over the next couple of years. The first thing she did was paint every wall.
May 9, 2021
This Bohemian UK Maisonette Has the Dreamiest Backyard 'Living Room'
Dani's three-bedroom Georgian style maisonette offers all the things you would expect with a period property, including high ceilings and a number of original features like parquet flooring and beautiful coving details in every room.
May 7, 2021
This A-Frame Style House Is a Mix of 1970s Vibes and Modern
Mostly unused for almost 40 years, this house has tons of its original 1974 charm, like windows, tile, wood burning fireplaces, and an amazing solid wood front door.
May 6, 2021
A 250-Square-Foot NYC Studio Was a Home and Workspace for This Couple
It is the "quintessential New York studio."
May 5, 2021
A 350-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is Tiny But Fits A Lot of Amenities
Tisha's Toronto rental apartment is small, but she's got room for a cozy couch, a kitchen island, and a workout pole, and the apartment even came with a cute clawfoot tub!
May 4, 2021
A 175-Square-Foot RV Was Updated But Kept Its Cool '70s Vibes
Jessy bought this 1978 Dodge Commander motorhome for $1900, and while she had no previous carpentry, plumbing, electrical experience, she spent a year bringing it back to life and remodeling it for full-time living.
May 3, 2021
A Cozy Boho Apartment Has the Perfect Terracotta-Colored Bedroom Wall
Olivia and Andres' rental home is filled with pieces new and old and some bold colors, some neutrals, and lots of plants and personal art on the walls.
May 1, 2021
A Cozy Puerto Rican Apartment Is Airy and Personal
Coralys Guzman's space truly reflects what she believes a home is all about: "a sanctuary where its habitants can be and express themselves as they will."
Apr 30, 2021
A 1938 Rental Apartment Was Furnished with Local Art and Vintage Finds
Alexandra sourced art from local Etsy artists, purchased furniture through Facebook Marketplace to cut down on waste, and chose lots of calming plants and soft rugs to keep the space cozy and inviting.
Apr 29, 2021
A Rental Allowed This Couple to Update Their 'Post-College' Aesthetic
Stefany and her husband took this new apartment as a way to "really invest in some quality pieces and truly make it a home that reflected where we were at this stage in our lives."
Apr 28, 2021
This NYC Apartment Boasts Natural Light and Lofty Ceilings
Nisha and her husband, Jason, decided to invest in their space last year since during quarantine. "We bought several pieces secondhand and added family heirlooms from the homes that we grew up in."
Apr 27, 2021
A 326-Square-Foot Studio Was Decorated Entirely from Scratch
Jenn moved into this place with nothing more than a mattress on the floor, and then one by one only bought things she genuinely loved to fill it up.
Apr 26, 2021
A Small and Soothing San Francisco Rental Has Nancy Myers Movie Vibes
This apartment's main selling points for Joyce were the huge windows and the natural light. "I wanted to create a home that felt equal parts like a warm hug and a peaceful retreat, so the overall decor vibe is purposely minimalistic, earthy, and neutral."
Apr 22, 2021
A Couple Sharing 450-Square-Foot Cleverly Fit in Work Spaces for Two
By being intentional with every piece, Rachel and her partner Chris were able to create a home that looks great and is functional.
Apr 22, 2021
Before and After: A 1963 Mobile Home Gets a Fresh, Fun Facelift
After a breakup, Kat purchased this 1963 mobile home that needed a lot of TLC, remodeling it to add her own personality while keeping some charming original details like cute built-ins.
Apr 21, 2021
A 475-Square-Foot Studio Brings the Outside In with Lots of Green
This small, top-floor, quiet studio has plenty of windows that let in a lot of light and showcase the home's artsy '70s surf-inspired style.
Apr 21, 2021
This Pennsylvania Rental Home Is Comfy, Welcoming, and Full of Life
Sarah McPherson loves the evolution of her home. "As with most things in life, it is okay to experiment, try things, change things up, and change your mind."
Apr 18, 2021
This Small Rental Apartment Is Full of Marvelous DIY Painted Murals
Michelle Dain uses fun, beachy, retro colors paired with white for a home that's both fun and relaxing.
Apr 16, 2021
A Maximalist, Industrial Loft Has Clever, Stylish Plant Display Ideas
As a maximalist, Derek Cooper has had to find specific furniture to help him display his collections in a more organized manner, such as shadowbox side tables, coffee table, and bookshelves.
Apr 15, 2021