When Trina and her husband purchased their house in Indiana, they started remodeling to create a space that included their own style. This meant embracing the elements of the house they loved and ripping out the old carpet that they didn't love.

When Hannah first moved into her London apartment, it was beige everywhere. Using wall paint, hacking IKEA pieces and thrifted furniture finds, and even painting the boring beige tiles in the bathroom, she was able to create a truly colorful, one-of-a-kind home... on a budget!

Mae's Chicago apartment that she shares with her boyfriend and dog Peach has been assembled with heirlooms from family members. This makes the apartment feel personal and turns the house into a home.

Ryan was downsizing from a large one-bedroom as part of his move from Denver to New York City, and found the challenge of organizing and maximizing this studio space fun and creative.

"My home is my haven," says Emily. "I love coming home and feeling like I’m stepping out of the hectic NYC streets into another world. It’s cozy and transportive."

Brick walls, a dark blue colored ceiling, exposed copper piping, aged mirrors, and metal — all of these elements create an atmosphere that fully reflects its residents, designers and married couple, Max and Viktor.

Lisa's Dublin home looks practically tropical with floor-to-ceiling windows that show off the nature surrounding it. The open floor plan makes the home appear expansive and modern even in an older house.

Sarah's home was built by her grandparents in 1963 as a completely off-grid summer retreat. She inherited it in 2011 and has been slowly adding utilities and her style to it over the years.

Sarah's Silver Lake bungalow is comprised of brilliant pops of color and a gallery wall that spans multiple walls in the living room. And her 16-foot ceilings and large windows let the Cali sun shine into her home 12 months out of the year.

Sam lives in her D.C. home with her husband Ryan and dog Brody. Their home is filled with fun patterned wallpaper and plants they found on Facebook marketplace that thrive in their natural sunlight-filled space.

Robin's Canadian home is a reflection of her time traveling around the world. She has expensive taste, but has learned how to DIY a lot of the decor in her home to make it look and feel expensive on a low budget.

Samantha isn't afraid to curate a home that she wants to live in. Her home is filled with color and highlights the gorgeous parts of her home that were already there, including the hardwood floors, fireplace, and large kitchen sink.

This is the first time in five years Pin-ya has lived without roommates, so really looked forward to having full creative control over what the space looked like.

Grace's apartment has high ceilings and endless character, and parts of her identify are reflected and celebrated in every corner of her home. "I like softer colors and sometimes muted ones. Most of my apartment has been furnished by Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace."

Taylor has made it her mission to slowly create a home from vintage pieces she loves rather than quickly filling the place the stuff she doesn't need.

Danai lives in her Ontario condo alone and has curated a home that she has painted and wallpapered to give off a bold, inviting feel. Her philosophy is to be big and bold and find items that will be timeless in your home.

August's condo building is circa 1930 and her unit had really not been updated since likely the '70s.

Alex's style is a mix of mid-century meets handmade with lush plant life and flashes of artistic flair.

The kitchen used to have fluorescent lights, Formica countertops, and a wall separating it from the living room area, but Bridget and Sean took down the wall and put in six slabs of black quartz.

Shaelynn lives with her husband and their two cats in their Montana condo. He loves Japanese design and architecture. And she is drawn to a Scandinavian sleek look. Together they brought the designs that bring them happiness to form one uniform home.

As an engineer, Hayley is used to innovative thinking, and she used that when designing her studio apartment. She transformed the entryway into her closet and was able to create the feel of a one-bedroom apartment by turning a walk-in closet into a bed nook.

Along with incredible art, Alex uses "warm, neutral colors (off-white, ochre, amber, wood tones) as a foundation to play with shapes, textures, and patterns. Jute rugs, boucle, ornate frames, and varying wood tones help tie together the design and blend old and new."

Sam's San Francisco apartment reflects his love of design and furniture. With art covering the walls, the shelves, and even a few mannequins, the home is an ode to color and design.

Yvette has lived in her current apartment for 26 years. She loves the traditional style of Victorian homes, but it's not often seen in the Netherlands. But through moody lighting and old family photos, she has created her own style of home that fits her personality.

See inside this cottage that mixes woodsy wallpaper, fun colors, and modern art, creating a warm space to relax and enjoy the fall weather.

Asia's studio apartment in Culver City feels much bigger thanks to her backyard patio. She has curated art from her travels plus art of her own making to brighten her home. And her backyard is filled with beautiful tropical plants that thrive in the Los Angeles heat.

This is Shatina's first time living alone and the first time getting to do whatever she wanted "creativity wise and to truly create an oasis of peace and comfort."

Jenn and her partner are both artists who wanted to turn their home into a funky combination of their two aesthetics. Through pops of color, gorgeous floating shelves, and tons of house plants, they have achieved their dream home.

Ine's apartment is filled with gifts from friends that bring the people she loves into the space she loves. Through visualizing the home she wanted, she was able to piece together an apartment that brings people together.

Emma and David were dating long distance for two years before moving in together. As soon as they saw this apartment on Craigslist, they knew it was the one. They blended their aesthetics by adding new art and toning down colors.

Andrea is a DIYer and because of the need to maximize space, she created a Murphy bed, Murphy table, shoe chair with storage, TV console, and small shelf and stool in my bathroom, to name a few!

After moving from place to place growing up, Mandy wanted to make her San Francisco place a full-time home. She believes that your dream home takes time, and you should give yourself time to curate the space that you'll love coming home to.

Christy lives with her two cats in Chicago. Her walls are covered in art and objects that remind her of the people and places she loves. She's transformed a 750-square-foot apartment into a cozy home.

Logan signed the lease on her Upper East Side apartment before ever stepping foot inside. She knew from the photos that it was her perfect home. She has turned the smaller one bedroom into "the space her soul needs."

Victoria's studio apartment looks over Central Park. Since it's her first time living alone, she curated a space that brings joy and happiness. Between her tropical decor and flamingo decorations, she has turned her place into a New York City beach home.

Robyn lives on her own, so she makes her home lively with things she loves to make it feel full. She believes in building a home that makes you happy.

Drew grew up in this Minnesota home, which uses Victorian-era inspired design to create a comfy, home feel. He decorated with the art of his late mom, step mom, and local artists to feel connection to family and community.

Name: Athena Location: Fairfield, Connecticut The basics: 6 months, owned | 1,201 square feet Athena’s home was the ugliest on the block (her words!) but after a thoughtful renovation it is a total suburban stunner. With a kitchen that’s to die for and rustic touches throughout, you can tell that it was a labor of love.

Collette's house is no stranger to guests. With children and grandchildren coming over for frequent visits, Collette prioritizes having a space that invites visitors in. She uses color to bring in a fun, homey feel that she loves.

Arif and his husband believe that maximalism isn't just filling every square inch of your home with random objects. They take time to select what brings them happiness so their home is a safe haven of joy.

Nicola's philosophy on interior design is simple: "Color and pattern makes my eyes happy. Bland and boring depresses me." Her home is filled with big, bold patterns and colors that catch the eye.

Dana and her husband moved into their Jersey City apartment in the pandemic when they were spending tons of time at home. They wanted to curate their home with vintage items that reflected the historic brownstone they live in.

Judy and Mark purchased their 850-square-foot beach bungalow a year ago after spending years living on the East Coast.

Allegra Rose Berger is a creative freelancer, influencer, and artist, and it has always been important to her to have a space that inspires her.

Ariane Walder and their partner Zach moved full-time into a vintage 1970s RV that they originally planned to paint white and bright, but then decided to keep the "epic original wood paneling and play up the '70s disco vibes with our own original twist."

Jasmine grew up in California, went to school in New York, and has traveled all over the world. She wanted her home to reflect the many places that have influenced her as a person.

Mariangeles has lived in her studio apartment for the past five years. Her home is filled with creams, whites, blacks, and grays to create a clean and minimal aesthetic.