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Fay’s Charming Grand Lake Apartment
Name: Fay Johnson Location: Grand Lake; Oakland, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years; Rented Looking at Fay’s gorgeous Oakland apartment, it’s hard to not feel envious. Situated on the top floor of the building, her apartment boasts features most people desire in a home: large windows that provide plentiful light all day, original hardwood flooring and a working fireplace.
Dec 19, 2019
Alex & Zack’s Inspired Cole Valley Edwardian
Name: Alex Bronstad & Zack Suhadolnik Location: Cole Valley; San Francisco, California Size: 620 square feet Years lived in: 4.5 years; Rented Alex and Zack sit tucked against bright bay windows while I take photos of their place. They’re planning a summer road trip, a sort of wilderness sabbatical, and sketching floor plans of the camper they’ll call home.
Dec 19, 2019
Phillip & Claire’s Colorful & Bright London Flat
Name: Phillip Stoup and Claire Bock Location: Clerkenwell; London, UK Size: 650 square feet Lived in: Six months; Rented My husband and I moved to a new flat this past October after our landlord sold our previous flat. I was in love with our old flat and it has taken a while to settle into the new one. Photographing the flat for this house tour proved to be a great exercise for making the house feel like our own.
Dec 19, 2019
Rebecca & George’s Hilltop Homestead
Name: Rebecca Miller & George Revel Location: Glen Park; San Francisco, California Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years Influenced by their rural roots and a shared passion for the outdoors, Rebecca and George’s Montana retreat happens to be in the heart of San Francisco. Heirloom artwork, fly fishing antiques, and vintage photographs punctuate warm rooms filled with classic furnishings and plenty of natural light.
Dec 19, 2019
Vivian & Leonard’s Converted Loft in Oakland
Name: Vivian and Leonard Location: West Oakland; Oakland, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: Leonard since August 2010, Vivian since December 2011; Rented Though Leonard was living in their West Oakland loft before Vivian, the two have managed to successfully bring in both of their personalities to create a rustic and organic space.
Dec 19, 2019
Carly & Scott’s Colorful Collected Apartment
Name: Scott Henderson & Carly Sciacqua Location: Central Richmond District; San Francisco, California Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented The newly engaged (congrats!) couple’s home is the perfect example of a successful collaboration. With Scott’s background working on architectural projects and Carly’s colorful sensibility, the space is well planned and perfectly accentuated with pops of color, quirk and personality.
Dec 19, 2019
Rena’s Global Eclectic San Francisco Apartment
Today’s tour is the second in a collaborative series curated by Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason of Aphrochic for Apartment Therapy. They handpicked homes from around the world to share that capture the culture and style that they celebrate in their book, Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects, and Soul.
Dec 19, 2019
Kevin & Emily’s East Bay Sanctuary
Name: Kevin and Emily Location: Adam’s Point; Oakland, California Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years; rented If Kevin and Emily had to describe their apartment in one word, they’d say it’s “thoughtful.” As soon as you step into their 650 square foot apartment—located just two blocks from Oakland’s beautiful Lake Merritt—you can see their careful cultivation of a unique decorative style.
Dec 19, 2019
Ashley’s Soft Industrial Artist Loft
Name: Ashley Jones, Co-owner & Co-founder of DimePiece LA Location: Downtown Fashion District, Los Angeles, California Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 6 months; rented The first House Tour I ever contributed to Apartment Therapy, four years ago, was Ashley’s 500 square foot studio in Miracle Mile. She had a budding new fashion company and was working hard to get her brand off the ground.
Dec 19, 2019
Jamie’s Wild Blue Yonder
Name: Jamie Bayer Location: Avondale; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; rented If there’s one word to describe Jamie’s apartment, it’s fun. Bright colors, vintage glassware, crafts, collections, and quirk — Jamie knows what she loves, and she has no fear in building her home around it. When I saw Jamie’s recent house call, I was practically drooling, and I knew that I had to see her space in person.
Dec 19, 2019
Ross’s Greenwich Village Home
Name: Ross Weiner Location: Greenwich Village, New York, New York Size: 700 Square Feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned With a love of the arts and a strong sense of style, Ross went about turning a bare studio apartment into a one bedroom home with charm to spare.
Dec 19, 2019
Krzysztof’s Modern Deco-Inspired Home
Name: Krzysztof Palacz Location: Buena Vista, San Francisco Size: 880 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Owned House tour veteran Christopher Reynolds tipped me off about his friend Krzysztof’s San Francisco apartment. Since I trust Christopher’s eye, I didn’t ask for many details, and showed up site unseen with tripod in tow. Krzysztof first had me at the Cherner chairs, a modern classic I’ve been coveting since design school.
Dec 19, 2019
Fashionista's Editor-in-Chief Tyler McCall Shares a Peek at Her Brooklyn Home
It's a small space, but full of fun patterns and bright light.
Dec 14, 2019
An Abandoned Brooklyn Brownstone Is Brought Back to Beautiful Life
It's a home full of relaxing nooks and vibes... and has one seriously awesome backyard.
Dec 12, 2019
Every Room in This Apartment Is Gorgeous, But the Pink Kitchen Is Just Perfect
There are bold patterns, cool colors, and even a pair of Lady Gaga's 12-inch stilettos.
Dec 11, 2019
This Couple's 433-Square-Foot Apartment Was Renovated and Furnished on a Budget
It's tiny, but also stylish and functional.
Dec 10, 2019
Customized IKEA Cabinets Help This Collector Have an Uncluttered Bedroom
This apartment is the perfect space for a self-proclaimed "magpie" and her collections of meaningful objects.
Dec 6, 2019
A Traveler’s 400-Square-Foot San Francisco Studio Apartment Is Simple But Meaningful
Jon O'Shaughnessy is inspired by the things that make him happy—travel, the outdoors, and forests.
Dec 5, 2019
This Interior Stylist’s Small Stockholm Apartment Has Gorgeous Wallpaper and a Commode in the Hallway (Really!)
She embraced the fact that it's small, using faded and warm colors to make it feel cozy rather than trying to make it look bigger.
Dec 2, 2019
A 500-Square-Foot Attic Apartment in an Old, Historic House Is an Adorable Home
A couple of coats of hunter green paint and a once-gross attic space turned into a modern bohemian-inspired sanctuary.
Nov 28, 2019
A Small D.C. Rental Apartment Has an Envy-Inducing Rug and Art Collection
And it was furnished on a budget using mostly vintage and secondhand items!
Nov 21, 2019
Joan & Matt’s Joyously Eclectic Home
Name: Joan Hiller and Matt LeMay Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York Size: 550 square feet Years lived in: 1 for Joan, 2 for Matt; Rented We first met Joan when she was living in this stylish studio in Portland, so we already knew about her phenomenal sense of individuality and style. Knowing this, it’s not surprising that upon moving to New York, she would meet and fall in love with someone whose creative energy parallels her own.
Nov 25, 2019
A Photographer’s Sunny Pre-War Apartment in Chicago
When you're lucky enough to inherit good bones, less is always more. This beautiful rental is a love letter to vintage Chicago city living.
Nov 21, 2019
A Cozy, Warm Industrial Remodeled Chicago Loft
Sruthi and Gautam sought to create a cozy home with "come sit here and chill" vibes, something that would fit their family's personality.
Nov 21, 2019
B&A Remodeled Berlin Apartment's Now a Minimal, Modern Ode to Architecture
And it's full of the most BEAUTIFUL, Mediterranean and Scandinavian-inspired textures and colors.
Nov 15, 2019
Two World Travelers and a Sunny, Plant-Filled Manhattan Loft
This place is filled with so much sunlight, green plants, and gorgeous views it's going to make you want jungle vibes in your own home.
Nov 14, 2019
A Watercolorist Creates in a Cozy Chicago Apartment
Carly and Scott have lived in this warm Chicago apartment for just over a year. It is both a haven from the busy city life and a creative space for Carly's watercolor business.
Nov 14, 2019
A Small Brooklyn Apartment Is a Great Example of How to Decorate on a Budget
Rachel's budget-friendly style is "modern, muted maximalism—with a touch of humor and a tiny bit of Texas."
Nov 12, 2019
A Colorful, Maximalist Apartment Has 55 Plants and a 'Sexy Coffin-Style' Bedroom
This maximalist loves color and patterns!
Nov 12, 2019
A Minimal Madrid Home Is Sweet, Simple, and Perfect for This Small Family
It's the perfect combination of everyone who lives within it.
Nov 9, 2019
A Stylish Home Sports Problem-Solving DIYs and a Smart Furniture Layout
Interior designer Jess Diab's home has an L.A. mid-century modern feel with a focus on contemporary artists and their stories.
Nov 7, 2019
A Cool California Rental Is Bursting with Color and DIY Inspiration
Every room is a different, yet perfect, color.
Nov 5, 2019
A 550-Square-Foot NYC Rental Is Organized, Colorful and Decorated for Under $4K
Must-haves for the renter were: a space for entertaining, a dedicated area for her to work from home, and a sofa and/or daybed that could be converted into a comfortable spot for guests.
Oct 31, 2019
This Novelist’s Eclectic London Home Is One of a Kind
Writer Damian Dibben has really added his own quirky personality in his home and created something that is truly one of a kind.
Oct 31, 2019
Two Artists Share a “West by Southwest” Oakland Apartment
James and Lauren are two artists living in Oakland, and their apartment is perfect for work and play.
Oct 31, 2019
A Compact Apartment Shows How to Design a Serene, Minimal, Scandi-Inspired Space
Every single piece of art in their home has a personal significance, whether tied to a person, place, or meal they've loved.
Oct 29, 2019
A Minimal, Scandinavian-Inspired Studio Is Especially Serene
Émilie and her daughter Brook have shared this 700-square-foot apartment for a year.
Oct 25, 2019
Brandi’s Antique-Chic Prewar Brooklyn Apartment
Name: Brandi Ware Location: Crown Heights; Brooklyn, New York Size: Approximately 970 square feet Years lived in: 1.7 years; Rented Born and raised in New York City, and then moving back after several years in Texas, presented Brandi with several unique (and welcome) challenges. The first Brandi would encounter, of course, was New York’s notorious rental market, which is discouraging for even a blue-blooded New Yorker.
Oct 24, 2019
Ashlae & Thom’s Eclectic Downtown Loft
Name: Ashlae and Thom Location: Denver, Colorado Size: 1,100 sq ft Years lived in: 10 months; Rented Ever thought of what a food blogger’s space would look like if it were crossed with a history buff’s pad?! Well, look no further! In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Denver live food blogger Ashlae and her boyfriend Thom.
Oct 24, 2019
Alex’s Stylish Small Home in a Converted Garage
Name: Alex Kennedy Location: Carlton North; Melbourne, Australia Size: 380 square feet Years lived in: Owned for one year Alex’s modern, bright, open plan studio is proof that you can achieve harmonious, functional design in even the smallest spaces. Situated at the back of her Mom’s house, Alex lives in a converted double garage, which takes up no more than 380 feet!
Oct 24, 2019
A Small Rental Apartment Has the Cutest DIY Kitchen Bar
This colorful, cozy, natural light-filled rental apartment was made even better thanks to this couple's cute kitchen DIY project.
Oct 22, 2019
A Rental Home’s Tiny Bathroom Shows the Power of a Cheery Shower Curtain
Though her bathroom is quite small, this renter still wanted to give it a fun pop of color and pattern, using an Apartment Therapy favorite shower curtain.
Oct 17, 2019
A Small and Stylish LA Loft Features Smart Space Maximizing Tips
Utilizing empty wall spaces. Investing in a few quality pieces to tie your room together. Esthetician Monique Aquino makes the most of her 600-square-foot rental apartment.
Oct 18, 2019
Floral Wallpaper and Green Foliage Make This Spanish Rental Shine
Floral wallpaper, a soft color palette, and a row of leafy green pothos plants greet you in this charming rental apartment in Spain.
Oct 17, 2019
Get the Look: A Worldly Victorian Flat
Frances’ San Francisco Victorian apartment is filled with treasures, inspiration and art from her travels in Russia, Hungary, Poland, France and England—but you can shop the style without leaving your home. charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.
Oct 16, 2019
Before and After: A High-Impact, Paint-Only Bedroom Makeover—for $160
When Georgia natives Sarah and Ryan moved into their two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, they knew they wanted to give the bare white walls a custom treatment. Inspiration struck as Sarah was browsing—where else?—Reddit.
Oct 14, 2019
This Sparse, Stylish Scandi Home Is Proof of How Soothing Minimalism Is
This gorgeous apartment has tall ceilings, wood floors, trees right outside of the window, an open floor plan, and all the natural sunlight!
Oct 10, 2019
Before and After: This Studio Refresh Saved One Renter Lots of Cash
When Eric Skyta first toured his San Francisco studio, he saw a messy, outdated space filled with peeling linoleum floors and peeling paint. But he says he saw something else, too: potential.
Oct 5, 2019
A 550-Square-Foot Chicago Rental Masters a 'Miami Meets Texas' Look
Inspired by vintage tiki and western decor, Perry and Kenny love thrifting and hunting for one-of-a-kind pieces at flea markets.
Oct 4, 2019
This Small London Flat Features Many Playful Patterns (and It Works!)
Over the past four years this flat has been lovingly renovated into a colorful, patterned home.
Oct 4, 2019
Wallpaper, Bold Colors, and Animal Motifs Invigorate This Small But Stylish Los Angeles Rental
Interior designer Isabel Muller of Harte Designs has made it her mission this year to fall in love with her own home.
Oct 1, 2019
An Artsy Compact Chicago Mini Loft
Even at just 400 square feet, Jaime's managed to create a chic space that takes advantage of the natural light that it's blessed with, compounded by warm and inviting pieces.
Sep 26, 2019
This Travel Journalist’s First ‘Big Girl’ Apartment Is a Cozy, Colorful, Maximalist Mix
This travel journalist's rental contains a hodge podge of items she's collected from her travels, flea markets, and Craigslist.
Sep 21, 2019
This Airy Tribeca Apartment Was Redesigned With Sustainability in Mind
Proof eco-friendly and sustainable design is beautiful.
Sep 19, 2019
A Small Chicago Apartment Is Glam, Gorgeous, & Might Inspire You to Add Wallpaper to Your Rental
From the glossy and matted black print in the dining nook, to the wallpaper mural behind the bed, to the wallpapered bathroom, Blake has used pattern brilliantly in this apartment.
Sep 17, 2019
A Renovated London Flat Is Full of Light, Plants, and a Playful Spirit
It's gone from being a dark flat (every wood surface was a very dark brown—including the kitchen cabinets—and the walls were grey) to one that's light and fun.
Sep 16, 2019
An Interior Designer’s Apartment Is Full of Affordable and Stylish (Yet Temporary!) Renter’s Solutions
Along with sharing her beautiful home, Caroline Turner also reveals clever (and often affordable) expert tips on how to make a rental feel like a home and not look like a plain, boring rental.
Sep 13, 2019
This Renter Convinced Her Landlord to Remodel and the Result is a Modern and Stylish Apartment
When Heidi first moved into this rental apartment she was 22 and all her furniture and belongings came from her childhood room, dead relatives, or the literal trash. But now it's a stylish and more grown-up home.
Sep 10, 2019
A Globetrotting Couple’s Colorful LA Rental
Ali and Evan's Los Angeles home is filled to the brim with eclectic art from all over the world
Sep 10, 2019
A Chicago Garden Unit Is Bright and Full of Vintage Finds
"Have you ever looked at an apartment in the pitch black without heat? It's not great."
Sep 6, 2019
A Studio Becomes a Cool Two-Bedroom in this Clever London Reno
This couple turned a studio's huge rooftop terrace into a second level, creating a two-bedroom home. It's only 620 square feet, but it uses every square inch of space.
Sep 6, 2019
This Boston Loft Is Bright, Bohemian, and Extremely Beautiful
With all the abundance of natural light in this Boston loft, it’s like living in a greenhouse!
Sep 6, 2019
This Apartment Was Made Beautiful on a Budget Thanks to DIY Art, IKEA Hacks, and Discount Buys
The only pieces she paid retail price for where her couch and bed! Everything else is either an IKEA hack, DIY project, handmade art, estate sale finds, or discount buys.
Sep 3, 2019
The Volcanos’ Cozy Coach House
Name: Rosie and Kara Volcano Location: Wicker Park, Chicago, IL Size: 1,000 square feet (2 bedroom coach house) Years lived in: 1; rented Volcanos are fiery and dynamic, leaving ribbons of blazing light in their wake. Kara and Rosie Volcano certainly fit this bill. Warm, welcoming, and downright radiant, they are an on-the-go-couple who are just as fearless in their home design as their personal pursuits.
Aug 30, 2019
A Stationery Shop Owner’s Contemporary & Playful Home
Sidonie Warren's contemporary home in Bristol is full of graphic art.
Aug 29, 2019
An Industrial & Mid-Century Modern Blend in a Mt. Vernon Flat
Clever, retro-industrial style mixes with the picturesque Gothic style of this late 19th century row house that was converted into apartments.
Aug 29, 2019
Andrew’s Colorful, Creative Live/Work Loft in Toronto
Name: Andrew Stelmack Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 725 square feet Years lived in: Owned 5 years Andrew is a professional actor (both on screen and stage), visual artist and writer. However, it is his visual art that now takes up most of his time. To accommodate his creativity, he moved into this live/work space five years ago.
Aug 29, 2019
This 450-Square-Foot Rental Makes Organizing and Designing on a Budget Look Easy
A lot of discounted decor items were found at placed like HomeGoods and T.J. Maxx, and the super organized laundry closet is worth checking out!
Aug 28, 2019
This Renter Revived a Cookie-Cutter Apartment With Simple But Stylish DIYs
A cookie-cutter rental unit was transformed into a space that truly reflects this creative couple.
Aug 27, 2019
You’d Never Have to Say Goodbye to Summer If You Lived in This Serene, Beach-Themed Apartment
A lot of the original features of this Vancouver apartment have been preserved over the years, and it adds a ton of charm to the rental.
Aug 26, 2019
This Montreal Flat Might Have the Cheeriest Color Palette Ever
Marie Letard is the owner of the Montreal-based decor shop Bouche Bée, and her apartment is a chic space filled with pops of cheery, pastel color.
Aug 23, 2019
Jessica & Ryan’s Composed, Collected Apartment With a Chill 1970s Feel
Name: Jessica Cook & Ryan Taylor and their cat, Olive Location: North Shore — Ipswich, Massachusetts Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 6 years; Rented Jessica and Ryan are no strangers to the challenge of fitting a busy life into a small space. The two creatives have managed to live and work out of a 700-square-foot apartment for the last six years.
Aug 23, 2019