Mid Century Modern

Mauriel Davis considers herself a “city homesteader” not just for her apartment’s rustic “farmhouse-chic” look, but also because of the scratch-made meals and homemade bar soap she whips up in the kitchen.

This Arizona native lucked out with this rental dream spot: a 1920s Spanish duplex with a private patio, an avocado and lime tree, and an original fireplace mantel.

Except for a few pieces of cookware, all of the furniture, wall art, linens, trinkets, rugs, and even plants have been found secondhand in this stylish rental apartment.

Nicole and her family downsized when they moved from a major city to a small city, and every square inch of their home had to be designed for form and function.

Interior designer and stylist Justin Coakley and his partner, Zunaid, renovated this 1930s property, creating a more open-plan feel by taking down walls and converting a loft into a bedroom with incredible walk-in wardrobe.

See photos of the minimal and organic modern renovated home of designer Casey Keasler, founder of design firm Casework.

See every colorful and eclectic detail of the gorgeous small Columbia rental apartment that won 2023’s Small/Cool Contest.

The built-in planter in the entryway was a huge draw for Lauren and Mark, who got a friend to add a vintage mural, too.

It’s small but has a mid-century modern fireplace, hardwood floors, and retro bathroom tiles.

For the last three years, this couple has painstakingly renovated every single room in this house “from drywall to entirely rebuilding rooms and spaces to thoroughly reflect our personalities.”

The moment Chyelle Milgrom walked into the apartment her eyes watered because of the smell of “rotting cat piss, frat-house boys, trash, and food so moldy it burned your eyes.” She signed that day.

Clare Maxwell is a creative director by day, and moves the objects around in her home by night.

The couple completely redid the kitchen, combined two of the bedrooms into one, opened up two main doorways, rehabbed floors, updated lighting and shelving, and added fresh paint.

Adriano Tawin and Angelin Chua combine their tastes to bring texture and color to their Singapore apartment.

“Live, Laugh, Loft” is the motto of this newly single woman’s home in Preston, England.

This house's original hardwood floors and Art Deco chandelier are gorgeous (and so is the rest of the decor!)

It’s the perfect place for entertaining.

This Scandi-inspired rental has mid-century modern touches like a gas fireplace, warm wooden floors, and huge windows.

Camoy Briscoe says it was important to "support small business owners" in their 900-square-foot, one-and-a-half bedroom rental apartment.

This Australian house is ordinary on the outside, but extraordinary (pink, vintage, and retro!) on the inside.

Nataleigh, who has a passion for color, craves a vibrant haven and has created a cheerful home in this 580-square-foot rental apartment.

“Everything in its place,” homeowner Anaise shares. “Less mess = less stress."

After an MS diagnosis, Katy moved back home to Michigan. She and her husband settled into this East Lansing house, where they're slowly updating the rooms to match their personalities.

Kylen Chen-Troester’s Hollywood rental apartment is filled with hip DIYs and renter friendly-ish upgrades.

Tour this 650-square-foot, one-bedroom rental apartment in Phoenix that has "mid-century modern eclectic grandma" vibes.

Photographer Marshall Steeves doesn't buy new furniture or knockoffs, and their stunning loft is filled with an envy-inducing collection of original, stamped vintage pieces from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.

There’s also an incredible built-in, octagon-shaped living room sofa.

Tour this 1940s rental that's full of charming quirks like crown molding and an ironing board that pops out of the wall.

Designer Amber Sokolowski created lots of eye-catching moments by making sure there are all types of art and decor on the walls.

“There isn’t a color absent across our entire main floor,” Jessica Russell says.

A veterinarian and a cardiology fellow share this California rental with a subtle anatomy theme: "A hand here, an anatomical heart there, a bust there, and body line art wallpaper in the bathroom."

Mixed materials (inspired by Kelly Wearstler) blend seamlessly with the couple’s lush greenery.

See inside a funky, vintage, cozy, inviting, and eclectic rental in the Cow Hollow District of San Francisco.

The “sleep divorce” trend has never looked so stylish than in this couple’s remodeled house that has a dual primary suite situation.

It’s like stepping back into the 1970s.

See inside this professor’s 810-square-foot apartment he’s designed in a minimal, Bauhaus, and Danish modern style.

And it's packed with chic but renter-friendly ideas to make any space look stylish.

This couple was able to fit a dining area, coffee bar, TV and gaming zone, conversation area, bar, office, and music space all in their home’s living room.

Annika and Fredrik worked with designer Christina Nydahl to maximize storage and create defined living zones in this tiny apartment.

See inside this graphic designer and painter’s Beacon Hill rental where the furniture and decor was designed around the art, not the other way around.

See how an old boat house was transformed into a tiny but cozy and cute backyard tiny home that’s less than 300 square feet in size.

Tour the Philadelphia rowhome of artist and designer Mitch Wiesen, who cleaned, caulked, and painted to update their home.

Explore this tailor’s home, a ground-floor conversion apartment in a grand Victorian house in Lexham Gardens.

This is Jacqueline’s first time living without roommates, and she’s made her small space bright and cozy with colorful rugs, green plants, and lots of mirrors to reflect sunlight.

See the home of an architect and musician in a building from 1937 full of high ceilings, large windows, and lots of charm.

See inside this Ontario house that’s been renovated inside and out by the owners of the colorful vintage shop, Rainbows and Retro.

Explore this fashion and beauty writer’s rental apartment with a stylish mix of secondhand and vintage furniture pieces.