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Adam and Alexa focused on “maximizing storage with smart layouts and full-height cabinetry rather than expensive finishes,” and were able to keep Chicago apartment renovation “practical and budget-conscious.”

Lauren’s cat, Mabel, even has her own little sleeping nook.

Natalia Flórez is an interior designer and knew exactly which small, renter-friendly changes would make the biggest impact in her 430-square-foot rental apartment in Cali, Colombia.

A private outdoor patio is an almost a mythical luxury in New York City, but Kate Ruberti's 538-square-foot studio apartment is a gorgeous unicorn, inside and out!

Creativity flows in this calming home.

This houseboat was originally a chaotic mix of styles and elements thanks to previous owners and different remodels in the ‘80s and ‘90s. “The kitchen used to feel like a bit of a cave, with minimal windows, grubby cabinetry, and huge appliances.”

Every object in this 646-square-foot Paris apartment was chosen with care, and the vibe is "nonconformist, bold, and full of character." There's an impressive mix of vintage gems, but some solid IKEA finds blended in beautifully, as well.

“I hear all the time that there’s a three-color-maximum rule,” Brat Magdalena writes. “I don’t follow it. For me, decorating is first and foremost a feeling, a sense of well-being, and a state of mind. I like to change things according to my moods and I don’t listen to certain dictates.”

This creative couple – floral designer and landscape designer – took inspiration from both their love of horticulture for their renovated home’s stunningly unique kitchen backsplash.

There’s a viral blue couch in the living room, and in the bedroom there’s the most envy-inducing vintage IKEA furniture gem I’ve ever seen.

This 675-square-foot Los Angeles apartment is warm and moody, and proves even renters can have designer-level lighting.

The colorful and retro-modern bathroom is honestly the hippest space to shower I've ever seen.

Every inch of Brian’s Vancouver rental was designed by Jennifer Bassett, cofounder of Twobytwo Architecture Studio, to have tons of personality with an all-blue bedroom, floral wallpaper, and killer built-ins holding a vintage record collection.

“I think social media is great, but I often see different iterations of the same home over and over on there (and lots of white and beige!), and I wanted my space to stand out,” writes Amanda Mactas.

$70K plus a lot of blood, sweat, and tears turned this garage into a tiny home with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, walk-in closet, and “fairly sizable” bathroom.

Color and art represent Carolina’s Puerto Rican and tropical side in her apartment, which is a classic prewar unit with arches, wood floors, crown molding, and ceiling beams.

“Creating a sense of balance was key,” explains renter Kelsey Matyas of this “soft but grounded, warm but not overly styled” Manhattan apartment.

Discover how this renter used an IKEA find, a common building material, and hand tools to make a brilliant and stylish DIY room divider in a studio.