New York

This chef has an enviable kitchen, but there's so much more.

This apartment had '80s vibes in all the wrong ways.

Syreeta Gates is a hip hop archivist, art collector, and filmmaker committed to preserving hip hop culture in such a way that it lasts forever.

Although it's a rental, Ashley used lots of low-cost upgrades, covering ugly tile with laminate stickers, ugly countertops with marble-look contact paper, and more ideas.

It's organic, modern, minimal, neutral, and peaceful.

This might be the most beautiful Murphy bed of all time.

This condo is new construction, but the owner swapped out the lighting immediately and switched the hardware from chrome to black for quick customization.

Before the makeover, this apartment was loaded down with too many family hand-me-downs and was overcrowded, dark, and disorganized.

Despite the beige walls, pink bathroom, and yellow kitchen, Jenna and her husband saw potential in this 1930s home.

This mindset coach has called the same Manhattan apartment home for more than a decade... and as she has evolved, so has her apartment's style.

Roar + Rabbit co-founder Mitzie Wong shares this newly Brooklyn apartment with her partner Jenifer Herrmann.

Bybabba founder Babba Rivera's Brooklyn apartment has a walk-in closet to die for.

This cozy and boho small rental apartment's design was inspired by this popular New York City restaurant.

Danielle Ribner is the founder of Loup, a Parisian-inspired women’s wear collection collection that focuses on well-made wardrobe staples. She lives in this minimal, bright apartment in Brooklyn's Fort Greene rental apartment.

Name: Vivian Okwuagwu, Erik Solomonson, and cats Sugar, Neil and Lemon Location: East Flatbush — Brooklyn, New York Size: 1,900 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years (but owned for 3 years) Vivian Okwuagwu uses the word “survived” to describe the gut renovation of her and her husband Erik’s 119-year-old Brooklyn barrelfront limestone and brick rowhouse.

Name: Kellie Brown Location: Sugar Hill — Manhattan, NYC Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting Even Kellie Brown—lifestyle blogger and founder of AndIGetDressed—admits that her blog started out as just a way to show off what she’s wearing… but it has turned into so much more. Especially after starting her YouTube channel (over 33,000 subscribers and counting), where videos feature her infectiously positive energy, fashion tips, and more.

This is a home that was thoughtfully designed to help support life, career AND health.

Name: Grace Atwood and her Persian cat Tyrion Lannister Creampuff Location: Williamsburg — Brooklyn Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Textile Designer Rebecca Atwood isn’t the only one with talent in her family. Her sister, Grace Atwood, started (and runs full time) a blog called The Stripe as a “source of inspiration for the modern woman” eight years ago, covering all sorts of topics like DIY, beauty, fashion, travel, design, and more.

Name: Tucker Howe, Adam Hyndman and their dog, Teddy Location: Bed-Stuy — Brooklyn, New York Size: The entire apartment: 1,000 square feet; the bedroom and common areas that Tucker and Adam share: approximately 500 square feet Years lived in: 9 months; Rented Earlier this fall, we got a glimpse into Tucker and Adam’s space through their House Call. Tucker is a fashion stylist and recently started a furniture design company called SCOUT.

Akhira is beautiful, brilliant, welcoming and warm, and her apartment is no different. With only 288 square feet and a modest budget, she's created a stylish and fun space!

Name: Roger and Chris Stout-Hazard and dog Buck Location: Sharon Springs, New York Size: 1800 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2.5 years Roger and Chris’ style is the kind of laid-back, eclectic look that would look great anywhere. But combine it with the great architectural bones of an 160-year-old Italianate Victorian in the overwhelmingly charming small town of Sharon Springs, New York, and you’ve got a bold and modern mix that makes for one seriously enviable home.

Name: Raina Kattleson of A Stylist’s Life & Robert Butscher, an architectLocation: Hudson Valley — New York, NYSize: 1200 square feetYears lived in: Bought 1 ½ years ago — spent 15 months renovating and now rent it out. The popularity of makeover shows, before and afters, and rags-to-riches stories points to our continued fascination with those who have the gift to see the potential in something. It’s not a gift everyone has.

Name: MeredithLocation: Cobble Hill, BrooklynSize: 600 sqft. 1 bdrm co-opYears lived in: 8.5 >> appreciated if and when she chose to sell the apt.> Meredith, of BlondeInBrooklyn House Call fame claims that almost everything in her house arrived by mail to her doorstep! Even though she lives in New York, she finds that shopping on the internet yields the best deals. Her colors and collections work together seamlessly and make for an immediately soothing yet scintillating home.

Name: Matt Rudkin Location: Hell’s Kitchen, New York, NY Size: 300 square feet Years lived in: 6 months; rented Matt’s apartment feels cool. It’s hard to tell if it’s the soothing grey of the walls or the pile of fluffy pillows placed carefully on the bed or the sunlight streaming in through an entire wall of windows, but the feeling you get immediately upon walking in the door is one of calm and relaxation. Matt moved to this diminutive space (300 square feet!

It's a small space, but full of fun patterns and bright light.

It's a home full of relaxing nooks and vibes... and has one seriously awesome backyard.

This apartment is the perfect space for a self-proclaimed "magpie" and her collections of meaningful objects.

It's a teeny, voice-controlled tech lover's dream.

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.

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.

Rachel's budget-friendly style is "modern, muted maximalism—with a touch of humor and a tiny bit of Texas."

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.

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.

Most of the items were purchased secondhand or found on the street.

Proof eco-friendly and sustainable design is beautiful.

This apartment reflects everything the renter loves—it's an oasis in a hectic city!

Daniel's small and stylish studio apartment goes from luxurious bedroom to fabulous living room thanks to a functional and beautiful Murphy bed.

The papaya wallpaper is so cute!!

Made of simple white oak and plywood materials, it's actually an affordable and potentially DIY-able idea that any studio dweller could get inspiration from.

When Amanda first bought this tiny apartment, the walls were yellow, there were old glass flush mount lights on the ceiling, and the kitchen needed some love.

TWO people share this home that's able to literally transform by rearranging furniture for different needs and it's PACKED with small space organizing ideas.

Mandy Ansari is the founder of the blog "Girl and the Bay" and lives in this small Manhattan apartment that was inspired by three of her favorite places.

This large Manhattan apartment is bright, loft-like, and inspired by international cities like Stockholm and Istanbul.

This visual artist describes her style as "shabby chic meets vintage glam inside a kitschy mermaid grotto."

Apartment Therapy's Instagram Manager Austa Clausen decorated her rental apartment with furniture almost exclusively sourced from Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.

Name: Sofia Berger Location: Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York Size: 480 square feet + garden Years lived in: 3 years; rented Sofia is a banker by day and an aspiring interior designer in the rest of her time. She frequents the hardware stores so often that the employees know her by name. Her bookcases are stocked with shelter magazines and her furniture has been decoupaged, reconstructed, upholstered, hacked or built from scratch.

This photo editor's studio apartment is full of tips for creating a spacious, serene home in a very busy city.

Aviva Falk's Brooklyn apartment filled with one-of-a-kind finds thanks to a unique resource: Her mom owns an estate sale business!

The only way to function in a space like this is to get really creative with how and where things are placed.

Oyin Antwi managed to squeeze every possible function a person would need in just 370 square feet.

You bet former House Beautiful magazine editor Sophie Donelson's home is full of clever and affordable design ideas collected from her many years at the helm of top design publications.

Professional Instagrammer Patrick Janelle's living room is full of smart small space furnishing ideas and inspiration.

Alyssa Greenberg lives in this teeny 208-square-foot Crown Heights studio apartment.

Carrie, a Beauty Editor at POPSUGAR, has had nine addresses in the past eight years. But this teeny studio apartment on the UES is a stylish keeper.

Much of the items in this industrial Brooklyn loft were found on the side of the road, the Craiglist free section, or this building's "freeshelf."

And almost everything (from the unicorn oil painting to the rug) is either thrifted or given to her by a relative.

This home's inspired by earthy and colorful Mexico City style, '60s and '70s architecture books, and Abigail Ahern's dramatic and moody use of color.