Scandinavian

Tour a colorful and Scandinavian-style Netherlands home that was once a library.

A photographer accomplishes the dream of creating a happy, inviting home for all who visit.

Take a tour of a 990-square-foot light-filled rental apartment in the heart of Prague.

Contemporary artist Hazel Dooney's small studio apartment, built in the 1960s by a famous modern architect, is used as an art studio and is incredibly energy-efficient. "It doesn't need lights during the day, heating during winter, or cooling during summer. It is almost like being half outdoors."

See inside this Spanish design influencer’s Scandinavian-style Barcelona home that's incredibly warm and welcoming.

Sanjana Ahid, her husband, and their cat babies have lived in this apartment for six years, and while nothing is too precious, everything was selected intentionally. It's a cozy, functional, lively, and soothing home.

Rebecca van Bergen is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Nest, and the home she shares with her family has rooms decorated to feel like "nests or havens using twig, branch, or tree wallpapers; flora and fauna details everywhere; and dark paints."

Nadine Bacchus and partner, Juls, didn’t have a ton of money in the bank after buying this Victorian two-bedroom house, built in 1901. But, they saved money, then “completed a room, lived in chaos, saved a bit more, did another room. It was wild!”

See the bland before photos and the colorful after photos of author, illustrator, and designer Megan McKean's stunning home in Malmö, Sweden.

See behind the cabinet doors to learn valuable, small-space organizing tips.

"Our home is a place for us to visually express ourselves. I like to think of it as one big canvas on which to design, taking inspiration from our lives together and telling little stories in different corners of our home."

"We were inspired by Australia and the American Southwest when designing and decorating. The area feels like a mix of Byron Bay and Tucson, so we wanted the home to reflect that.," explains designer Travis Wayne.

This envy-inducing modern house remodel showcases indoor-outdoor living at its finest.

Lily’s favorite thing about her apartment is all “the sunlight that comes in through the windows. The entire front wall is curved in a semicircle shape, so strong sun comes in from all sides. The plants have all really flourished, and I love watching them grow over.”

Musician Mathew V has moved five times in the last six years in “search of a home that felt like just that: home.” He’s found it here in this polished condo he shares with his partner, Justin.

Alexander and Jesse avoid newer luxury buildings, "preferring brownstones and buildings with more historical character. So when we were looking in Charleston we prioritized spaces in old, classic Charleston homes. Our building was built in 1840."

Carole home's style is very colorful and eclectic. She's inherited centuries-old beautiful antiques from her family and added her own twist with some modernist furniture and great collectibles collected from travels across the world.

Olivia's apartment's interior structure is Craftsman style, with built-in features including a slide Murphy bed, wall shelves surrounding the living room, a stained glass cabinet, antique push-button-style light switches, and a bathroom with a deep tub.

"The natural woods, clean minimalism, and considered styling reflect Scandi themes, while the Feng Shui calls to my Chinese heritage," owner Emilie writes. "The neutral palette keeps the focus on the glorious nature vistas from every window and calms the mind."

This tiny one-bedroom apartment was quite outdated. Agathe and her partner did the entire renovation themselves while working full-time, which meant they had to sleep in the kitchen for nearly two months!

When Carissa and her husband moved to NYC from Florida, they had to downsize from a 1,500-square-foot home, so they "had to really process not only the functionality of objects, but also their significance."

Alley and Ty's communal spaces "lean Scandinavian and minimalist, with the intent of fostering a calm space to recharge and connect."

Stylist and professional organizer Iris Miyasaki and her partner Erin refreshed their Seattle condo for two months, taking out the ugly dated carpet, and redoing countertops, backsplash, light fixtures, and hardware.

"The bare plaster walls in living room walls felt cozy with a fire on and I loved seeing the history of where a door was, or where the room had once been divided. We decided to leave the newly stripped original doors and upstairs floors and stairs raw wood as I never like the finish of oils or varnishes."

Ruth sells vintage goods on Instagram, and that love for thrift shopping carries over to her home in The Netherlands where she reuses items she finds in secondhand stores to bring a unique look to her home.

Interior architect and designer Nella Kasurinen has lived in this Barcelona loft, which is located in a restored former factory building near the sea, for about six months.

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.

Mike and Courtney met at a birthday party in Michigan eleven years ago. Little did they know, it was in the exact neighborhood they would later buy a house and raise their family. Specifically in this A-frame that they brightened by painting the walls white and adding windows.

When designer Elena Petresku began creating a vision for Oksana's apartment, they were working together remotely and she didn't know if her vision -- or the power of gray -- would translate. Now they've created a modern space that balances the colors of the city.

When fashion stylist and influencer China Calé and her family of five were on the hunt for a bigger apartment, they came upon this huge apartment that had lots of potential but needed work.

Alice Gras and Anaïs Seguin share this charming rental apartment in Paris' 17th Arrondissement with their cat, Billie. They are the founders of the creative studio Girlzpop and of the media company, MOYO.

Marion's super small apartment in Paris' 11th arrondissement had lots of potential when she purchased it, and she's been DIYing a smart, functional, and fabulous home full of personality and character since moving in!

There's an incredibly brilliant Murphy bed design, adjustable and extendable furniture, furniture on wheels, and a dreamy outdoor bathtub.

Stefania Talento and Andreu Font are the co-founders of the blog "In and Out Barcelona," and In and Out Studio, where they handle social media strategy and content curation for international clients. They share a 590-square-foot home in Barcelona’s Gracia neighborhood.

This renovated apartment in a bustling Barcelona neighborhood feels like a totally relaxing sanctuary surrounded by trees.

This 560-square-foot studio apartment in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood is Dipa Halder's first solo apartment, and she's personalized this blank canvas with murals, DIY art, and furniture and decor that remind her of the colors of a sunrise.

Interior designer Nicole Arruda's whole rental studio apartment is proof of how much architectural interest and beauty you can add to a space with just a few details.

Grace Zhang chronicles her many home improvement efforts personalizing this "boring new construction” 650-square-foot apartment she shares with her boyfriend.

Thanks to light colors, smart storage ideas, and intentional dividing of "zones," Kristy Marhin has done an amazing job of creating a cozy home in just 230 square feet.

Kevin Coleman shares this 642-square-foot, "Geometric Minimalism" style studio apartment with his dog, Langston.

Misella and Angga run Lumalamp, a handmade origami lampshade business, out of their home, this 700-square-foot apartment they renovated themselves and share with their three young kids.

Nicknamed "the Bicoastal Bus," this skoolie's style is Palm Springs meets Miami.

Inspired by spaces within Europe like in France, Denmark, or Italy, Stephen and Christina's entire home has been gorgeously remodeled.

Stephanie Lalley, who is the Design Director at Lucy Interior Design, turned this unloved, nearly tear-down cabin into a stunning and bright retreat for her family of four.

Steffy Degreff is a lifestyle and fashion content creator and shares things like style hacks and home DIYs on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. She and her family have been renovating this 1974 A-frame cabin in the woods of Upstate New York.

Every detail of this rental appealed to Lauren Meichtry, the designer behind Elsie Home, from the high ceilings, wainscoting, built-in benches off the fireplace, green marble countertops in the kitchen, to the ocean view from the primary bedroom.

Professional organizer Shira Gill's definition of minimalism is "not about deprivation or scarcity, but rather, defining what is essential and meaningful to you, and then stripping away the clutter and distraction that stands in the way."

Artist and jewelry designer Sara Amrhein and her husband, Luigi Valerio, completely remodeled this 592-square-foot apartment in Florence, Italy, DIYing much of the work themselves!

This house had sturdy bones, unique character, a fun neighborhood, and great potential, and Amina beautifully transformed the home through a six-month renovation.

Anastasia Casey, the founder of boutique creative agency IDCO Studio, says her goal for designing spaces is for them to "feel collected and elevated, with each piece telling a story."