Apartment

This Scandinavian-Inspired Spanish Home Has a Terrace So Gorgeous It’ll Make You Mad
Marina Sezam, an interior designer, remodeled this Barcelona apartment with her family.
Lula Poggi
Dec 19, 2019
A Fashion Designer’s Fort Greene Apartment Is Chic and Parisian-Inspired
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.
Minette Hand
Dec 19, 2019
This Family of Four’s 500-Square-Foot Apartment Feels Much Larger
Name: Adrianna Gardini and Craig Youngren, two kids, and two cats Location: Alphabet City — New York City Size: Approx. 520 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned When Adrianna, a display artist, and Craig, a teacher and editor, bought their apartment, it was a bare, white, and bright space that felt outdated and in need of change.
Chinasa Cooper
Dec 19, 2019
This Dallas Apartment Is Incredibly Quirky, Witty & Colorful
Melissa's apartment is full of subtle, tongue-in-cheek cultural references to movies and TV.
Minette Hand
Dec 19, 2019
Fashion Blogger Kellie Brown’s Sugar Hill Apartment Is Serene, Stylish, and Incredibly Inspiring
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.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
There Are More Plants Than Furniture in this Sunny New Zealand Loft
And we're not mad about it.
Viv Yapp
Dec 19, 2019
A Brooklyn Home Designed With Healing in Mind
This is a home that was thoughtfully designed to help support life, career AND health.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
A Dramatic, Maximalist London Flat Is Dark, Eclectic, and Cool
Name: Catherine Ashton Location: Northwest London, England Size: 832 square feet Years lived in: 14 years, owned Though Catherine and her partner Ali have owned this London flat for 14 years, it wasn’t until about two years ago that the space made a dramatic transformation. It was then that Catherine painted the generic white walls a sensational black from floor to ceiling. This simple but dramatic choice has been a gorgeous experiment in interior design!
Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom
Dec 19, 2019
This Brooklyn Rental Has Boutique Hotel Vibes
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.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Creative Entrepreneurs Share a Cozy Condo with a View
A fiber artist and a suit designer downsized from a three-bedroom house to a one-bedroom condo in a downtown Portland high-rise.
Heather Keeling
Dec 19, 2019
Casey’s Intentionally Designed Live/Work Space in Portland
Name: Casey Keasler and her dog, Winston Location: Portland, Oregon Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 6 months For many freelancers and small business owners, working from home often means using a laptop at the breakfast table and/or wearing pajamas for 95% of the day. But Casey Keasler, creative director of the multidisciplinary design firm Casework, wanted her home office to be a space that was both client- and staff-friendly.
Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom
Dec 19, 2019
Scott & Jerre’s Creative Chicago Loft
Name: Scott Duff, comic/radio host; Jerre Dye, playwright/opera librettist/actor/director, and dog Emmett Location: West Edgewater — Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,350 square feet Years lived in: 8 months; Owned Scott and Jerre’s Chicago loft is just…WOW! It is more dramatic and inspiring than any home you’ve probably seen in a while.
Arthur Garcia-Clemente
Dec 19, 2019
A Small But Glamorous West Hollywood Studio
Name: Dominic A. Cerino IV Location: West Hollywood — Los Angeles, California Size: 560 square feet Years lived in: 4.5 years; Rented When interior designer Dominic submitted his House Call, many of you proclaimed that you couldn’t believe it was a rental. Well, that impression is all down to Dominic’s incredible attention to detail.
Erin Galvin
Dec 19, 2019
Andrew & Becky’s Bright, Eclectic Seattle Apartment
Name: Andrew Nedimyer and Becky Armbruster Location: Capitol Hill — Seattle, Washington Size: 1,000-ish square feet Years lived in: 6 months; Rented Having only shared their bright and spacious Capitol Hill apartment for six short months, Andrew and Becky sure do know how to throw a fantastic home together. With the space boasting two large bedrooms and views of both the Space Needle and the always-spectacular Mt.
Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom
Dec 19, 2019
An Industrial-Modern Apartment in Brooklyn
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.
Lauren Kolyn
Dec 19, 2019
Victorian Style in an Oakland Apartment of Wonder & Oddities
Name: Caitlin Hackett and Dave McHale Location: Cleveland Heights — Oakland, California Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented When Caitlin and Dave shared photos of their home in a House Call post earlier this year, Apartment Therapy readers wanted to see more of their wonder-filled Oakland home. Stepping into their spacious two-bedroom apartment, it’s obvious that their tastes and experiences have influenced their home’s décor.
Esteban Cortez
Dec 19, 2019
A Handmade, 600 Square Foot Berkeley Apartment
Name: Natacha Nay and Joshua Location: Berkeley, California Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 10 months; Rented Natacha and Joshua live on one of Berkeley’s busiest and most historic streets. Though their neighborhood is generally hectic, their home reflects a minimal way of living that contrasts with the busy street scene.
Esteban Cortez
Dec 19, 2019
Relaxing, DIY Design in Montreal
Name: Violaine, Gaëtan Havart & Hubert Location: Mile End; Montreal, Quebec Size: 825 square feet Years lived in: 4.5 years; Owned Violaine and Gaëtan live in one of the most desired neighborhoods of Montreal, and their condo is stunning. As a Belgian architect now living in the city, Gaëtan designed the new kitchen and bathroom in his spare time. The result is unique and simply gorgeous.
Marie-Lyne Quirion
Dec 19, 2019
Olivia’s Elegant Oakland Apartment
Name: Olivia Smartt Location: Adam’s Point; Oakland, California Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Rented As a Bay Area photographer, Olivia likes her walls to remain mostly clear so that she can relax in her home after a long day, as her professional life is very busy and visual. Though bare in some areas, it’s clear that she has put much thought into which art, furniture and decor pieces takes up space in her elegant and minimal Oakland apartment.
Esteban Cortez
Dec 19, 2019
Phil and Annette’s Prospect Park Home
Name: Annette and Phil Englander Location: Brooklyn, New York Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 22 years; Owned Husband and wife duo Phil and Annette share a Brooklyn home that beautifully displays their collective creative skills. Phil, a cabinet maker, has thoughtfully constructed custom built pieces that add to what makes the home unique. Annette, an artist as well, paints using a technique for adding color to silk.
Liana Hayles Newton
Dec 19, 2019
Chris and Sam’s Elegant Family Duplex in Edinburgh
Name: Sam, Chris, Madeleine and Maggie Location: New Town; Edinburgh, Scotland Size: 3,000 square feet Years lived in: 1 1/2 years; Owned From the moment you walk through the front door into the spacious and grand, grey hall, this family home is elegant and beautiful. Chris holds up his hands and tells me firmly that it is “all down to Sam.
Lizzie Ford
Dec 19, 2019
Andi & Dean’s Modern Meets Victorian
Name: Andi Forker and Dean Enell Location: Alamo Square; San Francisco, California Size: 1,250 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; owned We followed their Renovation Diary as Andi and Dean fully gutted and remodeled their kitchen, but now the improvements have extended throughout their entire home. For this couple, the past three years have been spent fixing up their Victorian flat, room by room. With most of their major goals accomplished, they have an amazing space to show for it.
Lindsay Tella
Dec 19, 2019
Alex’s Unique, Antique San Francisco Apartment
Name: Alex Treister Location: Mission Dolores, San Francisco, California Size: 1210 square feet Years lived in: 1; owned Walking through Alex’s apartment is like taking a trip around the world. Her home is a gallery of pieces she’s collected over the years, including Native American artwork from Ashland, a poster from a bathroom in Tokyo, a harp from Peru, a statue from Bali, artwork from Prague and much more.
Lindsay Tella
Dec 19, 2019
Alexandra & John’s Clusters of Color
Names: Alexandra Grenham, her husband, John, and their two daughtersLocation: North End — Boston, MassachusettsSize: 1,336 square feetYears lived in: 1 year; owned When I saw Alexandra’s House Call last month, I was excited to get the job of shooting the full tour. Like you, I couldn’t wait to see more of the beautiful brick and beam loft peppered with bursts of color.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 19, 2019
Amber’s Art-Filled Austin Apartment
Name: Amber Abramson, Associate Director at New Image Art Gallery and owner of Busy-Being, her son, Angelo, and pets Pigeon (AKA Maiden of Anarchy) the cat and Paper the turtle. Location: Cherrywood neighborhood — Austin, TexasSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: Rented, 1 year It’s hard not to be envious of a woman who can turn a blank space into a fascinating, art-packed apartment in just under a year, but then again, not all folks can claim as many creative hats as Amber.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Evelyn Lee’s Sustainable Starter Apartment
Name: Evelyn LeeLocation: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYSize: 1,185 square feetYears lived in: 2 years; OwnedMeet Evelyn and her cat, Sam. Evelyn’s Williamsburg apartment was her first project directly out of Parsons’ Interior Design program (yes, she’s LEED accredited); and where she was able, she used sustainable materials to create a relaxing haven she calls home.
Beth Bates
Dec 19, 2019
Agustin’s Barrio Baroque
Name: Agustin SandersOccupation: Interior Designer Location: Nob Hill — San Francisco, CaliforniaSize: 650 square feetYears lived in: 3-1/2 years — rented The story reads a bit like the treatment for Harry Potter: Young man enters specialized and venerable college, learns artful sorcery and a mastery of the dark arts. He waves a magic wand, sees into the future and pulls from the past, all while channeling the skills of his mother’s craft.
Patrick J. Hamilton
Dec 19, 2019
Carly & Chip’s Resourceful & Refined Home
Name: Carly, Chip and their dog Lucy Location: Pacific Heights — San Francisco, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 — rented Carly, Chip and Lucy live down the street from Alta Vista Park, in an apartment set on the hillside overlooking San Francisco. On top of their serene location, there is something about this couple’s home that draws you in and makes you want to stay.
Lindsay Tella
Dec 19, 2019
Mazen’s Tailored Toronto Townhouse
Name: Mazen El-Abdallah, founder of Mazen StudioLocation: Leslieville, Toronto, OntarioSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: 4 years owned When Mazen bought his townhouse, the space was divided into small rooms. Coming from a loft, Mazen wanted this home to have an open feel. Thanks to Mazen’s renovation and interior design, the house now feels like one big space with the upstairs living room area connected to the downstairs.
Rachael Grad
Dec 19, 2019
Jen & Nate’s Upcycled Mix
Name: Jen Selk & Nathan Kalman-LambLocation: Midtown — Toronto, CanadaSize: 2 bedrooms, 800 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 years together, Nate for 5 — Rented Jen and Nate’s two bedroom Toronto apartment proves yet again that you needn’t spend buckets of money to make a home function well, look beautiful, and reflect the unique personalities of its inhabitants.
Abby Cook
Dec 19, 2019
Bess & Peter’s Brick & Timber Loft
Name: Bess and PeterLocation: South Park — San Francisco, CaliforniaSize: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 1 year and 2 months — rented Not many couples have the pleasure of walking by the place they got married every time they leave their apartment door, but for Peter and Bess, this is indeed the case. Their apartment building faces tree-covered South Park, where they were married just a month after moving in.
Erin Mulvey Russell
Dec 19, 2019
Amanda & Lincoln’s Eclectic Modern Home
Name: Amanda & LincolnLocation: Ashbury Heights — San Francisco, CaliforniaSize: 1,885 SF Years lived in: 4 years — owned Amanda and Lincoln live in a sunny Ashbury Heights flat with their two adorable daughters, dog Mango, and cats Truffle and Kiwi. From the IKEA kitchen to the giant letter “M” on their living room wall, their 1905 Victorian flat is the perfect mix of flawless styling and the comforts of home.
Lindsay Tella
Dec 19, 2019
Laura’s Mid–Century Melrose Place
Name: Laura LeonLocation: Kerns neighborhood — Portland, OregonSize: 1,010 square feetYears lived in: 2 1/2 years — rented Laura’s a color and materials consultant, trend forecaster and photographer. Another notch to her freelancing belt she should think of including? Interior designer! With her eye for quality vintage, simple colors and personal details, this woman is an artist with her home.
Leela Cyd
Dec 19, 2019
Nina’s Styled Studio
Name: Nina Bakos Location: South East — Portland, Oregon Size: Approximately 500 square feet Years lived in: 2 — rented Nina’s job is to make objects fit into a space just right as a product merchandiser for Nike, so it’s no surprise her studio is arranged with love, care and impeccable taste. Her biggest design inspiration? The aesthetic of her Finnish mother and Slovac father. Great style runs in the family.
Leela Cyd
Dec 19, 2019
Ken’s Mixed Media Dream House
Name: KenLocation: Midtown West — Manhattan, New YorkSize: 570 square feetYears lived in: 2+ — owned Who lives here? A software VP and a former life drawing class model. A collector and a minimalist. A former Brooklynite who likes his art raw and urban and a Dallas gentleman who prefers things serene and centered. An Art Decophile, a Wegner-ite, and a Carrie Bradshaw shoeaholic. And they’re all named Ken. Welcome to Ken’s mixed media dream house.
Patrick J. Hamilton
Dec 19, 2019
Sarah & Chad’s Long Distance School of Style
Name: Sarah & ChadLocation: Iqaluit, Nunavut, CanadaSize: 1350 square feetLived in: 6 months Sarah and Chad (who you might remember from their House Call) make me feel lazy. I have a long list of decorating to-dos and the only thing holding me back is me! Living in a big city, my access to supplies is widespread, shopping for furniture both new and used is a no-brainer, prices are competitive and shipping costs for home improvement goods just isn’t usually a factor. Not so for these two!
Janel Laban
Dec 19, 2019
Michelle & Joshua’s Secondhand Compromise Apartment
Name: Michelle Pauly & Joshua Clark plus dog, Shimi, and cat, HarlieLocation: Humboldt Park — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 1000 square feetYears lived in: 1 — rented Michelle and Joshua reside in a vintage apartment overlooking Humboldt Park. As they mention in their survey, the couple must compromise on their styles in order to reach peaceful cohabitation. Joshua’s style leans more toward the 1970s log cabin vibe while Michelle favors a coastal/southwestern feel.
Jason Loper
Dec 19, 2019
Trace & Lisa’s Eclectic Living on Capitol Hill
Name: Trace and Lisa Location: Capitol Hill — Seattle, WashingtonYears lived in: 2.5 — rented You may remember a few of the snapshots from Trace and Lisa’s lovely apartment but it’s now time to do a full “House Tour.” Yes I did indeed misquote because the residence is not at all a house. The 800 square foot dwelling is decorated to the last inch of space, showcasing the couple’s eclectic style.
Katy Nida
Dec 19, 2019
Rodellee’s Tiny Vintage Studio
Name: Rodellee Bas Location: Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: Rent 3 weeks Rodellee’s previous home caught my eye in her House Call, and I knew immediately that her style and choices in decor were both charming and personal. Three weeks later, she’s moved into a studio three times smaller and has created another amazing space.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Casey’s Modern Minneapolis Bachelor Pad
Name: Casey FritzLocation: Minneapolis, MinnesotaSize: 825 square feetYears lived in: 1 month — rented I like to think of Casey as a modern, male version of the beloved TV character Mary Richards. There he is, living his bachelor life in Minneapolis, with a cool job and, as you’ll see in this house tour, a fabulous apartment that, like Mary Richards’, I totally covet. The only thing Casey is missing is his own theme song!
Jason Loper
Dec 19, 2019
Bridgette & Britton’s Masculine/Feminine Vision
Name: Bridgette Buckley (BB1), furniture designer, Britton Bertran (BB2), art professional, and Mickey the dog.Location: Logan Square, Chicago, IllinoisSize: 1200 square feet, 2 bedroom in a 20-unit courtyard building; circa early 1900’s.Years lived in: 1.
Smith Schwartz
Dec 19, 2019
Corina’s Hollywood Glamour on a Budget
Name: Corina Kramer ( and her three kitties: Mojo, Mr. Pants & Snuggles)Location: Thai Town / Los Feliz — Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 8 months — rent Corina — an Emmy award winning hair and makeup artist — lives in a quintessential Spanish casita which she first shared in a House Call: Corina’s Starlet Bungalow.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Jodi & Ryan’s Immaculate Whimsy
Smith Schwartz
Dec 19, 2019
Praveen’s Innovative and Playful Home
Name: Praveen Location: SoMa — San Francisco, CaliforniaSize: 705 square feetYears lived in: 4 — rented We first saw Praveen’s Home in Small Cool 2009: Praveen’s High Ceilings. Praveen took his love of innovation and injected his playful personality to create a space where technology, art, and color play well together. By choosing a simple color combination of two primary colors these elements work together to complement his style.
Lilias Petit-Scott
Dec 19, 2019
Jeremy’s Endless Energy and Resourcefulness
Name: Jeremy (and his roommate Ralph)Location: Spanish Harlem — Manhattan, New YorkSize: 875 square feet — 2 bedroom rentalYears lived in: 5 months Jeremy’s home should look familiar to readers — House Call: Jeremy & Ralph’s Bachelor Pad. Visiting Jeremy and his roommate’s home in person confirmed that they are destined for a life of fine living.
Jill Slater
Dec 19, 2019
Sarah & Jon’s Exposed Brick Beauty
Name: Sarah, Jon and Mega the CatLocation: Noble Square — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 950 square feetYears lived in: 5 — rented Sarah & Jon hit the jackpot when they rented this gem 5 years ago. They’ve been lucky enough to have a great landlord that has allowed them to build a bedroom in their basement as well as make a few slight modifications to their space. This couple thoroughly believes in investing time and love into a space, and it shows!
Meg Lewis
Dec 19, 2019
Naseem’s Back Bay Live / Work Space
Name: Naseem Alizadeh of The Bureau for Architecture and UrbanismLocation: Boston, MassachusettsSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 2 Yet again, I experienced apartment envy when I arrived to take photos of Naseem’s Back Bay rental, a lovely home we first spotted in her Apartment Therapy House Call. It’s easy to imagine the two years Naseem has lived here morphing into ten. This is the kind of place that would be hard to leave.
Kyle Freeman
Dec 19, 2019
Richard & Julie’s Elegant Industrial Loft
Name: Julie & Richard RoseLocation: Pawtucket, Rhode IslandSize: 1,300 square feetYears lived in: 5½ Richard & Julie’s loft in a former Pawtucket, Rhode Island mill achieves the kind of tasteful sophistication that many of us can only aspire to and though each element is carefully selected and styled, the space never loses the warmth of a home or the personality of its owners.
Sarah Rainwater
Dec 19, 2019
Laura’s Inviting Live / Work Studio
Name: LauraLocation: Brooklyn Heights, BrooklynSize: 600 square feet studioYears lived in: 7 In addition to maturing tastes, Laura had a practical impetus for taking steps to upgrade. She was about to start working from home and she wanted to feel good about spending a lot of time within the same four walls. The addition of a refined and beautiful small home office in the corner of her studio was the beginning of great things.
Jill Slater
Dec 19, 2019
Brad & Kendra’s South End Drama
Name: Brad & Kendra — Small Cool 2009 Little Division WinnersLocation: South End, BostonSize: 820 square feetYears lived in: 5 years — owned Our memory of Brad & Kendra’s Small Cool entry last year was summed up in one word: WOW. Rarely does such a small space pack such a punch. Soaring ceilings, acres of custom-painted moldings, patterns and textures galore, delightfully aged wood floors, and layered lighting design create an epic impression upon entering.
Wes & Kayla Schwartz
Dec 19, 2019
Artist John Guthrie’s Heavenly Haven
Name: John GuthrieLocation: Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsSize: 1,350 square feetYears lived in: 13 years — rented Apartment Therapy first introduced you to the beautiful artwork of John Guthrie in 2008. Since that time, I’ve been so drawn to John’s work that I was more than delighted when mutual friends connected us for an Apartment Therapy House Tour. I thought that if John’s home bears any resemblance to his artwork, we’d all be in for a treat.
Kyle Freeman
Dec 19, 2019
Chris & Hannah’s Spectacular Reclaimed Loft
Name: Chris & Hannah GarrisonLocation: Woonsocket, Rhode IslandSize: 1,900 square feetYears lived in: 9 months The entrance to Chris and Hannah Garrison’s loft is inauspiciously located between a wiener shop and a karate studio in downtown Woonsocket, Rhode Island — a former mill town about 20 minutes north of Providence that has seen its ups and downs. But inside and up the stairs is a breathtaking space, restored using reclaimed materials, many of which came from local sources.
Sarah Rainwater
Dec 19, 2019
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.
Esteban Cortez
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.
David Dines
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.
Claire Bock
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.
David Dines
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.
Esteban Cortez
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.
Kim Lucian
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.
Stephanie Strickland
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.
Esteban Cortez
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.
Bethany Nauert
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.
Carolyn Purnell
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.
Liana Hayles Newton
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.
Theresa Gonzalez
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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.
Minette Hand
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.
Adrienne Breaux
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.
Adrienne Breaux
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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.
Adrienne Breaux
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 28, 2019