Artful Bohemian

Amara and her roommate love music from the '60s/'70s, so there are nods to musicians around their home, including Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, and Freddie Mercury (to name a few).

Artist and content creator Symphony J. loves hidden storage for the less-cute everyday essentials, and shelves for the curated clutter.

Los Angeles-based interior designer Kara Thomas' small LA apartment is full of ideas on how to make your rental apartment look good.

Sarisa's biggest challenge was designing and remodeling this house from 1000 miles away while she and her husband were still living out of state.

This cozy, scandiboho, cheerful, and DIY-packed home is full of great crafty ideas for small spaces.

Interior stylist, content creator, jewelry designer, and Small/Cool experience designer David Quarles, IV let the appreciation for his heritage and his love of art and color influence how he curates his home.

They even found room for a washer, dryer, and a large amount of fitness equipment on board!

Living in 380 square feet required Danielle to ditch her walk-in closet, live minimally, and get creative with DIY projects to make a small home beautiful and functional.

Conceptual art house designer and consultant Shawn Button's home in Los Angeles' Echo Park area is a delightful 1950s-era cabin surrounded by lush vegetation and filled with dreamy bohemian details.

Instead of using heavy or bulky room dividers, Abigail was able to maximize all 415 square feet of her tiny studio apartment and create an entryway, living room, dining room, bar, bedroom, and office!

There are colorful and cool murals, 50+ house plants, cool secondhand furniture finds, and a plant hanging idea that'll make you want to grab a ladder today.

Athlete and social media strategist Whitney Mitchell and her roommate share this two-bedroom apartment in New Orleans' Lower Garden District. It has tall ceilings, exposed brick, and lots of colorful art.

Interior stylist Tracey Hairston, who blogs under the moniker Mocha Girl Place, lives in a spacious ranch house she's decorated beautifully with warm, earthy colors, natural textures, and tons of plants, of course!

Taking the renovation process room by room, Vanessa and Félix have transformed the space into a warm — and very pink! — abode that reflects their bright and fun-loving personalities.

When Rachel K first took a tour of this place, she knew immediately this was the spot for her. "There is a beautiful garden surrounding the apartments, it has gated security, and is a 10-minute drive to restaurants and shopping centers."

Marita McCausland, the owner of interiors and indoor plant store Into the Wild, shares this renovated 1940s weatherboard home with her husband Stuart, two young daughters, and two pet spoodles.

Myriam uses mirrors, lots of plants, and her favorite color orange to make her small rental studio apartment a cozy and warm place where she can forget the outside world.

Blogger and fashion stylist Hayley Hughes describes her Australian rental home's style as "Think modern 'Golden Girls,' heavily pink with lots of vintage and quirky pieces and lots and lots of art!"

Molly Robbins thoroughly frequented all of the great antique shops in the neighborhood to find great anchoring pieces like a mid-century modern lamp, dainty vases, Lucite nesting side tables, and a statement marble coffee table.

Mika and Ryen spent many nights brainstorming and designing the layout of this van to make it a cozy and functional home for their family of six!

Amarachi Ukachu's tropical bohemian New Orleans rental cottage has copper contact paper on the cabinets, a peel-and-stick tile backsplash, and an ingenious lounge sectional made from affordable floor pillows.

Melanie Núñez grew up in the Caribbean and it was extremely important that her home reflect her heritage.

Jessamyn Stanley is an author, wellness advocate, and co-founder of The Underbelly and We Go High. She shares a tour of her poly family's four-bedroom, two-bathroom rental house as well as a peek into her family's extra meaningful holiday celebrations this year.

Dana and Aaron Holmes converted this teeny 1996 Blue Bird bus into a gorgeous and cozy mobile home.

Sound musician, artist, teacher and meditation leader Jackie Cantwell is an absolute expert in making small spaces stunning. And she has a meditation space in her rental she calls the "Rip Room."

Alina Abegg's rental apartment's decor style is eclectic, playful, and colorful—just like her jewelry.

Kelsey has spent the last three years collecting things so that her small space can naturally feel cozy, especially in the Chicago winters.

The cute corner library with ladder is just one of the amazing ways Charlotte and her fiance have packed their UK home full of personality on a budget.

Alexandra and her husband renovated this dated 161-square-foot ‘87 Ford Tioga RV.

Rosemary Matkin has been having fun adding personality to this 1940s brick bungalow.

It's also a masterclass in mixing mismatching secondhand finds BEAUTIFULLY.

Budget-friendly DIYs customize and update this space without breaking the bank.

The house was built in 1910 and has many original features intact, but the best is the floors.

With two loft spaces, a full-size kitchen, a comfortable bathroom, and lots of clever storage that includes a washing machine, Dolly has designed and created a beautiful home!

A local cabinetmaker built the bookshelves (based on a picture from Pinterest) and Sarah and her partner have FILLED them with lots of books.

Rachelle added more shelving for storage AND plants!

"Investing in a space is an investment into your well-being and happiness; it's never a waste."

"I’ve had so much for fun taking my time and truly figuring how to make 600 square feet feel like a realm of tranquility."

The whole house is stunning, but the laundry room is a dream space to do chores in!

Valerie Green's house was renovated just before she bought it, but it wasn’t her style, so she's spent the past few years updating without undergoing too many major renovations.

This apartment has a lot of renter-friendly ideas and inspiration!

The style is '70s influenced eclectic.

It's full of a surprisingly impressive amount of furniture found on the street!

This 250-square-foot RV got an update for this family of seven!

Being under 700 square feet can seem cramped, however, they maximized the space with a built-in breakfast nook, wall shelves, and purchasing apartment-sized furniture!

This home features wooden windows, a lovely fireplace, sunlight, and beautiful creations by the artists who live within it.

She spent less than $1000 to decorate the entire space over three or four months.

With solar panels and a composting toilet, the van is practical for all sorts of off-grid adventures and is in line with the couple's passion for lessening their impact on the earth.

Cheap blinds, brown paint, and beige carpet in this rental meant Halley and designer Kelly Shannon had their work cut out for them.

ALL of the furniture, from the rug to the coffee table to the chair, was found on either Facebook Marketplace or thrifted! Some elements even found free on the street.

Model, actor, and musician Athereal Rose lives in this tiny 2014 Dodge Ram Promaster high-roof camper van with her cat Mystic.

This utilitarian dorm apartment was transformed entirely into a cozy home... without making any permanent changes AND spending as little money as possible. It's PACKED with DIY ideas!

She's inspired by mid-century modern design, the 1970s, and jewel and earth tone colors, too.

Thanks to 3M removable wall hooks and some serious styling skills, Kitiya and Matt's Melbourne rental apartment is colorful and personal.

After two years of furniture tetris, this studio dweller has a bedroom, an office, a living area, and even a gym sometimes, all in one 11x14-foot room.

With a very limited budget and no furniture, this couple basically “Amazoned” their entire studio apartment!

This renter made the best out of a very small space.

"I'm an absolute believer that there are very few things you need to buy new to have exciting and eclectic decor."

Designer Danielle Chiprut was able to make hand-me-down pieces work in fresh new ways—something that's on everyone’s mind right now.

There's a reason Lara Bezzina is called the "Gold Leaf Queen." Along with creative uses of gold leaf, her home also has lots of DIY and budget decor ideas!