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Homes Around the World Month

This Designer's Nairobi Apartment Is How You Design for 'Joyful Living'Tours
Originally from Kenya, Ash Appleton splits her time between London and this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Nairobi’s vibrant Westlands’ neighborhood, which she has been renovating to reflect her “modern, bold, bright, blended, and whimsical” sense of style since purchasing in 2016.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 1, 2022

This month, explore what home and life looks like around the world, from Kenya to Taiwan to France. Learn more about how spaces differ in each country — and which aspects are universal — and get lots of inspiration as you go.

An Argentinian Apartment Has Family Heirlooms, Pinstripe Walls, & Tons of PlantsTours
Sebastian is the founder of home goods online store, Sixta, which is named after his grandmother and great-grandmother. He has decorated his home with objects from his store that tell the story of his heritage.
Magali Saberian
A Neon, Pink, and Eyeball Motif-Filled Victorian Terrace in South LondonTours
Home and DIY enthusiast Sophie totally transformed a dated Victorian terrace by infusing color, fringe, plants, and lots of repeated eyeball patterns.
Selena Kirchhoff
A Florist's Minimal Ukraine Apartment Utilizes Gray in a Modern WayTours
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.
Adrienne Breaux
45 Gorgeous Homes from 45 Countries Around the WorldTours
Consider this an opportunity to globetrot virtually. Peek inside homes in countries you've never visited, and get to know some locals — all from your laptop or phone.
Sarah Everett
6 Tips I've Learned About Shopping for Home Goods in Turkey's BazaarsLife
Don't forget your negotiating hat.
Yvonne Maffei
A Minimal Home in the Mountains of Spain Is the Embodiment of Cottage CoreTours
Sonia Sanz and Francesc Soria live with their daughters Gala and Uma in an unassuming home near Barcelona. "We love to come and live the house in a simple and natural way, with no TV or microwave," Sonia says.
Lula Poggi
The Sentimental Reason the Dining Table is So Important to Turkish CultureLife
It's so much more than just a table.
Yasmin Gulec
This Light-Filled Apartment in Brazil Combines Classic and Parisian ElementsTours
Jussara Mallmann had always dreamed of decorating a home in a French style, so when her daughter moved abroad, she decided to renovate the home to create a space that was 100% true to her style.
Caroline Mullen
An Architect's Portuguese Apartment Features a Built-In Curiosity Cabinet Tours
Architect Emanuel de Sousa actually found this apartment by chance. When his sister spotted the place, de Sousa says it was rundown and abandoned, but he was leaving his rental of four years at the time, "so it was almost serendipity..." he says.
Selena Kirchhoff
This Eclectic Buenos Aires Apartment Doesn't Need a Sofa to Feel Like HomeTours
Diego Martinez's 600-square-foot space serves as his art studio, chill space, and office all at once. He knew that despite its small size, he would be able to make a home of it thanks to the view and all the natural light it gets.
Magali Saberian
5 Lessons I Gained from Learning to Speak Two Languages at OnceLife
It gave me a deeper appreciation of my heritage.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
A 400-Square-Foot Ontario Rental's Top Style Inspiration Is Earth Itself Tours
Natalie Doef describes her style as bohemian, whimsical, modern, and fresh. "I tend to gravitate towards earthy features; I love incorporating natural materials like rattan, bamboo, clay, ceramic, and stone."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
This Designer's Nairobi Apartment Is How You Design for 'Joyful Living'
Originally from Kenya, Ash Appleton splits her time between London and this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Nairobi’s vibrant Westlands’ neighborhood, which she has been renovating to reflect her “modern, bold, bright, blended, and whimsical” sense of style since purchasing in 2016.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 1, 2022
I Love These Artisan Block-Printed Textiles From India
Style
Here are three ways to style them.
Chelsea Angelos
Aug 1, 2022
This Small Spanish Apartment Is a Mix of Minimalism and Splashes of Fun
Irene describes her Barcelona apartment's style as "bright, hyggelig, personal."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 1, 2022