House Calls

And this renter walks us through every street find, thrift purchase, travel treasure, and DIY project in the photos of her home she shares.

The DIY projects are affordable, doable, and have made a big difference in just six months.

It features furniture from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, a pretty pale pink wallpaper mural, and the cutest shell-shaped pillows.

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

There wasn't a large budget to renovate this '70s home, so it’s literally chock-full of DIY projects and works in progress.

Nicole Roe and her husband Geoff were able to DIY 90 percent of the work thanks to degrees in building construction, Google, and YouTube.

This cool Chicago home's style is best summed up by these words: Mishmash, sculptural, surrealist when possible.

Pink and colorful isn’t just a trend for this renter, it’s a way of life.

This little apartment is a 1900 Victorian home in the heart of San Francisco, and it's filled with history, character, and all the quirks of living in a big city.

Minimalism blogger Jo Charron generally avoids red and green in her home's holiday decor... preferring accessories made of natural materials and colors.

Just one of the Christmas trees, for instance, is surrounded by her grandma’s vintage blow molds and a collection of reindeer!

The kitchens, bathrooms, all floors, lights, and facades needed a revamp.

The main bathroom needed an entire makeover, including a layout update.

Though only a small space—just 117 square feet—this former odd basement level room is now a lovely lounge room that can double as a guest room thanks to sleeper sofa.

This former garage was turned into a gorgeous guesthouse... and it's full of inspiration for making a small space feel larger.

This renovated house is a dreamy showcase of vintage finds, Scandinavian-inspired decor, and budget-friendly ideas.

There are cute plant display ideas in her bathroom, too!

The house still has much of its 100-year-old character including original wood floors, coffered ceilings, and the original windows.

This 1924 brick bungalow is old and has character, and needed just a little work to fix it up. The kitchen remodel is a gorgeous improvement that keeps the vintage charm.

Including what to buy from Trader Joe's and how to make those orange slice ornaments you see everywhere.

It's a DIY that looks MUCH more expensive than it is!

This apartment's decor will inspire you to think outside the box when it comes to furniture.

This 1950s ranch house is a mix of modern minimalism and modern eclectic maximalism.

This two-bedroom Georgian period tenement flat in Glasgow's Finnieston area is full of beautiful old details like ceiling roses and cornice work.

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

They have added DIY touches to pretty much every space in the home.

Kate Pearce thrifts for a living... and her gorgeous newly renovated house is filled with incredible finds!

Most of the objects and furniture in this rental apartment are either handmade, refinished, found, or upcycled!

Having moved around a lot growing up, Sam always dreamed of a place to call her own. This bright and happy mid-century Craftsman is it!

A couple of coats of hunter green paint and a once-gross attic space turned into a modern bohemian-inspired sanctuary.

And it was furnished on a budget using mostly vintage and secondhand items!

The historic details are dreamy, and the modern addition affords beautiful country views.

Before the makeover, the walls, tile, and carpeting in this cabin was salmon or orange-ish. Once eliminated, the whole place felt much bigger and fresher.

Colorful Spanish tile floors, an ornate door, high ceilings, stained glass, a big front porch, and two huge bougainvillea trees that encircle the front patio... this is a color and texture lovers dream.

From neon signs, to quirky framed cross stitches, to more, people could spend all day exploring this small space.

Before its budget renovation, this 1990s-era cabin had unique features and design but was stuck in the past.

Jenasie Earl only buys things if they are ridiculously cheap; her home is full of styles over all decades!

The sun room is so dreamy!

The first thing this couple did when they moved in was rip down all the country, floral wall paper and paint all the oak trim white!

This home was a total mess and everything needed to be replaced. Ruth van den Broek and her husband completely transformed it.

Because Sarah and her husband rent, they are limited in remodeling, but a fresh coat of paint and some new light fixtures is a quick and easy way to elevate your space!

This home's style is simple, dark, and moody.

Natural wood, toned-down whites, and neutrals in all shades make this small studio apartment feel good.

It's amazing how such a simple and affordable solution has made such a huge difference!

This abstract artist has made a relaxing home in this San Francisco rental house.

It's the perfect combination of everyone who lives within it.

The builders were inspired by the serene and airy atmosphere of Japanese tea rooms and American mid-century modern architecture.

The powder room of a young downtown Toronto family got a colorful floral makeover.

Purchased five years ago "as-is," before the gut remodel this home was cookie-cutter, looking just like 40 other homes in the neighborhood.

There are 45+ houseplants in this home, ranging from striking smaller Alocasia Zebrinas to 3-meter tall Monsteras.

And the rooftop terrace with city and sea views is STUNNING.

It's a functional and beautiful living space with lots of windows and a central atrium that lets the outdoors in!

Remodeling this bungalow was a challenge at times, but it gave Rebecca the opportunity to start over in a place that was truly hers.

Blogger and journalist Caroline Sølver renovated this entire Denmark apartment herself, with the help of friends and family.

Every item in this artist and Feng Shui interior stylist's home is either sustainable, artisan made, or deeply considered down to the handmade plates, bowls, and mugs.

An avid antique and art collector renovated this 1828 Greek Revival house in Upstate New York.

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

This colorful, cozy, natural light-filled rental apartment was made even better thanks to this couple's cute kitchen DIY project.

It's the perfect little oasis in the middle of the wild and bustling city of Miami.

The dark kitchen might make you rethink all-white appliances.

Though her bathroom is quite small, this renter still wanted to give it a fun pop of color and pattern, using an Apartment Therapy favorite shower curtain.

This family fell in love with this house's 26’ ceilings, open floor plan, and natural light.

This college senior challenged herself to design a dorm room that's a happy, bright, and organized refuge...and one that DIDN'T feel like a little white box!

It's only 582 square feet but it feels much bigger thanks to a bright, modern remodel.

This is one of the most successfully laid out, well-appointed tiny studio apartments we've ever seen.

This home has been transformed thanks to bold renovations and budget-friendly refreshes!

Just a few of the fun DIY projects in this home include faux box beams, floating shelves, accent walls, a bathroom renovation, salvaged furniture, and more!

This gorgeous apartment has tall ceilings, wood floors, trees right outside of the window, an open floor plan, and all the natural sunlight!

The color palette is anything goes—everything from "Peewee's Playhouse" primary pops to the sunny, faded palette of a teenage girl's bedroom in 1975.

125 years ago Hollywood’s elite parked their horses in this carriage house-turned-guest house-turned bohemian rental home.

Over the past four years this flat has been lovingly renovated into a colorful, patterned home.