An Early 1900s Philadelphia Townhouse Mixes Eras and Styles
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Kate and her partner Levi are two grad students who filled their home with vintage items that they find at local antique shops. With massive windows that let in sunlight, their townhouse apartment is cozy all year round.
Aug 24, 2022
A North Carolina's Bungalow's Former Front Porch Is Now a Dreamy Mini Library
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Jen and her husband are hands-on DIYer's and were very involved in their own home renovation, from the design to some of the work, like kitchen renovation (floors, tile wall, cabinetry, and range hood).
Aug 22, 2022
A 1977 Texas Ranch House Is Full of Color, Art, and Modern and Vintage Furniture
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Tracy Bennett, a self-proclaimed interior decorator and avid DIYer, loves to have color, modern furniture mixed with vintage, and tons of art in her home, a 1977 Ranch house she shares with her family.
Aug 19, 2022
A NYC Apartment Has Dreamy Windows, Tall Ceilings, and a Kitchen Ladder
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Nicollette and Magnus live in a condo in a renovated schoolhouse from the 1800s. "The way the building was constructed preserved the beauty of the old architecture while adding modern finishes."
Aug 18, 2022
A 450-Square-Foot San Fran Studio's Color Palette Aims for a Creative Mindset
"My color palette (lavenders, mauves, whites, and vintage wood tones) calms me down and puts me in a creative mindset," explains designer Kate DeWitt. "I also focused a lot on mood lighting in this space."
Aug 17, 2022
A Small Athens Apartment Is Filled With Art, Light, Plants, and Projects
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Eqbal and Ashleigh's home style is "cozy, artful, Greek-inspired, bohemian, and colorful."
Aug 16, 2022
A Comic Artist's 450-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Apartment Is Eclectic & Artsy
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"My apartment is an extension of how I feel, and wish to feel, all the time! I love home decorating because to me it's a way we can make permanent certain moods and states that are dear to us, that we can't in real life," says comic artist and graphic novelist Em Frank.
Aug 12, 2022
A Small London Flat Has the Cutest Little Backyard Garden Shed Escape
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Sarah Jane Park and her fiancé, Steve, share this 686-square-foot London flat they describe as "rustic cottage meets boho."
Aug 11, 2022
Three Roommates Share This 'Funky Yet Functional' LA Rental Apartment
Mackenzie Schell and her two roommates had to make this small apartment as functional as possible but also wanted it to be a really fun space that wouldn’t get boring to them.
Aug 10, 2022
A Small Toronto Apartment Is a Rental, But Still Colorful and Customized
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Amanda Lowthian added a pink adhesive backsplash and adhesive checker flooring took the doors off the cabinets in the kitchen, installed shelves over radiators, and added lots of art and unique accents.
Aug 9, 2022
This 310-Square-Foot Provence Apartment Is Small But Perfect
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This apartment in France is teeny in size, but with high ceilings, lots of natural light, a cute balcony, and original features such as traditional limestone walls and 1930s encaustic tiles, it's also GORGEOUS.
Aug 8, 2022
A Colorful Mumbai Home Houses Three Generations (& Four Distinct Personalities!)
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With so many different generations and personalities having to share the same home, the family hired designers Kasturi Wagh and Vineet Hingorani of kaviar:collaborative to help them design this apartment to work for everyone.
Aug 5, 2022
Two Globetrotters Have Filled Their Cute Bungalow With Colorful Travel Finds
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Ben and Kyla love finding art and accessories during their travels and incorporating them into their home; nearly all of the art has been accumulated from local artists during their adventures.
Aug 5, 2022
This Teeny 340-Square-Foot NYC Studio Works Thanks to Double-Duty Furniture
Dale Aucoin's tiny studio apartment can transform into lots of different spaces, despite only being one room!
Aug 4, 2022
This Renter's Apartment Is a Love Letter to Her Ancestors and Homeland of Punjab
"My studio is both a museum and an altar to my family’s memories of partition, migration, and cultural richness, with indigenous art, sepia tone photos, and Indian block print textiles dotting every nook and cranny," Sonya Soni explains.
Aug 3, 2022
A 495-Square-Foot Contemporary Indian Studio Apartment Uses Every Nook & Corner
Sabina Chhetri's studio apartment in Chennai, India has a style she describes as "Contemporary Indian."
Aug 2, 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."
Aug 1, 2022
These Newlyweds Turned Their First Home Into a Cozy Bungalow
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When Ashley and her husband Max got married and moved into their first home, their house was in "rough shape" but through the power of DIY, they were able to transform their home into a space they love.
Jul 28, 2022
This Feng Shui Consultant's Quebec Home Is a Calming, Organized Zen Paradise
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As a professional organizer, Sachiko has prioritized simplicity and balance in her home. She has turned her home into a space that expresses her happiness.
Jul 27, 2022
This UK Home Boasts Lots of Pink, Leopard Print, & an Incredibly Colorful Garden
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There's wallpaper on the dining room ceiling, a pink and green Art Deco-style bathroom, and TONS of other colorful and bold decor elements in this vibrant UK home.
Jul 25, 2022
This Black-Owned Alabama Rental Has the Neatest Balcony Swing
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Alisha named her bed and breakfast after her son Nicholas. She filled the place with pink and green as a nod to her sorority and has created a place of peace and fun that's a safe space for everyone, especially minorities groups to come and vacation.
Jul 21, 2022
A Renovated UK Edwardian Farmhouse Is Classic, Country, and Incredibly Dreamy
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This Edwardian farmhouse was originally a dairy farm, and the whole place needed renovating when Charlotte Clark and family moved in. "It had been let go to rack and ruin and we could not wait to bring back its charm and create our forever family home," she writes. "We have worked through the house renovating it one room at a time, knocking through a few walls along the way."
Jul 20, 2022
This Gorgeous Victorian Home Has a Teal Fireplace and Lavender Walls
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Bethanne updated her Victorian Home by painting the walls and fireplaces to add cheer to her house. She believes in only holding onto items that bring you joy and has surrounded herself with items that tell the story of her life.
Jul 19, 2022
A Designer's Adding Color to a 100-Year-Old Cottage While Honoring Its History
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"Your home is for you, and if you’re into kitsch or kooky or kinda out-there aesthetics, embrace it. A home filled with personality is easy to love," advises Australia-based graphic designer and typographer Sophie Elinor.
Jul 18, 2022
This New England House Is a Cozy Country Dream Home
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Spiro Georgi and his husband have always loved the countryside of New England, and five years ago they finally bought their dream house, transforming it with a modern farmhouse/English cottage style. "Plaid is our thing; every room in our house has something in a plaid pattern."
Jul 14, 2022
This San Francisco Apartment Home Blends A Love For Jazz and Design
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Eric is a lover of black coffee, bourbon, blues, jazz, architecture, and interior design. So when the pandemic offered him a discounted price of rent, he worked to make the apartment of his dreams.
Jul 12, 2022
Color and Pattern Add Character to This Plain, Conventional Condo
Allison knew she could add character and color to her condo through the decor, and began with a few paint colors to set the tone, eventually layering in pattern and decor to create a home full of personality.
Jul 11, 2022
This Small Atlanta Studio Apartment Is a Safe Space to Recharge In
"I love light, color, and antiques," says Bria Randal, of her small studio apartment. "I also decorate with consistency, memorable pieces, and creams/whites."
Jul 7, 2022
An 'Eclectic Tropical' Connecticut Home Has Gorgeous Yellow Couches
As a Latina artist who's traveled the world, Olga Fermin says her home is a reflection of her roots, culture, and travels. "You can see my colorful paintings all throughout the house," she writes. "I love mixing patterns, colors, and styles."
Jul 6, 2022
A Seattle Fixer Upper Is Filled With Colorful and Fun DIYs
Michaela Dupkanic's home style is "Colorful. Maximalist. Lived in. Evolving."
Jul 5, 2022
A Couple's Transforming a Fixer Upper into a Dream Home 1 Colorful DIY at a Time
Kathleen Kowalski's best advice for creating a home you love? "If it's ugly, paint it! Paint is the most powerful DIY tool we have."
Jul 4, 2022
A Former Builder-Grade House's Reno Means High Ceilings and Cozy Nooks
Krystle Perkins and her husband wanted to bring this 1980s basic builder grade home to a modern place... and they've done it!
Jul 1, 2022
A Spacious Chicago Condo Has a Hip 1990s-Style All-Black Bathroom
There's an art-filled hallway, huge skylights, glass block windows, and a massive high-gloss black bathroom with mirrors on the ceiling, a heart-shaped two-person Jacuzzi tub, and black and white '90s pop art vinyl decals.
Jun 30, 2022
Nearly All the Furniture in This Charming 100-Year-Old Beach Bungalow Is Vintage
Sydney always dreamed of owning a historic home and when she and her husband went remote during the pandemic, they bought this bungalow, which will be 100 years old this year. "We're going to throw her a birthday party," Sydney explains.
Jun 29, 2022
This Canadian Cottage Is Vintage Styled and Incredibly Cozy
"Encouraging people to take risks in their interiors in an effort to have a more authentic home is my goal," explains Jen Moffat. "You don't have to follow rules or trends to create a space that feels like you belong there."
Jun 28, 2022
This Fixer Upper's Total Reno Resulted in an Eclectic, Light, and Lovely Home
There were times when Suiki questioned whether or not the "juice was worth the squeeze" when it came to giving this neglected ranch-style home a total gut renovation, but it's been worth it. "This house has been my passion, pride, and joy over the years."
Jun 27, 2022
See Why This Eclectic and Colorful House Has a Space Named "The Avocado Room"
As an interior designer, Mylene Raspado layers in color, culture, and creativity in all her designs, including this home she shares with her family.
Jun 24, 2022
This Renter's Decor Hacks Put a Personal Spin on This L.A. Apartment
Rich textures like plush velvet, supple leather, and woven jacquard cotton, plus saturated jewel-tones of malachite and azurite, all helped give Ben the sensory dose of dopamine they needed to get through lockdown.
Jun 21, 2022
This Maximalist's House Is a 'Thrifted Rainbow Fun Time'
Originally from Ireland, Sara and Peter have decorated their colorful home with finds from local Swap Meet pages, estate sales, online auctions, and vintage stores.
Jun 20, 2022
This Former Childhood House Has Been Transformed into a Moody and Modern Home
Krista's 100-year-old heritage house is actually her husband's childhood home. "When his parents decided to retire in 2018 and go on an adventure, we purchased it from them and have spent the past few years transforming and updating it," she writes.
Jun 17, 2022
This DIYed Missouri House's Style Is European Cottage Meets MCM
Abby and Ian's home style came down to a "compromise between the two of us. Ian likes moody colors and lots of rustic touches, and while I like these features too, I'm also really into mid-century modern antiques and style."
Jun 17, 2022
This Small Irish Rental Is a 'Pared-Down Maximalist' Sanctuary
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Hilda's one-bedroom bungalow was originally built as a granny flat in 1999. "Stylistically, I aspire to be a layered minimalist but in reality I land closer to being a pared-back maximalist," she says.
Jun 16, 2022
A Small 1930s Art Deco Oakland Apartment Is Colorful and Vibrant
Designer Rebecca Summer and her husband, Sam, have lived in this 1930s building on Lake Merritt in Oakland for 10 years. "I was drawn to this building for all its architectural and ornate details like the arched doorways, 10-foot-high ceilings, and original crystal chandeliers," she writes.
Jun 14, 2022
A One-Bedroom Rental Was Turned into a Two-Bedroom Thanks to a Clever Layout
Laura Moore decided to save money by finding a one-bedroom rental apartment and creating a “bedroom space” for her son to use when he is home part-time from college.
Jun 13, 2022
This Small Chicago Condo Is Absolutely BURSTING With Color and Pattern
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Tiffany Gholar's home is a space where she experiments "with ideas that I might end up using in projects for clients one day."
Jun 10, 2022
This Home Shows How Paint, Furniture & a Great Layout Can Section Off a Studio
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This San Jose studio apartment has separate spaces for living, sleeping, working, and cooking. "I'm amazed at what the right layout can do in such a small space," explains studio dweller Brett.
Jun 9, 2022
Literally Every Room (Even the Patio) in This Polish House Is Stunning
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Katarzyna Tabath-Sklorz and her family live in this gorgeous "eclectic, farmhouse, boho" style house.
Jun 8, 2022
A 525-Square-Foot Harlem Studio Apartment Is a Case Study in Zero Wasted Space
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Desiree and her wife didn't want shy away from their Black and Hispanic heritage when it came to their intentional, cozy, and eclectic Harlem studio apartment that boasts as much small-space function as it does style.
Jun 7, 2022
Downsizing Didn't Stop This Renter From Styling a Bold Blend of Modern & Antique
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Britt downsized to this 773-square-foot apartment after living in a larger home, but found enjoyment and freedom in paring down. "I’m far from a minimalist, but it feels good to have a home that’s truly only filled with items I’m passionate about ⁠— even my toilet brush is pretty!"
Jun 6, 2022
This Small One-Room Cabin Built in 1941 Is a Rustic and Woodsy Mini Getaway
This small cabin's interior style is mid-century modern meets vintage camp fusion.
Jun 3, 2022
A Small NYC Rental's Paint and Wallpaper DIYs Pack a Personality Punch
Mitali Gupta intentionally selected colors, furniture, accessories, and lighting to create the atmosphere she and her partner wanted in each room of the apartment they rent.
Jun 2, 2022
A 580-Square-Foot SF Rental Has a Lush DIY Faux Living Wall and More Fun Decor
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Leslie and her partner, Amy, have a rainbow media cabinet, a pink neon sign that says "queer," a candle in the shape of a plus-sized woman's figure, and more in their "Sapphic, feminist, cerebral, sensual, Venusian" rental apartment.
Jun 1, 2022
A Barcelona Apartment Is a Mix of Cultures, Art, Restored Furniture and More
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Juliana Sarria and her husband are originally from Colombia, their sons were born in Mexico, and after moving around for awhile, the family of four has settled down in this beautiful Barcelona rental apartment.
May 27, 2022
A Small San Diego Loft Has DIY Art Ideas and Adorable Dogs
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Jeff and Tim aren't allowed to paint since they're renting, so to bring warmth and color into a sterile, concrete space, they've incorporated warm and organic textures of leather, wood, vintage rugs, and faux furs.
May 26, 2022
Two Creatives Personalized a Blank New Build With Marvelous Modern Millwork
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Jeff and Emily Daws have combined their creative fields — textile design and woodworking — to create a one-of-a-kind home out of a blank slate new build.
May 25, 2022
A 370-Square-Foot Miami Studio Feels Much Larger Thanks to Mirrors & Great View
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This small studio apartment's style is serene, minimal, dreamy, peaceful, functional, and the view from the balcony overlooking the marina/bay is stunning!
May 25, 2022
A Student's 476-Square-Foot Tucson Studio Is Sunny and Spunky
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Law student Madi's studio is the first time she's lived without roommates and so her first time with total freedom to decorate however she wanted. "Naturally, this meant pink, plants, and disco balls!"
May 23, 2022
A Small Oregon Condo's Style Is Whimsical Maritime Antique, and It Works
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Lisa has always been drawn to East Coast beach style, and was inspired by Nantucket for this home — hence why it's been dubbed "The Grey Lady."
May 20, 2022
This Musician's Small SF Rental Fits a Home Office and Recording Studio Inside
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The backdrop of Cindy Zhang's rental apartment is very minimal, but there are lot of decorations that give off pops of fun color.
May 19, 2022
A Philly Condo's Bedroom Built-In Closets and Walls Are Stunning
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Kelsey Bush's home is a direct reflection of her personality. "I love to be creative and get my hands dirty. So having the ability to design my own space has been very rewarding. I love mixing patterns and style and old with the new. Color is my comfort zone."
May 18, 2022
A Small Illinois Rental Has Historic Charm and Budget Decor Tricks
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Hannah Conklin is a teaching assistant on a budget, and when it came to decorating her rental apartment, she incorporated items that were thrifted, handed down from a family member, or rescued from the side of the road.
May 17, 2022
This Lovely, Modern Toronto Home Is Filled With Clever and Cool DIYs
Momina and her husband, Ali, moved into this Toronto townhouse at the start of the pandemic and spent A LOT of time at home. Since then, they have been spending their time slowly and intentionally customizing their space.
May 16, 2022
A Light-Filled Atlanta Condo Has an Envy-Inducing Boho Furniture Collection
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Equana Davis is passionate about historic architecture and the whimsical consumer brand, Anthropologie, and both passions are on full display in her gorgeous Atlanta condo she's owned for over three years.
May 16, 2022
A Memphis Rental's Got Bold Black and White Patterns & Outstanding Outdoor Area
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Most of the art on the walls of this rental apartment is by Frances herself, and scattered throughout are dozens of ceramic hands, rocks, and other “treasures” her diver husband brings back from dives.
May 13, 2022
This Small Texas Rental Never Feels Dreary Thanks to Color and Disco Balls
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The morning light that shines through the living room and hits the disco balls on the couch is such a beautiful sight to see!
May 12, 2022
A Small Tennessee Rental Is Decorated with Influences of Mid-Century Modern
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The home's style is modern, vintage, eclectic, boho, and classic.
May 11, 2022
A Family Friendly Co-Op Has Vintage Furniture & Double Duty Storage Solutions
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The credenza under the TV holds board games, Play Doh and art supplies, as well as napkins and placemats. The sideboard in the dining area is actually a dresser that holds clothes.
May 10, 2022
This Bright Brooklyn Loft Has Gorgeous Gallery Wall Inspo
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This penthouse loft is in a famous old factory building that has been renovated, so Gwendolyn and Ron are surrounded by exposed brick walls and beautiful wooden beams that give the whole space a charming feel.
May 9, 2022
This Home Has a High-End Look on a Budget With DIYs, Hand-Painted Murals & More
“Growing up I spent Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and so many other holidays in this house,” April describes of this house, which was once owned by her grandparents! Now she and her husband Joe are making this house their own.
May 6, 2022
A 525-Square-Foot Palm Springs Bungalow Works With the Cinder Block Walls
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It's mid-century Boho meets Palm Springs in this small but cute home-away-from-home.
May 6, 2022
A Small Rental Is Stylish Thanks to Secondhand Finds, Including a $50 Sofa Score
Annie is an avid deal hunter and never pays full price. "All of my items in my house were purchased secondhand from Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Offer Up, or thrift stores," she writes.
May 5, 2022
A Small Studio Has a Neat Plant Stand, Cool Coffee Station & Smart Layout Ideas
Aurora Yim has used smart layout and small-space ideas in her Brooklyn studio apartment, like using a rug to visually define the living room area, creating the coziest sleeping nook with storage shelves and a very cool plant stand, and wielding mirrors to bounce light around the space, making it feel larger and brighter.
May 4, 2022