House

Name: Hallie & Mark BurrierLocation: Frederick, Maryland’s historic districtSize: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, built in 1890Years lived in: owned, 1 yearEven from the street, Mark and Hallie’s three story row house is a stunner. And perhaps even more stunning is the amount of work that the young couple has poured into restoring the turn of the century row home in just a year. While Hallie claims that there is still tons to be done, you would never guess it.

Name: Andrew Schultz & John TylerLocation: Berwyn, IllinoisSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: 1 — owned I’ve seen the way Andrew and John can create an amazing display of furniture and accessories, like the one we saw at The Vintage Bazaar. If they can do that in a big space in just an hour’s time, I reasoned, imagine what their home must look like! Andrew and John are the stylish fellows behind Study, a color and design service.

Name: Kristin SalazarLocation: San Diego, CaliforniaSize: 3,000 square feetYears lived in: 10 — owned We’ve seen Kristin’s ingenious concealment of her garage door opener and we turned to her when we needed a tutorial on installing glass in solid cabinet doors. Now we finally get a chance to see Kristin’s entire house.Kristin’s home is what I picture as my ideal California dream home.

Name: Crystal & Gavin GregoryLocation: Parkwood — Shoreline (Seattle) WASize: 920 square feetYears lived in: 2 — owned The owner and creator of Modernist Cat (featured on AT back in January) recently opened up her newly renovated home for us. Vintage feline ledges and custom-built catwalks compliment Crystal’s handmade modernist cat furniture, which blends seamlessly with the home’s MCM pieces.

Name: Alexis Karpf and her fiance Nick Location: Silverlake — Los Angeles, CASize: 1200 square feet, 2 bedroom, 1 bathYears lived in: 2 — rent I met Alexis through her business partner Jeff Eyser, who you may remember from his house tour last year. Alexis and her fiance share this single level duplex home in the hills of Silverlake. They have a wonderful little yard and plenty of organic goodness ripening in their garden.

Name: Doub Hanshaw and John David MahaffeyLocation: Fishtown — Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSize: 4,500 square feet — 1 bedroom Years lived in: 2 — own Doub transformed her once run-of-the-mill garage in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia into a free-spirited space that screams fun, resourcefulness and a serious sense of style. The unassuming exterior and the raw interiror is what attracted her to the space and she was able to see a diamond in the rough.

Name: Kirsten + Josh Krason and son JettLocation: South Jordan, UtahSize: 1,500 square feet — owned After I saw House Call: Kirsten’s Colorful Family Home and Kirsten’s Jazzed Up TV Credenza, I couldn’t wait to see the rest of her house. Just as I expected, her home is equal parts colorful, classic, a little dramatic, and utterly fabulous! As a frequent reader of Kirsten’s blog, 6th Street Design School, I already knew that she has a fabulous sense of style.

Name:Jesi & Ryan Haack, with their two sons Jonah & MaverickLocation: Costa Mesa, CaliforniaSize: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (approx 750 square feet)Years lived in: 1 ½ years — rent Jesi and Ryan Haack are a dynamic duo of creativity, sharing a loving home with their two sons Jonah and Maverick. Each room has a DIY charm, with great thrift store finds and handmade decorations.

Name: Roy and Liane Burns, their baby Walt, and dog Zee Location: Bluff Park — Birmingham, Alabama Size: 2,600 square feet Years lived in: 2 — owned When graphic designers Roy and Liane Burns set out to buy their first house, they sought modern, affordable, and sustainable living. After an unavailing search, they met co-founders Matthew Finley (of Matthew & Mikel’s DIY Water+Works Remodel) and Will Brothers from the design-build practice Green Bottle Workshop.

Name: Steve Halterman and Glen SteigelmanLocation: Joshua Tree, CaliforniaSize: 1,800 square feet on 5 acresYears lived in: 4 The jealousy is kicking in! Steve and Glen’s incredible Joshua Tree home, surrounding environment and pool make for a relaxed weekend getaway, just a few hours from the city. Steve is a set designer, underground filmmaker and stained glass artist and I am fairly certain this remarkable desert location plays a role in his daily inspirations.

Name: Matthew Hofmann Location: Coyote Canyon — Montecito, California Size Approx 160 square feet Years lived in: 6 months — owns the Airstream, rents the land After seeing Matthew Hofmann’s Before and After makeover of his retro Airstream trailer, I jumped at the opportunity to photograph it for a full tour. A licensed architect, founder of HofArc, he was able to reconfigure the original bones of this space while refurbishing it, and restoring some of the original charm.

Name: Angelique Hoffman & Dan, + 3 young daughters + fluffy dogLocation: Myersville, MarylandSize: 2,500 square feet —4 bedrooms, 2½ bathsYears lived in: almost 4 Some homes are lessons in compromise — Angelique’s is a lesson in harmony.

Name: Matthew, Mikel and Peri the dogLocation: Vestavia — Birmingham, AlabamaSize: 2,300 square feetYears lived in: 8 months — owned To Mikel’s relief, this wasn’t the first time Matthew had decided to take on a sizeable DIY project.

Name: Tommy SmytheLocation: Rosedale — Toronto, CanadaSize: 700 square feetYears lived in: 3 — rented If you live in Canada and have the slightest interest in design, you know Tommy Smythe. Tommy is the sidekick to Sarah Richardson, one of the most high profile designers and television personalities up north. Besides working together at her eponymous firm, they star together on two of HGTV’s most successful programs: Sarah’s House and Sarah’s Cottage.

Name: Alfred & Rachel Atlas VendittoLocation: College Hill — Providence, Rhode IslandSize: 3 bedrooms + mother-in-law in converted atticYears lived in: 10 — owned The home Rachel & Al share with their two children, ages 3 and 5, and their dog in a former church meeting house is cozy and whimsical — filled with unusual and inspiring collections of natural objects and artwork.

Name: Michael Jon WattLocation: Traverse City, MichiganSize: 818 square feet, with a full basementYears lived in: 2 We first got a glimpse of Michael’s wonderful cottage in Traverse City (home of the Cherry Festival!) during Small Cool 2010. As illustrated by the hefty number of “thumbs up” on his entry, his style is clearly in line with the aesthetics of the Apartment Therapy readers. With that in mind, we’re thrilled to bring you a full tour of his home.

Name: Sarah and JoshLocation: Somerville, MassachusettsSize: 1800 square feetYears lived in: Only six months! I tend to be a bit Jamaica Plain-centric for my Apartment Therapy house tours. But I finally crossed the river to check out Josh and Sarah’s retro-inspired condo in Somerville. It was worth the trek! I knew it was going to be a fun afternoon when Josh greeted me on the front porch, offering me two delicious cherry tomatoes he’d just picked.

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.

Designer Kay Prestney and her family celebrated the festive season in their cozy country home.

Name: Christine Lolley, her husband and business partner Tom Knezic, and their two kids Location: Roncesvalles Village; Toronto, Ontario Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned Tom and Christine bought their 100-year-old house in July 2013 with the purpose of renovating it. As co-founders of sustainable design firm Solares Architecture, their goal was to create an ultra-energy efficient family home.

Name: Jeffrey Toraichi Eyser (of Flip This Bitch) and Joseph F. Kuntz Jr Location: Silver Lake; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,600 square feet Years lived in: Less than 1 year; Own Every time Jeff Eyser shares a new project with me, I am always surprised and relieved, because his style remains clever, fun and yet some how extremely functional. Last time I visited he and his husband Joe’s home, it was their two bedroom apartment in West Hollywood.

Name: Leslie Landis, Jake Martinez and dog Raincheck Landis-Martinez Location: MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, California Size: 800 square feet (We joke it’s our “mini mansion”) Years Lived In: 1 year; rented Last time we went home with Leslie, she was living in a teeny tiny studio apartment in Silver Lake. Since then her old landlord bought her out of her old place and she’s moved in with Jake into a two-story chateau-like apartment.

Name: Masha D’yans and Colin Mulligan Location: Highland Longwood — Los Angeles, California Size: 1,412 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned Masha, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, and Colin, originally from St. Louis, have been married for just over one year, in which time they’ve created a beautiful and unique home full of international curiosities.

Name: Bernadette Location: Austin, Texas Size: 2100 square feet Years lived in: Owned for 10 1/2 years Filled with sleek modern furniture, bold wall paint colors and a fun collection of art gathered over the years, Bernadette’s style is cool, contemporary and inspiring. You feel a peaceful calm wash over you as you explore the colorful art on her walls or enjoy the natural light that pours in from ample windows.

Name: Emily and Alex Champagne Location: Hamilton; Baltimore, Maryland Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 15 months; Owned This young newlywed couple’s craftsman home radiates with endearing energy, even before stepping through the front door. Emily, an artist and educator, and Alex, a musician and co-founder of Scenic Route Records, have painted their home with small bits of themselves.

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

It's a home full of relaxing nooks and vibes... and has one seriously awesome backyard.

Designer Teeny Morrison's Downtown Charleston home is an art-filled, worldly space.

Anyone who frequents large estate sales on the hunt for antique goodies *might* have thought about buying the house too... but this couple actually did it.

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

The soothing, neutral color palette of this small rental apartment keeps it interesting with cozy textures and natural materials such as leather, linen, sheepskin, and jute.

Designer Leslie Sumner doesn't believe a home has to have one certain style: She uses them ALL.

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

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!

Fresh out of foreclosure after years of being an unkempt rental made this house something many homebuyers in the competitive Seattle market had overlooked.

Before the renovation this house had yellow and teal walls, wood paneling, and Christmas-colored red and green checkerboard floors.

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

This family of five has created a lively home in a UNESCO Heritage Site built in the late 17th century, in an old warehouse that was used to store sugar, coffee, and spices during the Dutch Golden Age.

For Julie and Daniel Metzinger, this 1954 house in Louisville, Kentucky is more than just the first home they really got to own. This house has also served as a vehicle of transformation after a painful transition in the family's life: In 2014 their youngest child, a daughter named Edythe, passed away at age 13 after a long illness.

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!

The kitchen transformation is great, but the entryway makeover might be one of the best we've ever seen.

Built-in bookshelves, smart custom storage, and every inch used, this custom-built tiny house is defined by beautiful and fine workmanship.

This couple loved the original charm of the 1923 home, but knew they would need to be intentional to make the space work for their family of four.

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

"What if happiness came in a package?"

Bec's house is a vintage mix of '50s and '70s surf vibes. It's painted blush pink, there's an olive green Volkswagen in the driveway and surfboards lean by the front door.