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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.

And the plant-filled outdoor spaces are DREAMY.

Name: Melissa Reese Location: Tarrytown; Austin, Texas Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented Melissa Reese is a Creative Director and Illustrator. Her work is whimsical and soft, much like her eclectic two bedroom home and office located a few minutes from downtown Austin. Her vintage bungalow is in one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods and has such charm.

Name: Katie & Soloman Location: Arcata, California Size: ~750 square feet inside Years lived in: 5.5; Owned Have you ever dreamed of getting away from it all, maybe living in a little house with a big garden, growing your own food, making your own clothes? That’s life for Katie and Soloman, whose home in Arcata, a California college town 280 miles north of San Francisco, is full of color and warmth and the sense of a life well lived.

The white house is situated on a corner lot with circular motifs sprinkled throughout. The windows are round, the gate has a round door and windows—even the front door has a rounded top surrounded by a circular stained glass window.

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

Pre-remodel features included a sunken living room, an oddly positioned two-panel cook top, and a paver stone fireplace with no mantel.

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

The time spent in this minimal Michigan home-away-from-home no doubt feeds a couple's creative spirits.

Name: Sharon and Phil Sunderland Location: Perth, Western Australia Size: 300 square metres (3229 square feet) Years lived in: 10 months; Owned It’s apparent from the moment I walk through the front door that this home oozes style and sophistication. Although, the light-washed floorboards, paired with the white walls and the designer furniture and light fixtures, make it hard to believe that a family of five—with three children preschool age and under— live here.

Interior stylist Gina Ciancio her family designed and built their marvelously modern house four years ago.

Name: Terri Falvey (Advertising copywriter, freelance graphic designer, daydream comedy writer) and Adam Penly (Software engineer, musician, amateur photographer) Location: Albany Park; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,200+ square feet (townhouse w/ partially finished basement) Years lived in: 1.5 yearsYou know how some couples are simply fun to be around and some homes are simply happy homes?

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

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

Emily's style is eclectic collector with carnival chic/plant lady vibes.

Stripes on the walls, stripes on the curtains, a STUNNING pink kitchen... this Argentinian artist and architect's home is gorgeous and full of interior design inspiration.

Name: Judy and Don, plus two little ones (and a dog) Location: Braeswood; Houston, Texas Size: 3,400 square feet Years lived in: 2 years Judy and Don’s architect, Gary Tran, made an unconventional design choice that transformed their entire home. Most Houston homes have the kitchen and living room on the first floor and the bedrooms on the second floor, but in this house everything is inverted; the public spaces occupy the top floor, with a view over the treetops beyond.

This UK house is dripping with charm. Elegant proportions and architectural details of the late 1800s mix with lofty ceilings, original fireplaces and picture rails.

Name: Katie, Scott, Sage, and Pause McDonald Location: Saunderstown, Rhode Island Size: 3,200 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, although Katie’s parents lived there for over 20 years before she and Scott purchased the property. When the McDonalds purchased the home of Katie’s parents four years ago, they were inspired by the spectacular view.

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!

The couple painted walls, added new light fixtures, tiled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and installed butcher-block kitchen counters to transform this run-down house into a beautiful family home.

Editor and lifestyle blogger Carrie Waller hit the home jackpot when she stumbled upon this small town gem.

This home has a bright, window-filled room the homeowners call their "conservatory" with a small sitting area that feels like the coziest reading nook ever.

There's a tiki bar in the basement!

Nick and Sarah had one toddler and baby number two on the way when they purchased their 1920s island cottage — and had ambitious ideas for what they could do with the space.

This colorful and cool home is located in Easton, an artsy and quirky part of Bristol that has recently been revealed as one of the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world.

Color and patterns are constant decor elements here, and lots of things are made from local designers. If they don’t love it or use it, they lose it!

This English-style townhouse has construction details not often found in Buenos Aires, let alone in rentals.

This creative couple remodeled the entire house themselves. Everything from a kitchen gut job to refinishing the hardwood floors to installing a glass garage door allows in more natural light.

This layered, lived-in, storied family home is full of creative ideas and cozy vibes.

This older house had fallen victim to the destruction of hoarders, water, neglect, and 10 to 12 cats, but the owner saw the potential. Also, the vintage bathroom is a must-see.

This home has been a blank canvas to express creative abilities and incorporate many DIY projects.

Name: Actor & voice over instructor Tracey Hoyt, and medical instrument supplier Rob Marshall Location: The Beach, Toronto, Canada Size: 1,300 square feet. Years lived in: 9 & 6, owned. Perched above a bustling Toronto beach community, Tracey & Rob’s lakeside home is not your average condo. Nine years ago, inspired by the work of Hugh Jacobsen and Howard Backen, Rob transformed a typical condominium box into an airy coastal oasis.

It's Scandinavian-inspired, but with the joy and bolder colors of Australian homes we've seen.