House

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.

BUK & NOLA co-founder decorated her house with a mix of influences ranging from Scandinavian, minimalism, quirky, and boho designs.

Name: Kirsten Coplans & Pearl Location: Uptown, Denver, Colorado Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 11 years Kirsten Coplans is not just a collector, nor is her house just a house. Artwork, family memorabilia and rescued taxidermy grace the walls, shelves and floors of her tiny dollhouse of a home, all displayed lovingly and with purpose. Strongly connected to deer, birds and rabbits, Kirsten finds comfort in sharing her home with figurines and artwork of animals.

Ali and Evan's Los Angeles home is filled to the brim with eclectic art from all over the world

Name: Amy and Rob MacMillan and their kids, Tatum and Mo Location: Newport, Rhode Island Size: 3,900 square feet Years lived in: 11 years; owned It’s hard to believe that Amy and Rob MacMillan’s utterly charming home, set back behind a stone wall along Newport’s scenic ten-mile drive, started out as a building with a completely utilitarian purpose.

Before this home was remodeled, it was a lot of golden oak, '90s-style wallpaper, and polished brass hardware.

Gwenn is glad that wallpaper is coming back in style... she's sprinkled different patterns throughout the house!

Just across the river from Portland, Rebekah and Larry found a warm and woodsy mid-century modern gem they now call home.

Kathy's a photographer and inspired by light. Thankfully, the remodeled house she shares with her husband has tons of windows!

Marléne, an interior influencer living in Sweden, has a real knack for mastering a monochromatic color palette.

Get a heaping dose of gorgeous and minimal home decor inspiration that exudes Scandinavian grace.

Name: Mitchell Settoon and Thomas Ecker, Cleopatra (dog), and Damian (cat). Location: Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana Size: 1,700 square feet Years lived in: 15 years, owned New Orleans is known for its laissez-faire culture. Anything goes, and every occasion is an excuse for a party. Mitchell Settoon and Thomas Ecker approach life — and homemaking — with the same easy spirit that characterizes the city they call home.

Clever, retro-industrial style mixes with the picturesque Gothic style of this late 19th century row house that was converted into apartments.

Name: Anne-Claire, John (not pictured), and daughter, Anna Location: Rockville, Maryland Size: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned We were first introduced to Anne-Claire in a house call; when I tracked her down after seeing it, she was delighted to share the full tour. Anne-Claire is from France, her husband, John, from South Africa, and they had their now 3-year-old daughter, Anna, in Dallas, where they lived before moving to the Washington suburbs last year.

A simple style fused with modern decor and warm textures defines this Austin home.

The couple DIYed the whole thing using mostly recycled or second-hand building materials.

Blogger Janniche shares her Swedish home with her partner and their three kids (plus two cats), and she also runs the popular blog, Blogga i Bagis.

Name: Emily and Jonathan Power, with Ramona (almost 2) and Ottoman, the Wheaten Terrier (there are also four goats, three chickens, and two ducks who live out back). Location: Lower Highland (LoHi) Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado Size: 564 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; rented / owned Almost three and a half years ago, the Power family decided to put down roots in a 1910s charmer located in the (now ever so popular) Lower Highland neighborhood of Denver.

The velvet chesterfield sofa in the living room only cost $60!

Kine Ask Stenersen and Kristoffer Eng founded Ask og Eng studio, a Norway-based company that produces sustainable furniture, shelving, and kitchens made from bamboo.

Name: Monique, Kelly, and Mouse the Cat Location: Nashville, Tennessee Years lived in: 11 years owned Our home is a collection. A collection that may never end. At least I hope it never ends. Each piece has a story, a place where it was found, a day spent together hunting, a customization that we made. We love old furniture. It’s solid, it’s built well, and obviously it’s going to last a very long time. Mixing vintage items with modern touches keeps it all fresh.

Letitia Green's Australia home is filled with bright, vibrant color, beautiful artwork, decor, and her own collaborative designs.

Pati has found furniture from second-hand stores, online, or second-hand sites to transform this rental from drab to fab. Making a small rented house into a home-one low budget DIY

London-based home interiors writer, stylist, and award-winning blogger Cate St. Hill believes "living simply is about being mindful of the things we put in our home, where they come from, how they’re made and how they make us feel."

Anyone who's ever wished for their own 1960s slice of rainbow will love this Australian house, featuring disco balls, neon, and a custom pink laminated glass entryway.

The front door of this stunning home in India is often left open to let the beauty of the surrounding nature in.

Bright colors, textiles, and tons of art fill Joanna Anastasia's Montreal family home.

In this home, building materials are left visible so they can be touched and age gracefully with use.

These classic mid-century houses were meant to be homes with a garden in every room.

Sean and Ashley chose wall colors based on the room's function: a calm blue in the living room, orange in the dining room and turquoise in the office to spark creativity.

They describe their Georgian style home in Cork, Ireland, as "Traditional with a moody and dark modern rustic twist."

Name: Nina and Mohamed and their kids, Alima, Maymuna, and Inès Location: Fes, Morocco Size: 500 square meters (5382 square feet) Years lived in: 2 years; Owned Nina, who left Los Angeles a few years ago, found both love and a paradise in Fes. She’s a textile designer, a sourcing consultant and the founder of Artisan Project, and she lives in a fabulous riad in the Old Medina of Fes with her husband, Mohamed—a Fez native, doctor, and Sunday painter—and their kids.

Mexican folk art, plants, feathers, vibrant colors, striking DIY projects and more in this amazing rental in Jalisco, Mexico.

Sara, an architect, is the founder of Home archiLAB, and she's filled this bright Madrid rental apartment with modern DIY projects she's made herself.

This 1980s brick veneer house was updated with built-ins, craftsmanship, and art.

Lifestyle blogger and photographer Shehar Bano Rizvi was able to take a fairly beige rental house and turn it into a personal space for her and her family.

Comedian Nicole Byer worked with Caitlin Murray, founder and CEO of Black Lacquer Design, to decorate her maximalist Los Angeles home.

TWO people share this home that's able to literally transform by rearranging furniture for different needs and it's PACKED with small space organizing ideas.

Karen and Jeremy try to achieve that balance between a creative home and a minimalist home.

As a mortician, Caitlin Doughty is dedicating her life to creating a more open conversation about death and dying.

Living in this '70s wood and glass cottage nestled in Topanga Canyon has been a dream for the young couple who's renting it.

This large Manhattan apartment is bright, loft-like, and inspired by international cities like Stockholm and Istanbul.

Almost everything you see in this house is used and from the mid-century or earlier. The couple sourced from online, thrift shops, antique stores, friends/family/ancestors, and estate sales in their neighborhood.

This house features bold colors, signs, and other interesting objects... and best of all almost everything in the house is preloved!

Name: Marco Fiorilo and Shanna Eldridge, their 5-year-old son, 4 chickens, 2 dogs and sea monkeysLocation: South — Austin, TexasSize: 1186 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2 and a half yearsIt’s not a requirement that you own a hip furniture store to have a stylish house, but chances are if you do helm one of the hottest and trendiest furniture stores in Austin, you’re probably going to have a cool house to match.