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This LA Rental Apartment Has Bold Murals, a Wall of Shoes, and More
Video House Tour
It's like Lisa Frank meets Hot Topic with a sprinkling of theater kid, rhinestone cowboy, and disco daddy.
Marisa Vitale
Jul 28, 2021
An Epidemiologist and Her Family's Temporary Home in a 1,600-Sq.-Ft. BungalowTours
If you're the kind of person who likes to fill your Instagram feed with useful information, you may already know of Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist and the science communication lead at the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic.
Alison Goldman
Jul 26, 2021
A Studio Combines Clever Storage Ideas & Smart Space Planning Tours
Creative director Willow Rothbart's style in her small Los Angeles studio apartment's style is a mix of industrial, minimalist, and a touch of transitional.
Marisa Vitale
Jun 21, 2021
This Photographer's Los Angeles Rental Will Inspire With Scandi VibesTours
When it came to decorating this 800-square-foot rental apartment, photographer Nesrin Danan chose a mix of mid-century modern meets Scandinavian vibes to create a soothing sanctuary.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 17, 2021
This Author's LA Rental Is a Bit California Cottage-Core, a Bit '70sTours
Amanda Montell is a language scholar and the writer and author of the books "Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language" and the just-released "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism."
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 16, 2021
A Designer's Los Angeles Apartment Is a Gorgeous Mix of High and LowTours
Designer Antonio Deloatch describes his rental apartment's style as "curated relaxed luxury."
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 15, 2021
B&A: This LA Apartment Is Full of Luxe-Looking (But Renter-Friendly) IdeasTours
Drew Scott of Lone Fox HATED this apartment when he first saw it. Thick popcorn ceilings, mirror-covered walls, and too pricey. But the landlord gave Drew and his roommate the go-ahead to paint and really make the apartment their own!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 24, 2021
A Bright Apartment Sports Brick Walls and a Closet-Turned-Music StudioTours
Podcast host Latoya Coleman and violinist Jordan Waré love their LA rental. "Overall this apartment has a very New York City feel, in LA, which is perfect for us two native New Yorkers escaping winter in search of sunshine."
Jordana Longo
Apr 20, 2021
B&A: This House, Untouched for Decades, Got an Incredible RemodelTours
This total fixer upper was dark, dingy, and closed off, so interior designer Isabelle Dahlin opened up the ceilings to expose original beams and put in skylight windows to brighten the space.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 14, 2021
A 1950s California Cabin Is Dreamy Inside and OutTours
Conceptual art house designer and consultant Shawn Button's home in Los Angeles' Echo Park area is a delightful 1950s-era cabin surrounded by lush vegetation and filled with dreamy bohemian details.
Jordana Longo
Mar 23, 2021
This Modern LA Home Is an Incredibly Dreamy Indoor Jungle SanctuaryTours
Trinity Shi of Cube House Jungle lives in a bright modern LA home that's full of bold bursts of colors on a crisp white background, surrounded with lots and lots of leafy green plant life.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 15, 2021
A Los Angeles Tiny House Village Just Opened to Aid the City’s Homeless Population
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And a larger village is opening soon.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 19, 2021
This Chic Rental Was Furnished for What Most People Spend on a Nice SofaTours
Alann says that nearly everything in this apartment was either found, stolen from his parents’ house, or picked up at a flea market or yard sale.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 15, 2021
This 250-Square-Foot Studio Is an Example of How to Lay Out One Long BoxTours
Brendan used a bookshelf to divide his narrow studio apartment, carving out a cozy little cocoon of a living room, and a bright little "millennial jungle" bedroom nook.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 21, 2021
B&A: These Actors Have the Best Built-In Guest Loft/Office/Storage Room Tours
Actors Jessica Parker Kennedy and Ronen Rubinstein loved the layout and high ceilings of their Los Angeles house when they bought it two and a half years ago. Only about 1000 square feet, the couple's biggest challenge was storage, so they hired designer Mandy Cheng to help.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 7, 2021
Ariana Grande Is Launching An Animal Rescue in Los Angeles
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Applications are already open for those looking to add a furry friend to their families.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 20, 2020
Actress Diane Gaeta's Rental Has Bold Color, Wild Wallpaper, & 'Birdcage' PatioTours
The house she shares with her two kids, two cats, and two dogs was a blank canvas when she began renting it a year ago. Now it's full of life, color, art, and style!
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 16, 2020
A Studio Didn't Come With a Kitchen, So This Renter Turned a Closet into OneTours
This "bachelor apartment" is essentially a studio apartment without a kitchen, so Bailey turned a TINY closet into a fully functioning food-making area.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 6, 2020
This 20-Foot Long Van's Packed with Smart Small-Space Ideas (& Has a Projector!)Tours
It's not only gorgeous aesthetically, but it's loaded with little luxuries that make it one of the most comfortable vans I've seen. It's definitely a van for homebodies, which we've all (had to) become in 2020.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 4, 2020
A 500-Square-Foot Studio Proves You Don't Have to Be Minimal to Live SmallTours
Alexandra is a maximalist at heart and needs to surround herself with things she loves... and has done so in her small studio apartment in a tidy and organized way.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 3, 2020
This “Hocus Pocus” Actor & His Family Observe Halloween With Subtly Spooky DecorTours
Speaker, podcast host, entrepreneur, and Halloween fan Carrie Murray happens to be married to actor Sean Murray, Thackery Binx in "Hocus Pocus." Here's a peek at their home's subtle but spooky Halloween decorations!
Lydia Mack
Oct 27, 2020
This Art Director Has the Cutest Minimal, Modern, and Colorful Rental ApartmentTours
Madelyn Somers is an Art Director for Parachute Home, and her small Los Angeles rental apartment is filled with cheery pops of color!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 19, 2020
Lizzo’s Los Angeles Home Has a Life-Size Version of Her Teeny Tiny Valentino PurseDesign Ideas
Step inside the rapper's bright and spacious residence.
Jessica Wang
Oct 10, 2020
This Renter Came Up with a Clever Solution for Custom Window CoveringTours
The solutions ISN'T curtains or drapes... but it is something that casts a warm hue and adds color to an otherwise brown kitchen.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 7, 2020
B& A: A Dark, Dated California Craftsman Is Now a Cozy, Bright HomeTours
Designer Victoria Cho spent all her free time outside of work on this house design and space layout. "There were endless nights of researching, reviewing bids, and placing orders for finishes, hardware, etc."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 2, 2020
This LA Home Is Full of Gorgeous Color, Design, and Wallpaper InspirationTours
The whole house is stunning, but the laundry room is a dream space to do chores in!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 24, 2020
A Small, Renovated 1930s Los Angeles House Has a Gorgeous Kitchen FloorTours
The style is '70s influenced eclectic.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 19, 2020
This House Has the Neatest DIY Fireplace, Murphy Bed, & TV-Hiding Art SolutionTours
This 1940s home is filled with clever DIY projects.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 13, 2020
A Small 100-Year-Old House Renovated on a Budget Has a Cute DIY Paint Detail Tours
At just 865 square feet and 100 years old, it is small but mighty, and was done on a very tight first-home buyer budget!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 22, 2020
This Los Angeles Rental Apartment Is a Master Class in MaximalismTours
Interior designer Peti Lau coined the term “Aristofreak," and her Los Angeles rental apartment is a maximalist wonderland.
Kasia Dietz
Aug 21, 2020
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s House is For Sale—and You Won’t Believe Their ClosetReal Estate
Their closet looks like the inside of a department store.
Jessica Wang
Aug 20, 2020
Jasmyn Lawson’s Rental Apartment Features Black Art in Almost Every RoomTours
She's inspired by mid-century modern design, the 1970s, and jewel and earth tone colors, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 13, 2020
The Jaw-Dropping Mansion From Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” Is On Sale For $125 MillionReal Estate
It's also made appearances in "The Bodyguard" and "The Godfather."
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 6, 2020
A Small Rental Apartment Makes a Compelling Case for Black Wood Floors Tours
Despite black-stained wood flooring throughout, this small rental apartment is light, airy, bright, and minimal thanks to the renter's furnishings and styling.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 6, 2020
This Gorgeous Los Angeles House Has the Most Colorful Collection of Furniture Tours
And the backyard mural is must-see!
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 27, 2020
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi List Their Santa Barbara Villa for $45 MillionReal Estate
Ellen is on the move. The comedian, TV host, and designer has listed the Santa Barbara villa that she and wife, actress Portia de Rossi, bought in 2013. Originally built in the 1930s by famed architect Wallace Frost for himself, it was inspired by his years living in Italy. Frost emulated the style of Old World villas with stone walls, a classic barrel-tiled roof, terra-cotta surfaces, wide wood flooring planks, rustic exposed ceiling beams, and 18th century Italian tile.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 18, 2020
Buy Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mayan-Style Temple in LA for $23M (Yes, the Westworld One)Real Estate
Spoiler alert: The real-life version of Bernard/Arnold’s home in Westworld is for sale, and it happens to be one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most hallowed and historic works of Southern California architecture. The Mayan-style temple built by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1924 almost entirely out of interlocking concrete blocks—also known as The Ennis House—sits on a hillside in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, and just hit the market after a $17 million renovation.
Melissa Massello
Jul 17, 2020
Meryl Streep Just Bought This Mid-Century Home in PasadenaReal Estate
Meryl is on the move. The 20-time Academy Award nominee (and three-time winner) just dropped $3.6 million on a mid-century pad in Pasadena, California. Streep and her husband, sculptor Don Gummer, are the first people to buy the home in nearly fifty years, according to the exclusive on Variety. Built in 1959, the 3,087 square foot property sits on nearly two acres in the hills of Pasadena and has panoramic views of the surrounding San Gabriel Mountains and the Colorado Street Bridge.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
There’s a Clueless Pop-Up Coming to LA and We’re Like, Totally Buggin’Life
The 1995 teen film is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 16, 2020
Tupac’s $2.6 Million Los Angeles Mansion Is For SaleReal Estate
The Los Angeles mansion rapper Tupac Shakur once called home is now on the market for $2.6 million, and includes a relic of his time there. Before his tragic death in 1996, Tupac lived in this Woodland Hills manse with his fiancée, Kidada Jones, the daughter of Quincy Jones.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
Beverly Hills Mansion Formerly Owned By Ellen & Portia Hits the Market for $34MReal Estate
This private, massively gated, historic Beverly Hills mansion has a star-studded list of former residents nearly as long as the credits in an Oceans XX film (including Ellen Degeneres and Kelly Wearstler), and just hit the market for a whopping $34 million. The classic five-bedroom residence was built in the 1950s for Diane and Charles Skouras Jr.
Melissa Massello
Jul 16, 2020
Lulu’s Art-Filled Dogtown DigsTours
Name: Lulu (2)Location: Santa Monica, CA (Ocean Park)Room Size: 11′ x 11′ Souris Hong-Porretta’s home is infused with personality, art and a sense of time and place. Her daughter Lulu’s room is no different. It’s charmingly hip and playful and mature enough to last for years (take out the crib and this room can take Lulu through her teen years).
Carrie McBride
Jul 16, 2020
Kitchen Before & After: From Dark & Dated to Light & GlamorousHome Projects
Ever since Denise and her husband Brad moved into their 1937 California Ranch style home six years ago, the dark and dated kitchen was always a sore spot for her. Not only was it stuck in the ’80s, it also lacked adequate storage.It wasn’t until the birth of their daughter that she realized she would be spending a lot of time in the kitchen as a stay-at-home mom — and she needed a space that was open, warm, and reflected her love of old world glamour.
Linda Ly
Jul 15, 2020
Clever Space-Maximizing Ideas & Colorful Paint Make This Tiny Studio SuccessfulTours
This 400-square-foot L.A. studio apartment's style is: "Bohemian geometric prioritizing space efficiency."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 13, 2020
Matthew Perry Just Listed His LA “Mansion in the Sky,” Complete with “Batcave”Real Estate
Batman fans will love Perry’s unique Batcave.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 9, 2020
This Beverly Hills Condo Looks As If Paris Hilton Moved Into Barbie’s Dream House, and Twitter Has ThoughtsReal Estate
Designer handbags not included—but surely welcomed in the condo’s multiple walk-in closets.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jun 26, 2020
A 600-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Proves the Power of a Painted Half WallTours
From the bold pinks and oranges to family vintage items and a lot of hidden brass cats, this rental apartment is a little magical paradise.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 1, 2020
This LA Loft Was Transformed into a Cool Home With Color and Custom StorageTours
Everything in the apartment was built by Jack and his roommates—like the walls, rooms, even the kitchen island—all to precisely fit their needs.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 20, 2020
Peek Inside ‘Hollywood’ Star Laura Harrier’s Perfectly Pink LA Home
The actress, who stars in Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series "Hollywood," has cultivated her perfect digs in Silver Lake.
Megan Johnson
May 1, 2020
Enjoy “Magic Hour” in Los Angeles From Anywhere in the World With This Daily Sunset Livestream
A little bit of “zen” by way of gorgeous sunset views feels like the perfect evening break.
Arielle Tschinkel
Apr 29, 2020
A Rental's Clever IKEA Hacks and Decor Are How You Distract from Beige Carpeting
There are SO many good storage and IKEA hack ideas in this rental apartment!
Jessica Isaac
Apr 27, 2020
Kellie Brown's L.A. Apartment Is as Stylish as She Is
Lifestyle blogger (and founder of And I Get Dressed) Kellie Brown describes this apartment's style as "California meets 'Golden Girls' hideaway."
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 15, 2020
A 425-Square-Foot Rental Does a Good Job of Not Feeling Like a Studio Apartment
The living room area looks like any living room would in a multi-room apartment, and feels totally separate from the nearby bed.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 28, 2020
Peek Inside the Hollywood Hills Mansion for Sale That Belonged to Elizabeth Taylor and Prince
The amenities are on par with what you’d expect from a home to the stars.
Kenya Foy
Mar 21, 2020
This Entrepreneur Used Wallpaper and Tile to 'Create & Cultivate' Her Dream Home
Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson renovated this gorgeous 1920s Los Angeles house.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 18, 2020
Brad and Jen’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion For Sale Has a ‘Clueless’ Closet
Give up this closet? As if!
Tara Bellucci
Mar 13, 2020
Actress Janina Gavankar’s Los Angeles Home Is Bold, Artful—and Has Swings!
A lot of the art in the house was created by Janina herself, and she even tackled furniture DIY projects, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 12, 2020
Before & After: Annette and Gustavo’s Incredible Garage Remodel
Last time I took a visit to Annette and Gustavo’s 100 year old craftsman home in Beachwood Canyon, we were greeted by gorgeous landscaping and one of the coziest family homes I’ve ever seen. Annette is the co-owner of lovely garden shop POTTED in Los Feliz, and her green thumb is all over the family’s recent garage remodel. They gutted the entire 420 square feet and added a fully working kitchen and bathroom, a laundry room, and access to the backyard, complete with a pool.
Bethany Nauert
Mar 11, 2020
Small Space Style: 15 Little LA Homes
LA is a city of big dreams, but also some small homes. This gallery of some of our smallest homes from Los Angeles readers is brimming with inspiration and creativity. Filled with art, light, and carefully collected treasures, these homes are a testament that size does not inhibit style. You’re in for a treat. TOP ROW: 1. Lauren’s Idyllic Home In Silver Lake: 800 square feet 2. Kelly’s Cozy Chic Studio House Tour: 400 square feet 3.
Elisabeth Wilborn
Mar 11, 2020
Rachel & Kevin’s Los Feliz Love Shack
Name: Rachel Pally (the designer) & Kevin Circosta (the musician) Location: Los Feliz – Los Angeles, California Size: 2500 square feet Years lived in: 7 years Rachel and Kevin’s love story is right out of a movie. They met in preschool, lost contact after high school, and reconnected again after college and fell in love. Their parents are close friends and both families have similar values.
Marcia Prentice
Mar 11, 2020
Mara & Alex’s First Home as a Married Couple
Name: Mara Roszak and Alex PolilloLocation: Silver Lake – Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 1400 square feetYears lived in: 2 1/2 years Taking the leap and purchasing your very first home can be very nerve-racking. Mara did her homework and looked for the perfect place for a number of years without any luck.
Marcia Prentice
Mar 11, 2020
Pharrell’s Mansion for Sale Looks Like an Office Building On The Outside, is Stunning on the Inside
Definitely happy-inducing.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 6, 2020
A 400-Square-Foot LA Studio Apartment Shows the Power of (Lots of) Plants
She describes this studio's style as "naturally minimal, quirky, contemporary apothecary."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 9, 2020
An Interior Designer on a Budget Turned a Dated Apartment Into a Colorful Home
This interior designer on a limited budget turned an apartment with popcorn ceiling into a space that she can proudly call her own.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 6, 2020
This Pro Organizer Has the Secrets to Making Small Spaces Work for Two
Fay Wolf and her partner live AND work in just 660 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 1, 2020
Disney Decor Abounds in This Colorful Rental Apartment
Name: Carrie, Patrick and Nacho D. Cat Location: Los Angeles, California Size: 1,750 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting Longtime Apartment Therapy reader Carrie and husband Patrick discovered their apartment five years ago, when the desire for a bigger bed made them realize they needed a bigger bedroom.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
The “1919 Cottage Goes 2014” Makeover
Renovation by: Oneiric Projects Location: Los Angeles, CA This developer redo of a house is worth a peek for your own potential projects. It’s fully updated but still charming, especially when it comes to not only preserving but improving upon its major vintage curb appeal. Details about the renovation from Oneiric: New energy efficient windows preserves the 1919 style while providing ample natural light into the home. Original front door and peephole provides a warm welcome to visitors.
Janel Laban
Dec 19, 2019
Lorenzo Diggins + The Essential Man Showroom
Name: Lorenzo Diggins Jr/The Essential Man Location: The Unique Space | Downtown Los Angeles (Arts District) Size: 180 square feet Years lived in: A little over a month — Rented Last week I took a visit to the new Unique Space in downtown LA, where I met Lorenzo Diggins, creator of The Essential Man and got a tour of his new workspace.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Poke Acupuncture’s New Spot On Melrose
Name: Russell Brown // Poke AcupunctureLocation: Los Angeles, CA The last time we visited Russell’s office at Poke Acupuncture, he was at his old location in West Hollywood. Just in the past couple months, he’s moved to an actual storefront and brought his DIY talent to this incredibly curated new office space. Succulents, fine art, books and hand crafted furniture are just some of the truly awesome elements of this acupuncture office.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Faith’s Magical Bohemian Treehouse
Name: Faith Blakeney Location: The Treehouse – Los Angeles, California Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 2 years I spent a warm Sunday hanging out with Faith at her bohemian treehouse. She is one stylish lady (and, yes, she is the sister of Justina Blakeney). When Faith moved from New York a few years back, she looked at place after place on Craigslist only to get frustrated because she had her heart set on lving in Venice.
Marcia Prentice
Dec 19, 2019
Rachel & Jonathan’s Cozy Angelino Heights Home
Name: Rachel Craven & Jonathan CravenLocation: Angelino Heights – Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 1700 square feetYears lived in: 1 year Rachel invited me over to her beautiful home in Angelino Heights. I was so excited because Angelino Heights is the second oldest district in Los Angeles; therefore, there are so many stunning old homes with a lot character. Another treat was the Echo Park Craft Fair that was being held at her home later in the day.
Marcia Prentice
Dec 19, 2019
Rodellee’s Tiny Vintage Studio
Name: Rodellee Bas Location: Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: Rent 3 weeks Rodellee’s previous home caught my eye in her House Call, and I knew immediately that her style and choices in decor were both charming and personal. Three weeks later, she’s moved into a studio three times smaller and has created another amazing space.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019