Minimal

The private terrace brings natural light and extra space to the loft.

Gerald Posley flipped the script in his loft in a former appliance factory: He turned a tiny den into a bed nook.

See how this renter decorated her small Boston studio apartment with ultra-minimal, calming vibes.

See inside a small studio that feels larger, thanks to high ceilings, big windows, and smart storage ideas.

See inside this professor’s 810-square-foot apartment he’s designed in a minimal, Bauhaus, and Danish modern style.

When Sarah bought this home, the charm was undeniable, but “some work was needed to bring it back to life.” She freshly painted, updated window treatments, added plants, and more to make the space her home.

See how an old boat house was transformed into a tiny but cozy and cute backyard tiny home that’s less than 300 square feet in size.

The key to this teeny home's success is the long wall of built-ins, which lets the home transform into different rooms throughout the day.

Interior designer Jamie Dibble was a “The Big Interiors Battle” finalist and has turned his Cardiff rental house into a neutral sanctuary.

Architect Iñigo Gómez brilliantly designed this teeny space, and the gorgeous terrace helps make small-space living luxurious.

Grace and Jason jumped head first into a DIY reno after buying this 1980s house that needed some serious TLC; it took two years to strip the house back to the frame and rebuild.

Tour this Barcelona apartment’s renovation that features an organized but unusual kitchen: there’s only drawer storage.

See inside this architect’s Cambridge rental apartment that she’s designed to be minimal, contemporary, eclectic, and cozy.

Alissa Ashcraft, her 11-year-old son, and dog, Burrito, share this Spanish rental apartment with gorgeous architectural details.

Explore this fashion and beauty writer’s rental apartment with a stylish mix of secondhand and vintage furniture pieces.

See inside DIY and interior influencer Emily Clare’s 590-square-foot house she’s updated with color and pattern.

See how this renter tackled the challenge of small-space living and created a minimal-maximal home in just 220 square feet.

Explore colorful curtains, cool artwork, and modern accessories in this Australian home tour.

Tour this 1100-square-foot condo designed for a high-powered banking woman who loves to travel.

Tour a former artist’s studio transformed into a small but stylish home for digital artist & creative director Pol Solà.

This 800-square-foot home is a 150-year old cottage that was originally built as a farmhouse on a large farm in Bermuda.

Irmhild Liang's son is an architect and built this tiny house in the backyard of her daughter's house.

Homeowner Nicola Walch's design advice is to take risks and never shy away from a fun paint color.

Despite being off-grid, this family’s North Carolina cabin provides all the comfort and convenience of a more traditional home.

Fiona Marr's small but boldly styled apartment is in a retirement property for over-55s in Cheltenham, England.

Their DIY seating area even converts into a bedroom.

Mary Disser, who's a fashion director, looks to her closet when finding home inspiration.

Contemporary artist Hazel Dooney's small studio apartment, built in the 1960s by a famous modern architect, is used as an art studio and is incredibly energy-efficient. "It doesn't need lights during the day, heating during winter, or cooling during summer. It is almost like being half outdoors."

"Everything I changed in the apartment is renter-friendly and can be un-done," explains Zoe Wetherall, an architectural and landscape photographer. "The biggest challenge was working with such a small space — making sure I could fit everything in and have enough storage."

Tour this exceptionally designed home for humans (and cats!) that's the home of Victoria Karieva, the lead architect and co-founder of Between the Walls. She bought this apartment with her husband, Volodymyr, two years ago.

Robert F Samuels Jr. (AKA "Bobby Trendz") refers to his home as "The Trendz Gallery," and it features a black-and-white minimalist but luxurious aesthetic with architectural elements, patterns, contemporary art, and mid-century design.

See the bland before photos and the colorful after photos of author, illustrator, and designer Megan McKean's stunning home in Malmö, Sweden.

See behind the cabinet doors to learn valuable, small-space organizing tips.

"This process can be an emotional one, but also brings clarity and perspective through our attachment to certain objects, memories, and spaces," says photographer Lauren Kolyn.

The kitchen in Courtney's SF studio apartment is no wider than her arms can spread out, but it is "character rich, with wood shelving painted pale blue."

Since this is Mindy’s first time owning a home, she was as involved as possible in the renovation, like knocking out the old kitchen and taking off the bathroom tiles, all to build the minimal and modern small home of her dreams.

Amy and Jason sacrificed space so they could afford to buy something close to surfing and hiking trails. They did a gut reno on this 600-square-foot cottage, cladding it in warm wood from the ceiling to the walls and adding storage everywhere they could — under the couch, wall-to-wall cabinets in the tiny bedroom, and even vertical surfboard racks along the retaining wall outside." 

Dorshelle Guillaume is a Haitian American fashion designer and says aesthetics, style, and ambiance are really important. "My home is very cozy, clean, and elevated and I love how everything works well together."

Olivia's apartment's interior structure is Craftsman style, with built-in features including a slide Murphy bed, wall shelves surrounding the living room, a stained glass cabinet, antique push-button-style light switches, and a bathroom with a deep tub.

Lisa’s rental home might only be 350 square feet, but the location is unbeatable and an “outdoor” space makes it feels much less smaller.

Erik works from home, and needed a bright, airy space that "inspired me while keeping me in a good mood (happy colors) but relaxed."

It was small, the kitchen was basically nonexistent, and the bathroom wasn't pretty, but Irene Shamas saw the potential in this studio unit. She worked with Luki Anderson of Studio Officina and EDR Construction to transform this small one-room apartment into a space that can be a living room, dining room, bedroom, office, and more.

"The natural woods, clean minimalism, and considered styling reflect Scandi themes, while the Feng Shui calls to my Chinese heritage," owner Emilie writes. "The neutral palette keeps the focus on the glorious nature vistas from every window and calms the mind."

Aaron's favorite "room" is the entire apartment, "because it is a studio that has been designed with intention to give each area a specific use and vibe. Although it is one open space, each section serves a different purpose."

Xiomara (with her husband, Frank, and dog, Scooter) is on a quest to tour all the states in North America (including Alaska) while working as a professional organizer helping clients "go from chaos to calm in their homes."

When Mark and his wife purchased their home five years ago, they decided to go with a modern, minimalist approach with some bold choices. Extending their kitchen island into their dining table has become not only a cool style choice, but also a conversation piece.

Aude and her cat, Charlot, live in their triplex in Montreal. Focusing on keeping the original architecture with archways showing off the living room, Aude has kept the beauty of the space while adding in her own style.

Dotun's Crown Heights apartment is filled with bright yellows and oranges that bring the space to life. Inspired by Early West African graphic design and pop art, Dotun believes in bringing in pieces from your travels to make a space your own.

After going through a breakup and having to move out, Hayley committed to making her next life chapter about celebrating herself, starting with living alone for the first time. She found her home on the Upper East Side and began curating a collection of clean neutrals that keep her home looking pristine.