Tours

Fabiola Paccieri thought this apartment listing was too good to be true at first. A “central box” holds the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom in one clever, compact unit, making the space feel much bigger than 323 square feet.

From a DIY chic bathroom sink solution to a poured-on-site terrazzo kitchen counter, Gabriel Yuri totally transformed his 1,000-square-foot bungalow in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood.

After applying to the NYC Housing Lottery for seven years, artist Olivia Konys hit the jackpot with this Queens apartment, transforming the "millennial gray” luxury rental by painting the walls, drilling into the ceiling, sawing some baseboards, and other unconventional, artistic customizations.

Designer Christie Kristl had been hoping for a fixer-upper when she purchased this 1960s home with good bones and modern updates, relying instead on color, pattern, and personal pieces to turn this move-in-ready house into a lived-in family home.

When her last home flooded after Hurricane Ida, Alison Beshai had to find a new last-minute home, landing in this Brooklyn Brownstone with original mantels, an open layout, and tons of natural light pouring in from every side.

Original sash windows, a loft bed, and smart zoning help this tiny London studio feel surprisingly spacious for two people who work from home.

An architect redesigned this 645-square-foot apartment in San Sebastián by removing a bedroom and inserting a curved mirrored wall that reorganizes the layout, turning a typical 1960s home into an incredibly cool, contemporary home.

There are two seating areas on the balcony.

When this creative couple first walked into their Brooklyn Heights apartment, the original crown moldings were gone, the ceilings had been lowered, and every surface was gray and white — but they’ve spent years bringing the character back to the brownstone.

When an interior designer fell for a 1970s Vermont cabin sight unseen, she had six weeks, a tight budget, and a vision to transform it into a layered, colorful escape in time for ski season.

The bareness of the original home was an advantage to Kate.

Ola’s biggest challenge in her 720-square-foot Los Angeles studio was making one big open space feel like it had distinct “rooms” — especially finding a place for a home office since she works from home.

This apartment wasn’t "love at first sight" for Jordan and Luke, but it had potential. After a thoughtful reno, it feels like being in the desert while still in NYC.

When Shardé and her husband bought this Boston house, built in 1885, the basement had never been touched.

This family of four wanted their London house to "spark dopamine and joy, but also feel incredibly calm," and hired talented designer Justine Guillermou to transform their home with color.

The budget was extremely limited, so owner Marko focused on “paint, styling, lighting, repurposed furniture, and handmade pieces that completely changed the mood of the space without structural modifications.”

Candace Reels is the founder of the digital community Female Collective, and lives in a 900-square-foot 1920s Los Feliz bungalow that’s styled with a warm color palette and vintage mid-century pieces found throughout the years.

The outdoor space is what NYC dreams are made of.

Max and Becca ripped out old carpet, added cork flooring, poured concrete counters, and tackled plenty of other DIY projects in this 900-square-foot house in Casitas Springs to take it from “dated rental” to “artful oasis.”

Architect Mariana de Delás transformed a tiny, unimpressive Madrid studio apartment with a custom-designed steel gangway that made room for a stylish bedroom, study, and storage.

This luxury marketing professional turned this small and basic Jersey City rental studio apartment into an intentional, elevated retreat.

This 320-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood is filled with the most brilliant organizing and style ideas of all time.

Adam and Alexa focused on “maximizing storage with smart layouts and full-height cabinetry rather than expensive finishes,” and were able to keep Chicago apartment renovation “practical and budget-conscious.”

It wasn’t love at first sight when these sisters found this rental home. But after filling it with seriously cool secondhand-sourced vintage finds, they love the place as if they own it!

This raw industrial studio is now a warm, smart home, thanks to a stylish vintage furniture curator turning it into a light-filled, multifunctional home with storage hidden in plain sight. Every piece in this Bushwick studio pulls double duty — proving small spaces can live much larger than they are.

Cash Vanbuskirk is “always on the hunt for interesting objects to accessorize with, vintage furniture/lighting, and I love the challenge of making them all work together without it feeling like I'm living in an antique store.”

Lauren’s cat, Mabel, even has her own little sleeping nook.

Alliannah Hamilton’s studio apartment is small, but it still fits a space to sleep, make hard, and even hang in a yoga hammock, proving even petite homes can be playful, peaceful, and personal.

Wall murals, cozy banquettes, and vibrant color steal the show in this family's bold Chelsea rental apartment.

Gianne describes her 1100-square-foot rental apartment as a perfect blank canvas. “A charming craftsman home with a storybook cottage feel – white walls and still full of character. It just needed an artist to honor its potential and bring it to life.”

There’s not a TV in sight, a Murphy bed turns the living room into a guest room, there’s a skylight over the bathtub, and the kitchen is basically a bar.

The cellar of this building erected in 1897 was converted into a living space in the 1970s, neglected for many years, and then brilliantly renovated by this creative couple in 2024.

Alexander and Bobby ignored “resale value” rules when it came to renovating their 1900s townhouse in Pittsburgh. Instead, they filled the space with bold, joyful colors and painted every single wall.

Inside a Nashville home designed for real life: tween sleepovers, bold color, and zero beige.

Caroline Dupuy visited at least 20 apartments before finding this utterly adorable 269-square-foot rental in the seventh arrondissement.

Despite being teeny, the layout of this dreamy apartment in Montmartre is perfect for one person and packed with color. You can even hear the bells of Sacré-Cœur every day!

A private outdoor patio is an almost a mythical luxury in New York City, but Kate Ruberti's 538-square-foot studio apartment is a gorgeous unicorn, inside and out!

When Emily got the keys, the paint was “uneven and patchy, it needed a good cleaning, and there was pee all over the walls from the previous tenant's elderly orange cat.”

11 people applied for this East Village apartment in one day and Alysse Mazakian still had three months left on her previous lease — but this small rental was so special it was worth the fight.

It’s not a style for everyone, but for two introverts who work from home (and three bunnies), this beautifully minimal and meticulously organized condo in Richmond, VA, “feels like a giant exhale.”

You’ve probably seen glimpses of this artist's Edwardian home online, but here's a deliciously full look at all of the painted walls, doors, ceilings, and stories behind the internet-famous home, which is now on sale (and could be yours!)

Designer Melody Kim's rental studio apartment in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood is only 350 square feet, but she's made an absolutely stunning and stylish home — and filled it with a ton of holiday cheer despite the small size!

Interior designer Adnan Anwar had to do some rearranging to fit his Christmas tree in his small, maximalist NYC apartment, but it was worth it. His holiday home is personal, layered, and bold, and full of clever holiday decor ideas to steal.

Sometimes she is in awe of how stunning the apartment is.

Lindsay O’Brien’s 450-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow has a built-in bookcase instead of a solid bedroom wall, creating a spacious, open home that feels much larger than it actually is.

Marketing agency founder Caroline Lunne has transformed this historic Charleston bungalow, which was built in 1937, and created a warm, cozy, and very charming home.

There’s a blush color story throughout.

Hadley Campagna likes to use warm earthy tones in her Los Angeles house to give the space a “homey feel.” She pairs those warm earthy tones with well-loved pieces to make one seriously cozy rental.

This furniture designer’s Mexico City live-and-work studio has good bones and tons of sunlight, thanks to huge windows, terrazzo floors, bold colors, playful shapes, and handmade textures.

This art-filled apartment is bursting with a colorful, creative spark, thanks to an eclectic collection of paintings, textiles, and photography.

The decor is a testament to the renter’s background.

Fashion designer turned interior designer Dimitri Chris' Toronto loft is a blend of contemporary new pieces and one-of-a-kind vintage treasures, creating a modern mix that feels fresh and fun.

The design of this 765-square-foot apartment in Mumbai “revolved around having the sophistication of modern and contemporary styles with a touch of European elements.” There are tropical details in the kitchen, and the balcony is a must-see.

“From the carved brass-accented seating in the living room that turns even small routines into graceful gestures, to the sunlit yoga nook that begins our mornings in stillness, every detail feels intentional. The handcrafted swing has become the heart of our evenings — a gentle reminder of our roots and the joy of slowing down.”

Designer Johnny Coleman loves color drenching and period mixing, and he designed his Chicago rental apartment “as a modern take on the east wing of a country house.” He's also been collecting antiques since he was 14 years old!

Creativity flows in this calming home.

This renovated 1952 house in the San Fernando Valley was transformed for around $100K, and hides two bold color surprises: a red and a green bathroom.

This houseboat was originally a chaotic mix of styles and elements thanks to previous owners and different remodels in the ‘80s and ‘90s. “The kitchen used to feel like a bit of a cave, with minimal windows, grubby cabinetry, and huge appliances.”

Salli and Sebastian were drawn to the quirky details of this 550-square-foot D.C. rental apartment, including the “angled ceiling upstairs, the exposed pipes, and the little nook under the staircase — all of which make the space feel unique and full of personality.”

Rather than rip out all the retro charm of this apartment that’s been owned by his family for three generations, Octavio honored the home’s 1950s roots and added his own touches of contemporary style.