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A Vintage Furniture Store Owner's Own Apartment Is as Stunning as a Showroom
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Fiona's Downtown Toronto apartment isn't afraid to break every rule. With a shower featured prominently in the kitchen and cool vintage furniture and accessories everywhere, this home highlights its unique quirks.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 28, 2022
The Best, Most Unexpected and Creative Uses of Color We Saw This Year
These are 14 of the most inventive, playful, and clever uses of color spotted from AT house tours, to possibly inspire your own home's palette.
Caroline Mullen
Nov 24, 2022
10 of the Most Clever, Small Space-Friendly Book Displays We Saw This Year
If you're an avid reader, you know that fitting your collection into a new home can be a challenge, but these creative, small-space friendly, and impressive book displays we saw this year will inspire your own.
Caroline Mullen
Nov 23, 2022
Every Inch of This Bold London Victorian Is Cool and Colorful
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Simon is the founder and director of FLOOR_STORY and Emma is the founder and creative director of trifle*. So when it came to designing and filling up the Victorian house in Walthamstow Village they purchased 13 years ago, there was no chance these two incredibly creative people would end up with a boring home.
Selena Kirchhoff
Nov 21, 2022
A Small Barcelona Loft Feels Much Larger Thanks to Lots of Light
Interior architect and designer Nella Kasurinen has lived in this Barcelona loft, which is located in a restored former factory building near the sea, for about six months.
Lula Poggi
Nov 18, 2022
This Texas Home Mixes Different Styles Masterfully
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Vanessa started to learn about her own style by pulling from places she loves. She studied the design of restaurants and hotels she traveled to in order to better understand what she liked and disliked in design. From there, she was able to create a gorgeous home for herself and her husband.
Sarah Lyon
Nov 17, 2022
This Chic Toronto Apartment Is How to Do Expensive Taste on a Small Budget
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Robin's Canadian home is a reflection of her time traveling around the world. She has expensive taste, but has learned how to DIY a lot of the decor in her home to make it look and feel expensive on a low budget.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 16, 2022
An Argentinian Apartment Has Family Heirlooms, Pinstripe Walls, & Tons of Plants
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Sebastian is the founder of home goods online store, Sixta, which is named after his grandmother and great-grandmother. He has decorated his home with objects from his store that tell the story of his heritage.
Magali Saberian
Nov 15, 2022
A Couple Created a Custom, Functional, and Stunning Home With A Lot of Plywood
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Journalist Jessica Bennett and her partner Sam did a gut renovation on this Brooklyn loft, updating the kitchen, bathrooms, and building custom furniture for many of the rooms.
Erin Derby
Nov 14, 2022
A 249-Square-Foot NYC Studio Embraces Queer Abundance With Collage Walls
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The walls of Marty's Lower East Side Apartment are covered in photos and notes from friends throughout the years.
Jendayi Omowale
Nov 11, 2022
A Broadway Performer Transforms Trash to Treasure in a Sophisticated NYC Rental
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By shopping secondhand and grabbing items off the street, Bronwyn Tarboton, a musical theater performer who runs the brilliant Instagram and TikTok accounts, @nyctrashtotreasures, was able to make her dream home an affordable reality.
Erin Derby
Nov 10, 2022
Before & After: A Run-Down Hong Kong Flat Gets a Gorgeous, Ingenious Facelift
Erin and Ben's flat sat vacant for two years and was run down and leaking in areas before they bought it. “However, when we saw it, both my husband and I knew it was what we had been looking for. It was a place where we could design from scratch what we wanted our home to be like..."
Viv Yapp
Nov 9, 2022
B&A: An Artist's Rental Redo Features Gorgeous IKEA Hacks and Much More
The best decorating advice artist Ben Cuevas ever received came from Amy Sedaris. "...[S]he says that she viewed her rental deposit as her design fee — which I think is just brilliant. If you’re renting, but plan to stay put for a while and want to really make your space your own, consider your deposit the fee you pay for being able to live in a space you truly love and can call your own."
Marisa Vitale
Nov 8, 2022
A NYC Rental's Gorgeous Reversible Upgrades Include Peel & Stick Paper and More
When Katelyn Sailor and her husband, Kyle, decided to try living in New York City a year ago, they arrived with only their clothes, a bed, kitchen items, and some basic decor. 
Sarah Lyon
Nov 7, 2022
Renters of This Loft Share Secrets of Budget Buys & Keeping Giant Plants Alive
In the past five years since AT toured Puno and Daniel's home, the loft has maintained many of its enviable qualities like gorgeous light and super cool vibes. But there have been lots of updates, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 4, 2022
Two People Share This Unbelievably Chic 300-Square-Foot NYC Studio
Michal Kolaczkowski and Trevor Kuhn have been renting this 300-square-foot studio apartment on New York City's Upper West Side for about seven months.
Erin Derby
Nov 3, 2022
A 460-Square-Foot Odd-Shaped Studio Is Only 3 Feet Wide at Its Narrowest Point
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Ainsley's small rental apartment's size and atypical angles offered quite the design challenge: to fit in useful, cohesive items without feeling too cramped or cluttered. But she tackled the challenge beautifully and cleverly.
Sarah Crowley
Nov 2, 2022
A 520-Square-Foot NYC Studio's Secret Is Flexible Furniture & Drop-Dead Details
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The entire home is full of historic architectural details, from original herringbone wood floors, original dog-bone tiles in the bathroom, mirrored cabinet in the kitchen, gorgeous crown moldings on the walls, and the high ceilings, which Jessica says make the studio feel spacious.
Erin Derby
Nov 1, 2022
Candlemakers Transformed a Victorian into Modern Gothic with a Botanical Twist
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Ky Ismet and James Burrow, founders of A House Like This, a London-based aromatherapy and candle company, transformed their Victorian house with dark colors and lots of plants, achieving a look that feels bold, botanical, and bohemian.
Selena Kirchhoff
Oct 31, 2022
This Japanese-Inspired L.A. Apartment Features Brilliant Storage Ideas
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Amanda's apartment in the Arts District of Los Angeles sits above an old factory. Her Japanese-inspired home is filled with a neutral palette that gives the space a clean and homey feel to allow conversations between friends to flow.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 28, 2022
This Creative's Art-Filled Connecticut Cottage Is a Cozy Fall Escape
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See inside this cottage that mixes woodsy wallpaper, fun colors, and modern art, creating a warm space to relax and enjoy the fall weather.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 27, 2022
A Weaver Uses Unconventional Storage Beautifully in Her Melbourne Home
Handweaver Mary Burgess has lived in this townhouse in Melbourne for 22 years, filling it with beautiful textiles, art, and lots of unconventional storage container ideas that embrace secondhand sustainability.
Natalie Jeffcott
Oct 26, 2022
Before & After: An Outdated, Blank Condo Now Has a Cool 'Parisian Modern' Look
Brianna Holt, a freelance journalist, took this plain condo and transformed it with a Parisian Modern-inspired aesthetic, fully remodeling the kitchen, renovating the bathroom, installing built-in shelves, and adding new doors and crown molding throughout.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 25, 2022
This Artist's Incredibly Unique Home Celebrates Spooky Season All Year Round
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Photographer turned novelty chandelier maker, Adam Wallacavage, has completely transformed his South Philadelphia brownstone, filling it with Victorian style furniture, DIY plaster elements, funky art, oceanic sculptures, his own incredible octopus chandeliers, and more. This house is Halloween ready no matter the time of year.
Carina Romano
Oct 24, 2022
A Couple Combined Their Styles In a Bright, Art-Filled San Francisco Apartment
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Emma and David were dating long distance for two years before moving in together. As soon as they saw this apartment on Craigslist, they knew it was the one. They blended their aesthetics by adding new art and toning down colors.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 21, 2022
This Small Paris Apartment Is Full of Charm, Vintage Pieces, and Funky Art
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Kelly and Nick's apartment in Pigalle, Paris reflects their love for vintage clothing, flea market hunting, and music.
Melanie Rieders
Oct 20, 2022
This Family's Renovated Michigan A-Frame Is an Airy, Scandinavian-Inspired Home
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Mike and Courtney met at a birthday party in Michigan eleven years ago. Little did they know, it was in the exact neighborhood they would later buy a house and raise their family. Specifically in this A-frame that they brightened by painting the walls white and adding windows.
Diana Paulson
Oct 19, 2022
This Small Toronto Apartment Is Whimsical, Romantic & 'Side-of-the-Road Chic'
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Fairy tales, period dramas, and fantasy novels have all lent imagination to this space. "I feel inspired among rich jewel tones like emerald green and plum, and have put up a fairy light canopy in every place I’ve lived — I like to make my inner child happy!" exclaims Lauren Park, who shares this home with partner, Kevin, and their two cats.
Lauren Kolyn
Oct 18, 2022
A Designer's Portland House Is a Maximalist, Pastel Ode to '70s & '80s Interiors
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Multi-disciplinary designer Courn Ahn is the owner and founder of Courtney Ahn Design, a creative studio that “prioritizes work with BIPOC, queer, and woman-owned businesses.” Their home is a colorful, maximalist, pastel space inspired by '70s + '80s interiors, contemporary art, Memphis style.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 17, 2022
A Travel Writer's 450-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is a Cabinet of Curiosities
Alexandra Charitan is a travel writer and the features editor at "Roadtrippers Magazine." She's been renting this 450-square-foot studio apartment in D.C.'s Capitol Hill neighborhood for two years.
Amanda Archibald
Oct 14, 2022
A Creative Director's Colorful LA Home Has Envy Inducing Inside/Outside Living
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Emily's house, built in 1938 on a hillside in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood, is like living in a vibrant 1980s tropical treehouse. Emily and her husband remodeled and designed the home themselves, creating a "colorful family home with daily vacay vibes."
Diana Paulson
Oct 13, 2022
Antique Collectors Transformed a Victorian Terrace Into a Dreamy, Warm, Minimal
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Ben and Cat Bailey, owners of an online antique shop, have renovated and filled their British home with all their favorite pieces... many they originally intended for their shop!
Selena Kirchhoff
Oct 12, 2022
A 693-Square-Foot Condo's Reno Turned a Tired Space into a Modern, Playful Home
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Jahzeel and Joseph, who are both vintage furniture hunters and sellers, live with their two cats in a San Diego condo they renovated, replacing old appliances and bulky kitchen cabinets, adding fresh paint, and incorporating STUNNING vintage art and furniture pieces throughout. They also turned a closet into a top notch cat bathroom!
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 11, 2022
This New York City Loft Was Impressively Furnished from Scratch
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Home decor TikToker Michelle Pham and her partner, Akshay Kumar, moved into this large full-floor rental loft in New York City sight unseen -- and without any furniture. Thanks to DIY skills, discounted buys, and Facebook Marketplace, the couple has created an eclectic, maximalist, colorful, worldly, and bohemian home... and all during a supply chain crisis!
Jendayi Omowale
Oct 10, 2022
The Botanical, Bookish Brooklyn Apartment of an Artist and Musician
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The first time Maggie and Jesse saw this apartment, they knew it was theirs. Noise levels made them back out of the first lease, but months later the home was available and the noise had been resolved — the rest is history.
Caroline Mullen
Oct 7, 2022
A 520-Square-Foot Seattle Micro Studio Has Efficient Storage and a Roof Deck
Hannah Herman actually worked on the design of her apartment building before she decided to move in, so she was already ahead on the creative challenge of furnishing such a small space.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 6, 2022
A 575-Square-Foot Cottage Rental Home Has the Dreamiest Dining Room Windows
Allegra Rose Berger is a creative freelancer, influencer, and artist, and it has always been important to her to have a space that inspires her.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 5, 2022
A Minneapolis Family House Is So Charming It's Like a Little Cabin in the City
Alexandra Bennett, who was previously the owner of the Minneapolis-based contemporary quilt studio, Louise Gray, hired Victoria Sass, founder of the interiors firm Prospect Refuge Studio, to update their single-family house in Minneapolis.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 4, 2022
This Small DC Apartment Pays Homage to a Life of Travel
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Jasmine grew up in California, went to school in New York, and has traveled all over the world. She wanted her home to reflect the many places that have influenced her as a person.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 4, 2022
This Jetsetter's Bright Miami Loft Has a High Joy Ratio
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As a travel writer, Sarah wanted her home to feel like a sanctuary. She filled her home with color and a design that invites happiness in.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 30, 2022
A Neon, Pink, and Eyeball Motif-Filled Victorian Terrace in South London
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Home and DIY enthusiast Sophie totally transformed a dated Victorian terrace by infusing color, fringe, plants, and lots of repeated eyeball patterns.
Selena Kirchhoff
Sep 29, 2022
NYC Fashion Designer's Studio Apartment Is A Mix of Modern and DIY
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As a fashion accessory designer, Courtney is used to taking on creative projects and making art. With her studio apartment in Manhattan, she uses thrifted furniture and brings it back to life with a fresh coat of paint to add a finishing touch to her home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 28, 2022
Before and After: A Run-Down New Jersey Cottage Was Totally Transformed
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When newlyweds Courtney and John bought their first home by the Jersey Shore, it was a fixer upper with exposed pipes and a family of raccoons living there. They were able to completely transform the space into a modern home that reflects them.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 27, 2022
This Couple Lives on a Small NYC Island in a Dreamy Green Apartment
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Sarah Jackson, her husband Greg, and their dog Rex live in a well-curated apartment on Roosevelt Island, best-known for the tram that connects it to Manhattan over the East River.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 26, 2022
A 550-Square-Foot Harlem Brownstone Was Transformed Into an Urban Jungle
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When Victoria was subletting in New York for the summer, her cab home drove past a brownstone in Harlem with a "For Rent" sign in the window. She had her driver let her out early in front of the building that would become her new home.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 23, 2022
A Neon Manchester Flat Inspired by Nickelodeon and Memphis Design
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Artist Michael Pybus turned a new construction white box into a wildly colorful home filled with vintage IKEA pieces, tropical fish, and an art studio.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 22, 2022
B&A: A Retiree's Renovated 550-Square-Foot Home Fits Their Needs Perfectly
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"As a retired person I knew I wanted a unit that fit me and my needs perfectly," writes Gwendolyn Hillesheim. "I took the time to assess my wants and prioritized four things."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 22, 2022
This 750 Square Foot Chicago Nook Is Filled With Over 1,000 Books
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Jamie and Mike moved to Chicago for grad school and never left. Now their home has given them a place to make the most of their small space while adding in items that bring them happiness.
Caroline Mullen
Sep 21, 2022
This Cozy Upper West Side Apartment Offers Color and Community
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After living in New York City for 10 years, Maria has found a place where she feels at home with great neighbors. Through the help of second-hands furniture and paint, she has created a gorgeous studio apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 20, 2022
This 1954 Arizona Rental Home Is a Gorgeous Vintage Spanish Colonial Cottage
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Melanie is a "hobby designer" who uses items in new, creative ways. She suggests finding items from flea markets and finding a new use for them to give your home a designed feel.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 20, 2022
This Renter Wasn't Impressed by His NYC Loft — Until He Saw It on AT
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During the pandemic, Brian left his apartment with a rotating cast of roommates and gave himself time to find his perfect home. When this loft in the West Village went up, he knew he had to have it. He has since converted the small space into a plant filled oasis.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 19, 2022
This Musical Nashville Family Tours The Country in Their Americana Airstream
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Steve and Gracie explored the country in a variety of airstreams, but once they had kids, they decided it was time to buy one of their own to continue their life on wheels as a family.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 16, 2022
A 325-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment Adds Spunk to Traditional Pieces
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When it comes to Isabelle's New York studio apartment, she has one piece of advice: measure everything! Her home mixes vintage a traditional styles with pieces that pop like her leopard print chair.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 16, 2022
These Lower East Side Designers Built Their Tiny Home Out Of Things They Love
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Pratika and Mareya are roommates with an eye for design. They've made their small NYC apartment feel bigger with the use of natural light. They focus on surrounding themselves with things they love to complete the space.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 15, 2022
A Barcelona Apartment Merges Mediterranean and Mountain Cottage Vibes
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Tessa and Roman have struck the perfect fusion between Mediterranean vibes downstairs and mountain style upstairs in their Barcelona apartment they renovated.
Lula Poggi
Sep 14, 2022
This Barcelona Loft Is Part Gallery, Part Workspace, Part Playroom
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Designers Isern Serra and Valeria Vasi live with their twins in Barcelona, Spain. "We can open the windows completely and it feels like we live on a 'porch' in the middle of the city."
Lula Poggi
Sep 13, 2022
This 350-Square-Foot Mid-Century Cottage Is Absolutely Dreamy, Inside and Out
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After her divorce, Erin got rid of most of her belongings for a fresh start. Her Philadelphia cottage gives her the space to huddle with friends during cold months and maximize what's most important to her.
Carina Romano
Sep 12, 2022
8 Ways You Can Decorate with the Ultra-Trendy Checkerboard Pattern In Your Home
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To help inspire a few ideas, here are eight spaces that stylishly use the checkerboard pattern in their home decor, whether they be large-scale items or teeny tiny accessories.
Trisha Sprouse
Sep 12, 2022
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Kate Arends Filled Her St. Paul Home with Playful Twists on Traditional Decor
Name: Kate ArendsLocation: St. Paul, MinnesotaSize: 5,500 square feetType of home: Colonial ramblerYears lived in: 2, ownedWhether she’s transforming her kitchen, styling effortlessly chic outfits, or fielding questions about relationships and parenting, Kate Arends lives up to the name of her popular design and lifestyle company: Wit & Delight. Like your friend who always thrifts the coolest finds, Kate adds her relaxed and irreverent style to everything she touches.
Courtney Balestier
Sep 9, 2022
This Boise Artist's Modern Home Has Cozy Bed Nooks and Cute Tiny Houses
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Stephanie uses her house in Idaho as not only a home but also a studio for her art. With tall ceilings and plenty of light, she has made her house into a modern Scandinavian-style space.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 9, 2022
A Bold Barcelona Apartment with an Archway in Every Room
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When Amino and Antonio moved into their Spanish home, they had to combine her "more is more" mentality with his "less is more" way of life. They've made the space their own embracing the five built in arches of their house.
Lula Poggi
Sep 8, 2022
8 Super Chic Homes That Prove Pink Isn't Just for Kids' Rooms
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Here are eight ways to use pink in home decor that are both stylish and decidedly grown-up.
Trisha Sprouse
Sep 8, 2022
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Channels Groovy '70s Vibes with a DIY No-Paint Mural
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Lauren brought her love for the '60s and '70s into her Brooklyn apartment through color, using orange as the main hue. The small studio features an orange mirror and couch and lots of cute retro decor elements to complete the look.
Jendayi Omowale
Sep 7, 2022
Think You Have to Choose Between Paint and Natural Wood? This Home Has Both
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If you hold on to a classic wood finish, you can still use as many paints as you please.
Kelly Dawson
Sep 7, 2022
A 450-Square-Foot Harlem Home Marries Function and Beauty
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Katie has turned her Harlem apartment into a home by adding in her Alaskan roots and finding beauty in small spaces.
Erin Derby
Sep 6, 2022
This Cozy 200-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Is Inspired by English Country Decor
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When Bailey moved into an Upper West Side studio, she had to make purposeful purchases and decor decisions to fit all her favorite items in this very small space.
Caroline Mullen
Sep 5, 2022
A Brooklyn Rental’s Pretty Palette Is an Example of How to Elevate the Everyday
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When it comes to the Brooklyn apartment of experiential designer Briana Guin, it’s clear that specific shades were chosen for her home from the beginning, down to the smallest details.
Kelly Dawson
Sep 5, 2022
The Biophilic Design of this UK Home Feels Like Living Inside a Garden
Ross and Marianna Popejoy's home blurs the line between indoors and outdoors after their thoughtful, intentional renovation of this 1900 worker's cottage in East London.
Selena Kirchhoff
Sep 2, 2022
A 190-Square-Foot Afrohemian Studio Apartment Is Inspired by the Renter's Mom
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Crystal Wyatt owned a house in Philadelphia for more than 18 years before needing a change, going tiny in this 190-square-foot rental studio apartment in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood.
Carina Romano
Sep 1, 2022
Your WFH Setup Shouldn’t Be Seen All The Time, and This Trick Conceals It
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Seeing signs of work while moving around your home makes it tough to truly rest, which is why this solution from Manhattan residents Grant Griglak and Grayden Holubar is so appealing.
Kelly Dawson
Sep 1, 2022
This Eclectic Victorian Terrace Uses Color to Tell a Cohesive Story
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When Lottie and Michael realized they weren't able to get the five-bedroom house of their dreams, they decided to make one.
Selena Kirchhoff
Aug 31, 2022
A Florist's Minimal Ukraine Apartment Utilizes Gray in a Modern Way
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When designer Elena Petresku began creating a vision for Oksana's apartment, they were working together remotely and she didn't know if her vision -- or the power of gray -- would translate. Now they've created a modern space that balances the colors of the city.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 30, 2022