Tours

Before Danielle moved in, she described this Brooklyn loft as "drab, industrial, and soul-less." But now it's "bohemian, colorful (but not aggressive), layered, artsy, and autobiographic."

When Jim was ready to buy, he found this character-packed space in the Hague. “I love the high ceilings and also the natural light which floods the space in the mornings and afternoons.” And he fell in love with the stained glass windows immediately.

Abby didn’t realize quite how bad this Brooklyn apartment was when she first moved in: “ There were broken tiles, missing pipes, and it was filthy.” But after a huge transformation, Abby’s rental is now cheerful, colorful, and fun.

Some people live in New York City for a while, and then, when they start a family or grow tired of the hustle and bustle, they retreat to the suburbs or smaller cities. While it might not be the most common storyline for a family of four to trade their spacious home in Texas for a small apartment in New York City, that’s exactly what Tim and Liz Everett (and their children Ethan and Harper) did.

This home stuns with crimson details like a red marble kitchen countertop, terrazzo floor with red hues, and tall ceilings with visible red air conditioning tubes.

See inside an Arizona home “packed with fun, nostalgic items in a space full of color.”

Alexa Priego is a full-time content creator and mom of three, and for the past 10 years has rented this 525-square-foot, one-bedroom NYC apartment.

This Chicago apartment went from “dusty humid roly-poly graveyard” to “dreamy plant-filled bohemian artist’s sanctuary.”

As soon as Camille walked into this Pasadena rental apartment in a building built in 1929, it was love. “The stained glass bay window, large bedrooms, in-unit laundry room, and, of course, the original tile bathroom are what sealed the deal for me."

The backyard oasis perfectly complements the deep green kitchen cabinets.

One hundred-plus years of history was erased by cheap paint and $10 boob lights, but now this rental apartment feels like being transported to the South of France.

For 20-plus years, Shannon has covered her home's walls with sparkly silver tinsel to create an incredibly cheery holiday display, and she spills all her secrets on decorating for the holidays!

Living downtown in a high-rise has always been a dream of designer Lauren Ashley. Before she moved in, this apartment was dated and dull — but now it’s inviting and full of color and personality, and tells a story.

See inside a Brooklyn apartment that’s industrial, but joyful and relatable — and where every piece of furniture was deliberately and carefully designed to meet a specific function.

It was so good that the family bought the home without seeing it in real life.

But after a complete renovation and redesign, there’s gorgeous parquet wood floors, a custom-built storage wall, and a whole lot of classic, contemporary style.

When Anna moved in, her apartment had no oven, fridge, or washing machine; the sink wasn’t usable; and the kitchen cabinets were totally broken. “But the ceilings, French doors, and floors were so beautiful — I knew it had potential!”

Minetta Archer has been renting this 725-square-foot Harlem apartment for 15 years, adding tons of color, pattern, and glam to each room.

Carrie Boyd has added so much holiday spirit to her renovated house in the UK, including festive garlands, throw pillows, bows, and more.

Lauren Crawford said she broke the design rule about not changing too much in a rental apartment.

Once lacking warmth or personality, after 17 years this West Village apartment now has both — plus lots of color and pattern.

The renter even teaches yoga classes in the living room.

Tour an elegant yet cozy studio apartment located in Toronto that rents for $1,560 a month.

Zach and Taylor have filled their rental apartment with quite the collection, turning it into a “pop art paradise” with “eclectic energy.”

Professional skateboarder Nicole Hause and her girlfriend have made a gorgeous home in their 1950-era rental apartment.

The studio’s in an almost 100-year-old building in the heart of Hollywood and while only 485-square-feet big, is a "total dream: exposed brick, stunning windows that swing open, the original built-in 1920s vanity.”

The original apartment was also described as “cramped” and as having a “musty odor lingering in the air.”

After home flippers “made literally everything gray” in Mary and her husband’s quintessential 1959 mid-century modern home, they brought it back to life with color, retro-patterned wallpaper, and cheerful vintage pieces.

Writer Elisabeth Edelman bought this 750-square-foot condo in Richmond, Virginia five years ago, and she shaped the space to “highlight the century-old charm while creating a luxe feel.”

“I am often torn between maximalism and minimalism, and my apartment definitely straddles the two,” writes Lake Buckley, who describes her home’s style as “California New Wave or Brooklyn Beach House.”

Hannah Deau’s rental apartment has envy-inducing architectural features like a brick wall, high ceilings, French doors, Spanish tiles, and around 20 plants.

When Sin Ying Tracy Leung first bought this small apartment, it was “old, dull, and lifeless,” but three years later it’s now a colorful, playful, eclectic, and warm home.

This Seattle apartment was once a "builder-grade blank canvas" until this couple made their mark on the space.

It’s even on the balcony.

"It may seem a bit cluttered to some, but I love it!" exclaims Melanie, who shares this tiny studio with her cute cat. "Maximalism isn't for everyone, but I keep it clean!"

This cinematographer’s 700-square-foot apartment stuns with brick details, warm paint colors, and a double drenched pink bedroom.

Rosalind and her family undertook a “tip to toe renovation, reconfiguring many of the rooms and adding a kitchen/diner extension” in this London house.

Juan De Anda “built shelves into the awkward spaces in walls, had custom storage seating made to measure, and even turned hinged doors into sliding barn doors.”

Grace loves her sofa. ”The end tables can become stools and there's a secret compartment in the corner.”

This mid-century modern house by renowned builder John Burrows was practically perfect, albeit dated, when Laura and Erick purchased it.

“I bought this house right after COVID when the housing marketing was tough to find a good house and for a good price. There just wasn’t enough homes, and you had to go above and beyond the asking price to even be considered. I waited six months!” begins James Bryan, also known as That Halloween Bro (he also has a YouTube channel).“However, a friend of a friend let me know she was selling her townhouse and knew I was looking.

There are no design rules in this townhome, instead, the renters “embrace whimsy and comfort, crafting a playful atmosphere that invites creativity and conversation.”

This historic loft came with restrictions on paint and remodeling, so this renter “embraced creative, nonpermanent solutions, like playing with textures, statement pieces, and utilizing the built-in shelving to craft a homey atmosphere without altering the architecture.”

Los Angeles-based writer, comedian, and actor Christina Anthony turned a “small and simple” studio apartment into a “cozy, colorful, vintage, and dreamy home.”

Rachel Schwartzmann, the author of “Slowing,” lets her Brooklyn Brownstone’s historic details — like moldings, wood floors, and fireplace — shine thanks to her minimal decor style.

Greer is a graphic designer and has filled her home with artful, meaningful pieces that inspire her work.

These Parisians used color to transform their Lisbon apartment, and now it has cozy and comfortable English cottage vibes.

It’s not hyperbole to say that I’ve been completely in love with this fabric designer’s home since the moment I saw it.

Designer and author Nasozi Kakembo completed a renter- and budget-friendly DIY in nearly every room of this “white and beige box” townhouse to transform it into a cozy and beautiful home.

After decluttering and downsizing, Matthew Jeffers embraced this small studio’s natural flow to create a personal retreat — what he calls “functional tranquility.”

Homeowner Emily wanted a project — but at first, the work ahead was daunting.

Tour this eclectic and contemporary New Jersey apartment with lots of color and pattern.

Mother Spooky Witch transformed this formerly basic Austin house into a modern and gothic home.

Plus, photos of Shrek throughout.

Between the wraparound porch, stained glass windows, and rich hardwood floors — it’s impossible to pick.

Now this family of four’s house has an industrial modern style with a “dash of moodiness and a whole lot of color.”

Apartment Therapy’s video producer Margaret and her husband, Alex, have made a dreamy, cozy home for their two young daughters in this small Washington Heights apartment.

Jasmine Espinoza actually grew up in this building and was able to get a deal on this small but cozy studio apartment: $1,500-a-month rent!

The large bay window and the flood of natural light immediately sold Emily and her partner, Andrew, on this 700-square-foot Los Angeles house.

After El lost her husband, she fell out of love with this house. “What started off as a small project to take my mind off my grief turned into a passion and a love of painting and color!”

Sydney Fazende says it took a lot of trial and error with furniture arrangements (and custom pieces) to maximize her small SoHo apartment.

This rental apartment before Madeline Warshaw moved in was “sad, drab, landlord special.” Not anymore!

Two artists mixed Mediterranean-inspired minimalism, a Scandinavian approach to storage, and hints of space-age design elements in this hip Barcelona apartment.

Dalton and Dave transformed their blank, white shoebox of an apartment with art and vintage treasures.

Although just a rental, Devin and Jess have put their stamp on their 1970s bungalow in Portland, Oregon.

This vibrant 1076-square-foot rental apartment in Brussels has high ceilings, lots of light, and fun furnishings.

This modern loft reno features concrete columns, high ceilings, exposed beams, great brickwork, and cool plywood shelves.

This Finnish graphic designer and illustrator has used Finnish design in her small and bright Portuguese rental apartment.

These first-time homeowners worked with pros to renovate a worn-down Brooklyn house originally built in 1910

After living on a boat, the homeowners wanted a return to land but with the ocean just steps away.

Interior designer and stylist Justin Coakley and his partner, Zunaid, renovated this 1930s property, creating a more open-plan feel by taking down walls and converting a loft into a bedroom with incredible walk-in wardrobe.

Curved red marble kitchen counters, glass ceilings in the bathroom, big windows … this Barcelona home has stunning details.