We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Emma Wells and two rescue dogs, Pippi and Meggie Location: Portland, OregonType of home: ApartmentSize: 550 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Sophia E. AguiñagaLocation: Oakland, CaliforniaSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting When Apartment Therapy first toured interior designer and artist Sophia E. Aguiñaga‘s Oakland rental apartment, her home’s design style was best described as “Wild Eclectic Glam,” and it featured … Read more
Sticking firmly in the camp of optimism, a rental apartment is a shot at creative expression. Sure, you can’t always paint the walls, change the fixtures, remove the tiles, or even choose the next door neighbors, but what’s artistry if not pushing forth a vision anyway? With the right mindset and perhaps a few workarounds, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Julie Gordon Location: West Village, New York CitySize: 300 square feetType of Home: Studio ApartmentYears lived in: 2 years, renting I found my little abode on Craigslist and moved in on March 16, 2020, so I think … Read more
Name: Kristina EicholzerLocation: Boston, Massachusetts Type of home: ApartmentSize: 800 square feetYears lived in: 3 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Almost nothing in my home was bought brand new. Whether it’s thrifted, a beloved hand-me-down, or a free find on the side … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Maybe you’re a renter who dreads the idea of painting walls back to “renter white,” or perhaps you just love the crisp clean look of a white wall. Either way, the good news is that white walls don’t … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Celia, my partner Sean, and our son Cassius Location: Harlem — New York City, New YorkSize: 760 square feetType of Home: Apartment Years lived in: 3 years, renting Celia, who runs a YouTube channel and founded the … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Nicole Cueto and dog, Marty Location: New York City, New York Size: Approximately 600 square feetType of Home: One-bedroom apartment with a separate loft Years lived in: 1 year, renting Lawyer-turned-communications professional Nicole Cueto says her home … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Remember the episode of “Sex and the City” where Carrie Bradshaw goes to look at apartments, and the only one she can afford has a tiny closet, and she’s like, but where do the shoes go? And her … Read more
Name: Sarah Norman and Sunny the cockapoo Location: Soho — New York City, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 400 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live in a small one-bedroom apartment in Soho. When I moved in, … Read more