A First-Time Renovator on a DIY Budget Transformed This 1971 Ranch-Style House

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Megan Housekeeper, husband, Alex Ferrin, and dogs George Michael and Miley CyrusLocation: Austin, Texas Size: 1,800 square feet Type of Home: Ranch-style home built in 1971Years lived in: … Read more

This Colorful, Creative UK Home Has a Pretty Perfect Retro-Style Plywood Kitchen

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Jo, James, Bella, Annie and Ronnie and Rosa the dog Location: Cheshire, EnglandSize:  1270 square feetType of Home: 4-bedroom detached house Years Lived In: 14 years, owned We moved into our house to be closer to my … Read more

B&A: A 1950s Bamboo Furniture Set Rescued from Craigslist’s “Free” Section

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

A German 1950s House Is Gorgeously Decorated With Pastels and Vintage Treasures

Name: Yasmin Tamara Mevissen, husband, and six cats Location: Krefeld, GermanyType of home: House from the 1950sSize: 1345 square feet (125 square meters)Years lived in: 10 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Frank and I are vintage dealers (we sale and ship worldwide) … Read more

B&A: A Beat-Up Vintage Buffet Shines After a $100 Stain and Paint Job

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

This Small Dutch Rental Apartment Embraces Mid-Century Modern Colors and Shapes

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Jens Adam, Hester Vogelzang, our newborn son, Wobbe Adam, and our cat, TeutLocation: Lelystad, The NetherlandsSize: 700 square feetType of Home: One-bedroom apartmentYears Lived In: 7 years, renting Hester Vogelzang has been living in this apartment for … Read more

Before and After: A Groovy ’70s Trailer Squeezes in a Kitchen and Sleep Space

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

A Designer’s Condo Has Maximalist 1970s Vibes, Vintage Furniture & Disco Balls

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Giovanna Macejka, partner Deanna, and pup DesiLocation: Ridgewood — Queens, New YorkSize: 1,300 square feet Type of Home: Condo Years Lived In: Almost two years, owned Giovanna Macejka is an interior designer and owner of Dream House, … Read more

This ’90s Decorating Task Brought Me and My Friends So Much Closer

Ah, the ’90s — a time of such glorious decorating trends as crackle finishes, safari prints, weird shapes, and bright, solid primary colors. As a teen at the time, I loved it all (and generally still do). But no other decorating style captured my heart as much as a messy, frenetic one: splatter paint walls. … Read more