Paint and Peel & Stick Tile Have Brought This Small “Blank Slate” Rental to Life

Name: Billie, boyfriend, and cat Olive Location: Astoria, Queens, New York CityType of home: ApartmentSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: During the pandemic, when we found ourselves spending so much time at home, my boyfriend and … Read more

This Small Canadian Cottage Shows How Serene a Monochromatic Palette Can Be

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Camille Charland Perez, husband Jeffrey, baby June, and boxers Stella and MatchaLocation: Québec City, Canada Size: 650 square feetType of Home: CottageYears lived in: 8 months, owned My husband and I were looking for a pied-a-terre when … 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

A 550-Square-Foot NYC Studio Feels Much Bigger Thanks to Smart Layout & Planning

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Christie Ward and boyfriendLocation: New York, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 550 square feetYears lived in: 6 months, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We purchased … Read more

This Pink, Passive Solar ADU Is Made of Straw Bales

Name: Allison Green, Dan Theriault, our son Daniel, Hank the dog, KB the cat, and our chickens Location: Sunset neighborhood, Boise, IdahoSize: 580 square feet, with the loft it is closer to 900Type of Home: Post and beam, passive solar, straw bale ADUYears Lived In: Less than 1 year, we just completed the ADU however … Read more

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

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

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

B&A: Thanks to a DIY Loft, a 330-Square-Foot Studio Is an Organized Home for Two

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Josie, partner Alec, and cat IzzieLocation: Lower East Side — New York City, New YorkSize: 330 square feetType of Home: One-bedroom apartmentYears Lived In: 2 years, owned Josie is a software engineer, professional dancer, and a self-proclaimed … Read more