A Couple’s Long Island Apartment Is Southwestern, Boho, Mid-Century & Colorful

Name: Scott Lester, Brian Kazakoff, and Sheepadoodle, BostonLocation: Long Island City, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 700 square feetYears lived in: 3 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Brian and I developed a fascination with vintage finds when we found a mutual love … Read more

A Set Designer & Stylist Lives in This NOLA Rental Bursting with Color & DIYs

Name: Melissa Cripe, Harvey the Movie Mutt, and roommate, SashaLocation: 7th Ward — New Orleans, Louisiana Type of home: Shotgun apartmentSize: 800 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 the 7th Ward in New Orleans with … Read more

A 660-Square-Foot 1969 California Cabin Has Stunning Wood Ceilings & Warm Vibes

Name: Vanessa Oliveros and familyLocation: Running Springs, CaliforniaType of home: CabinSize: 660 square feetYears lived in: 9 months, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We have a beautiful cabin that we purchased as a vacation home. We rent it out on Airbnb when we … Read more

An 800-Square-Foot Duplex in Bushwick Incorporates Greenery in Clever Ways

Name: Michelle Bipath and husband, AnthonyLocation: Brooklyn, New York — BushwickType of home: Apartment – DuplexSize: 800 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My husband, Anthony, and I live in this duplex nestled in the heart of Brooklyn. … Read more

This Condo Draws Inspo from Black Women Singers and Feminist Artists and Authors

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Sekile M. NzingaLocation: Rogers Park — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 1200 square feetType of Home: Condo Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting For Sekile Nzinga, the Chief Equity Officer for the State of Illinois and the founder of The … Read more

This Renter Makes a 660-Square-Foot Apartment’s Odd Layout Work Beautifully

Name: Sydney Callands and mini labradoodle, IvyLocation: Manhattan, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My cozy West Village apartment is the epitome of the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of New … Read more

A 550-Square-Foot Rental Is ‘French-Victorian With a Romantic Academia Flair’

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Tessa Cooper and Chandler Cooper Location: Springfield, Missouri Size: 550 square feet Type of Home: Apartment Years lived in: 5 years, renting This apartment is the first home my husband, Chandler, and I made together. It was … Read more

This Belgian Architect’s MCM Home Has Very Few Doors and Tons of Cool Sculptures

Name: David Bulckaen and partner, Koen De LoosLocation: Antwerpen, BelgiumType of home: HouseSize: 2100 square feetYears lived in: 8 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: After a search of seven years, my partner, Koen De Loos, and I bought this three-story house in … Read more

Before and After: A ‘Blank Canvas’ 350-Square-Foot Studio Is Now Dark and Moody

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Robb WexlerLocation: Upper West Side, NYC Size: 350 square feetType of Home: Studio apartment Years lived in: 1 year, renting I found my apartment smack dab in the middle of the pandemic in November 2020. I figured … Read more

An 1800s “Maximalist Disco Cottage” Is Furnished with Upcycled Secondhand Finds

Name: Faith McGlothin and partner, LizLocation: Kingston, New YorkType of home: CottageSize: 916 square feetYears lived in: Two years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I am a PhD candidate, and my partner, Liz, is a scenic painter for film. The house is a … Read more