An Ottawa Apartment Has Earthy Tones, Secondhand Furniture Flips & Cool Candles

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Tia DumoulinLocation: Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaType of home: ApartmentSize: 800 square feetYears lived in: 2 years and 4 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live … Read more

A 450-Square-Foot San Francisco Studio Gets Great Lighting for Lots of Plants

Name: LydiaLocation: San FranciscoType of home: Studio apartmentSize: 450 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I moved into my studio during the pandemic and wanted to create a creative and thriving space that was a living space, work … Read more

A Colorful, Cottage-Like Home in Michigan Has Great Art and Glam Accents

Name: Deanna DuncanLocation: Royal Oak, MichiganType of home: HouseSize: 1,050 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I purchased this house almost exactly one year ago after falling in love with its charm and character. In particular, I was … Read more

This 642-Square-Foot Chicago Studio Contains a Creative DIY Moss Art Piece

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Kevin Coleman and Langston the Labradoodle Location: South Loop – Chicago, IllinoisSize: 642 square feet Type of Home: Studio ApartmentYears lived in: 1.5 years, renting Kevin Coleman says his life’s mantra is “simplicity” and it’s also a … Read more

This 450-Square-Foot Chicago Condo Has Cool and Clever Small Space Tricks

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Scott Kangas Location:  Wrigleyville — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 450 square feetType of Home: Condo Years lived in: 18 years, owned When Scott Kangas purchased this 450-square-foot, junior one-bedroom condo in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood 18 years ago, he thought it … Read more

A Boho-Meets-Scandi Studio Has a Light Fixture Made from a Fruit Basket

Name: Senaida Mehmedovic and cat, BenjiLocation: Denver, ColoradoType of home: ApartmentSize: 295 square feetYears lived in: 7 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live on the third floor of an older (but newly renovated) building! It’s nestled between downtown and the Cherry … Read more

A Small Brooklyn Apartment Has Tons of Enviable Architectural Character

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Natasha Husein, and puppy, Maddie Location: Brooklyn, New York CityType of home: ApartmentSize: 750 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: … Read more

An Artist’s Small Rental Is an Absolutely Vibrant Plant-Filled Bohemian Oasis

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Erin Shirley, with dog, Aster, and cat, SzuttLocation: Washington, DC area Size: 849 square feetType of Home: Apartment Years lived in: 10 months, renting Apartment Therapy alum and DC artist Erin Shirley has been growing her plant … Read more

A 750-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment Has a Cute and Organized Mini Library

Name: Jordan LaufLocation: Brooklyn, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 750 square feetYears lived in: Less than a year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I am a radio producer who works on New York Public Radio’s (WNYC) live daily culture show, “All Of It … Read more

A Magazine Editor’s Maximalist Rental Is Exploding With Colorful DIYs

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Stephanie Wilson, boyfriend Matt, three-pound senior rescue Chihuahua, Gidget, and 80-pound Boxer, Sweet PeaLocation: Denver, ColoradoType of home: ApartmentSize: 840 square feetYears lived in: About 4 years, renting Stephanie Wilson is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Sensi … Read more