A 578-Square-Foot D.C. Rental Has a Cute Green Sofa and Bold Botanical Wallpaper

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Madison Summers and adopted pup, TanzieLocation: Washington, D.C.Type of home: One-bedroom apartmentSize: 578 square feetYears lived in: 3 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I … Read more

This Brownstone in NYC’s Little Caribbean Neighborhood Has a Dreamy Garden

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Shelley V. Worrell and Janluk Stanislas Location: Flatbush AKA Little CaribbeanSize: 2600 square feetType of Home: BrownstoneYears lived in: 12 Years, owned Cultural entrepreneur Shelley V. Worrell, who was born and raised in Flatbush by parents who … Read more

This Family-Friendly Brooklyn Brownstone Is a Dreamy Textile-Filled Home

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. November is Family Month on Apartment Therapy! We’re sharing stories all month about families — whether that’s partners, kids, roommates, parents, pets, or plants — from improving your daily relationships or going home for the holidays. Head over here to … Read more

A “Warm, Colorful, Retro-Femme” Rowhome Has 60+ Plants and Neat ’70s Features

Name: Emily Smith and partner, Hayley TintleLocation: South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  Type of home: RowhomeSize: 1,200 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Hayley and I have been together for six years. We moved back to Philadelphia from Boston in … Read more

A Small Denver Rental Shows How Chic Layering Calming Neutrals Can Be

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Erin Miles, boyfriend, Alex, and our dog named Duck Location: Denver, Colorado Size: 800 square feetType of Home: House Years lived in: 1 year, rented We lived in a cute white stucco home that was built in … Read more

A 600-Square-Foot House in Portland Aces Scandinavian Secondhand Style

Name: Linda Miles and five chickens! Aretha, Joni, Whitney, Dolly and RobynLocation: St. Johns Neighborhood — Portland, Oregon Type of home: HouseSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 11 months, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I work for an international education nonprofit. Like many … Read more

This Recipe Developer’s Rental Has a Unique Layout & Lamp Grown From Mushrooms

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Lidey Heuck, fiancé, Joe, and Welsh terrier, Winkleman Location: Brooklyn, New York City Size: 1,000 square feet Type of Home: ApartmentYears lived in: Less than one year, renting Brooklyn resident Lidey Heuck is a recipe developer, food … Read more

A Scientist’s Small Baltimore Rental Is Full of Color, Creativity, and Coziness

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Taylor Evans, James Gordon, and Deckle the Miniature Dachshund! Location: Baltimore City — Baltimore, Maryland Size: 737 square feetType of Home: One-bedroom apartment Years lived in: 1 year, renting Ph.D. candidate and creative entrepreneur Taylor Evans says … Read more

A Light-Filled Loft in Santa Fe Has Tons of Natural Wood and a Spiral Staircase

Name: Dana TaylorLocation: Santa Fe, New MexicoType of home: LoftSize: 735 square feetYears lived in: 6 months, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: When my plans got canceled due to the pandemic, I had no choice but to pivot. Instead of traveling, I bought … Read more

A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment Balances Style & Function in a Small Space

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Fredd Wilson Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant — Brooklyn, New York City Size: 400 square feetType of Home: One-bedroom apartment Years lived in: 4 months, renting For digital marketing manager and music industry social media strategist Fredd Wilson, it was … Read more