This 1950s Bungalow Has Envy-Inducing ‘Retro Beach Escape’ Vibes

Name: Lady Soule, partner, son, and dog, JacksonLocation: New JerseyType of home: Cabin/beach bungalow from the 1950sSize: 1,800 square feetYears lived in: 8 years, owned We love color, light, and things that bring humor and joy. Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Retro Beach Escape What is your favorite room and why? … Read more

This Family’s 184-Year-Old House Is Rustic Modern Colonial Farmhouse Perfection

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 375-Square-Foot Dutch Studio Has Cool Architecture and a Very Cute Bed Nook

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Jiske KosianLocation: Rotterdam, the NetherlandsType of home: Studio apartmentSize: 375 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My house was built … Read more

B&A: A Family’s Shabby Brownstone Skips a Fancy Reno for a Fast, Potent Refresh

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

Two Musicians Make Their Rental Sing with Green Walls, and a Lavender Fireplace

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Emma Frank and husband, PedroLocation: Park Slope — Brooklyn, New York City Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Musician Emma Frank and her husband Pedro, also a musician, explain that their rental is a … Read more

A Fiber Artist and Ceramicist Share a 200-Square-Foot Airstream and Studio

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Erica Williams and Kristen RichardLocation: Hemphill, TexasSize: 200 square feetYears lived in: 4 years, owned Erica Williams and Kristen Richard are an artistic couple who have crafted a small creative living and working compound out in East … Read more

A Knitwear Designer’s Albuquerque Home Is a Mix of Scandinavian and Navajo Style

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Jennifer Berg, Anders Berg (husband), Alistair Berg (son), Emily Berg (daughter), Dante (Pitt Bull/Shepard mix), Wallace (Border Collie), Leo (tortoise)Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Size: 1500 square feetType of Home: House Years lived in: 5 years, owned Navajo/Diné … Read more

A Mother-Daughter Duo’s Rental Is a Creative, Cool Maximalist Mix on a Budget

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13 of the Best Vintage-Filled House Tours We’ve Ever Seen

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Finding the perfect home decor piece comes with a little thrill, and that’s only amplified when said item is a one-of-a-kind family heirloom, estate sale discovery, or thrifted gem. The 13 house tours below are filled with those … Read more

A Berkeley Home Has Bold Tiles, Stained Glass & Awnings Made from Airplane Wings

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Breeze Braunschweig (she/her), Kartik Ramachandran (he/him), and Bayou Bee, our 11 year old Catahoula Leopard Dog. (And oftentimes Brook Braunschweig (she/her), Breeze’s sister; the guest bedroom is called “Brook’s room”). Location: North Berkeley, California Size: It was … Read more