A Lakeside Cottage in Texas Has Lots of DIYs, Including a Stylish IKEA Hack

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Jennifer R. Thomas, husband, two kids, and two dogsLocation: Henderson, TexasType of home: CottageSize: 1,600 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live … Read more

A 400-Square-Foot Studio Deals with a Small Space & Weird Layout Beautifully

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Maleeha Location: Downtown Brooklyn Size: 400 square feet Years lived in: 2 months, renting “I was lucky enough to find this Downtown Brooklyn apartment through my cousin who knows the owner of this unit and was looking … Read more

A Small Boston Apartment Is Filled With Secondhand Finds and Fun Energy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Aly Robinson, partner, Mitch, and two parakeets, Louie and AshLocation: Boston, MassachusettsType of home: One-bedroom apartmentSize: 750 square feetYears lived in: Almost 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the … Read more

B&A: A Dated 1889 Victorian Italianate’s Been Respectfully Brought Back to Life

Name: Kevin Reid-Morris, Sarah Reid-Morris, and Henry Floyd Reid-Morris, a 4-year-old Bernedoodle Location: Prince Edward County, Canada Type of House: 1889 Victorian Italianate houseSize: 3000 square feet (main house), a carriage house (photos not included here) is about 800 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Our home is an 1889 Victorian Italianate in Prince … Read more

This House in Joshua Tree Is a Mid-Century Desert Oasis

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Katie Lee, partner, Alex, two dogs, Mr. P and Yia Yia, and two cats, Ricky and SharonaLocation: Joshua Tree, CaliforniaType of home: HouseSize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 3 years, owned Tell us a little (or a … Read more

B&A: A 1924 Duplex’s Remodel Includes an Unrecognizable Kitchen Refresh

Name: Kailee, Kyle, and our Frenchie Charlene Location: Gorham, Maine Type of Home: 1924 DuplexSize: 1,378 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Kailee and her fiancé, Kyle, feel lucky to call this whole 1924 duplex home; they bought it from a family friend and live on one side while renting out the other. … Read more

This South London Home Has a Colorful Eclectic Pop Vibe

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Sophie Lopez, husband, Marco, and 2-year-old daughter, MistyLocation: South London, United KingdomType of home: Victorian Terraced HouseSize: 980 square feetYears lived in: 3 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the … Read more

East Fork Pottery’s Founders Live in an Incredibly Cute, Cozy Cabin in the Woods

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Connie Matisse, Alex Matisse, Lucia Matisse (4), Vita Matisse (6), Kitty Nacho Amy Location: Henderson County, North CarolinaType of Home: Cabin Size: 1300 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years, owned Popular pottery company East Fork is known … Read more

A 220-Square-Foot Studio Is Compact But Quirky, with a Beautiful Tile Fireplace

Name: Monica CarrollLocation: Boston, MassachusettsType of home: ApartmentSize: 220 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: It’s just me — thank goodness, sharing 220 square feet with someone else during the pandemic would have been… tough. I work in … Read more

A Small, Cozy Brooklyn Apartment Is Terrifically Travel-Inspired

Name: Soji Nora AdewumiLocation: Brooklyn, NYType of home: ApartmentSize: 800 square feetYears lived in: 10+ years Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: It’s a one-bedroom apartment in a co-operative building. What is your favorite room and why? The main room is full of art, colors, … Read more