A New Zealand Studio Bungalow Has a Neat Shelf Divider & Gorgeous Green Kitchen

Name: Matt and Persian cat, BoscoLocation: Auckland, New ZealandType of home: Small studio bungalowYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: It’s a small bungalow/studio space, set in and dwarfed by enormous oak and magnolia trees. It’s an open plan and … Read more

A New Jersey Apartment Has Envy-Inducing 15-Foot Ceilings and Huge Windows

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Christiana Coleman, boyfriend, and pupLocation: Jersey City, New JerseyType of home: ApartmentSize: 896 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Finding … Read more

A ‘Caribbean Mid-Century’ Santo Domingo Rental Skillfully Wields the Color Blue

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Melissa Mariette and fiancéLocation: Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicType of home: ApartmentSize: Approximately 2,150 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: … Read more

A 135-Year-Old Loft Shows the Power of a Little Paint & Furniture Rearranging

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Taylor (myself), my three cats, Talulah, Remi, Phoebe, and German Shepherd puppy Gwen Location: Pioneer Square — Seattle, Washington Size: 2500 square feetType of Home: Loft Years lived in: Over 3 years, renting Taylor, an interior designer … Read more

This Apartment in India Is Full of Color, Plants, and Upcycled Flea Market Finds

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Anjari Ganguly and partnerLocation: Delhi NCR, IndiaType of home: ApartmentSize: 1,200 square feetYears lived in: 4 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live in … Read more

A Bristol Home Features a Limewash Wall, Cool Coffee Spot, & Glass Conservatory

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Graphic designer Claire Latchem and her music director partner, Dan Broadley, bought their home in early 2020, just before the pandemic hit. When the UK went into lockdown, Claire was furloughed for four months, which gave her a … Read more

An Airy 700-Square-Foot Apartment Shows How to Take Advantage of Natural Light

Name: Gabriela Houston and roommateLocation: Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaType of home: ApartmentSize: 700 square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My goal with my home is always to make things feel cozy and welcoming. Growing up we moved a lot … Read more

B&A: A 500-Square-Foot Rental’s Budget Redo Includes a Now Unrecognizable Entry

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all! Name: Abigail Sherrod Sykes, husband Casey Sykes, and fish, … Read more

An 1897 Victorian-Style Home Has DIY Wall Treatments and Gorgeous Furnishings

Name: Emma Stevenson-Smith, husband, Chris, and cat, RonnieLocation: Tunbridge Wells, United KingdomType of home: Victorian semi-detachedSize: 810 square feetYears lived in: 20 months, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We bought this house 18 months ago; we were first-time buyers. We tried to buy … Read more

Small/Cool’s Grand Prize Winner Lives in a Colorful Space Full of Inspiration

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Lucía Gogenola and partner, Agustin, and our two cats, Olivia and Lupita (the real owners of the flat) Size: 914 square feetHome type: ApartmentLocation: Rosario, ArgentinaYears lived in: 3 years, owned This apartment is so small and cool, it won Apartment Therapy’s Grand Prize in … Read more