This Rental Apartment Makes the Case for Bold Red Curtains

Name: Michelle Levy and cat, ZipporahLocation: Milwaukee, WisconsinType of home: ApartmentSize: 800 square feetTime lived in: 3 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: This is a remodeled two-bedroom duplex apartment I lucked into finding four months ago. I like to think the apartment … Read more

A NYC Rental Apartment Living Room Features Blue, Green, Orange and More

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Kaitlyn Barclay and her cat, Nova Location: East Village — NYC Size: 700 square feetType of Home: One-bedroom apartment Time lived in: 8 months, renting When looking for an apartment, it was really important to find something … Read more

This Rental With Vintage Finds and DIY Murals Is a Perfect ‘1980s Art Deco’ Vibe

Name: Lexy Weixel, roommates, and two catsLocation: Chicago, IllinoisType of home: ApartmentSize: 1,000 square feetTime lived in: A few months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I’m non-binary and queer. Honestly that’s reflected in my home because being queer for me has been accepting … Read more

This Small LA Rental Rocks a 1980s Plaster Floor Lamp and Blue Checkered Rug

Name: Lindsey Son and dogter, Awkwafina Location: Los Angeles, California (Echo Park)Type of home: ApartmentSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I identify as a single Asian American woman. My dogter and I love my small apartment in … Read more

A Family Shares a Kid-Friendly French Quarter Rental Apartment

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Megan and Chris Olsen Location: French Quarter, New Orleans Size: 1100 square feet Type of Home: Apartment in Creole townhouseYears lived in: 2 years, renting After seeing the courtyards and curved staircases of this rental apartment in … Read more

This Remodeled House in Serbia Has Amazing Kitchen and Bathroom Tiles

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Sanja Stojilkovic, my boyfriend, Igor and our two pets, Toma and PumpaLocation: Sremski Karlovci, SerbiaType of home: HouseSize: 786 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and … Read more

Before and After: A Decaying House From 1881 Was Totally Transformed

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Mick, Paige, and dogs Blue and Tres Location: Ozarks of Southwest Missouri Size: 1,800 square feet Type of Home: HouseYears lived in: The house was renovated for two years, and we have lived in it for two … Read more

This Apartment Is So Creative & Colorful It Doesn’t Feel Small at All

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Renata KatzLocation: Boston, Massachusetts Type of home: ApartmentSize: 600 square feetTime lived in: 9 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live in a 600-square-foot … Read more

Every DIY Idea in This Customized Rental Is Worth Stealing

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Mackenzie Schieck with cats Franklin and LouisaLocation: Seattle, WashingtonSize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting The trouble with being someone who loves to decorate is that you are never really done. But want to know … Read more

Nearly Everything in This Vintage Store Owner’s Home Is 50+ Years Old

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Leney Breeden, founder of Folkling. Along with partner Owen. Location: Gordonsville, VirginiaSize: 1,045 square feetTime lived in: 7 months, renting A photographer for over a decade, Leney Breeden has spent a lot of time on the road, … Read more