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A Prop Stylist & Interior Designer Turned a Rental into a Parisian-Inspired Home

Adrienne Breaux — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Prop stylist and interior designer John Dittrick transformed his quirky Carroll Gardens rental with layered vintage finds, thoughtful color, and rental-friendly upgrades into a cozy, Parisian-inspired home filled with character. READ MORE...

This Renter Used Curtains to Create a Bedroom in a 470-Square-Foot Studio

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Architectural designer Nilufer Haciosmanoglu used flowing linen curtains to carve out a private bedroom in her 470-square-foot Brooklyn studio, then layered in secondhand furniture, trailing plants, and treasured finds from her travels to give the brand-new rental a soul of its own. READ MORE...

A 600-Square-Foot NYC Loft Mixes Industrial Bones with Colorful Stripes

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A vintage blue desk, green locker-style TV stand, colorful gallery wall, and pink-and-orange striped bedding bring bold personality to this couple's NYC rental loft, where industrial-style architecture meets an eclectic mix of vibrant one-of-a-kind finds. READ MORE...

She Opted Out of “Traditional” Furniture Like Dressers or Media Consoles in This Small Apartment

Rachel Nasvik — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

“I had to beg my mom to let me be her tenant, ha,” Lily Starbuck jokes. READ MORE...

This 1910s NYC Rental Is Full of Upgrades Worth Making Even If You Don't Own

Kiritin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Hand-painted murals, vintage finds, and colorful DIY upgrades transformed this century-old NYC rental into a home that's impossible to mistake for a temporary apartment. READ MORE...

A 250-Square-Foot Rental Makes a Strong Case for Ignoring Small-Space Rules

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

After downsizing from a 2000-square-foot home, Catherine Taveras embraced rich colors, treasured purchases, and clever storage to make her tiny rental studio feel layered, personal, and surprisingly spacious. READ MORE...

A Designer Transformed a 1977 Sears Kit House into a Colorful Retreat

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Designer Ghislaine Viñas reworked the 600-square-foot Upstate New York retreat with a brighter layout, new windows and skylights, playful color, and clever space-saving solutions. READ MORE...

She Filled This Brooklyn Brownstone With Art, Heirlooms, and Timeless Style

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Original architectural details, meaningful collections, and richly layered rooms make this historic Brooklyn home feel as personal as it is beautiful. READ MORE...

This NYC Apartment Feels Like a Quiet, Hotel-Like Escape from the City

Cullen Ormond — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The renter describes the apartment as a “home inside a crazy bustling city.” READ MORE...

How a Family of Four Makes 550 Square Feet Work in a Manhattan Rental

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

With renter-friendly upgrades, thoughtful storage solutions, and a backyard oasis (that's actually bigger than the apartment's interior!), this family of four has made their 550-square-foot Manhattan rental work for their growing family. READ MORE...

This 500-Square-Foot Studio Doubles as an Artist's Home and Workspace

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A storage-packed Murphy bed and smart organization let painter Josh Ayala turn one bright Brooklyn studio into a place to live, create, and entertain. READ MORE...

He Gutted a Dated 600-Square-Foot NYC Apartment, Exposing the Original Beams

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

After uncovering original wood beams beneath the ceiling, Sean Matthew Robinson transformed a dated Hell’s Kitchen apartment into a warm, modern loft with exposed brick, custom storage, and a sleek Scandinavian-inspired kitchen. READ MORE...

Everyone Told Him Not to Put His Bed in the Middle of This 300-Square-Foot Studio — He Did It Anyway

Kiritin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Plus, I’ve never seen a litter box that’s so chic. READ MORE...

This Interior Designer Fit Four Distinct "Rooms" Into His 230-Square-Foot Studio

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Interior Designer Jean Pierre Ortiz transformed a blank studio into a home with an entryway area, living room area, dining/work area, and bedroom area by making every piece work harder. READ MORE...

She Brought a 1910 Brooklyn Apartment Back to Life Without Erasing Its History

Kiritin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Original moldings, vintage lighting, and carefully chosen Art Deco-style touches helped transform this century-old apartment into a home that feels true to its past while still feeling fresh and livable. READ MORE...

This Couple Removed Their Bedroom Door to Make a 415-Square-Foot Apartment Work

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The inward-swinging bedroom door made arranging furniture surprisingly difficult, so this Brooklyn couple took it off entirely, and it made their 415-square-foot rental apartment's layout flow much better. READ MORE...

She Turned a NYC's Railroad Apartment's Tricky Layout Into Its Biggest Strength

Kiritin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

After two and a half years of thoughtful updates, Tess transformed this quirky Brooklyn rental into a warm, colorful home that embraces its unusual layout instead of fighting it. READ MORE...

Instead of Moving, This Family of 5 Keeps Reinventing the Same Rental Apartment

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Over the past nine years, Ella Hall, cofounder and CEO of Stitchroom, and her husband, Brandon, have reinvented the same rental apartment again and again — adding a DIY nursery, building triple-bunk beds, and continually reworking the layout as their family grew. (They're now expecting baby No. 4!) READ MORE...

Three Kids Get the Only Bedroom in This 525-Square-Foot Apartment

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Instead of squeezing four people into one bedroom, Alexa Priego reimagined her 525-square-foot Manhattan rental so her kids have a room of their own, she has a luxurious area in the living room, and every inch works harder. READ MORE...

Paris Was the Inspiration Behind This 331-Square-Foot Manhattan Apartment

Kiritin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The apartment’s nickname is "the Thrifted Palace.” READ MORE...