Get the Look: Simple, Traditional & Functional Country Style
It can take time to settle in and create your perfect family home. Lesli has spent the last 12 years pouring herself into her 140-year-old Virginia home. With a little help from her shopping resources you can get to work today on a classic and colorful space of your own!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Timeless Farmhouse Style
Christina and her family’s newly updated 1902 home in Pennsylvania is filled with modern farmhouse charm from floor to ceiling. Whether or not you live in your own actual farmhouse, you can still share in the timeless and traditional charm of modern farmhouse style living using Christina’s shopping resource list!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Budget-Friendly Multi-Era Style
Tavia has successfully furnished her Minneapolis home with numerous secondhand and thrifty finds. In the process she has filled her space with furniture and decor from numerous styles and eras, keeping a hard to come by cohesive look. Take a peek at her resource list to shop her style and blend together your favorite finds!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Modern & Eclectic With a Touch of Whimsy
Alyssa and her family have created a calm and peaceful sanctuary in their Echo Park Bungalow. Filled with pops of color and the perfect touch of whimsy you’re sure to find some inspiration here – check out their resource list to shop their style!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Colorful Danish-Inspired Modern Style
In the middle of Australian wide open spaces sits Leesa and Darren’s home, a place filled with vintage and modern, Danish style and bright colors, and plants and original art. If you’re looking for bright Danish modern inspiration, look no further! Take a peek at Leesa and Darren’s resource lists below.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Bright, Bold Colors & Fearless Style
Looking for inspiration on how to bring color and personality into your home? Look no further than April and Brian’s North Carolina home for heaps of ideas! Check our their resource lists to shop their style and make your space bold, bright, and fun!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Modern & Minimal With Pops of Color in Paris
Liz and Andrew were forced to start from scratch when decorating their 700 square foot apartment in Paris when they moved themselves, their pets, and little else from Canada. Utilizing affordable sources like Ikea and Target, they’ve made a modern and minimalist creative haven filled with just the right amount of color – check out their resource lists to shop their style!
Feb 20, 2019
An Artist’s #usewhatyagot Eclectic Style
Name: Kathy Marquardt Location: Dayton’s Bluff — St. Paul, Minnesota Size: 1,600 square feet Years lived in: 11 Years Owned It doesn’t take long after stepping into Kathy’s St. Paul home to come to the conclusion that she must be an artist. Her eclectic and bright mix of furniture and decor speaks of her personality and demeanor, with personal and one-of-a-kind treasures filling every room.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Authentic Mid-Century Bohemian Style
Inspired by ’60s eclectic style, Mike and Rachel’s Ojai rental sets the mood for creativity as well as peaceful lounging. Full of classics and bohemian charm, be sure to check out their resource lists to achieve a similar style and make it your own!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Modern Space Age Style
You most likely don’t live in a spaceship or a spaceship shaped house. But if you wish you did, or want to bring some space age style into your space on this planet, check out the resource lists for this one-of-a-kind spaceship shaped home in California.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Intimately Minimal-Modern in Williamsburg
Simone’s Brooklyn apartment is decorated almost exclusively in gray, black, red, and clear, and the effect is unified, uncluttered, and luxurious. Whether or not you’re able to stick to such a strict palette, you can definitely shop the style!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Clean, Modern & Mid-Century Chicago Style
This recently renovated home includes carefully thought-out and well-planned decor and custom features. With no detail overlooked you're sure to find something to love.
Feb 20, 2019
A Photographer’s Chic, High-Contrast Home
Name: Athena Pelton Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned After moving her family from an older home (often in need of repairs and attention as so many are) into their brand new digs, Athena began to decorate. Soon after the move, however, Athena and her husband realized that they didn’t exactly account for furniture and decor in the budget for building their new home.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Quirky, Modern & Eclectic Style
While you may not have the same luck as Mercedes when it comes to stumbling upon free or inexpensive decor and furniture, you may be equally interested (or inspired by) her modern, eclectic and quirky style. Check out the resources from her 850 square foot space in Montréal.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Vintage Meets Modern in an Eclectic Mix
A cohesive eclectic style can be hard to achieve. Christina has successfully combined a love of vintage and modern in her cozy Australia home. Check out her resources to achieve a similar eclectic mix easily without spending hours perusing thrift shops near and far!
Feb 20, 2019
An Elegant & Eclectic Minneapolis Apartment
Name: Colie Location: North Loop, Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 781 square feet Years lived in: Renting 8 months Colie and her husband recently made the move from Fargo, North Dakota to Minneapolis. On a recommendation from a friend, they found their new home in the North Loop of Minneapolis, an area that has seen a major housing boom over the past few years. While they looked into old rehabbed warehouse living, they eventually settled on this new one bedroom in a building full of neat amenities.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Light & Modern With “Flea Market Chic” Vibes
Not only is this sustainable home in the Philippines an architectural marvel on the inside and out—it is styled beautifully in every single room. Modern design with clean lines and surfaces melds seamlessly with a flea market/industrial vibe influenced by the owners’ travels. Shop their style below to achieve some modern and clean serenity in your space.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Mid-Century & Bohemian-Inspired Colorful Style
Bright, cheerful, full of patterns and textures—Becca and Doug’s California home is a visual stunner. With items sourced from secondhand shops, the internet, and new things, too, Becca’s style isn’t tough to duplicate. Check out her resource lists for some bright mid-century, bohemian inspiration to bring some joy to your home!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Warm, Cozy & Classic Mid-Century Inspired Style
A seamless and eclectic mix of vintage and modern has resulted in a warm, colorful, and cozy Portland home. Check out the resource lists below to shop Teresa’s style and bring some mid-century inspired charm to your home! Wall Color — Miller Paints Wall Unit — Similar: Design Within Reach Print — Mark Warren Jacques Yes banner — Secret Holiday & Co.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Art Deco Luxe Meets Rebelliously Sophisticated
This bold, modern, and somewhat rebellious high-rise space in the heart of Manhattan is filled to the brim with stunning designs and patterns and color combinations. Check out Gretchen’s resource lists for some bold art deco luxe inspiration and ideas!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Elegant Style Full of Bold Color & Texture
This gorgeous one bedroom London apartment is bursting with bold colors, patterns, and textures. Check out Shanade’s resource lists below to shop her style and add some bold elegance to your home!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Minimal & Organic Mediterranean Style
Bring modern Mediterranean vibes into your home with Noemi and Cristian’s resource lists! Their minimal and airy (but also very fun and casual) Barcelona rental is sure to inspire.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Natural, Neutral and Modern Chicago Style
Jess’s Ravenswood Chicago rental is bursting with inspiring DIY projects, both from scratch and simple furniture upgrades. They fit together seamlessly with her overall natural and modern style. If you aren’t quite as handy or patient as Jess, check out her resource lists to source some similar ready-made items to add your home.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Eclectic, Contemporary & Colorful Style
Tami’s New Orleans home couldn’t get much happier than it already is. It’s bright, colorful, completely unique, and even has it’s own name. Tami’s home is constantly changing, in true artist fashion. But if you like what you see right now, check out her resource lists to shop her unique style and make your space happy, too!
Feb 19, 2019
A Beautifully Bold Rule-Breaking Chicago Home
Eva isn't afraid of color or breaking a few of the usual design rules. Her advice: "You'll never regret going with the bold choice."
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Clean, High-Contrast & Colorful Style
Furnishing a brand new home can be a challenge when you’ve recently exhausted your budget on building it. As many of us do, Athena has an IKEA nearby that helped her get off on the right foot. If you’re looking for some ideas to maximize affordable IKEA style and add DIY features while keeping your space looking unique and inviting, check out Athena’s resource lists!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Modern, Minimal & Budget-Friendly Style
Look no further than Nicole and Dave’s Baltimore loft if you’ve been searching for a modern and minimal, yet budget-friendly look. They have perfected using easy to find and easy on the pocketbook IKEA staples along with DIY and intriguing decor to create a cohesive, modern, and stylish live/work space. Check out their resource lists to shop their style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: A Retro Scandi Modern Mix
Mylène’s style is a “mix of retro, Scandinavian, modern elements and plants.” Her Montreal apartment is filled with old and new with DIY projects in nearly every room. Shop Mylène’s style to achieve a “soft retro” look of your own.
Feb 19, 2019
A World Traveler’s Tiny Minneapolis Studio
Name: Francesca Sifferlin Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 380 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, renting Francesca’s tiny natural-light-filled Minneapolis studio is the perfect size for her first place away from home. Just big enough to fit everything she needs, yet small enough to not gather too many odds and ends (or dust bunnies). With limited space, Francesca has included only the things that bring the most inspiration and fond memories to her tiny apartment near a lake.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Thrifty Modern & Eclectic Style
Colie and her husband have only lived in their 781 square foot North Loop Minneapolis apartment for a few months, but it doesn’t show. As the daughter of an interior decorator, Colie has great design instincts and an eye for a deal. Take a page from Colie’s book and shop her style for a modern eclectic look of your own!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Minimal MCM Meets Flea Market Chic
Marni and Laine’s Los Angeles rental is sure to inspire. They’ve mastered the art of mash-up — one a collector with a love of flea market finds and a boho vibe, the other leans toward minimal, negative-space style. If you’re trying to reconcile these two styles, look no further than Marni and Laine’s resource lists!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Modern Meets Bohemian in Austin
Emily has mastered the art of tastefully combining modern and bohemian decor and furniture while keeping it refreshingly minimal in her 1967 renovated Austin charmer. Take a peek at her resource lists below to shop her delightful style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: A Mix of Modern, Rustic & Chinoiserie-Inspired
Sarah has executed the perfect mix of traditional, rustic, Chinoiserie, and mid-century styles in her family’s Massachusetts home. With easy-to-source furniture and decor you can shop Sarah’s style and achieve this bright mix of styles, too!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: New England & Scandinavian-Inspired Charm
Elijah’s Boston apartment seamlessly combines inspiration sourced from New England, classic Americana, his world travels (to Scandinavia and beyond), and his German heritage. If you’re intrigued by his “Ralph Lauren’s son returns from study abroad in Stockholm” style, check out his resource lists below to shop his charming style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Colorful Transitional Vintage Style
It’s often a good idea to trust the design instincts of a successful interior designer and Bethany’s Brooklyn apartment does not disappoint. If you’re looking for some colorful and easy-to-source inspiration, check out Bethany’s resource lists below to shop her style!
Feb 19, 2019
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Oozing All Things Sass, Beyoncé & Llamas
Name: Emily Eaton Location: South Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 400 square feet Years lived in: 6 years, renting Emily’s south Minneapolis space may be teeny, but it packs a one-of-a-kind punch, the likes of which you may have never seen. All small space dwellers are faced with the reality of their situation — some conquer and others fail.
Feb 19, 2019
A Sophisticated, Remodeled Chicago Loft in a Former Factory
Name: Kristin, Nathan, and Addison (a schnauzer/poodle mix) Location: Ukrainian Village — Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,600 square feet Years lived in: 10 months, owned Kristin and Nathan haven’t been in their loft for long, but it sure doesn’t show. Especially impressive when you learn how much work they had to do after purchasing the space. The chain smoking previous owner had been there for years and the loft was covered in (stinky) carpet.
Feb 19, 2019
An Eclectic Mix of Comfort & Nostalgia in a Family Apartment
Name: Sarah Hughes and her two children Location: Lowry Hill Neighborhood — Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 7 years, renting Sarah and her kids occupy a spacious first floor apartment in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis — a perfect location within walking distance of coffee shops, delicious ice cream, an art museum and a handful of lakes and trails.
Feb 19, 2019
A Magical Attic Apartment with a “Genie Bottle Bedroom”
Name: Terra Zosel Location: Kenwood Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: Rented 6 months The story of Terra’s apartment is multi-fold. Her home occupies the attic of her grandparents’ house where she lives as caretaker to her grandmother. Her grandparents purchased the home in the 1960s from a couple who relocated from Minneapolis to the significantly warmer state of Florida.
Feb 19, 2019
KonMari Meets Fisher-Price in Minneapolis
Name: Daci, Yoni, Dalia and Ike Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, owned When Daci and her husband moved across the country to Minnesota, they found themselves in a small house in a neighborhood of other small houses in south Minneapolis. As their family has grown, they’ve managed to keep their 900-square-foot home both functional and fun, even with the usual challenges that accompany small spaces. Daci is a rearranger.
Feb 19, 2019
This Minneapolis Home Has a Custom Rainbow Stair Runner, Quirky Art & Lots More
Name: Adam and Jessica Location: Lynhurst, Minneapolis Size: 2,600 square feet Years lived in: 10 years, owned Nestled along a popular creek that snakes its way through Minneapolis is a two-story stucco house that resembles many of the houses in this stucco-rich city. Once inside, however, you’re greeted with a colorful array of art, furniture and knick-knacks that just feels, well, cool. Jessica, Adam, their daughter and cat live and play here.
May 2, 2018
Get the Look: Vintage, Eclectic & Colorful Style
Bold, colorful, and vintage — if that’s your goal, take a peek at Allison’s resource lists from her unforgettable Austin apartment to shop her style and instantly fill your space with colorful kitschy decor! charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.
Nov 23, 2016
Before & After: Two Beautiful Bathroom Updates
Closet space is certainly useful and often a desired selling point when searching for a home, but with an opportunity to trade that for a luxurious master bathroom, Ryan and Joanna opted for the latter. Immediately after moving into their new home, Ryan and Joanna jumped into a major renovation project—turning two relatively small and generic bathrooms into two beautiful custom spaces, losing a closet and a back door in the process.
May 5, 2016
Before & After: A Basic Buffet Gets an Elegant Upgrade
When I first walked into Thomas’ home, I was struck by the amazing number of creative and personal touches that filled every room. As I got to know Thomas, I quickly learned that most, if not all, of my very favorite parts were designed and/or handmade by him! Against the living room wall, on the far end of a long room, sat an elegant buffet.
Feb 18, 2016
Alex & Carla’s Timeless Traditional, Revamped
Name: Alexander & Carla Zidarevich and their dogs, Sadie and Rocco Location: Willard-Homewood; North Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 1600 square feet Years lived in: 6.5 years; Owned After moving to Minneapolis from Michigan, Alex and Carla lived downtown in a modern space that they quickly outgrew. The couple discussed their home aspirations and agreed their ideal would be something historic with tons of personality. Not long after, they found it: a 1924 Dutch Colonial in need of some love.
Dec 25, 2015