Seattle

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A Seattle Artist Painted Every Room of Her Rental — and Built a DIY Art StudioTours
Gianne describes her 1100-square-foot rental apartment as a perfect blank canvas. “A charming craftsman home with a storybook cottage feel – white walls and still full of character. It just needed an artist to honor its potential and bring it to life.”
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 21, 2026
A Once-Cramped “Haphazard” Houseboat Is Now a Spacious, Bright Floating Home Tours
This houseboat was originally a chaotic mix of styles and elements thanks to previous owners and different remodels in the ‘80s and ‘90s. “The kitchen used to feel like a bit of a cave, with minimal windows, grubby cabinetry, and huge appliances.”
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 12, 2025
A 120-Year-Old Home’s Bold Kitchen Looks Like Dakota Johnson’s (for Much Less!)Tours
I can’t get over the kitchen cabinets.
Cullen Ormond
May 5, 2025
This Renter Gave a Small 1950s Seattle Apartment a "Dark Academia” MakeoverTours
“The aesthetic is a mix of new pieces and antiques that feminize the smokers lounge vibe we associate with masculine spaces in the English stately homes of the early 1900s.”

Adrienne Breaux
Apr 29, 2025
A $700 Project Saved the “Dreary, Muddy Beige Walls” in This Seattle HomeTours
This Seattle apartment was once a "builder-grade blank canvas" until this couple made their mark on the space.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 8, 2024
This Gorgeous 49-Year-Old House Proves Mid-Century Modern Design Is Timeless Tours
This mid-century modern house by renowned builder John Burrows was practically perfect, albeit dated, when Laura and Erick purchased it.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 28, 2024
This Seattle Home Has the Coziest (and Cutest!) Swedish-Inspired "Fika" SpotTours
Greer is a graphic designer and has filled her home with artful, meaningful pieces that inspire her work.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 17, 2024
This Brilliant Storage Idea In This Seattle Remodel Will Blow You AwayTours
The sleek shoe storage isn’t the only cool thing in this couple’s remodeled home – there’s a gorgeous slat wall, guest bathroom, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 19, 2024
This 693-Square-Foot Seattle Apartment Has a Darling Dining NookTours
There's an adorable reading corner and very cute bedroom desk spot, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 16, 2024
This 353-Square-Foot Houseboat Feels Surprisingly Spacious
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Roof deck included.
Sofia Rivera
Sep 30, 2023
A Couple (and Their Two Dogs!) Call This 43-Foot-Long Boat HomeTours
Brittainy and Ryan have lived full-time in this boat for seven years, creating a boho, vintage-inspired cozy home.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 7, 2023
A 541-Square-Foot Seattle Rental Is a "Pink Disco Jungle Art Gallery"Tours
Lena Joy Whittle works at a contemporary art museum and has filled her home with local art, art books, and her own creations.
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Sep 5, 2023
This Seattle Rental Plays with Pink in Extremely Cute WaysTours
Arched details and stained glass tulips in the windows allude to the Dutch roots of the architect.
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Jul 13, 2023
A Renter Outfitted a 1974 Time Capsule Home with Nods to RetrofuturismTours
Lee Newman lives in a time capsule home built in 1974 that has been "maintained by the original architect and his family. It was one of his first builds, and has some quirks."
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May 5, 2023
A Seattle Rental House Has the Cutest Checkered Kitchen BacksplashTours
Jessica's rental house was built in the 1930s; she says it has a lot of "quirks, but also a lot of historic charm. It has original built-in cabinetry, windows, and tiling and a big backyard for us to all enjoy."
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Apr 28, 2023
B&A: A Professional Organizer's Condo Went from Dated to Sleek Scandinavian Tours
Stylist and professional organizer Iris Miyasaki and her partner Erin refreshed their Seattle condo for two months, taking out the ugly dated carpet, and redoing countertops, backsplash, light fixtures, and hardware.
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Jan 16, 2023
A 520-Square-Foot Seattle Micro Studio Has Efficient Storage and a Roof DeckTours
Hannah Herman actually worked on the design of her apartment building before she decided to move in, so she was already ahead on the creative challenge of furnishing such a small space.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 6, 2022
This Small Studio's Style Is 'Little Women' Attic Meets Nautical Seaside InnTours
Film fan Madison's Seattle studio apartment is smartly designed and filled with fun elements, like a “Honk if you’d rather be watching the 1999 cinematic masterpiece ‘The Mummy’ starring Brendan Frasier and Rachel Weisz” sticker.
Mackenzie Schieck
May 10, 2022
A 68-Square-Foot Converted Van Is Like a Cozy Little Wood Cabin on WheelsTours
Traveling interior designer and witch Marissa Lada's van features a cedar wood interior, a few pop of colors, and some magickal things like crystals, wind chimes, and an herbal apothecary.
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Feb 7, 2022
A Seattle Home Has DIYs, Plants, Cats, and DIYs to Keep the Cats Off PlantsTours
When Zoë and her partner bought their first home, this 1950s ranch house, she was able to re-discover her colorful, creative side. "I learned to take risks and embrace the unexpected. I feel like I finally have my creativity back, and it’s a beautiful feeling." 
Mackenzie Schieck
Dec 6, 2021
A 135-Year-Old Loft Shows the Power of a Little Paint & Furniture Rearranging Tours
Taylor is an interior designer and indoor plant shop owner living in Seattle, and her biggest challenge with her rental space was a small budget. But she did nearly everything on her own, from decorating, painting, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 3, 2021
5 Affordable Suburbs to Move to If You Don’t Want to Pay for SeattleReal Estate
Competition is stiff right now, but hang in there.
Candace Ramirez
Jul 24, 2021
A 'Recovering Minimalist's' Rainbow-Painted Cottage is Pure SunshineTours
Marita has been painting (and re-painting!) walls, appliances, and furniture in her home (also known as "The Rainbow House") for the better part of a year.
Mackenzie Schieck
Jul 6, 2021
Every DIY Idea in This Customized Rental Is Worth StealingTours
This food blogger's home features DIY ideas like a divider wall, a unique furniture layout to, and an attractive way to hide an ugly shower rod.
Mackenzie Schieck
Jun 22, 2021
A Small 1920s-Era Apartment's Style Is 'Delightful Accumulation of Things'Tours
The building Rosie's apartment is located in was constructed in 1929 and her apartment retains some of the charming original architecture features,
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Jun 5, 2021
A Small Seattle Mid-Century House Features Dreamy Backyard Inspiration Tours
Outdoor seating, a firepit, raised veggie gardens, and a cute converted garden shed turned guest room/movie room make this small Seattle house's backyard dreamy and inspiring.
Brooke Fitts
Jun 4, 2021
A Sunny Seattle Home Has an Enviable Pink Sofa and Over 60 Plant Babies Tours
The furniture, art, and views in this Seattle house are so gorgeous!
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Nov 10, 2020
A 500-Square-Foot Studio Does a Great Job of Sectioning Off a Small SpaceTours
There's a living room, bedroom, entryway, home office and more... all in 500 square feet!
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Oct 14, 2020
A Small Seattle Apartment Shows How to Fit a "Study" in a Living Room CornerTours
Shilpa and her husband rent and can't do much changing of fixtures, but they've added plants and cute accents to warm this industrial apartment up!
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Oct 3, 2020
A Seattle Apartment Shows How to Make a Rental a Personality-Packed HomeTours
This photographer used temporary wallpaper, a stick-on backsplash, and more decor ideas to turn this rental apartment into her cozy home.
Mackenzie Schieck
Aug 18, 2020
A Small Seattle Rental Shows How to Successfully Lay Out a Studio ApartmentTours
When Lucy decorates apartments, they like to use the space to tell a story about where they've been and what they love.
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Aug 10, 2020
I Left My Tiny Brooklyn Apartment to Rent a House in SeattleReal Estate
Without seeing it in person first.
Emma Banks
Jul 21, 2020
Life at Home: Ways To Enjoy a Grown-Up “Snow Day” AnytimeLife
During the first half of my life growing up in New York, snow days meant waking up early, gripping the radio in hope that my school’s name would be called out so I would get to spend the day playing in the snow with my friends.The second half of my life has been on the West Coast where snow and winter became foreign words. Until last year that is when I moved to the Pacific Northwest and entered the world of seasons once more.
Alysha Findley
Jul 15, 2020
This Seattle Home Is a Lesson in How to Create Rooms When You Have No WallsTours
This wedding planner and her husband, a photographer, live in this open-plan Seattle loft home that they laid out brilliantly.
Mackenzie Schieck
Jul 9, 2020
A Rental Apartment's Kitchen Floor Got a New Look With Tile StickersTours
"Each room is a puzzle and each piece in it a treasure."
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Apr 30, 2020
Seattle Is Fast-Tracking Tiny House Communities to Help the Homeless During CoronavirusReal Estate
At least one village will be ready for residents in a matter of weeks.
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 18, 2020
Before & After: Kim and Scott Wrangle In Their CablesOrganizing
On a scale of 1-10, organizing cables and cords behind an entertainment center ranks about a .001 on my scale. But when it’s all done and finished, the results are often night and day, not only just improving the aesthetics in and around the home entertainment center, but also possibly making your home a little bit safer thanks to better organized power and wiring.
Gregory Han
Mar 11, 2020
A Small Shared Seattle Apartment Is Full of Green Plants and Smart StorageTours
It's a quiet little oasis in the hustle and bustle of a city that grows and changes everyday.
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Jan 2, 2020
Andrew & Becky’s Bright, Eclectic Seattle ApartmentTours
Name: Andrew Nedimyer and Becky Armbruster Location: Capitol Hill — Seattle, Washington Size: 1,000-ish square feet Years lived in: 6 months; Rented Having only shared their bright and spacious Capitol Hill apartment for six short months, Andrew and Becky sure do know how to throw a fantastic home together. With the space boasting two large bedrooms and views of both the Space Needle and the always-spectacular Mt.
Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom
Dec 19, 2019
The Fleet Family’s Modern Craftsman MixTours
Name: Jake and Angela Fleet, three kids and a mini golden-doodle named ChillyLocation: Phinney Ridge — Seattle, WashingtonSize: 2100 square feetYears lived in: 9 years — owned I was delighted to be able to photograph Jake and Angela’s modern Craftsman home on one of the sunniest days that Seattle had seen in months. The sunny rays through each of the huge, gorgeous windows scattered all around the home highlighted details like the boxed beam ceilings and rich hardwood floors.
Andie Powers
Dec 19, 2019
A Cozy Seattle House Masters Traditional Modern Eclectic StyleTours
Fresh out of foreclosure after years of being an unkempt rental made this house something many homebuyers in the competitive Seattle market had overlooked.
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Nov 27, 2019
Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design in SeattleDecorating
Name: Keli Faw, founder of Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design Location: Drygoods Design: 5308 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Years worked in: 2 years Keli Faw, founder of the previously online-only fabric and crafting shop Drygoods Design, graduated into a physical space with the opening of Ballard’s brick and mortar Drygoods Design. Situated behind a coffee shop in an a multi-space building, Faw incorporates two adjacent spaces: the retail shop, and the creative workspace Make*Do*Mend.
Andie Powers
Aug 12, 2019
A Vintage Dealer’s Seattle Home Is a Quirky, Mid-Century, Desert-Inspired Live and Work LoftTours
Almost everything in this interior designer and vintage furniture dealer's home is from a vintage or thrift store.
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Jul 11, 2019
A Blogger’s Cozy Seattle Rental Is Her Restorative Home HavenTours
Name: Kennesha Buycks, her husband, and children Location: Seattle, Washington Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, renting To only call Kennesha Buycks a “designer” would be missing a lot of what she does. “I am an encourager. A storyteller. A life-breather. A creative. An influencer. A stylist. A gatherer. But, most of all? I am a woman who loves connecting with the hearts of others through home,” she writes on her popular blog, Restoration House.
Brian and Nicki Rohloff
May 23, 2019
Oprah Buys 43-Acre Pacific Northwest Island Estate for $8.28MReal Estate
The rumors have been confirmed: Puget Sound is getting a new celebrity resident. Oprah Winfrey just picked up an $8.275 million estate on Orcas Island in the San Juan archipelago, halfway between Seattle and Vancouver—the first Pacific Northwest property for the billionaire media mogul and her burgeoning real estate empire.
Melissa Massello
May 3, 2019
A Graphic Designer’s Collected Seattle HomeTours
Name: Jordan Location: Capitol Hill — Seattle, Washington Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, renting A friend of Jordan’s once called her a professional appreciator, and that is just exactly the right title to give this creative force of a woman.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 30, 2019
A First-Time Homeowner Hits the Jackpot With This Craftsman GemTours
Name: Hayley Francis Location: Roosevelt — Seattle, Washington Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, owned When Hayley Francis set out in search of her dream home in Seattle during the summer of 2015, she did so toting a wishlist of charming must-haves: checkerboard black and white tile floors in the kitchen, hardwoods throughout, and a classic Craftsman style.
Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom
Apr 30, 2019
A Seattle Boutique Owner’s Rustic Bohemian HomeTours
Name: Moorea Seal, her husband, and pup Lemon Location: Seattle, Washington Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned When I reached out to Seattle boutique owner, social media extraordinaire, and author Moorea Seal about doing a home tour, she was in the middle of writing her third book, Make Yourself at Home. (The 52 Lists Project was her first hit journal, and 52 Lists for Happiness has been featured by the likes of Oprah.com.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 30, 2019
A Young Family’s Cozy, Small Seattle CraftsmanTours
Name: Anna, Jason and Freddy Location: Ballard — Seattle, Washington Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, owned After buying their Seattle home five years ago, Anna and Jason spent about two years updating elements that likely hadn’t changed in decades — all new windows, refurbished kitchen counters, new paint throughout — and the list goes on.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 30, 2019
See This Photographer’s Total Apartment Decor OverhaulTours
Name: Elizabeth Podlesnik Location: Queen Anne — Seattle, Washington Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, renting Back in June, this former personal stylist-turned-photographer got an itch to redecorate. Like, seriously redecorate. “I sold everything on Craigslist and Offer Up, and started from scratch,” Elizabeth told me. I was slightly jealous of the adventure she’d just been on. From scratch, you say? Swoon. I really do have a thing for blank slates.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 30, 2019
Mid-Century Tropical Vibes Meet Cabin Retreat in This HomeTours
Name: Michelle Qazi and family Location: Bellevue, Washington Size: 3,000 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, rented Walking through Michelle’s front door, you see right away from her design aesthetic why she chose this particular home, which she shares with her husband and two young sons. The vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and windows that are forms of art in themselves, could not be a more perfect frame for the strong ’70s vibe the interior as a whole exudes.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 30, 2019
A Seattle Home’s Dining Room Has a Great Green Accent WallTours
Name: Adria and Dan Location: Ballard — Seattle, Washington Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned Adria—who works in UX design and is also the founder of the food and travel blog, The Emerald Palate—says she never considered green among her favorite colors. But when she and Dan—a software engineer—first walked into this house in Seattle’s Ballard area, she immediately knew that the wall in the dining room needed to be green.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 30, 2019
A Vintage Airstream Gets a Scandinavian Inspired RemodelTours
Name: Natasha Lawyer and Brett Bashaw Location: Seattle, Washington Size: 200 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Natasha Lawyer and Brett Bashaw’s 1971 Airstream Sovereign packs incredible style into a compact space — every inch has been thoughtfully designed and curated by the couple. Over one very eventful year of renovation and restoration, they have been able to build a home that is warm, bright, and that even boasts a feeling of loftiness, all in 200 square feet!
Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom
Apr 14, 2019
Brooke’s “Modern Bohemian Ranch” Style in SeattleTours
Name: Brooke Baker Eide Location: Ballard; Seattle, Washington Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rented I came across a really exciting and unique House Tour adventure to bring you all on. We have two individually inspiring tours to go on by a very design savvy couple. You see they were just about to get married and move in together, and I was lucky enough to catch them at their individual homes just a few weeks before their wedding.
Alysha Findley
Feb 20, 2019
Design & Chemistry in Seattle Part 2: TylerTours
Name: Tyler Eide Location: Queen Anne; Seattle, Washington Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years; Rented Last month we introduced the Design & Chemistry House Tour Trilogy with Brooke’s Modern Boho Loft. Now get ready for Part 2 as we get a peek at Tyler’s space weeks before he and Brooke moved in together as a married couple.
Alysha Findley
Feb 20, 2019
Jason and Megan’s Seattle Skyline StunnerTours
Name: Megan and Jason Clark and their 7-month-old son, Ever Clark Location: West Seattle, Washington Size: 2,300 square feet Years lived in: 5 years; Rented Though they each hail from other places in the Northwest, Jason and Megan have made a beautiful home together near Alki Beach in Seattle. She is a VP at the non-profit LifeCenter Northwest, and he works for Groupon and writes the blog THE BLACK CANOE.
Heather Keeling
Feb 20, 2019
Dave’s Colorful Craftsman in SeattleTours
Name: Dave Winkler Location: Capitol Hill — Seattle, Washington Size: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years; Owned The first time I visited Dave’s home was for a summertime party that he and his housemates hosted. The house was filled with people laughing, enjoying cocktails and relaxing. It’s easy to relax in such a comfortable space that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Anita Jeerage
Feb 20, 2019
Blanca & Cody’s Oaxaca-Inspired Compact CottageTours
Name: Blanca Martinez and Cody Perez Location: Seattle, Washington Size: 1160 square feet (560 sq ft cottage with a 600 sq ft basement) Years lived in: 2 years; Rented When Blanca Martinez and Cody Perez moved into their small, one-bedroom cottage in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, they immediately saw the potential for more usable living space in the concrete basement—all it needed was a good bit of TLC.
Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom
Feb 20, 2019
Maureen & Seth’s Sunlit Seattle Home (& Tropical Plant-Filled Atrium)Tours
Name: Seth and Maureen Conant and their cats, Frank and Lucy Location: Seattle, Washington Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 6 years; Owned Walking into Maureen and Seth’s house transports you to the 1950s. In fact, just walking along their street gives you that feeling! They live in a little enclave of mid-century homes in northwest Seattle, most of which were built by the same architect, Thomas Dunstan, in the late 1950s.
Anita Jeerage
Feb 20, 2019
Ali & Seth’s Bright & Sweet Seattle RentalTours
Name: Seth and Ali Rongkawit Location: Ballard — Seattle, Washington Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: Renting 2+ years When Seth and Ali moved into this Seattle space, they faced the same design dilemma that many renters come across: How to create distinct areas when your apartment is wide open. After two years of living here, they’ve found a layout that functions well. And they’ve added their personality to create a bright and sweet home.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 20, 2019
A Modern, Colorful and Clever Seattle HomeTours
Name: Evan and Gavin Gregory Location: Parkwood — Shoreline (Seattle), Washington Size: 920 square feet Years lived in: 7.5 years, owned On an unassuming residential street in a suburb just north of Seattle, you’ll find a house down a hill, surrounded by bushes and hidden by a fence. One step into Evan and Gavin’s front yard and it feels as though you’ve been transported to a relaxing sanctuary far from the bustle of the city.
Emma Fiala
Feb 20, 2019