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Civil engineer, ceramicist, and design and art lover Katarzyna Kowalska worked with architects Kalina and Robert Juchnevic, founders of blok585m2, to maximize the space of her 355-square-foot apartment, located in a four-story apartment block designed by a famous Polish architect couple in the 1960s.

Fenella and her family moved into their Melbourne home under a year ago, and they've been busy at work at colorful, unique pieces that give their house character. Fenella says she could spend hours scouring Etsy for items that bring their home together in an interesting way that speaks to her style.

Nina Haines, founder of the Sapphic book club Sapph-Lit, painted cabinets purple, installed marble contact paper to countertops, added a squiggle-shaped painted accent, and more in her Brooklyn rental. “There are colors and patterns and kitschy touches everywhere. My friend once commented that it looks like Lizzie McGuire threw up everywhere," she says.

Crystal, her husband, and two daughters embrace the fun with their neon lights, fun patterns, and bold colors in their Texas house. Crystal has also spent years creating the perfect closet that holds all of her most prized possessions.

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.

Alexandra Rodriguez bought this single-story house built in the 1970s two years ago. Even though there was a major amount of gutting, updating, grading of the driveways, landscaping, and remodeling of the interior rooms, Alexandra has kept it true to its original ranch style form.

"The bare plaster walls in living room walls felt cozy with a fire on and I loved seeing the history of where a door was, or where the room had once been divided. We decided to leave the newly stripped original doors and upstairs floors and stairs raw wood as I never like the finish of oils or varnishes."

Sean's living room flows right into the kitchen, and because it's all open it has that "wow factor," with Danish furniture, stainless steal custom-fit countertops, and Burmese teakwood table with black Danish stools.

Lily and her husband Evan combined his minimalism with her love for vintage to create "mediumalism." And thus, a new home trend is born.

After losing their mother, Sarah decided to move closer to her sister in South Australia. When an old church went on the market, she and her family decided to convert it into a home featuring their eclectic tastes and warm, welcoming energy.

As an editor and voice actress in Los Angeles, Lauren needed a home that she could find comfort in and also use as a work space. By soundproofing her closet, she was able to make use of her home space for recording projects and auditions.

Crystal's Philly home uses black and white to keep consistent with her love for minimalism. But she's not afraid to add in pops of bold color that keep her apartment beautiful and homey, even making some of the art in the space.

After spending a "less than romantic" weekend in Paris years ago filled with rainy and chilly weather, Gemma and Jordi decided to give it another go when they moved into their Paris apartment, adding plants and artwork that gave their home that "I'm in Paris" feel.

Emma Chasen and fiancée Carolyn Chernous' home is a mix of eclectic, maximalist, Art Deco, retro-inspired styles, and a TON of hand-painted DIY colorful murals.

Interior designer Pierrick wanted to find a rental apartment where he could make some significant improvements, and he did so in this small Montreal studio, transforming it into a minimal, restful, neutral space.

This is Hill Stark's fourth renovation in the last seven years.

When Senaida first moved into this rental apartment, it was really bland. But she used renter-friendly hacks and black paint and tape to transform her home into "moody modern minimalism."

Kayla works in HR at Apartment Therapy and has turned her home into her sanctuary. Working with a small space and budget, she used the color palette of her neighborhood to bring to life her gorgeous bohemian home.

Lucy was about to sign the lease on a Brooklyn apartment when she found her dream home in Manhattan. She switched gears and moved into this small studio during the pandemic, getting a big discount. She has thrifted and stooped many of her apartment treasures to create a stunning New York City home.