Apartment therapy

Name: Stephanie and my cat, MinaLocation: West Village — New York, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 350ish square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Elegant, classic, warm, witty.What is your favorite room and why? The “living room”—I love the fireplace, the built-in bookcases, and the perfect nook for my couch, and the fact that it fits my massive marble coffee table (which I found for $50 on Craigslist!).

When you feel like a fresh start, decluttering your house is a great way to solidify a feeling of change.

Health and wellness expert Liz Moody calls her home a "non-toxic, book and plant-filled Mexico City-inspired oasis."

There are no doors or walls separating the living room, dining room, playroom, and kid's room, but each area of this one-bedroom feels like a separate zone.

We're itching to know what design lovers are doing differently on that side of the globe to make their homes appear so perfect.

This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.

Name: John-Taylor CorleyLocation: Beauregard Town — Baton Rouge, LouisianaSize: 800 square feetYears lived in: 2 years, rentingHidden among the tree canopy in the historic Beauregard Town neighborhood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, you can find John-Taylor taking in the views from his 1911 shotgun-influenced rental. Immediately drawn to the house’s unique placement above the street, John-Taylor knew this rental would make the perfect home for him.

Just because you're decorating with hand-me-downs, doesn't mean your place has to look like a hodgepodge of random castoffs.

After living in sixteen different apartments with roommates, Coralie took a huge step and moved in on her own for the first time. She found a one bedroom in Fort Greene that she has decorated with art of her favorite artists and books while staying true to her neat and tidy minimalist roots.

Name: Emily CoursenLocation: Venice, CaliforniaType of home: Apartment/bungalowSize: 400 square feetYears lived in: 3 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: When I found this cozy bungalow right on Venice Beach a few months ago, I couldn’t resist its beachy charm and of course the location, about 100 steps from the famous Venice Beach. I live alone, and was super excited to decorate my own home based on my personality and style.