Adrienne Breaux

This lovely organic modern style space has a lot of brilliant design and storage ideas.

It’s the best thing to happen to me and my pets.

Kirsten and Geoff have been renting this house in Oakland for two years, and originally fell in love with the hardwood floors, unique cabinetry, and awesome location.

See how these renters swapped the dining and living room and “IKEA-ed” storage solutions in their Richmond apartment.

The author of a book about the tiniest things in NYC also lives in a small studio. And if there’s one thing she says you should do when living tiny, it’s this.

“I started painting murals because I couldn’t afford the wallpaper I wanted. Once I realized that I could paint anything I wanted, I went crazy with color. Over the past few years, I’ve added murals to almost every room.”

The author of a book about the tiniest things in NYC shares a method for making the best of a small home.

The brave and bold move of painting this home’s wood element is inspiring me to potentially take the plunge and do it in my own home.

Here’s your road map to living a simpler lifestyle at home (and in life).

Because small is beautiful, too.

Learn what the hottest colors are according to the best color experts: People who live in incredibly colorful homes.

At first glance, this home might appear to be maximalist, but the style is actually more of a reflection of the family. There’s a fry-themed room, a skateboard bedroom, and plenty of other personal touches.

This native New Yorker has personalized her small rental apartment with renter-friendly DIYs and “98% secondhand finds.”

After El lost her husband, she fell out of love with this house. “What started off as a small project to take my mind off my grief turned into a passion and a love of painting and color!”

The warm and artsy home also has high ceilings and an open floor plan.

This mid-century modern house by renowned builder John Burrows was practically perfect, albeit dated, when Laura and Erick purchased it.

Grace loves her sofa. ”The end tables can become stools and there's a secret compartment in the corner.”

Rhea knows a thing or two about living in a small space; she’s made a stylish but functional home in this 420-square-foot studio apartment.

This Seattle apartment was once a "builder-grade blank canvas" until this couple made their mark on the space.

Rachel has been renting this small Portland for three years and has DIYed quite a bit in the space. She refinished furniture, made a pendant light, and even created mirrors, too.