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Phebe and Michael share this rental in Victoria, Australia. They both bring their own unique styles to the house, not shying away from maximalist items that create a fun, whimsical spirit.

When Francesca got the chance to make her East London home anything she wanted it to be, she knew where to start — pink! She painted the walls pink and took inspiration from movies like "Clueless," "But I'm A Cheerleader," and "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" to create a colorful paradise.

When Trina and her husband purchased their house in Indiana, they started remodeling to create a space that included their own style. This meant embracing the elements of the house they loved and ripping out the old carpet that they didn't love.

When Hannah first moved into her London apartment, it was beige everywhere. Using wall paint, hacking IKEA pieces and thrifted furniture finds, and even painting the boring beige tiles in the bathroom, she was able to create a truly colorful, one-of-a-kind home... on a budget!

Mae's Chicago apartment that she shares with her boyfriend and dog Peach has been assembled with heirlooms from family members. This makes the apartment feel personal and turns the house into a home.

Brendan and Kiersten got married in July and have been living together for six years. They moved into their current apartment two years ago with their Corgi, Lottie. Being lovers of books, they transformed their second bedroom into a library and office space that would make any bookworm jealous.

Ryan was downsizing from a large one-bedroom as part of his move from Denver to New York City, and found the challenge of organizing and maximizing this studio space fun and creative.

Tay BeepBoop is a designer and DIY-er on social media. When she accidentally bought five gallons of paint in different colors, she gave herself the challenge of adding tons of color to her San Francisco Victorian, turning it into a one-of-a-kind home.

Clare, who is the founder of POP Bakery, describes her home's style as colorful and eclectic, with lots of vintage, pattern, and art on the walls!

At first, designer Linda Cava only meant to replace her 10-year-old bedframe. But then she swapped out a bedside table to fit the new bed's style, next decided to trade the old sofa for a larger sectional... and then a mix of paint updates, vintage furniture elements, and more made her small home feel completely refreshed.

Brick walls, a dark blue colored ceiling, exposed copper piping, aged mirrors, and metal — all of these elements create an atmosphere that fully reflects its residents, designers and married couple, Max and Viktor.

Sophie made it her mission to make her flat stand out from other London flats. "Flats in London are often just that: flat… a big box with little boxes inside. But not my flat, and that’s why I love it," she writes.

When it comes to creating your dream home, Dylan believes in doing it yourself. Through YouTube videos he learned how to update his California house, including uncovering and reimagining the statement fireplace, opening up the living room, remodeling the bathrooms, and more.

Lisa's Dublin home looks practically tropical with floor-to-ceiling windows that show off the nature surrounding it. The open floor plan makes the home appear expansive and modern even in an older house.

Simon is the founder and director of FLOOR_STORY and Emma is the founder and creative director of trifle*. So when it came to designing and filling up the Victorian house in Walthamstow Village they purchased 13 years ago, there was no chance these two incredibly creative people would end up with a boring home.

Sarah's home was built by her grandparents in 1963 as a completely off-grid summer retreat. She inherited it in 2011 and has been slowly adding utilities and her style to it over the years.

Interior architect and designer Nella Kasurinen has lived in this Barcelona loft, which is located in a restored former factory building near the sea, for about six months.

Sarah's Silver Lake bungalow is comprised of brilliant pops of color and a gallery wall that spans multiple walls in the living room. And her 16-foot ceilings and large windows let the Cali sun shine into her home 12 months out of the year.

Vanessa started to learn about her own style by pulling from places she loves. She studied the design of restaurants and hotels she traveled to in order to better understand what she liked and disliked in design. From there, she was able to create a gorgeous home for herself and her husband.

Sam lives in her D.C. home with her husband Ryan and dog Brody. Their home is filled with fun patterned wallpaper and plants they found on Facebook marketplace that thrive in their natural sunlight-filled space.

Robin's Canadian home is a reflection of her time traveling around the world. She has expensive taste, but has learned how to DIY a lot of the decor in her home to make it look and feel expensive on a low budget.

Sebastian is the founder of home goods online store, Sixta, which is named after his grandmother and great-grandmother. He has decorated his home with objects from his store that tell the story of his heritage.

This is the first time in five years Pin-ya has lived without roommates, so really looked forward to having full creative control over what the space looked like.

Journalist Jessica Bennett and her partner Sam did a gut renovation on this Brooklyn loft, updating the kitchen, bathrooms, and building custom furniture for many of the rooms.

Grace's apartment has high ceilings and endless character, and parts of her identify are reflected and celebrated in every corner of her home. "I like softer colors and sometimes muted ones. Most of my apartment has been furnished by Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace."