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Fire Pushed a Renter Out of His Home of 11 Years, so He Made a New One in 4 Days

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

After a fire forced Taylor Jordan out of his San Francisco apartment of 11 years, he wanted to make his new 560-square-foot rental feel like home immediately. It took careful planning, some Etsy finds, and furniture he already owned, and he created a lived-in home in four days. READ MORE...

This $4,000-a-Month San Francisco Rental Bursts With Art, Plants, and Books

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The vibe of the place is giving plantsy! Artsy! Booksy! READ MORE...

This San Francisco Rental Has the Dreamiest Window Seat Overlooking the City

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

In this 550-square-foot Nob Hill rental a cute window seat offers jaw-dropping city views, and the rest of the apartment is a plant-filled, maximalist wonderland. READ MORE...

This 100-Year-Old, 450-Square-Foot SF Studio Feels Like a Dreamy Treehouse

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

See how renter Sarah Elsner created a nook for her bed with a standing shelf and a DIY dried flower bar hanging above her bed that she's been collecting for 20 years. READ MORE...

If You’re in the Mood for Drama, Check Out This Color-Drenched SF Apartment

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400

This 100-year-old San Francisco apartment was completely transformed with bold wallpaper, vibrant color, and playful details. READ MORE...

A 1920s SF Rental Hides a Secret Office (and Color!) in Just 600 Square Feet

Leela Cyd — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400

"I wanted to give my own modern spin on a classic Victorian SF style," writes renter Juliana. "Each room is meant to have a rich color that stands out on its own, but speaks to the other rooms in the house." READ MORE...

This 200-Square-Foot SF Micro Studio Is More Livable Than Homes 3x the Size

Adrienne Breaux — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Gina’s been renting this micro studio for 7 years, and has made tons of improvements to make it functional, including a very cool custom multi-purpose table she made with her dad. READ MORE...

This Might Be the Most Brilliantly Designed Studio Apartment I’ve Ever Seen

Adrienne Breaux — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Jasmine Espinoza actually grew up in this building and was able to get a deal on this small but cozy studio apartment: $1,500-a-month rent! READ MORE...

A 500-Square-Foot San Francisco Studio Is Bohemian and Eclectic

Adrienne Breaux — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:05:00 -0400

Tour this small San Fran studio apartment in a 1906 Edwardian building with ornate molding and gothic door hardware. READ MORE...

I’m Taking Notes on How to Create a Warm and Cozy Vibe from This SF Rental

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400

This Scandi-inspired rental has mid-century modern touches like a gas fireplace, warm wooden floors, and huge windows. READ MORE...

Switching the Dining Room & Couch Created More Space in This Rental

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400

These parents switched the couch and dining table to create more space for parents and baby to play. READ MORE...

Despite the Small Size, This SF Rental Fits Two Work-from-Home Spots

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

See inside this 730-square-foot, one-bedroom rental apartment shared by a couple who have filled it with plants, treasures from their travels, and enough space for them to both work on their careers. READ MORE...

2 People and 2 Dogs Share This Small, Sun-Filled SF Studio

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Xiao and her partner are big fans of small and well-designed spaces, and their shared studio is a great example. READ MORE...

This Small SF Rental Sports Two Rad Fireplaces and a Retro TV Bar

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

See inside a funky, vintage, cozy, inviting, and eclectic rental in the Cow Hollow District of San Francisco. READ MORE...

The Pattern Play in This San Francisco Home Is Absolutely Perfect

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

See inside designer Aviva Kanoff's maximalist, playful, and artsy apartment in the Mission District. READ MORE...

An Architect Uses Color in Fresh Ways in This San Fran Home

Apartment Therapy Submissions — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Architect and interior designer Anand Sheth plays around with saturated paint colors in unexpected ways. READ MORE...

This 550-Square-Foot Studio Is on the Top Floor of a San Francisco Victorian

Apartment Therapy Submissions — Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

The kitchen in Courtney's SF studio apartment is no wider than her arms can spread out, but it is "character rich, with wood shelving painted pale blue." READ MORE...

This Cozy SF Condo Shows How to Do Colorful With a Neutral Base

Apartment Therapy Submissions — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Aparna Jayaraman is Indian and has always been "inspired by the bold colors, patterns, and glitz of traditional saris." But while she says color is very important to her home, "neutrals provide it the foundation to really pop." READ MORE...

A Colorful SF Rental Has a Gorgeous Vintage Green Bathroom

Apartment Therapy Submissions — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Laura and Jason have designed the space to be like a "modern-day curiosity cabinet, and tried to evoke an overall style that blends mid-century, old British gentleman's club, and playful modernism to create a space that highlights all of our collections." READ MORE...

This Small San Francisco Rental Is the Epitome of Vintage Organic Modern

Apartment Therapy Submissions — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Bronwyn, who rents this 800-square-foot Nob Hill apartment, advises: "Let things evolve slowly. Invest in antiques with soul." READ MORE...