Name: Mackenzie Schieck and cats Franklin and Louisa.Location: Madrona — Seattle, WashingtonSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: 9 months, renting If there were ever a year to put extra effort into making my home feel special, this has certainly been the one. Being self-employed, I’m used to working from home, and being home, a lot. (I develop food and lifestyle content—writing, photography, and food and prop styling—and I also do digital marketing writing.