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2024
Sunset
”A Small Galley Kitchen Goes from Dark and Dated to Bright and Airy”
December 2024
Brit + Co
”20 Home Decor Instagram Accounts To Follow Right Now For Major Fall Inspiration”
October 2024
Brit + Co
”The #1 Affordable Upgrade To Elevate Your Home, According To Top Designers”
September 2024
Aspire
”Design Duos - A Recipe For Love”
September 2024
Remodelista
”Heart, Soul, and Wood Paneling: A Work Space and Bathroom Makeover in LA, Laundry Area Included”
September 2024
Brit + Co
”This Jaw-Dropping 70s-Inspired Home Renovation Is A Total Transformation”
August 2024
Tappan Collective
”Kirsten Blazek | Collector Profile”
August 2024
Living Etc.
”The “Cozy Desk” Trend is the Comfy Aesthetic Every WFHer is Talking About Right Now — Here’s Why”
July 2024
Brit + Co
”10 Renovation Ideas From This Sad Patio Turned Gorgeous Boho-Chic Kitchen”
June 2024
Good Housekeeping
”Should You Have a TV in Your Bedroom? Designers Debate the Controversial Choice”
June 2024
Architectural Digest France
”Un petit joyau Mid-century Modern reprend vie en Californie”
May 2024
Farrow & Ball
”Designer Spotlight: Balancing Practicality and Personality with Kirsten Blazek”
May 2024
Style by Emily Henderson
”Our New Favorite Place To Put Tile In A Kitchen…Can You Guess Where It Is??”
May 2024
Modern Luxury
”A1000xBetter: A Rebel By Design By Kirsten Blazek”
May 2024
Farrow & Ball
”Designer Spotlight: Balancing Practicality and Personality with Kirsten Blazek”
May 2024
Style by Emily Henderson
”Moody California Casual Design – The Rise Of Walnut Wood (And How To Use It)”
April 2024
Vouge Living
”Interior designer Kirsten Blazek on the art of layering your interiors”
April 2024
New York Times
”One Walk-In Shower Is As Good As Any Other, Right? Wrong.”
April 2024
Los Angeles Times
”Nix the oven? A skinny fridge? Tips on designing a tiny kitchen in your ADU”
April 2024
Armadillo
”A Layered Approach with Kirsten Blazek”
April 2024
The Expert
”This Moody Mid-Century Was Thoughtfully Designed With Healing Powers”
April 2024
House Beautiful
”35 Best Coffee Table Books to Accessorize Your Home With”
April 2024
California Home + Design
“A 1000 X BETTER: A REBEL BY DESIGN * INTERIORS BY KIRSTEN BLAZEK”
April 2024
Style by Emily Henderson
”The Link Up: Em’s Favorite New Eye Serum, Jess’ Magical $8 Hair Brush Tool, And A Design Book We Can’t Wait To Get Our Hands On”
April 2024
The Hollywood Reporter
”Instagram Exec Lists Venice Bungalow for Just Under $2M (Exclusive)”
February 2024
Remodelista
”Formerly a Garage: A 400-Square-Foot One-Bedroom House in LA”
February 2024
The Wall Street Journal
”How to Make a Room Cozy in 2024? Panel the Ceiling”
February 2024
Style by Emily Henderson
”7 Kitchen Trends That Have Real Staying Power (Because They’re That Good)”
January 2024
Architectural Digest
”17 Stair Railing Ideas That Elevate Interior Design”
January 2024
2023
Domino
”A Neon Vanity, Squiggly Tile, and a Pink Sink—These 13 Modern Bathroom Ideas Bring the Fun”
December 2023
Architectural Digest
”Monochromatic Colors: 9 Ways to Pull Off the Trend Like a Pro”
December 2023
Brit + Co
”25 Home Decor Designs That Master Quiet Luxury”
November 2023
Domino
”Dare We Say, This Brown-on-Brown L.A. Kitchen Beats Bright and Airy Any Day”
November 2023
Modern Luxury Interiors
”Walk Through This Eagle Rock Spec Home's Fabulous Interiors A La Kirsten Blazek”
November 2023
California Home + Design
”Best In Class”
September 2023
Dwell
”The Vibes Are Pure Barcelona in This $2.5 Million L.A. Home”
September 2023
Domino
”Even the ADU at This Spanish-Inspired Cali Home Puts a Fresh Spin on the Ubiquitous Style”
September 2023
Camille Styles
”These 7 Gorgeous Kitchens Will Make You Want to Remodel, Stat”
September 2023
HGTV
”Chill Japandi Vibes Rule In This Los Angeles Home”
July 2023
Style by Emily Henderson
”6 Years Later, The “California Casual” Trend Gets A MASSIVE Update – Time to Deep Dive”
June 2023
Sunset
”A Small Bungalow Is Taken Down to the Studs and Turned into a Japandi-Inspired Haven”
June 2023
Hunker
”An Eagle Rock Home Went From A Neglected Disaster to a Stunning Refuge”
May 2023
Living Etc.
”5 Outdated Pattern Trends That Will Make Your Home Feel Old-Fashioned - And What To Use Instead”
April 2023
Living Etc.
”How Can I Make My Sofa Look More Luxurious? 8 Ideas Designers Use For High-End Homes That Can Work On Any Budget”
March 2023
Domino
”The Best Green House Colors for Moody Curb Appeal”
March 2023
The Bruno Effect
”From Nursing to Styling, Interior Designer Kirsten Blazek Has Forged a Unique Path”
March 2023
Hunker
”5 Outdated Plant Trends, According to Designers”
March 2023
Forbes
”7 Ways To to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Bigger”
February 2023
Living Etc.
”How to Hide a Toilet In a Small Bathroom — 7 Clever Tricks to Maximize Space and Style”
February 2023
The Expert
”Designers Agree This Is The Most Common Lighting Mistake”
February 2023
Living Etc.
”What Are The Different Types of Bathroom? The 5 Layouts To Know, And What They Mean”
January 2023
Good Housekeeping
”30 Stunning Home Bar Ideas That Pack Style Into Small Spaces”
January 2023
Living Etc.
”Orange Bathrooms Are Trending - These 10 Show How to Use This Color to Create a Perfect Sanctuary”
January 2023
Style By Emily Henderson
”11 Kitchen 2023 Will See A Lot Of … And We’re Pretty Excited About Them”
January 2023
2022
Hunker
”6 Outdated Holiday Home Decor Trends, According to Designers”
December 2022
Good Housekeeping
”36 Stunning Fireplace Decor Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Chic and Cozy”
December 2022
Domino
”The Dark Paint Color That Will One-Up Black In 2023”
December 2022
Domino
”Designers are Shifting Away From Classic Shaker Kitchen Cabinets in 2023”
December 2022
Good Housekeeping
”16 Latest Wallpaper Trends That Designers Are Loving For 2023”
November 2022
Forbes
”10 Bathroom Design Trends We’ll See in 2023”
November 2022
Good Housekeeping
”The 22 Biggest Kitchen Trends for 2023, According to Design Pros”
November 2022
Forbes
”12 Kitchen Design Trends Going Away in 2023”
November 2022
Hunker
”3 Expert Tips for Curating the Perfect Friendsgiving, According to A1000xBetter”
November 2022
The New York Times
”Why the Built-In Banquette is Becoming a Designer Favorite”
October 2022
Design Milk
”F5: Kirsten Blazek Loves Orville Peck, the American Southwest + More”
September 2022
Living Etc.
”Bedroom Furniture Ideas — Top Designers Explain How to Choose the Right Cornerstones for Your Space”
July 2022
1st Dibs
”This Former Nurse With an Indie Edge Has a Knack for Southwestern Interiors”
July 2022
Camille Styles
”A Home Fit For Gathering: Step Into This Eclectic, Midcentury-Meets-Spanish Oasis”
June 2022
Living Etc.
”Bedroom Mirror Ideas — 12 Ways to Amplify Light and Space With This Magic Piece of Decor”
June 2022
Living Etc.
”Hidden Door Ideas — 8 Ways to Include a Clever Disguised Passage in Your Room”
June 2022
Living Etc.
”10 Living Room Wall Decor Ideas — Interior Designers on How to Instantly Elevate Your Decor”
May 2022
Style by Emily Henderson
”There are 3 Design Trends in Kirsten Blazek’s Guesthouse That We Love and Think You Should See”
May 2022
House Beautiful
”These 15 Walk-In Shower Will Instantly Elevate Your Bathroom”
May 2022
Forbes
”Interior Designers Reveal Everything You Need to Know About the Cottagecore Trend.”
May 2022
Living Etc
”How to Decorate a Bedroom with Plants — 8 Ideas to Help Grow Greenery in Your Sleep Space.”
May 2022
Living Etc
”Colors to Avoid in North-Facing Rooms — 7 Paint Shades to Swerve, According to Experts.”
May 2022
House Beautiful
”13 Coral Paint Colors to Brighten Your Walls”
May 2022
Mid-Century Home
”A Post and Beam Renovation Meshing Midcentury Architecture with Forward-Thinking Design”
May 2022
Living Etc
”Patio Furniture Ideas — How to Create Sumptuous Schemes for Amazing Alfresco Spaces”
April 2022
Living Etc
”Brown Living Room Ideas — 10 Ways to Use This Tranquil, Earthy Color in Your Scheme”
April 2022
Sunset
”Love Western Style, But Don’t Want to Live in a Barn? This Malibu House is Packed with ‘Cowboy Chic’ Ideas”
April 2022
Living Etc
”Spare Bedroom Ideas — Design Experts Show How to Turn This Into a Loved and Lovable Part of the Home”
April 2022
Living Etc
”Kitchen Trends to Avoid — Experts Explain the Choices That Will Make Your Design Feel Dated”
April 2022
Living Etc
”Porch Decor Ideas — Expert Style Advice for Creating a Stoop You’ll Want to Spend Time On.”
March 2022
The Spruce
”Why Designers Will Never Stop Decorating with Brown”
March 2022
Living Etc
”20 Incredible Bedroom Ideas From the World’s Best Designers”
March 2022
The Jolt
”How to Make a Big Career Change.”
February 2022
Living Etc.
”10 Bathroom Wall Lighting Ideas - Beautifully Illuminate Spaces to Inspire”
February 2022
The Spruce
”Step Inside a 1940s Ranch Home-Turned-Edgy Southwestern Style Escape”
February 2022
Living Etc.
”The World’s 22 Best Kitchen Ideas to Put Heart, Soul, and Decor Style into the Most Important Room in the House”
January 2022
Rue Daily
”Over Two and a Half Years, a Mid-Century Time Capsule in Los Angeles Got its Groove Back”
January 2022
House Beautiful
”Midcentury Meets Spanish Revival in This California Kitchen Designed by Kirsten Blazek”
January 2022
Living Etc.
”The Biggest Bathroom Tile Trends For 2022 That’ll Make Any Powder Room Pop”
January 2022
Casa Vouge
”Reforma Resgata Arquitetura Moderna Original Desta Casa na California”
January 2022
Sunset
”These A-Frames, Cottages, and Desert Retreats Are Our Most-Loved Homes of 2021”
January 2022
Dwell
”Before & After: A Muddled Midcentury Home in L.A. Gets a Showstopping Makeover”
January 2022
Joss & Main
”The 2022 Trend Report”
January 2022
2021
Good Housekeeping
”6 Things to Consider When Designing Your First Kitchen”
October 2021
Modern Luxury
”Home Sweet Home”
October 2021 - Print
Living Etc.
”California Dreamy”
October 2021 - Print
Elle Decoration UK
”The Constant Decorator”
October 2021 - Print
House Beautiful
”This Charming Los Angeles Home Feels Like You’re Living in the Treetops”
September 2021
Style by Emily Henderson
”Who WE Would Hire to Design Our Homes if We Could…Any Guesses?
September 2021
Rue Daily
”A 1000x Better’s Stunning Home Makeover for a Creative California Couple”
August 2021
Style By Emily Henderson
”The One ‘Entire House’ Paint Trick That Stole Our Hearts (+ A Bunch of Other Ideas to Feast Your Eyes On)”
August 2021
MSN
”Una Cocina Abierta Con Estilo Mid-Century y Detalles Risticos”
July 2021
Micasa
”Una Cocina Abierta Con Estilo Mid-Century y Toques Rusticos”
July 2021
Domino
”This Home’s Painted Floors are as Cool as it’s Push-to-Open Marble Vanity Drawers”
July 2021
Clever
”A Bland Ranch House Transformed into a Southwestern-Inspired Paradise”
June 2021
HGTV
”You Wont Believe The Transformation of This Boho-Chic California Ranch”
June 2021
Elle Decor - Spain
”El Antes y Despué de Una Casa Llena de Contrastes”
June 2021
Domino
”A Staged Home Can Sell for 20% More — Here’s The One Item To Include In Yours”
June 2021
Hunker
”This Silver Lake Midcentury is - Hands Down - A Dream House”
May 2021
California Home + Design
”Mid-Century Hideout in Moreno Highlands, $2.4M”
May 2021
Style By Emily Henderson
”A Master Class in Using Color In Your Home Without it Feeling Like a COLORFUL Home (It’s Not The Decor)”
May 2021
Dwell
”After a Soulful Remix, a Midcentury Ranch Asks $2.4M in Southern California”
April 2021
Sunset
”Dark Glamour Transforms a Pasadena Ranch House”
April 2021
California Home + Design
”Kirsten Blazek Remakes the American Ranch House”
April 2021
Semi Handmade
”Warm Cabinets and Bold Wallpaper Brought This ‘80s-Era Bathroom into 2021”
April 2021
Style By Emily Henderson
”Tour Creative Director and Founder of A1000xBetter Kirsten Blazek’s Soulful, Vintage Filled Home”
April 2021
Mansion Global
”Illuminating Art: Choosing the Right Lighting”
March 2021
Modern Luxury Angeleno
”Let the Sun Shine”
March 2021
Architectural Digest
”A Japandi-Style Home Transforms Into a Zen Paradise”
February 2021
Dwell
”A Bespoke Enclave in Sherman Oaks”
February 2021
Bert & May
”Case Study: Stunning Reclaimed Project in Los Angeles”
January 2021
Style By Emily Henderson
”The 11 Kitchen Trends in 2021 that are Both VERY Exciting and Totally User-Friendly”
January 2021
Lonny
”This Beautiful Home Renovation Has the Backyard of Quarantine Dreams”
January 2021
Pure Wow
”Japandi is the Minimalist Home Trend That’s Taking Over Pinterest”
January 2021
2020
Style By Emily Henderson
“Top 10 Pins of 2020 + An Unexpected Trend Comes in 1st Place”
December 2020
My Domain
“Why This Japanese Design Philosophy is Having a Moment ”
December 2020
Domino
“This 20’s Home is Boxy No More, Thanks to a New ‘Miracle Wood’ Facade ”
December 2020
Chairish
“The Best Rooms of 2020, According to Instagram”
December 2020
Style by Emily Henderson
“The House Tour That Took All Of Our Breaths Away – Shanty’s JAPANDI Style Oasis”
December 2020
Domino
“With Quarantine in Mind, This Designer Went Above and Beyond With Landscaping”
November 2020
Style by Emily Henderson
”How to Lean Into Eclectic Granny The Minimalist Way”
September 2020
Homes & Gardens
”A 1905 Craftsman restoration overlooking Echo Park Lake, Los Angeles”
August 2020
Dwell
”A Breezy Los Angeles Home With a Backyard Oasis Lists for $3.7M”
August 2020
The Everygirl
“Before & After: You Won’t Believe This Jaw-Dropping Full Home Renovation”
June 2020
Architectural Digest
"Lighting and Outdoor Space Were Key to Transforming This New Construction Home"
May 2020
Sunset
“This Beautiful Before and After Craftsman Transformation Will Leave You Speechless”
May 2020
Curbed
”Postcard-pretty property overlooking the Silver Lake Reservoir asking $5.9M”
May 2020
Dirt
“Netflix’s Melissa Cobb Lists Regal Silver Lake Estate”
May 2020
Dwell
“This Serene L.A. Bathroom Will Transport You to a Sun-Soaked Grecian Isle”
May 2020
Domino
”It Only Took 6 Months for a Pro House Flipper to Double This L.A. Home’s Value”
May 2020
Apartment Therapy
“We Gave a Professional Home Stager $100—Here’s What She Bought at The Container Store”
May 2020
Dwell
”Actor Zooey Deschanel’s Former Hollywood Hills Home Needs a New Owner”
May 2020
Domino
”The One Feature a Pro Stager Always Paints to Attract Home Buyers”
May 2020
Pulled
”Why Staging A Home Creates The Best Sales Opportunity According To Expert Kirsten Blazek”
April 2020
Variety
“Drumming Up Buyers for a Celeb Pedigreed Home”
April 2020
Architectural Digest
“Mark Ruffalo and Zooey Deschanel Each Once Owned This 1930s-era Hollywood Hills Home”
April 2020
Domino
“Why Our $250K House Restoration Budget Nearly Doubled by the End”
April 2020
Curbed
“Hollywood Hills home previously owned by Mark Ruffalo, Zooey Deschanel asking $3M”
April 2020
Observer
“Zooey Deschanel’s Former Hollywood Hills Home Is Listed for $2.99 Million”
April 2020
People
“Mick Jagger's Son James Sells His L.A. Bungalow for $1.46 Million — See Inside!”
March 2020
Domino
“These First-Time Homeowners Didn’t Plan to Vault Their Kitchen Ceiling”
March 2020
California Home + Design
“Open House Obsession: A Rare James Allen Walter, $2.25M”
March 2020
Los Angeles Times
“Home of the Week: Inward-Outward in South Pasadena”
February 2020
Style by Emily Henderson
“How To Do “Craftsman” Right – The 7 Key Elements That Make This Vintage Style Work”
February 2020
Mansion Global
“Actor James Jagger Is Selling 1930s Los Angeles Bungalow”
February 2020
Los Angeles Times
“Home of the Week: Celebrating a Craftsman classic in Angelino Heights”
February 2020
Curbed
“Perfectly polished Angelino Heights Craftsman built in 1905 asking $1.8M”
February 2020
Rue Magazine
“A Modernized California Ranch Home with Plenty of Character”
January 2020
Restyle Source
“Best of the West”
2020
2019
Rue Magazine
“A Tudor Home for Sale with Heart and Context”
December 2019
Coveteur
“How to Create a Pinterest-worthy Bedroom”
November 2019
Dwell
“Before & After: A Dilapidated Spanish Revival Home in L.A. Gets a Dazzling Renovation”
November 2019
Dwell
“Maroon 5’s Guitarist Lists a Midcentury Stunner in Los Feliz for $3.8M”
October 2019
Los Angeles Times
“Maroon 5 guitarist James B. Valentine lists Midcentury stunner in Los Feliz”
September 2019
Curbed
“Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine selling restored Steel House for $3.8M”
September 2019
Rue Magazine
“Bachelor Pad with Zero Clichés”
Fall/Winter 2019
Curbed
“Snazzy midcentury modern in Baldwin Hills Estates asking $1.4M”
July 2019
Dwell
“A Rock Star’s L.A. Compound With a Geodesic Dome Just Listed For $1.7M”
June 2019
Curbed
“Bidding for dazzling View Park midcentury starts at $1.1M”
March 2019
Dwell
“A Rare and Restored 1967 Post-and-Beam in South Pasadena Hits the Market for $2.25M”
February 2019
2018
California Home + Design
“Open House Obsession: More Knotty Pine Than you can Shake a Stick at, $1.4M”
2018
Dwell
“Olmsted By MINI INNO”
2018
Style by Emily Henderson
“My Friend’s Kid- and Pet-Friendly Family Room Reveal”
September 2018
Curbed
“Cheerful Craftsman bungalow asking $879K in Echo Park”
September 2018
Curbed
“Modernized Eastlake Victorian duplex in Angelino Heights asking $1.5M”
May 2018
Curbed
“Pasadena ranch-style house with rustic kitchen fireplace seeks $1.4M”
April 2018
2017
Architectural Digest
“Inside Peyton List’s House in California”
June 2017
Los Angeles Times
“Home of the Week: Building on 1920s roots in Altadena”
April 2017
Curbed
“Thoroughly revamped Spanish Colonial asking $2.379M in Altadena”
April 2017
Design Sponge
“14 Designers Explain: How to Choose the Right Upholstery”
April 2017
Curbed
“Modern Eagle Rock midcentury with statement fireplace asks $799K”
March 2017
New York Times
“What You Get for $700,000”
February 2017
California Home + Design
“Open House Obsession: Go to Bungalow Heaven in Altadena”
2017
California Home + Design
“Open House Obsession: Chic Re-Invented Ranch in Altadena”
2017
The Citizenry
“Spotted // 2017’s Top Decor Trends”
2017
2016
Curbed
“1950s Traditional Ranch With Pool in Kinneloa Canyon Asks $1.625 Million”
May 2016
Pasadena Now
“The Pasadena Playhouse Raises $310,000 at Gala Featuring Jane Fonda, Richard Perry and Martin Sheen”
May 2016
Curbed
“Glammed-Up Midcentury in Altadena Asking $1.45M”
June 2016
Curbed
“Updated 1926 Spanish Gothic Wants $899K”
June 2016
New York Times
“$1,500,000 Homes in Albuquerque, California and Pennsylvania”
June 2016